K+K Hotel CentralvsThe King Charles
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is the choice of most writers compared to K+K Hotel Central. Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) ranks #7 in Prague with approval from 10 publications like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Star Service.
K+K Hotel Central
Hybernska 10, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Beautifully restored hotel in the centre of city, with a wonderful art nouveau faccade and well-kept, green and lilac hued bedrooms."
Frommer's
"Fans of early-20th-century architecture will love the highly stylized exterior and public areas. The rooms are on the small side, but done up in a kind of low-slung Functionalist style." Full review
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Check the website for discounts; the hotel frequently offers rooms that would put this in the moderate category. In other words: a steal.
Star Service
"It was once a lively cabaret theater in the 1930s, and the owners have integrated a number of appealing theatrical elements into the hotel's design. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale property located on the outskirts of Prague's Old Town... the free breakfast, served for several hours, receives exceptional reviews." Full review
The King Charles
Nerudova-Uvoz 4, Praha 1, Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Quiet baroque townhouse close to the castle... Splendid staircase leads to traditional bedrooms featuring parquet floors and antique furnishings."
Frommer's
"The atmosphere is almost Disneyesque in its pretense, but somehow appropriate for this location at the foot of Prague Castle." Full review
Insight Guides
"This Baroque building (it took its present form in 1639) is in a quiet and convenient location at the top of the hill, looking out over Petrín Hill and the Strahov."
Lonely Planet
"The ‘King Charles’ is a cosy, romantic hotel set in a lovely, ‘baroquefied’ Gothic building, with rooms set on landings around an impressive central atrium with a stained-glass ceiling." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"U Krále Karla (the King Charles) is a 19-room boutique hotel situated on the Royal Route... an old-world atmosphere remains in the individually designed guestrooms." Full review
Rough Guide
"Possibly the most tastefully exquisite of all the small luxury hotels in the castle district, with beautiful antique furnishings and stained-glass windows."
Time Out
"Although it continues to generate buzz on some online Prague discussion boards, the King Charles remains its stolid, lovely self, with no visible ego boost." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the narrow but picturesque thoroughfare that climbs from Mala Strana to Hradcany, Hotel u Krale Karla was once the sibling of the bolder, medieval-flavored Hotel u Pava. " Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is housed in a charming, historic building with elegant decor and a romantic atmosphere drawing couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This charming four-star enjoys a splendid and attractive location below Prague Castle in Prague’s Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) and a rich, baroque interior that will appeal to romantics." Full review