Hotel Sanssouci

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Sanssouci? The name – it’s actually borrowed from that famous palace in Potsdam, meaning “without worries,” and honestly, that pretty much sums up the vibe here. Tucked away on V Podhájí street in Prague’s Smíchov district, this three-star spot feels like stumbling onto a neighborhood secret. I mean, you’re far enough from the tourist chaos of Old Town to actually breathe, but close enough that you can still hear the distant hum of trams cutting through the city. The building itself has that understated Czech charm – nothing flashy, just solid and welcoming in that Eastern European way where function meets subtle elegance.

What really gets me about this place is how it nails the balance between being genuinely local and tourist-friendly. The staff actually seem to know Prague beyond the castle and the bridge (refreshing, right?), and they’ll point you toward spots like the nearby Anděl shopping center or tell you which tram gets you to Wenceslas Square fastest. The rooms are clean and comfortable – not Instagram-perfect, but the kind of space where you can actually relax after walking cobblestones all day. I noticed the windows are decent quality too, which matters because Prague can get surprisingly noisy, especially if you’re staying closer to the center. Here though, mornings are pretty peaceful, maybe just some birds and the occasional delivery truck rumbling past.

The 8.4 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there a few days. It’s not trying to be the Four Seasons, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises. Check-in was smooth, the Wi-Fi actually works (you’d be surprised how many Prague hotels still struggle with this), and there’s decent coffee in the lobby – though honestly, you’ll want to venture out to one of the local cafés for the real stuff. The location is perfect if you’re planning to explore beyond the tourist bubble. Petřín Hill is walkable from here, and you’re positioned well for day trips or just wandering through residential Prague to see how people actually live. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which anyone who’s driven in Prague will tell you is basically a minor miracle. For a three-star in this city, Hotel Sanssouci gets the fundamentals right and throws in just enough personality to make your stay memorable for the right reasons.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $84. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Family Room with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Studio with 1 single bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Good – Saikat from Netherlands – 23 February 2025 (7/10)

  Cleanliness, location, parking
  
  What could be improved: 1. No dustbin inside the room, a dustbin was there in the bathroom but it's too mail and it was for throwing tissue paper not wastages
  
  2. It's good to understand the english by the care taker
  
  3. Initially breakfast was included when it was booked but after that it wasn't
  
  4. No basic sanitary like toothpaste and brush was not provided

• Good – Tímea from Hungary – 13 December 2024 (7/10)

  Easy access to city center by tram which is few minutes walk away from the hotel.The hotel has private parking place.Good size of room with cosy bed.
  
  What could be improved: The quality and the variety of the breakfast.There were no day when we got fresh cruncy breadrolls and staff like that.The scrambeled eggs were made from powder and could not eat it..Everyday the same was served

• I guess it will be our hotel for our future trips to Prague – Denys from Ukraine – 3 March 2025 (10/10)

  I like the location in a green zone. Really quite place where you can here birds songs. Room was clean and nice. Bathroom was much better than I had expected. Breakfast is a great plus and very friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Exceptional – Robert from Czech Republic – 9 February 2025 (10/10)

  Excellen spot very close to the river and 11 min. To city center by tram. Clean and quite place with pleasant surroundings. I can only recommend 🙂
  
  What could be improved: All

• Exceptional – Sofo from Georgia – 9 January 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was good. They give us free breakfast. Thanks a lot 😊

• Exceptional – Saša from Slovenia – 3 November 2024 (10/10)

  Fabulous breakfast, clean rooms, great location and very friendly staff.

• Exceptional – Katarina from Slovakia – 30 August 2024 (10/10)

  Wonderful place to stay – a family type hotel. Friendly hosts. Easy check in an check out. 5 mins walk to the tram and bus stop. Excellent breakfast!! Highly recommend and hope to stay there again!

• Prima verzorgd hotel – Karin from Belgium – 26 June 2025 (9/10)

  Rustig gelegen, net buiten Praag. Ideaal voor ons om onze fietsen veilig te parkeren!

• Superb – Siqian from Germany – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Wir waren zu dritt in einem Vierbettappartment untergebracht. Das Appartment war sauber und ordentlich, mit einer kleinen Küche – ideal für Familien. Die Lage ist ausgezeichnet: Mit Tram 17 ist man in wenigen Minuten an der Karlsbrücke. Die Umgebung ist ein normales Wohnviertel und wirkt sehr sicher. Besonders praktisch: Es gibt einen kostenlosen Parkplatz im Innenhof, das Eingangstor ist abgeschlossen – sehr sicher. Keine Mücken, wir waren rundum zufrieden.
  
  What could be improved: Haupteingang ist nicht einfach zu finden. Aber das ist kein großer Problem

• Superb – David from Czech Republic – 12 June 2025 (9/10)

  Snídani jsem potřeboval už dříve, od 8:00, oficiálně byla až od 8:30, ale reálně dřív, takže super, byla standardní a vynikající.
  
  What could be improved: Při příchodu byla otevřená brána, nenapadlo mě zvonit hned u otevřené brány, dveře do penzionu byly zacbouchnuté, volal jsem na číslo, pán opakoval otázku, co po něm vlastně chci…

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