Best family-friendly hotels in Prague

Last Updated on November 17, 2023

Prague is brimming with beauty, green space and kid-friendly attractions. But where to stay in the Czech capital? Here are the best hotels in Prague for families. 

As much of this website is dedicated to what a brilliant place Prague is for families, I won’t spend too long enthusing about the city again here. Suffice to say, it’s a safe, good-value European capital that can delight both parents and kids. 

While living in Prague, I often found it tricky to recommend the best hotels. However, now as a frequent visitor to the city, I’m becoming quite the expert. 

This list of the best Prague hotels is based on many hours of research, some firsthand experience and my insider knowledge of the city. I hope it saves you some time wading through forums and reviews.

After all, as all parents know, finding a comfy haven for a good night’s sleep can make the difference between a trip away and a proper holiday.

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What are the best hotels in Prague for families?

• Best with a swimming pool: Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square
• Best value: AXA Hotel
• Best for family rooms: Hotel Leon D’Oro
• Best luxury apartments: The Julius Hotel
• Best family-friendly hostel: Miss Sophie’s Downtown

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1. Best Prague hotel with a swimming pool: Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square

Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square | Check availability

Neighbourhood: New Town (Nové Město)

Handy for: all of Prague’s central sights, the National Museum

This 4-star hotel is a great all-rounder for families. Children under 16 stay for free when sharing with parents. The family rooms come with a large double and a good-sized sofa bed; cots and extra beds can be arranged free of charge. What’s more, blackout curtains and soundproofing should mean a restful night’s sleep. 

The buffet breakfast will please picky eaters. The hotel also has a great roof terrace for admiring the city spires. Perhaps the biggest draw, though, is the indoor pool, which is ideal for a splash about after a day pounding the cobblestones.

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2. Best value Prague hotel: AXA Hotel

AXA Hotel | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Florenc 

Handy for: On the edge of the Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Located within a renovated 1930s functionalist building, the AXA Hotel is another excellent-value option with a sizeable indoor pool, a short walk or tram ride from the city sights. 

The retro style of the exterior continues into the soundproofed rooms. There are triple rooms for smaller groups and family suites that sleep four. The room rate also includes a basic buffet breakfast.

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3. Best Prague hotel with quadruple rooms: Hotel Leon D’Oro

Hotel Leon D’Oro | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Handy for: All the central sights (Old Town Square is a stone’s throw away), Franciscan Gardens (with playground), National Film Museum

Hotel Leon D’Oro offers light, bright accommodation on a characterful cobblestone street. Triple, quadruple and family rooms provide plenty of space to sprawl (and can comfortably fit in one of the free cots). Crisp white sheets and cheerful pops of red and yellow upholstery add to the elegant yet welcoming vibe. 

Graze the generous buffet breakfast – featuring crowd-pleasing plates of fruits, cakes, pastries and sausages – before stepping out into the heart of Prague’s Old Town.  

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4. Best boutique hotel in Prague’s Old Town: Hotel Residence Agnes

Hotel Residence Agnes | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Handy for: All the main sights, Lannova park (playground) and many cafes and restaurants (Food Lab with its playroom is just down the street). 

This pretty pink 14th-century townhouse, on a cobbled lane in the Old Town, contains 22 rooms arranged around a central courtyard. The triple and larger family rooms feature a king or twin beds, plus a good-sized comfy sofa bed.

This isn’t the place for action-packed facilities, but the attention to detail and excellent service sets this boutique property apart from the crowd. Scoff pancakes, waffles and pastries at the buffet breakfast. Airport transfers are free for those staying three nights or more, and a free parking permit can be provided (pure gold dust should you be driving in Prague).

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5. Best luxury Prague hotel with interconnecting rooms: Hilton Prague Old Town

Hilton Prague Old Town | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Old Town (Staré Mesto)

Handy for: All of Prague’s central sights, Palladium Shopping Centre 

Looking for a 5-star family-friendly stay? The Hilton Prague Old Town is a great choice in the heart of the historic centre.

The connecting family rooms mean parents can unwind in their own king room while the kids kick back in the attached twin. And as a bonus, each room has a marble ensuite and walk-in shower, hopefully meaning no bathroom squabbles.

There’s an indoor pool for a post-sightseeing dip, and parents may want to take advantage of the fitness centre, sauna and spa. The buffet breakfast includes hot and cold dishes, and children under 12 can eat for free when dining with a paying adult. 

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6. Most stylish Prague hotel: MamaShelter Prague

MamaShelter Prague | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Holešovice (a short tram ride from the Old Town)

Handy for: Stromovka and Letna Park (both with many playgrounds and cafes), Prague Exhibition Grounds, the National Gallery

Bold, fun design is the order of the day in this 4-star hotel in the equally hip district of Holešovice. The XXL rooms feature a king and sofa bed, as well as luxury bedding and organic toiletries. Downstairs, the lobby, restaurant and bar has an eclectic collection of retro furniture, books and games.

Grab a spot under an umbrella on the sunny terrace, order a pizza and watch the world go by. 

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7. Best hotel in Prague’s New Town: numa I Laurel

numa I Laurel | Check availability

Neighbourhood: New Town (Nové Město)

Handy for: All the sights of Prague’s Old Town and New Towns, Franciscan Gardens (playground), National Film Museum

This self-check-in hotel is understandably popular due to its super central location and stylish minimalist interiors. The family suite has two generous bedrooms, as well as wooden beams, parquet floors and that all-important coffee machine.

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8. Best aparthotel: MOOo downtown

MOOo downtown aparthotel | Check availability

Neighbourhood: New Town (Nové Město)

Handy for: All of Prague’s central sights,  Slavonic Island (with playground and pedalboat hire), Globe Bookstore and Cafe

MOOo downtown offers modern one and two-bedroom apartments behind a glamorous Art Nouveau façade. You’re well-placed here for walks along the buzzy Náplavka embankment, with its riverside cafes, bars and Saturday farmers’ market. 

The apartment’s well-equipped kitchens are ideal for preparing snacks and money-saving meals, and parents will welcome the addition of a dishwasher and washing machine. However, should you want the best of both worlds, you can also order breakfast to be served in the restaurant across the road. 

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9. Best luxury apartments: The Julius Hotel 

The Julius Hotel | Check availability

Neighbourhood: New Town (Nové Město)

Handy for: All of Prague’s central sights,  Museum of the Senses, Prague’s main train station and Vrchlického gardens (playground)

This 168-residence aparthotel, with an understated vintage vibe, is located at the boundary of Prague’s New and Old Towns. 

Warm tones, natural materials and velvet-clad chairs ensure the sprawling one-bed suites still feel snug. All suites come with designer kitchens, and some have a large outdoor terrace. Meanwhile, the living room has a handy sofa bed, and the main bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary, complete with a king bed and satin-soft cotton linen. 

Tuck into a buffet breakfast in the elegant bistro, which also serves lunch and dinner and has a small but reasonably priced children’s menu. 

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10. Best hotel near Charles Bridge: Hotel Waldstein

Hotel Waldstein | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Lesser Town (Malá Strana)

Handy for: All of Prague’s central sights, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Kampa island (playgrounds), Waldstein Gardens (fish pond and peacocks)

This boutique hotel sits within a 14th-century house along a quiet lane, close to ancient gardens and cute cafes in this romantic part of central Prague. 

The exposed wooden beams and sumptuous fabrics add character to the tranquil bedrooms. Both quadruple rooms and family suites spread out across two bedrooms, making it an excellent option for parents with bigger kids and teens. A highly rated inclusive buffet breakfast is served in the high-ceilinged Rennaisance cellar. 

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11. Best family-friendly Prague hostel: Miss Sophie’s Downtown

Miss Sophie’s Downtown | Check availability

Neighbourhood: New Town (Nové Město)

Handy for:  All of Prague’s central sights, Prague’s main train station and Vrchlického gardens (playground)

Somewhat swankier than your usual backpacking hostel, Miss Sophie’s Downtown offers excellent-value private ensuite rooms, including triple and quadruple rooms, as well as a two-bed suite with a terrace. 

Young train enthusiasts will enjoy that the interiors draw inspiration from the nearby train station, with a modern decor twist on the Orient Express. All rooms have kettles and coffee machines, plus a buffet breakfast is available in the social dining room.

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12. Best hotel with an aquapark: Aquapalace Hotel Prague

Aquapalace Hotel Prague | Check availability

Neighbourhood: Průhonice (just under an hour from central Prague on public transport, 25 minutes in a taxi or Uber)

Handy for: UNESCO-listed Průhonice Park, Dendrological Gardens, Funpark Žirafa

Kids will love staying at this 4-star hotel complex, home to the largest waterpark in central Europe with 12 whirling slides, a pirate-ship play area and wild water river. 

Hotel guests get free waterpark access during their stay, and there’s a choice of accommodation options, including connecting doubles, family rooms with bunks and a pirate-themed suite, big enough for a 7-person crew.  

There are two onsite restaurants, and you’re also handy for the restaurants in the leafy village of Průhonice (Grosetto is a popular choice for pizza and has an outdoor terrace and playground). This isn’t the place to book if you want to be central to the sights, but it’s a great base if you’re happy to pop into Prague on a day trip.

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How to get from the airport to Prague city centre? 

The cheapest way to get from the airport to downtown Prague is to use the reliable and affordable public transport system. Take bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin, before changing to the metro. Then ride line A (green) in the direction of Depo Hostivař; Staroměstská is the best stop for the Old Town, whereas Mustek is normally the place to alight if you are staying around Wenceslas Square or the New Town.

For detailed route information, take a look at the Prague Airport website. Just make sure you validate your ticket (by stamping it in the yellow machines) when boarding the bus. For up-to-date fare information, check the DPP website. 

Alternatively, if wrangling children and cases on buses and metro carriages sounds like hassle, a taxi ride into central Prague should take around 20 to 30 minutes. 

To avoid being charged over the odds, it’s best to arrange a transfer in advance or use a lift-hailing app such as Uber, Bolt or local app Liftago rather than just jumping in a taxi at the terminal.

Although marginally more expensive, we’ve always used Prague Airport Transfers due to their reliable service, clean cars and the fact they provide children’s car seats. Expect to pay from around £27 ($33) for a one-way transfer to town, which you can book in advance. 

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Where the best areas to stay in Prague for families?

For first-time visitors, it’s wise to stay in one of the family-friendly hotels in Prague’s central districts. The Old Town (Staré Mesto), New Town (Nové Město) and the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) are all in easy reach of kid-pleasing attractions, playgrounds and restaurants. And, although, Prague’s compact centre is fun to explore on foot, these districts also have excellent public transport links to save weary little legs. I’m particularly fond of Malá Strana due to its winding cobblestone lanes, pretty gardens and soaring castle views.

That said, as a former Prague resident, I always opt to stay in Holešovice (my favourite Prague district). This has a more residential feel, but it’s home to two of Prague’s best parks in Letna Gardens and Stromovka, some great neighborhood restaurants (we especially love Mr Hotdog) and the interactive National Agricultural Museum. 

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Final thoughts on staying in Prague with kids

So, I hope these family-friendly Prague hotels and apartments provide you with some helpful inspiration. I’ve tried to provide a good mix from good-value budget stays to luxury 5-star hotels. 

Wherever you lay your head, though, you’re bound to have a wonderful time exploring the Czech capital. Pop into a bakery and order a větrník (a Czech version of a profiterole with caramel cream) for me!

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