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Hostel Downtown

Narodni 19, Prague, 11000, Czech Republic – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 896 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very good
895 reviews

Helpful staff, 24h open front desk, fully equipped kitchen and great location! I had my own towel:) You can also additionally buy breakfast on the spot for ~180 CZK. Twin room without WC= room with individual WC, but ~3m away on the corridor.

Aleksandra Poland

Clean Big kitchen and common area wide age range

Rob Netherlands

Was able to leave my luggage for the rest of day. Everything worked and was easy.

Nicolas Germany

The bedroom is huge, and it's not a bunk bed and also lovely and warm.

Dalessa Ireland

comfy beds, private bathroom for each room and nice pantry area to fill up water and reheat food. they also had a euro to czk exchange machine which was useful.

Haritha Singapore

great kitchen and common area. we did the beer pong night and meet great people. very close to everything.

Jye Australia

although it’s my first time to take a hostel as an accommodation, i liked it that the accomodation comes in single beds and not bunk beds. also just enough people inside the room (max 6) in my room.

Anna United Kingdom

clean hostel. just in the center close to all tourist attractions and restaurants / bars. big kitchen with a lot of facilities. friendly/ smiling staff. they provide nice tours as i heard, even tho i did not use it. i met many travelers too..

Joseph France

I like that they maintain the common bathroom clean

John Philippines

Hostel is situated near to Wenceslas square. I spent one night in large mixed dorm. Personnel was polite and helpful. Everything (dorm, bed, toilets,...) was clean. Temperature in the dorm was optimal.

Marián Czech Republic
8.1
Very good
895 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Helpful staff, 24h open front desk, fully equipped kitchen and great location! I had my own towel:) You can also additionally buy breakfast on the spot for ~180 CZK.”
    Aleksandra Aleksandra Poland Poland
  • “Clean Big kitchen and common area wide age range”
    Rob Rob Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Was able to leave my luggage for the rest of day. Everything worked and was easy.”
    Nicolas Nicolas Germany Germany
  • “The bedroom is huge, and it's not a bunk bed and also lovely and warm.”
    Dalessa Dalessa Ireland Ireland
  • “comfy beds, private bathroom for each room and nice pantry area to fill up water and reheat food. they also had a euro to czk exchange machine which was useful.”
    Haritha Haritha Singapore Singapore
  • “great kitchen and common area. we did the beer pong night and meet great people. very close to everything.”
    Jye Jye Australia Australia
  • “although it’s my first time to take a hostel as an accommodation, i liked it that the accomodation comes in single beds and not bunk beds. also just enough people inside the room (max 6) in my room.”
    Anna Anna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean hostel. just in the center close to all tourist attractions and restaurants / bars. big kitchen with a lot of facilities. friendly/ smiling staff.”
    Joseph Joseph France France
  • “I like that they maintain the common bathroom clean”
    John John Philippines Philippines
  • “Hostel is situated near to Wenceslas square. I spent one night in large mixed dorm. Personnel was polite and helpful. Everything (dorm, bed, toilets,...) was clean.”
    Marián Marián Czech Republic Czech Republic

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi9.3

Stay in the heart of Prague

You're eligible for a Genius discount at Hostel Downtown! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

Located in the historic centre of Prague, only 900 yards from the Old Town Square, Hostel Downtown offers affordable dormitory and private accommodation with free WiFi Hotspot, a communal lounge and 3 computers.

All of the rooms at Downtown are simply furnished with modern shared or private bathrooms. Every day, guests are invited by the staff to join them in activities like cooking or night tours. Free tours, beer pong, Sunday free dinner or pub crawl are also offered to guests.

Breakfast can be enjoyed on site for a surcharge and a shared kitchen is also available for all guests. Guests can exchange money in an exchange machine situated in the hostel.

Národní Třída Metro Station is 350 yards from the hostel. Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are a 10-minute walk away. The National Museum is 15 minutes’ walk from Downtown Hostel.

Guests can make use of the luggage storage and laundry facilities. The property also features a 24-hour front desk.

This is our guests' favourite part of Prague, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Hostel Downtown has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Jun 2010.
 Hotel chain/brand: Hostelling International

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Lift
Heating
Luggage storage

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Prague, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
8 bunk beds
3 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
3 single beds
and
7 bunk beds
3 single beds
4 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aleksandra
    PolandPoland
    “Helpful staff, 24h open front desk, fully equipped kitchen and great location! I had my own towel:) You can also additionally buy breakfast on the spot for ~180 CZK. Twin room without WC= room with individual WC, but ~3m away on the corridor.”
  • Rob
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Clean Big kitchen and common area wide age range”
  • Nicolas
    GermanyGermany
    “Was able to leave my luggage for the rest of day. Everything worked and was easy.”
  • Dalessa
    IrelandIreland
    “The bedroom is huge, and it's not a bunk bed and also lovely and warm.”
  • Haritha
    SingaporeSingapore
    “comfy beds, private bathroom for each room and nice pantry area to fill up water and reheat food. they also had a euro to czk exchange machine which was useful.”
  • Jye
    AustraliaAustralia
    “great kitchen and common area. we did the beer pong night and meet great people. very close to everything.”
  • Anna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “although it’s my first time to take a hostel as an accommodation, i liked it that the accomodation comes in single beds and not bunk beds. also just enough people inside the room (max 6) in my room.”
  • Joseph
    FranceFrance
    “clean hostel. just in the center close to all tourist attractions and restaurants / bars. big kitchen with a lot of facilities. friendly/ smiling staff. they provide nice tours as i heard, even tho i did not use it. i met many travelers too..”
  • John
    PhilippinesPhilippines
    “I like that they maintain the common bathroom clean”
  • Marián
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Hostel is situated near to Wenceslas square. I spent one night in large mixed dorm. Personnel was polite and helpful. Everything (dorm, bed, toilets,...) was clean. Temperature in the dorm was optimal.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Generally it is quiet at night. The rooms facing the yard are quieter than the ones facing the street.
    Answered on 24 February 2020
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Sheets are provided in the room. Towels you can rent for a refundable deposit at reception. Deposit can be in CZK, EUR, GPB, USD.
    Answered on 18 November 2019
  • We’re planning a visit and are looking for somewhere with a kitchen. What cooking appliances are in the kitchen? A microwave? Stovetop? Oven? Thanks
    Yes to all of the above. We have a fully equipped kitchen, that you can use at any time.
    Answered on 21 November 2022
  • can i visit the location today?
    Hello! Sure, we are open nonstop
    Answered on 7 September 2022
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?
    It is free of charge, we just ask you to pay a refundable deposit. Deposit can be in CZK, EUR, GPB, USD.
    Answered on 18 November 2019
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Facilities of Hostel Downtown
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Lift
Heating
Luggage storage
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

House rules

Hostel Downtown takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Hostel Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the Hostel has a special holiday program on 24 December - guests can join a walking tour of the city centre and the Christmas Markets, followed by the preparation of a traditional Christmas dinner and Czech traditions.

When booking rooms for groups of 12 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please also note that children under 10 years of age will receive discount for the breakfast (EUR 3).

Please inform Hostel Downtown in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hostel Downtown

  • Hostel Downtown is 700 yards from the centre of Prague.

  • Check-in at Hostel Downtown is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hostel Downtown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Bingo
    • Cooking class
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Hostel Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.