Golden Well HotelvsThe Mozart Prague
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Golden Well Hotel scores significantly better than Smetana Hotel. Golden Well Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 10 sources including DK Eyewitness, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
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
i
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
The Mozart Prague
Karoliny Svetle 34, Praha 1, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"17C residence near the river; renovated in a baroque style, with an elegant lobby and a pleasant courtyard terrace."
i
Ask for a bedroom with a river view.
Travel + Leisure
"In a city with no shortage of historic sites, the Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace, next to the Charles Bridge on the banks of the Vltava River, is one of the city’s most well-known." Full review
Rough Guide
"Former Baroque palace, now luxury hotel, in the heart of the old town, with charming and efficient staff, rooms and suites decked in a blend of antique and repro furniture."
Time Out
"With 50 deluxe and just-modernised apartments, and managers for various big-shot corporations already moving in, you'll be in some powerful company during a stay at the Pachtův Palace." Full review
Star Service
"In a privileged spot on the edge of the river Vltava and mere steps from Charles Bridge, this handsomely preserved baroque wonder offers some of the most original and lavish accommodations in Prague.
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Fodor's
"The 50-room, all-suite hotel sits next to the river, just a stone's throw from the Charles Bridge and right at the edge of the Old Town fray." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The historic 50-room hotel, set in a former palace, enjoys a riverside location close to Charles Bridge, regal rooms and a growing selection of five-star facilities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Pachtuv Palace is an elegant four-pearl hotel in a prime Old Town location, housed in a 17th-century Baroque palace." Full review
Jetsetter
"Opulent 17th-century Baroque palace with original frescoes and a serene courtyard, right next to the Charles Bridge." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Formerly called Pachtuv Palace, this beautiful18C residence sits by the river and has a charming baroque style" Full review