Located in the historic centre of Prague, only 800 meters from the Old Town Square, Hostel Downtown offers affordable dormitory and private accommodation with free WiFi Hotspot, a communal lounge and 3 computers. All of the rooms at Downtown are simply furnished with modern shared or private bathrooms. Every day, guests are invited by the staff to join them in activities like cooking or night tours. Free tours, beer pong, Sunday free dinner or pub crawl are also offered to guests. Breakfast can be enjoyed on site for a surcharge and a shared kitchen is also available for all guests. Guests can exchange money in an exchange machine situated in the hostel. Národní Třída Metro Station is 300 metres from the hostel. Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are a 10-minute walk away. The National Museum is 15 minutes’ walk from Downtown Hostel. Guests can make use of the luggage storage and laundry facilities. The property also features a 24-hour front desk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Prague, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
4 single beds
5 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
3 single beds
and
7 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christina
    Austria Austria
    Good location in the center, nice staff, nice activities in the hostel
  • Jens
    Austria Austria
    Good location. Near to Center. Friendly and supportive staff. Very good with friends for a few nights.
  • Jiranirankul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is the best, it's very close to Old Town and public transportation (Mustek metro line and many trams) with a lot of restaurants and convenience store nearby. Staffs were very nice and helpful.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Luggage storage
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

House rules

Hostel Downtown takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Hostel Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Hostel has a special holiday program on 24 December - guests can join a walking tour of the city centre and the Christmas Markets, followed by the preparation of a traditional Christmas dinner and Czech traditions.

When booking rooms for groups of 12 or more guests, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please also note that children under 10 years of age will receive discount for the breakfast (EUR 3).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostel Downtown in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hostel Downtown

  • Check-in at Hostel Downtown is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hostel Downtown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Bingo
    • Cooking class
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Hostel Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hostel Downtown is 700 yards from the centre of Prague. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.