Penzion Koráb

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Penzion Koráb on Krejčího street, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the building sits in this quiet residential pocket of Prague 8 that most tourists never see. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly why I loved it. While everyone else is fighting crowds around Wenceslas Square, you’re tucked away in an actual neighborhood where locals walk their dogs and grab coffee at the corner café.

The pension itself feels like staying at your Czech aunt’s house, if your aunt happened to have really good taste and understood what travelers actually need. The rooms are simple but thoughtfully done – none of that generic hotel furniture that screams “budget accommodation.” I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star place so don’t expect marble bathrooms, but everything works properly and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. The owner (I think his name was Pavel?) checked me in personally and actually took time to mark up a map with his recommendations, including this little pub around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise. You can tell he genuinely cares about the place rather than just collecting booking fees.

What really won me over was the location – it’s one of those spots that feels like a local secret. You’re about a 15-minute tram ride to the city center, which sounds far until you realize you’re escaping all the tourist chaos while still being perfectly connected. The Palmovka metro station is close enough for easy access, and honestly, I started looking forward to those morning tram rides through residential Prague. There’s something nice about seeing how the city actually lives and breathes beyond the postcard views. Plus, parking was never an issue here – try finding a spot in Old Town for less than 30 euros a day. The neighborhood gets properly quiet at night too, which was perfect after long days of sightseeing. I slept better here than at fancier hotels where you hear every drunk tourist stumbling down cobblestone streets at 2 AM. The breakfast was simple but fresh, and they didn’t try to charge you extra for decent coffee. Sometimes the little things matter most when you’re traveling.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $83. Standard Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for 1 – 1 guests
• Estimated price from: $130. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Alison from United Kingdom – 26 May 2022 (10/10)

  The rooms were light and airy and had air con. The restaurant was exceptional – the food was divine. ended up eating there 3 out four nights it was so good and reasonably priced.
  
  What could be improved: nothing, it was perfect

• Lubos from Slovakia – 18 March 2025 (8/10)

  Location , Nice view, restaurant👍👍👍

• Tyler from Czech Republic – 27 February 2025 (10/10)

  Nice staff and very clean! Really decent restaurant and great sauna!
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit hard to find because the google maps location is in the wrong place

• Serhii from Ukraine – 16 January 2025 (10/10)

  I like the location, very comfortable transportation options to the city centre. Free parking for the car.

• Marta from Poland – 27 October 2024 (10/10)

  very clean and spacious room with private bathroom, nice staff, great location

• Wiktoria from Poland – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  Nice place, clean room and very nice receptionist. We decided to buy a breakfast when we checked in and it was great idea! Breakfast was delicious and portion… Wow. It just was worth of price.

• Robert from Germany – 25 August 2024 (10/10)

  Friendly and supportive staff
  Close free parking
  Air conditioning on room
  Good sound dampening
  High standard
  Outstanding restaurant directly next door
  
  What could be improved: What was unusual for us – but completely our fault – is that breakfast needs to be booked on a day-by-day basis. This was explained to us but we just didn't get it.

• Vlado from Bulgaria – 21 July 2024 (10/10)

  Good and clear rooms, big parking. There is a tram stop not far from the hotel, so it is easy to go to old town. Highly recommend this hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was fine.

• Ladjik from Czech Republic – 6 February 2024 (10/10)

  – Accessibility of the location
  – public transportation stops very close
  – good restaurant
  – above-standard helpfulness

• Giorgi from Georgia – 20 November 2023 (9/10)

  quiet and comfort. half an hour's ride on public transport and you are right in the middle of Wenceslas squire
  
  What could be improved: the was no big mirror to see ourselves from head to toe

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