Hotel JosefvsGolden Well Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Golden Well Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Design Hotel Josef Prague. Golden Well Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Josef Show All Reviews
Rybna 20, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Modern boutique hotel with a light-filled lobby and a delightful courtyard garden."
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Ask for a room with a view on either the 7th or 8th floor.
Frommer's
"The Josef stands as the new home for tasteful minimalism in the new Bohemia. It is the hippest of Prague's new hip hotels." Full review
Concierge
"The city's highest style quotient—or most self-conscious design statement—belongs to this 2003-vintage place five minutes' walk from Old Town Square near Josefov."
DK Eyewitness
"This ultra-modern hotel is a wonderful contrast to the historic Jewish Quarter."
Rough Guide
"Prague’s top designer hotel exudes modern professionalism, the lobby is a symphony in off-white efficiency and the rooms continue the crisply maintained minimalist theme."
Star Service
"In the center of the city...in the touristy Jewish quarter, this is one of Prague's more distinct design-hotels, and its popularity arises for a reason; this is a wonderful hotel." Full review
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The best choice is to ask for a room facing the garden.
Jetsetter
"Modern, lively antidote to the Czech capital’s abundant neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau historic hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Reliable service, great views and excellent value for money are the hallmarks of this Old Town hotel, which attracts everyone from novelists to Mediterranean package groups who’ve done their homework." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Design Hotel Josef Prague is a modern boutique property that’s a short walk away from Old Town Square and other top attractions." Full review
Fodor's
"Cool, clean, white lines dominate the decor of this ultra-hip modern boutique hotel designed by London-based Czech architect Eva Jiricna." Full review
Golden Well Hotel
U Zlate Studne 166 / 4, Praha 1-Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $333/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Charming, intimate hotel, situated in a quiet cobbled street close to Charles Bridge and the Royal Gardens."
Frommer's
"Many of the rooms afford stunning views out over the river and the Old Town in the distance... the overall effect is of a high-quality guesthouse." Full review
Fodor's
"Consistently rated one of Prague's best boutique hotels, the Golden Well is hidden away at the top of a narrow side street in Malá Strana." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxury rooms in a building that is almost as old as Prague itself, just minutes from the castle."
Rough Guide
"The location is pretty special: tucked into the terraces below Prague Castle, next to the terraced gardens, with incredible views across the rooftops."
Star Service
"Golden Well Hotel gets good marks for its exclusive address and short but circuitous downhill stroll to the sights. " Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The feel of a royal retreat runs throughout these cosy yet classic 19 guest rooms, located just below Prague Castle in the Malá Strana district." Full review
Time Out
"The former residence of court astronomer Tycho Brahe is now an improbably classy, comfortable old-world hotel with knockout views." Full review
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You won’t find any workout facilities or wheelchair accessibility in this historic building, but friendly, personalized service will work to meet the needs of individual requests whenever possible.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Voted one of the country's top three small hotels, this hidden gem is tucked away at the end of a cobbled cul-de-sac on the southern slope of the castle hill in a Renaissance house that once belonged to Emperor Rudolf II" Full review