Penzion Chaloupka

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Prague? Everyone stays in the touristy bits around Old Town Square, but honestly, some of the best finds are tucked away in the residential neighborhoods where actual Czechs live. Penzion Chaloupka is one of those places – it’s perched up in a quiet area near Nad Hradnim vodojemem, which sounds intimidating but just means “above the castle water tower.” I mean, you’re still technically in Prague 6, but it feels like you’ve discovered this little secret that the tour groups haven’t figured out yet.

The thing about this place is that it’s properly Czech – not trying to be some international hotel chain, but actually embracing what a penzion should be. It’s family-run (you can tell because the check-in process involves actual conversation rather than corporate scripts), and the building has that solid, unpretentious feel that you get in this part of the city. The rooms are clean and comfortable without being fancy – think quality linens and decent water pressure rather than marble bathrooms and champagne on arrival. What really sold me was how quiet it gets at night. Prague can be surprisingly noisy, especially anywhere near the center, but up here you’ll actually sleep properly. The area has that residential hum during the day – kids playing, neighbors chatting – but after about 9 PM it’s genuinely peaceful.

Getting around is easier than you’d think, actually. Sure, you’re not stumbling distance from Charles Bridge, but there’s a tram stop that’ll get you to the castle or down to the city center without the hassle of driving (and trust me, you don’t want to drive in Prague’s old streets anyway). Plus, there’s something nice about coming “home” to a neighborhood where there are proper Czech pubs and little shops, not just tourist traps selling overpriced beer to Americans. The morning walk to the nearest bakery – there’s this excellent one about three blocks down – feels like you’re living in Prague rather than just visiting it. I honestly think the 8.8 rating is spot on; it’s not trying to be the Ritz, but for what it is – a genuine, well-run local place with personality – it delivers exactly what you’d hope for.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $94. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $106. Apartment with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $129. Basic Triple Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $153. Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $159. Two-Bedroom Suite (5 adults) with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Great family friendly residence. Suite of rooms meant plenty of space for whole family. – Malcolm from Denmark – 14 July 2025 (10/10)

  Really generous rooms and super convenient for tram to castle or into town.

• Excellent value, very kind, helpful hostess, ease of exploring the city. – Leslie from United Kingdom – 4 July 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, comfortable with a good breakfast. Good wi-fi and fan helped as very hot weather. Hostess was very helpful, even with the language barrier. Tram stop at front door so getting around is easy. Good secure parking a bonus.
  
  What could be improved: Air conditioing as very hot at this time.

• Superb – Valerijus from Lithuania – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

  Quiet place, free parking, buffet breakfast, helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: Out of the city center, but easy connection by tram. Street repair work nearby

• Clean and well equipped comfortable place with good public transportaton. – Horváth from Hungary – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  It is situated in a good place. Out of city center, but with tram it is ver close to downtown.
  
  What could be improved: Was nothing.

• Exceptional – Marko from Serbia – 4 January 2025 (10/10)

  The owners are great! 🙂 the location is perfect: separated from the city center, in a quiet part and in 10 minutes you are in the center of Prague. The station is right in front of the apartment and you have a tram every 10 minutes and a good connection with the rest of the city.
  
  I really recommend accommodation 🙂

• Excellent value & location – Emma from United Kingdom – 3 January 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent locating, lovely host, spacious apartment with excellent facilities
  
  What could be improved: Dated decor & smell from bathroom- drains

• Superb – Andrei from Romania – 2 July 2024 (9/10)

  Friendly and helpful host, rustic looking accommodation, but also close to the city center.
  
  What could be improved: The inside of the building was a bit of a maze, it took a while to get used to the way to walk from the room to the parking and to the exit.

• Very good – Christopher from United Kingdom – 16 June 2024 (8/10)

  The pension was next to Baterie tram stop. Trams 1 and 2 to Praha centre in 20 mins. The receptionist was helpful and friendly room was on 2nd floor. Clean and tidy room. There is a light in the room and couldn't find a switch then realised its on motion sensor. I would use again

• Amazing place, very enjoyable – Carmen from Canada – 14 June 2024 (10/10)

  Breakfast was great, good food and affordable, staff were very nice and helpful. The place is clean, spacious, quiet and nice.

• Clean & tidy rooms, staff are friendly and mini bar is well priced 🍻 – Chris from United Kingdom – 31 May 2024 (10/10)

  Well located for visiting the City. Tram stop right outside the apartment.

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