Colorful Wenceslas square apartment

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from an apartment listing called “Colorful” – honestly, that usually screams tourist trap. But this place on Ve Smečkách actually lives up to its name in the best possible way. The moment you step off that tiny European elevator onto the 4th floor, you’re hit with this burst of thoughtful design that somehow doesn’t feel overdone. The colors aren’t garish like I feared – more like someone with actual taste decided to have fun with jewel tones and vintage Czech touches.

The location is where this place really shines, though. Ve Smečkách is one of those streets that locals use as a shortcut but tourists rarely stumble upon, which means you’re literally a two-minute walk from Wenceslas Square without dealing with the constant crowd noise. I mean, you can still hear the trams rumbling by – this is Prague, after all – but it’s more of a gentle urban lullaby than the chaos you’d expect. What really sold me was discovering that Lucerna Passage is right around the corner. If you haven’t been, it’s this gorgeous art nouveau arcade with the best coffee shops and that famous upside-down horse statue that every local has a story about. The apartment owner clearly knows the neighborhood because there’s a handwritten list of recommendations that includes places I’ve never seen in guidebooks – like this tiny wine bar tucked behind the Franciscan Garden that doesn’t even have a proper sign.

The space itself feels lived-in rather than sterile, which is rare for vacation rentals these days. The kitchen actually has proper knives (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case), and the shower has decent water pressure – honestly, after a day of walking Prague’s cobblestones, that matters more than fancy amenities. The 9.1 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s not flawless – the building is old, so expect some quirky plumbing sounds and stairs that creak – but those aren’t really problems, they’re just Prague being Prague. What impressed me most was how quiet it gets at night despite being so central. The courtyard-facing windows help, but I think it’s also just that this stretch of Ve Smečkách doesn’t get the bar crowd that some nearby streets do. If you’re planning to visit during spring or early fall, book way ahead – the combination of great location and reasonable pricing means it fills up fast during the sweet weather months.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $174. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Really central, super nice quiet apartment with all the things you would need – Lucy from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (10/10)

  It was really central, was a super apartment with all the facilities. Really quiet even though on a busy street, was at the back of the building. The lift in the building was a godsend. Shower was really good.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Was amazing, would happily live there!

• Great stay in central Prague – Gemma from United Kingdom – 13 May 2025 (8/10)

  Amazingly well located. 2 minute walk to Wenceslas square which is a great central location. Instructions for access were clear and the apartment was open and bright
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fantastic HUGE apartment would happily stay again!! – Sandra from United Kingdom – 1 April 2025 (10/10)

  Located at top of Wensleslas square about 15 mins walk from old town.
  Super clean and the apartment is HUGE and modern.
  Good communication with owner
  
  What could be improved: Music upstairs on 2 nights was loud (not owners fault)
  Squeaky wooden flooring (type of flooring)
  No shower mat to stop it being slippery

• Good sized apartment in vey convenient location. – James from United States – 23 March 2025 (10/10)

  Location was excellent, easy to walk to the National Museum and old town. Many restaurants nearby. The apartment was large and spacious. There were four of us so having a living room to hang out in was nice. The main train station was 4-5 blocks so we walked to it (12 minutes) on our departure. The owner also arrange pickup at the airport for us.

• Superb – Debbie from United Kingdom – 1 December 2024 (9/10)

  The location of the apartment was excellent for getting into the main areas. It was clean, warm and comfortable. The owner was on hand to help at all times, especially as we were very delayed flying in to Prague.
  
  What could be improved: A secure place to store valuables/ passport safely would be very good.

• Perfect – Eda from Turkey – 21 September 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was great. It was perfect to be right in the center. If I come again, I would like to stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Would definitely recommend. – Sharon from United Kingdom – 9 August 2024 (9/10)

  Fab location. Huge apartment equipped with everything needed for your stay.

• Convenient apartment in a great location – Annemieke from Netherlands – 21 November 2023 (10/10)

  The location is perfect, walking distance to the old town and nearby supermarkets and the shopping street. The host was wonderful and detailed instructions were provided for the (self)checkin. The apartment itself was comfortable for us (two adults, 2 kids) and clean.
  
  What could be improved: n.a.

• A very spacious apartment 20min by foot to the main old town area – Asta from Lithuania – 16 October 2023 (10/10)

  A very spacious apartment 20min by foot to the main old town area. Apartment has everything. And the owner was very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great. It's difficult to find some dislikes.

• Super apartment for our stay in Prague – John from United Kingdom – 14 August 2023 (9/10)

  Very spacious and beautifully decorated
  
  What could be improved: Noise from the flat above

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