Hillside Studios

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hillside Studios? The name actually makes sense – it’s literally tucked into this quiet residential slope in Prague’s Smíchov district, and honestly, that’s half the charm right there. When I walked up Cetyňská street (which, fair warning, is a bit of an uphill trek with luggage), I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but sometimes those expectations work in your favor.

The studios themselves are exactly what you’d want if you’re the type who gets claustrophobic in typical hotel boxes. I mean, you’ve got actual space to spread out, a little kitchenette that’s more functional than you’d think, and windows that open to let in real air – none of that sealed-building stuffiness. The whole setup feels more like borrowing a friend’s apartment than staying in tourist accommodation. What really impressed me was how quiet it gets at night, despite being reasonably close to the action. You’re maybe a 15-minute tram ride from Old Town, but far enough up the hill that you escape most of the street noise and drunk tourists stumbling around at 2 AM. The tram stop is practically around the corner, which saves you from those brutal Prague cobblestone walks when you’re tired.

Here’s the thing about this area that most visitors don’t realize – you’re actually in one of the neighborhoods where real Praguers live and work. There’s this excellent little grocery store about two blocks down where the cashier started recognizing me after three days, and a pub (well, several pubs, this is Prague) where locals hang out and won’t immediately switch to tourist-English when you walk in. The staff at Hillside Studios gets this too – they’re not overly chatty in that forced hospitality way, but they know their neighborhood and will point you toward the good bakery instead of the touristy one. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, no upselling or lengthy explanations of amenities you didn’t ask about. That 9.1 rating starts making sense when you realize it’s the little things done right – decent water pressure, reliable wifi, and housekeeping that doesn’t rearrange all your stuff. Is it fancy? Not particularly. Will you have Instagram-worthy marble bathrooms? Definitely not. But if you want a genuine base for exploring Prague without feeling like you’re staying in a tourist bubble, this is exactly the kind of place that delivers on what it promises without any pretense about being something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. King Studio with Sofa Bed with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 1 – 1 guests

Reviews

• Binod from Poland – 10 February 2025 (10/10)

  Very good ,easy acess,comfortable beds,friendly helpfull staffs

• Keresztes from Hungary – 23 March 2025 (10/10)

  the check-in and out very simple.
  
  What could be improved: Long-term parking is only further away possible, in a P+R parking, not near the accommodation.

• Lucian from Romania – 22 February 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was clean and modern. The whole stay was amazing. It was great having tramway 15 for taking us all around the Old Town from the location.

• Nataliia from Ukraine – 10 February 2025 (10/10)

  Availability of everything necessary in the room. Independent check-in and check-out. In general, I really liked it. It takes a little more than half an hour to get to the center by tram. There is a supermarket nearby. A little further – Lidl. There are some cafes and restaurants. The apartments are warm, bright, clean and tidy.
  
  What could be improved: Location on a hill. Although Prague itself turned out to be quite hilly for me, I did not expect it.

• Steffi from Australia – 30 December 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely amazing
  
  What could be improved: Parking can be a bit tricky but overall really happy

• Leo from Germany – 21 December 2024 (8/10)

  Location was superb – there is a nearby supermarket and 10 min walk down to the tram stop
  
  What could be improved: Parking slot is a nightmare – pro tip if you come late evening or night high chance that there is no parking space available in front of the house line so better leave your car during the day and take the tram to the city center to explore the night life.

• Anoruo from United Kingdom – 30 November 2024 (10/10)

  Neatness and serenity
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Katrin from Estonia – 28 November 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect apartment!
  
  What could be improved: Chech out time would be nice a bit later.
  The self above the bed… a bit too low. 😊

• Mathankumar from Malta – 27 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very good
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Samir from Germany – 20 November 2024 (10/10)

  Every small detail of daily life has been well-thought👍🏼

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