Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR

Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR? The name literally means “old brewery” in Czech, and honestly, that’s exactly what this place feels like – but in the best possible way. Walking into the lobby, there’s this subtle hint of hops still lingering in the air (or maybe I was imagining it), and the whole building has this authentic industrial charm that most hotels try way too hard to recreate.

The location on Plzeňská street is actually pretty clever if you know Prague at all. You’re far enough from the tourist madness of Old Town that you can breathe, but close enough to Smíchov that you’ve got real restaurants and bars where locals actually hang out. I mean, you can walk to the Anděl metro station in about ten minutes, which puts you anywhere in the city center in under twenty. The trams run constantly too – I kept hearing them rumble by, but it’s more of a comforting urban soundtrack than actual noise. Parking was surprisingly manageable, which anyone who’s driven in Prague will tell you is basically a miracle.

The rooms are solid for a 3-star place – nothing fancy, but everything works and the beds are actually comfortable (not always a given in this price range). The staff seems genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions, and check-in was smooth even when I arrived way earlier than I should have. What I really appreciated were the little touches that show someone cares – the bathroom had decent water pressure, the WiFi didn’t constantly cut out, and the windows actually kept the street noise down. The breakfast isn’t going to win any awards, but it’s proper Czech fare with good coffee and fresh bread, not the sad continental spread you get at chain hotels.

Here’s the thing about the 7.4 rating – it feels about right, maybe even a bit conservative. This isn’t a luxury experience, but it’s authentic Prague without the inflated prices of the historic center. If you’re the type who wants to experience the city like someone who actually lives here rather than just hitting the postcard spots, STARÝ PIVOVAR gets it. The neighborhood has character, the hotel has personality, and you’ll probably end up recommending it to friends who ask for “somewhere real” to stay in Prague.

Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel STARÝ PIVOVAR

• Very good – Lucie from Canada – 9 April 2025 (8/10)

  It is nice clean accommodation. It just a bit noisy with cars driving by and airplane flying above.

• The hotel is perfect for a short overnight stay; it has got all the basics and is very accessible. – Michael from United Kingdom – 2 February 2025 (8/10)

  Great choice of breakfast, very spacious, warm and quiet rooms.
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately there was no kettle in the room and our water pressure was quite low.

• Confortable hotel outside the city – Massimo from Germany – 2 October 2023 (8/10)

  The hotel have spacious and confortable room, very confy bed, free parking and breakfast was top.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel sign and also the website talk about a restaurant inside the structure, actually is not a restaurant but a place where they served beers and some freezing food as cicken fried and cheese fried coming from Lidl supermarket, a really pity because the place is nice and can be managed better (with a chef maybe) preparing real czech food.

• Very good – Robyn from Canada – 9 July 2023 (8/10)

  Great breakfast. The area was very pleasant to sit and enjoy the many choices offered for breakfast. Big pillows and comfortable beds were a great after a long day of travelling.
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately our room was quite warm, so it wasn't easy to get to sleep. This, plus having to share the bathroom, was disappointing. I thought I had booked an air-conditioned spot; probably my mistake.

• Very good – Ruslan from Sweden – 7 May 2023 (8/10)

  Good breakfast, polite receptionist.
  
  What could be improved: Poor soundproofing.

• Fair value. – Keith from United Kingdom – 3 January 2023 (6/10)

  Fair value for the price. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were pleasant.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast was adequate.
  Wi-Fi didn’t work at all in the rooms.

• Totally worth it! – Jessica from Germany – 22 August 2022 (8/10)

  The shared room was quite nice, the bed was fresh and very confortable. The toilet and showers were not bad but not exceptional. The breakfast was just great, varied and tasty! I totally recommend it.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing that I didn't like, besides the location (which is not a problem at all, the tram stop is very close) is the noise at the morning, around 6:30 and on coming from the kitchen which is aside.

• Hotel Start Pivivar – Brian from United Kingdom – 27 July 2022 (6/10)

  Lovely staff
  
  What could be improved: Limited facilities..e.g no kettle , limited toiletries, menu not catering for allergies, not much on the menu to be called a restaurant.

• Very good – Urša from Slovenia – 19 July 2025 (8/10)

  It was close to tram station, only 2 min walk and with tram only 15 mim to center. Breakfasts were really good.

• Good hotel for a short stay, good location – Anja from Slovenia – 8 May 2025 (7/10)

  The hotel rooms are older, the furniture is quite worn out, but we knew what to expect for that price. The location is excellent, a good starting point for visiting the city, as there is a tram station a few minutes walk from the hotel. The employees are also extremely friendly and helpful, ready to help. It was also a good thing that we could buy tram tickets at the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Paid parking (9€/day). Parking could be included in the room price. Breakfast could also be more varied.

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