Hotel Essence

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Essence? It’s got this perfect sweet spot location that most travelers completely miss when they’re hunting for Prague hotels. Right on Senovážné náměstí, you’re literally a three-minute walk from Wenceslas Square, but – and this is the key part – you’re tucked away from all that tourist chaos. I mean, you can actually sleep here without drunk bachelor parties stumbling past your window at 2 AM, which honestly is harder to find in central Prague than you’d think.

The building itself has that classic Prague charm without feeling like a museum piece. When you walk in, there’s this subtle blend of old-world architecture with modern touches that doesn’t try too hard – you know those hotels that go overboard with the “authentic” thing? This isn’t that. The rooms are genuinely comfortable (I’m talking about mattresses that don’t leave you with a backache), and the windows actually open properly, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many European hotels mess this up. The staff seems to actually know Prague beyond the standard tourist script – they pointed me toward this little wine bar on Karoliny Světlé that I never would’ve found otherwise, and it ended up being one of those perfect Prague nights.

What really sells me on this place is the practical stuff that matters when you’re actually living there for a few days. The neighborhood has proper grocery stores and cafés where locals go, not just overpriced tourist traps. You’re close enough to walk to Old Town Square (about 8 minutes if you don’t get distracted by shop windows), but you can also hop on the metro at Můstek station in literally two minutes if your feet are done for the day. The area gets busy during business hours since it’s near the commercial district, but it settles down nicely in the evenings. Parking is typical Prague nightmare stuff, so just don’t rent a car – but honestly, you won’t need one from here anyway. The 9.2 rating makes sense once you spend a night or two; it’s one of those places that gets the details right without making a big show of it, and in a city where you can easily drop serious money on hotels that look great in photos but disappoint in person, Hotel Essence actually delivers on what it promises.

Hotels in Prague offer guests the perfect blend of Gothic grandeur and modern comfort, with many featuring traditional Czech beer concierge services and medieval architecture to enhance the authentic Central European cultural experience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $156. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $187. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $187. Standard Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $195. Junior Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $218. Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Gizem from Turkey – 18 February 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing with this hotel, in our prague visit we were really enjoy.

• Sarah from United Kingdom – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful clean room. Extra comfortable beds. Great location. Lovely staff.
  
  What could be improved: Woken several times through the night by loud voices in the corridor and very noisy neighbours at 7am who were continuously knocking on their room door as had presumably locked themselves out. A real shame as the hotel is impeccably clean, extremely comfortable and in a great location.

• Ida from Poland – 29 March 2025 (10/10)

  Great rooms
  
  What could be improved: It was hard to find the place at first

• Jan from Czech Republic – 24 March 2025 (10/10)

  The hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. Located in a perfect spot, it offered convenience and accessibility to nearby attractions. The room was immaculately clean, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable, providing a restful night's sleep. I highly recommend this accommodation for anyone seeking quality and comfort during their stay.

• Madan from United Kingdom – 23 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location, everything is around you.
  Clean and comfortable rooms.

• Gurjeet from United Kingdom – 14 March 2025 (10/10)

  Location was great. Loved the room. 24 hour access with manned front desk.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. We had one mini bar wine bottle which was already open. The hotel took it off the bill with no quibbles. Very friendly staff.

• Norazlinah from Singapore – 12 March 2025 (9/10)

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  What could be improved: NA

• Yvonne from Ireland – 7 March 2025 (8/10)

  great location, near main tourist areas, shops restaurants. good value , friendly staff, good breakfast, comfy room

• Jamil from Hungary – 6 March 2025 (9/10)

  staff, cleanliness, location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Becerril from Mexico – 4 March 2025 (9/10)

  I really enjoyed my stay, I would definitely return. But I would have loved it more if the daily room-cleaning were more notorious.

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