Emperor Castle View Suite

Prague, Czech Republic
2 Náprstkova 1. patro, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic

Overview

Honestly, when I first climbed up to the first floor at 2 Náprstkova, I wasn’t expecting much from the narrow staircase – but wow, the Emperor Castle View Suite really delivers on that name. You know what hits you first? The actual castle view isn’t just some tiny sliver you have to crane your neck to see. From the main windows, you’re looking straight across at Prague Castle like it’s posing just for you, especially gorgeous around sunset when the whole complex glows golden against the sky.

The location is pretty brilliant, actually – you’re tucked into this quiet corner of Malá Strana where the tourists haven’t quite figured out to wander yet, but you’re literally a three-minute walk from Charles Bridge. I mean, you can hear the distant hum of crowds during peak summer days, but it’s never intrusive. The building itself has that authentic old Prague feel (creaky floors and all), though they’ve clearly put money into updating the suite itself. The bathroom’s surprisingly modern, and thank god for that because some of these historic places… well, let’s just say the plumbing can be an adventure. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that hunting around for building numbers that Prague is famous for.

What I really appreciated were the small touches that show someone actually thought about what travelers need. The kitchen area isn’t huge, but it’s functional enough to handle more than just coffee, which comes in handy when you want to grab pastries from that little bakery on Kampa Island and have a proper breakfast with that castle view. The whole space feels lived-in rather than sterile – comfortable furniture you’d actually want to relax in after walking Prague’s cobblestones all day. Parking’s going to be a challenge (it’s Prague, after all), but honestly, you won’t need a car from here anyway. The 4-star rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be the Four Seasons, but everything works well and the location alone makes it worth the splurge. That 8.6 rating makes sense too; it’s the kind of place that exceeds expectations without any major flaws to complain about.

Accommodations

Two-Bedroom Apartment

2 x 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed

1 - 2 guests

From $250

Facilities & Amenities

Kitchenware Kitchen Parking garage Air conditioning Airport shuttle Parking Free Wifi
Bedroom 2
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen 11
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Parking 1
  • Parking garage
Bathroom 6
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Activities 9
  • Water park
  • Mini golf
  • Racquetball
  • Horseback riding
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Living Area 2
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Food & Drink 2
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous 4
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 3
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Room Amenities 6
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Transportation 1
  • Airport shuttle
Languages Spoken 5
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Russian
  • Slovak
Safety & security 6
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 4
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Front Desk Services 1
  • Invoice provided
Relevant for your trip 5
  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • View
Building Characteristics 1
  • Private apartment in building

Guest Reviews

8.7 Excellent 10 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Value for money
8.5
S
Sylvia United Kingdom 19 March 2025
9/10

The location is fabulous…right by the Charles Bridge. Apartment nicely decorated, warm and comfortable.

What could be improved: The lay out is strange…no seating area (other than the sofabed in bedroom 2)….and access to bedroom 1 is through bedroom 2! To exit the apartment block two doors have to be opened with a KEY…dangerous if there were a fire.

P
Peter United Kingdom 24 January 2025
9/10

Comfortable- great location

I
Ilya Germany 6 January 2025
8/10

Great view, location and design. The interior matches the photos and the inside is incredibly clean and cool. We got exactly what we wanted.

What could be improved: We had a little trouble switching the shower mode, but plumbing can break sometimes and I think this will be fixed soon. Unfortunately during our trip we experienced a rather unpleasant smell of sewage in the bathroom, but this often happens in old houses due to old pipes, not sure if the host can do anything about it.

Location

2 Náprstkova 1. patro, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Klementinum: 550 m
  • Nová Radnice: 600 m
  • Charles Bridge: 450 m
  • Betlémská Kaple: 250 m
  • Dům Jakuba Wimmera: 650 m
  • Clam-gallasův Palác: 550 m
  • Kostel Svatého Klimenta: 400 m
  • Prague Astronomical Clock: 700 m
  • Kostel Sv. Františka Z Assisi: 300 m
  • Staroměstská Radnice S Orlojem: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lehká Hlava: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar My Way- 1euro Bar: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Atmosféra cafe bar: 10 m

Top attractions:

  • Prague ZOO: 4.8 km
  • Rudolfinum: 850 m
  • Mucha Museum: 1.2 km
  • Prague Castle: 1.7 km
  • Municipal House: 1.3 km
  • Old Town Square: 800 m
  • Vysehrad Castle: 2.6 km
  • Jewish Museum in Prague: 1.1 km
  • Historical Building of the National Museum of Prague: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Korek: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Chotouň 2: 34 km
  • Chotouň 3: 34 km
  • Šibeniční vrch – Mnichovice Ski Lift: 32 km

Public transport:

  • Train Újezd: 1.2 km
  • Train Nebozízek: 1.7 km
  • Bus Florenc Central Bus Station: 2.3 km
  • Metro Narodni Trida Subway Station: 850 m
  • Metro Staroměstská Subway Station: 700 m

Closest airports:

  • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague: 12 km

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