Hotel William

Hotel William Overview

You know what struck me first about Hotel William? It’s tucked away on this quiet cobblestone street called Hellichova, and I mean *really* tucked away – you might walk past it twice before spotting the understated entrance. But that’s actually part of its charm, honestly. While everyone’s fighting for photos at the Charles Bridge (which is literally a three-minute walk away), you’re slipping into this peaceful little refuge that feels like a secret only locals know about.

The building itself has that authentic Prague character – we’re talking thick walls, original wooden beams, and windows that frame the kind of view that makes you pause with your morning coffee. I stayed there in late spring, and the staff genuinely seemed to care about making sure I understood the neighborhood. The front desk guy (I think his name was Pavel) sketched out a little map showing me the shortcut through Kampa Island to get to Old Town without dealing with the tourist crowds on Nerudova Street. That kind of local insight is gold, especially when you realize how many people are trudging up that steep hill unnecessarily.

What really won me over was how the hotel strikes this perfect balance – it’s got enough modern touches (decent WiFi, updated bathrooms, air conditioning that actually works) without losing that historic Prague atmosphere. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully designed. Mine overlooked the courtyard, which meant blissfully quiet nights even though we were right in the heart of Lesser Town. I mean, you’re surrounded by some of Prague’s most gorgeous baroque architecture, so honestly, who cares if the room’s on the cozy side? The 8.5 rating makes total sense when you factor in that the place just *works* – no drama with check-in, housekeeping was spot-on, and the breakfast setup (though simple) had proper Czech pastries and strong coffee that didn’t taste like it came from a machine.

Here’s the thing about the location that booking sites don’t really capture – you’re positioned perfectly between the castle district and the main city center, but on this quiet residential street where actual Praguers live. I’d hear church bells in the morning instead of tour groups, and there’s this little wine bar called U Fleku just around the corner that locals actually frequent. The walk to Wenceslas Square takes maybe twelve minutes if you’re dawdling, but you can also just wander down to the river and follow it – much more scenic and you’ll stumble across these hidden gardens that most tourists never see. Parking’s tough (as it is everywhere in Prague), but there’s a garage about five minutes away, and honestly, you won’t need a car once you’re there anyway.

Hotel William Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel William

• Exceptional – Christensen from Sweden – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location, nice breakfast, cosy room

• Good – Дмитрий from Kazakhstan – 16 July 2025 (7/10)

  Great location, can get around all the main attractions in a couple hours, very polite staff, great breakfasts
  
  What could be improved: No air conditioning in the room and it is very small, good thing the weather was cool

• Great hotel in a great location, clean rooms and very helpful and friendly staff. Very good breakfast! – Kuba from Finland – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  Location, breakfast, staff
  
  What could be improved: Ac

• It is a cozy nice clean hotel with helpfull staff and nice breakfast – Loulou from Egypt – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  Clean and location and nice breakfast
  
  What could be improved: No aircondition
  No mini bar

• Very good – Diego from Spain – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: No AC

• Very nice! Great staff, good location, nice rooms. 100% would stay here again – Julia from Austria – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  A lot of options for breakfast, very delicious
  Staff very friendly and exceptionally kind
  Great location
  Unbeatable for that price

• Exceptional – Clara from Spain – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  We loved the comfort of the room, the location near the city centre. Also, the breakfast was varied and tasty, we really loved it!
  
  What could be improved: The windows were quite old, thus, the guest's stay could be improved if they were renovated and if they isolated the heat from the outside (it was very hot and we only had a medium fan).

• Very good – Nigel from United Kingdom – 24 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location, room, value for money and breakfast was very good

• Superb – Elle from Estonia – 21 June 2025 (9/10)

  Very friendly staff 🙂
  The breakfast had a very nice selection and it was possible to take free beverages throughout the day. The room was cosy and very clean.

• Exceptional – Oleg from Slovakia – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, rich breakfast, helpful and polite staff. Greetings for receptionists Pavel and Roman. Thank you.

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