The Madhouse Prague

Had the best time over Christmas, made so many amazing friends and loved getting to know the staff/volunteers. Beds had good privacy curtains, rest of dorm as to be expected for a hostel. Nice common room to chill in, family dinners nightly, and super fun party activities like bowling, karaoke, bars (don’t expect an early night, you’ll be having too much fun to sleep!). Good location too. Will 100% be back next time I’m in Prague!

Do not be misled by the high ratings. After staying in top-rated hostels in Barcelona, Munich, Vienna, Innsbruck, and even Amsterdam, I can confidently say Madhouse Prague offers the worst value for money. We actually paid less in Amsterdam for significantly better facilities. ​The Space & Layout: The layout is a logistical nightmare. The reception and common areas are on the 1st floor, with rooms from the 2nd floor up. There is no elevator, so be prepared to haul luggage up narrow stairs constantly. Our room on the 3rd floor was poorly designed—split into two tiny levels (5 guests on one, 3 on the other). The rooms are the smallest I’ve encountered in Europe; there is no privacy and no room to move. ​Capacity vs. Reality: The hostel claims a 40-person capacity, but the physical space cannot support it. The "common area" and the tiny kitchen/dining room are so small that if even half the guests tried to use them, they wouldn’t fit. It feels claustrophobic rather than social. ​Lack of Quality Standards: ​No 24-hour reception, which is unacceptable at this price point. ​Silent hours (9 PM) are a joke. Because the rooms are so cramped, you are disturbed by every single person entering or moving within the space. ​Forced Socializing: The only way to meet people is the nightly pub crawl. Unlike high-quality hostels, there is no functional space to socialize naturally. ​Final Verdict: The only thing this hostel has going for it is the location. If you value your sleep, your money, or basic comfort, stay elsewhere. This was a massive letdown compared to the standards of other major European cities.

I had such an incredible time at Madhouse that words hardly do it justice. The crew is truly next-level — Zoe, the absolute rockstar, was always around with quick help and the best vibes. And Hannah, the most versatile and humble person I’ve met: from planning events and activities to cooking up amazing food, she does it all effortlessly. I was there during Halloween, and it was honestly one of the most fun nights of my trip. Madhouse made my Prague experience unforgettable. Can’t wait to see you all again soon — and I’d be more than happy to host you when you visit India! 🇮🇳✨

This was my first experience staying in a hostel. If you are interested in the nightlife in Prague, it is located within a short walk of a lot of cool bars/clubs. The hostel and all activities are ran mainly by volunteers which creates a really fun informal community vibe to the whole thing. Every night some of the volunteers will cook a 'family style' meal which everyone sits and eats together for 100czk which is around £3. When I was there, I had some really delicious meals such as french toast casserole and pasta alfredo. Every day there is usually some kind of trip out in Prague and in the evenings there are usually trips out to bars/clubs. Often the hostel will get a discounted rate for you through a group booking, you can sign up for tickets for these events at the reception (cash only). I would highly recommend bringing a lot of cash if you are going to Prague anyway as a lot of the local places only accept it as well. Overall I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone who is thinking of travelling to Prague especially solo as it is a really great and welcoming community and a fun and unique way to experience the city.

I had a great time at the mad house. A room full of like minded, kind and thoughtful people who genuinely want to get to know you. Everyone was very welcoming and I always felt at home. And the party feels like its never gonna stop so they have fair and necessary guidelines to make sure no issues arise. Like desugnated quiet hours, their own beer and many other simple but nice features. Amazing place, highly recommend for solo or couple travelers.

I came to madhouse with one goal in mind. To meet people and have amazing parties togheter. I'm very happy to say that I had the most wonderful experience. Staff was always kind and approachable, ridiculous central location and parties were a ton of fun. Can't wait to come back again ♥️

I had the best time at Madhouse! All of the volunteers were so amazing, helpful and kind. Definitely party vibes but the house rules allow others to get some down time as the party moves elsewhere. Family dinners were a great way to chat and make friends before drinking games started. All the activities were so fun and I always felt well looked out for! 100% a must stay when in Prague, I'm walking away from my stay with so many new friends and great memories. Shout out to Hannah and Ben who were particularly fab!!

THIS IS the place to stay in Prague!! Amazing community and people in the hostel, and there was always something to do. The crew made it seamless to have fun without having to worry about getting into any locations or having to order any tickets on one's own, etc. It's especially great that they make the most of every event (day and night) and take the guests to the best places possible. The location's also pretty much unbeatable with most of the major attractions in prague being no more than a 10-30 minute stroll away. Apart from that, all the rooms and bathrooms were clean and everything regarding costs and conditions were made clear. Thank you to all the people I met at the hostel for the memories! Hope to be there again soon!