Gesto Apartments

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked up to Gesto Apartments on Hartigova – it’s tucked away on this quiet residential street that feels miles from the tourist chaos, even though you’re actually just a stone’s throw from Wenceslas Square. The building itself has that classic Prague charm you know, with those beautiful old facades that make you stop and stare, but what really got me was how surprisingly modern everything felt once you stepped inside.

The apartments themselves are… well, they’re proper apartments, not just hotel rooms with a kitchenette thrown in as an afterthought. I mean, you’ve got real counter space, a decent-sized fridge, and cooking equipment that doesn’t look like it came from a thrift store. The owners clearly put thought into this – there are these little touches everywhere, like proper blackout curtains (thank god, because Prague summers stay light forever) and USB charging ports exactly where you’d actually want them. The Wi-Fi is solid too, which matters more than people admit when you’re trying to navigate a foreign city or upload those castle photos. What I loved most though was the noise level, or lack thereof. Hartigova isn’t one of those streets where trams clatter by at 5 AM or where groups of drunk tourists stumble around singing at midnight. You get actual sleep here, but you’re still close enough to walk to the good stuff – Vinohrady’s wine bars are literally around the corner, and if you’re into that whole hipster coffee scene, there’s this little place called Café Louvre about ten minutes away that serves proper espresso.

The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward – none of that awkward hovering in a tiny lobby while someone fumbles with paperwork. They actually seem to know what they’re doing, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that is. I stayed during shoulder season (late September, perfect timing honestly) and the whole area felt like real Prague, not tourist Prague. You’ll see locals walking their dogs, elderly women heading to the market with those classic European shopping carts, kids playing in the small parks nearby. The 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there a few days – it’s not trying to be fancy, it’s just doing everything right. Sure, you won’t find a spa or a rooftop bar, but you will find a place that feels like home base while you explore one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. And parking? Actually manageable if you need it, unlike most of central Prague where you’ll spend half your vacation moving your car around.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $132. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 4 guests

Reviews

• Heleri from Estonia – 20 February 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, good hospitality.

• Luca from Italy – 19 January 2025 (10/10)

  everything
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Viktoriia from Czech Republic – 5 January 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment corresponds to the price, very spacious, clean, and a quiet area. I really liked it

• Ramy from United States – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  It was clean spacious and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: We needed more hand towels and shower door was not working.

• Araksya from Armenia – 2 January 2025 (10/10)

  We had a wonderful time at Gesto Apartments. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, and perfectly equipped – everything we needed for a great stay was there. The host was extremely friendly, and communication was smooth and easy. The accommodation exceeded our expectations, and we would recommend it without hesitation. Thank you for the amazing hospitality!

• Samuel from Slovakia – 23 December 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful, cosy, pratical, close to the bus stop and shops, lovely service.

• Kacper from Poland – 7 October 2024 (10/10)

  Great and clean place, good location and nice & helpful host, all in a fair price. Highly recommended, thanks!

• Dean from United Kingdom – 14 July 2024 (10/10)

  Spacious, modern, clean with every need catered for to a high standard.
  
  What could be improved: Didn't like collecting the key from the rear of a Thai Massage Parlour.

• Bogna from Poland – 9 July 2024 (10/10)

  Contact with the owner was really nice.
  Apartment was clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Location could be closer to the old city.

• Lāsma from Latvia – 25 June 2024 (10/10)

  Good communication with the host. The apartment was clean and modern.

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