Archibald City

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Archibald City? It’s tucked away on this quiet side street – Zitna – but you’re literally a ten-minute walk from Wenceslas Square. I mean, Prague’s city center can be absolutely bonkers with tourists, but somehow this little pocket feels like you’ve found something the crowds missed. The building itself has that classic Prague charm – you know, the kind where you half expect to see someone in a long coat hurrying past with important papers. When I first walked up, I actually wondered if I had the right place because it’s more understated than flashy, but that turned out to be exactly what I loved about it.

The lobby hits this sweet spot between boutique and business hotel – not trying too hard to be trendy, but definitely not boring either. Check-in was refreshingly quick (honestly, after some of the Prague hotels I’ve dealt with, this was a relief), and the staff actually seemed to know the neighborhood. Like, when I asked about getting to the castle without fighting tourist hordes, the guy at the desk gave me this route through Petřín Hill that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms are what I’d call “smart comfortable” – nothing revolutionary, but everything works and there’s enough space to actually unpack your suitcase without playing Tetris. The beds are proper firm, which I appreciate, and the windows open wide enough to get that fresh air flowing. Prague can get stuffy in summer, so this matters more than you’d think.

What really sold me on this place was the breakfast situation – they do this spread that’s clearly designed by someone who understands that travelers need actual fuel, not just pastries and weak coffee. I’m talking proper Czech bread, local cheeses, decent eggs. Plus, you can sit there planning your day without feeling rushed, which honestly is half the battle when you’re trying to navigate a city like Prague. The neighborhood itself is perfect for that authentic Prague experience – there’s a traditional pub maybe two blocks away where locals actually drink (you’ll know it by the fact that no one’s speaking English), and you can walk to both the New Town sights and cross over to Old Town without your feet wanting to revolt. After staying here, I get why it’s got that 8.6 rating – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Prague, but it nails all the stuff that actually matters when you’re exploring a city this incredible.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $101. Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 – 1 guests
• Estimated price from: $110. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $119. Double or Twin Room with City View with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $146. Triple Room with 3 single beds, 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 1 – 3 guests

Reviews

• Martinchova from Czech Republic – 27 November 2023 (9/10)

  Convenient access, nice facilities. Friendly staff and very generous breakfast AND brunch. Great coffee too!
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing not to like. A bit surprised the local fee had to be paid extra at the property, but that was trivial.

• Johnathan from United Kingdom – 28 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very quiet for such a busy road, comfortable beds and not too far away from things
  
  What could be improved: Room was rather hot and breakfast was very hit and miss hot dogs and pasta isn’t breakfast food

• Luis from United States – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice places clean and close to the old town

• Edna from United Kingdom – 17 March 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel is clean and not far from the famous attractions
  The hotel have a good selection of breakfast and the light lunch is a bonus. The staff are very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Emin from Turkey – 5 March 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast,hotel location

• Diana from Netherlands – 25 February 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, great bed, great shower, nice people at reception and the cleaning lady was also polite. The room had a cooler for drinks in the room and they cleaned on a daily basis. The staff helped us to book a taxi to the airport at a very hour, which I appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast time was a bit chaotic because we were so many people at once on a Sunday morning, but the staff made their best to bring new cups and coffee. There is nothing really bad about this hotel.

• Dakovic from Germany – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was good 👍 9/10
  
  What could be improved: No parking

• Princess from Finland – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  We recently had the pleasure of staying at in this hotel, and it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and provided exceptional service. The check-in process was smooth.
  
  The room was spacious, immaculately clean, and equipped with all the amenities I could possibly need, including a comfortable bed and a well-stocked minibar.
  
  The hotel’s location is perfect—central and close to all major attractions .

• Paul from Ukraine – 7 February 2025 (9/10)

  New furniture, perfect clean, free brunch

• Nyan from United Kingdom – 3 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location- just 10 mins walk from Hotel to Tram stop where you can go to major attractions.
  Breakfast and Brunch are complimentary.
  You can store your luggage after check out for free of charge.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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