Budějovická 15, Prague, 14000, Czech Republic
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Hotel ILF Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Hotel ILF on Budějovická street, you immediately get that feeling of stumbling onto something good that most tourists miss. This three-star property doesn’t try to be flashy — it’s just solid, well-run, and honestly refreshing after dealing with some of the more touristy spots around Prague. The lobby has this understated charm that makes you think the owners actually care about getting things right rather than just looking impressive. It’s the kind of place where attention to detail matters.

Location That Actually Works

Here’s what I love about the location — you’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the crowds that you can actually breathe. The metro connections are genuinely good, something that matters when you’re hauling luggage around the city. Couples keep rating this spot highly for a reason. You can walk to the city center without feeling like you need to budget half your day for transportation, but you’re also not dealing with the noise and chaos that comes with staying right in the thick of things.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was exactly what you’d want from a well-managed three-star — clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. Nothing fancy, but everything worked properly, which honestly feels like a small miracle sometimes. The beds are actually comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. What struck me was how quiet it was at night — apparently they’ve figured out proper soundproofing, which is rarer than it should be.

Practical Perks

The breakfast buffet is one of those pleasant surprises that makes your morning easier — decent variety, fresh options, and you’re not fighting crowds to get to the coffee. They’ve got parking right at the hotel, which anyone who’s tried to navigate Prague with a car will appreciate. I noticed quite a few repeat guests during my stay, and after talking to the staff, apparently that’s pretty common here. There’s something to be said for a place that people actually want to come back to rather than just endure once.

Why Guests Love It

What makes Hotel ILF work is that it doesn’t oversell itself — it just delivers consistently on the basics while adding those little touches that show someone’s paying attention. The staff seems to genuinely know the area and can point you toward good local spots rather than just handing you the same tourist brochures everyone else gets. For the price point, you’re getting solid value without any nasty surprises. In a city where it’s easy to get burned by places that look great online but fall apart in person, that reliability is worth quite a bit.

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.

Hotel ILF Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Twin Room2 single beds for Max persons: 2$73
Single Room1 single bed for Max persons: 1$60
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Reviews of Hotel ILF

  • Good – Halder from India – 14 July 2025 (7/10)

    Cleaned and maintained, breakfast was so good

    What could be improved: They don't allow to take water from their restaurants , which is quite awkward because I don't feel good in drinking water from the bathroom tap

  • Superb – Mulay from India – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

    Location

  • Simple yet clean hotel with generous parking possibilities – Róbert from Slovakia – 30 January 2025 (7/10)

    Good value for money, helpful staff

    What could be improved: The bed was quite narrow and hard – not very comfortable. The hotel bar was under reconstruction.

  • Very good – Marko from Serbia – 24 September 2024 (8/10)

    Quite part of town. Nice location, close to metro station.

    What could be improved: A bit old fashioned, some upgrade to 21. century style hotel could make it more attractive.

  • Good – Kseniia from United States – 3 June 2024 (7/10)

    Clean, okay location (seemed safe, but far from the center as you can see from the map), breakfast was okay

    What could be improved: Early check out, overpriced for this location

  • Overall is good. But it really needs a renovation and AC is must. – Chi from Malaysia – 16 May 2024 (7/10)

    Location is good and just opposite metro station. Breakfast is awesome with variety of choices

    What could be improved: There is no AC and the room design is old fashion.

  • Very good – Aner from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 16 May 2024 (8/10)

    Easy to get to city as you have direct metro line close to the hotel. Also a lot of shops in really near. Staff was super nice.

    What could be improved: Pillows were really uncomfortable and the overall look of the room is pretty old.

  • Simple good hotel, well located, great breakfast and stuff – Kateryna from Ukraine – 12 May 2024 (9/10)

    Breakfast was very good, I also liked the stuff, clean and comfortable, very simple, but nice hotel, located in 30 minutes by metro from the city center

    What could be improved: WiFi signal was low sometimes

  • Very good – Thomas from United Kingdom – 21 April 2024 (8/10)

    Breakfast starting at 6:30 on Saturday.

  • Great option if you are looking for a place to stay during a business trip. – Nazar42 from Ukraine – 23 February 2024 (8/10)

    It's very close to the subway station. Friendly stuff. Great meals in the restaurant. Good quality breakfast. Separate spacious parking.

    What could be improved: A bit oldish interior. No EV charger in the parking.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Gröbeho vila: 3.7 km
  • Vysehrad Castle: 3.3 km
  • Havlicek Gardens: 3.6 km
  • Dřevěná Zvonice: 2.9 km
  • Kostel Sv. Ludmily: 4.4 km
  • Dominikánský Dvůr: 3.3 km
  • Prague Botanical Garden: 4 km
  • Bazilika Sv. Petra A Pavla: 3.5 km
  • Vršovický Zámeček-Rangherka: 3.6 km
  • Zřícenina hradu Nový Hrádek: 4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Ilf: 50 m
  • Cafe/barDBK Budejovicka: 150 m
  • Restaurant Šmak české kuchyně: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Prague ZOO: 10 km
  • Mucha Museum: 5 km
  • Prague Castle: 7 km
  • Charles Bridge: 6 km
  • Municipal House: 5 km
  • Old Town Square: 5 km
  • Zizkov Television Tower: 5 km
  • Prague Astronomical Clock: 5 km
  • Historical Building of the National Museum of Prague: 4.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Krčský: 1.4 km

Public transport:

  • Train Praha – Krč: 1.6 km
  • Train Praha-Kačerov: 1 km
  • Metro Kacerov Subway Station: 850 m
  • Bus Florenc Central Bus Station: 6 km
  • Metro Budějovická Subway Station: 200 m

Closest airports:

  • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague: 17 km
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House Rules at Hotel ILF

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

8.9

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

7.7

Cleanliness:

8.5

Value for money:

8.2