Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe, with a fascinating Roman history and beautiful architectural styles. Not only is Prague an economic hub, but it’s also a great city for backpackers and tourists, boasting a lively nightlife scene, historically rich attractions, and unique experiences like beer spas! Don’t let your trip to Prague be soured by poor accommodation; explore the best hostels in Prague below so you can make the most of your time in the City of a Hundred Spires.
5 Best Hostels in Prague
The Roadhouse Prague
Located in Prague 1, the Roadhouse Prague is the ideal youth hostel in Prague for those who want to be within walking distance of the most popular attractions. This highly rated hostel is less than a 10-minute walk from the Old Town Bridge, Legion Bridge, the Story of Prague Museum, the Charles Bridge Museum, and the attractions in Old Town Square. Plus, there are myriad excellent restaurants, cafés, and bars in the area.
The hostel boasts a laid-back atmosphere for travelers looking to connect and socialize. Daily activities are planned, such as city tours, bar hangouts, and concerts, or hostel guests can socialize in the lounge and play Wii, watch Netflix, or enjoy a range of board games. There’s also a fabulous communal kitchen that comes well-stocked with essentials like spices, cooking utensils, and built-in appliances. Other amenities include complimentary towels, on-site laundry facilities, and a book exchange.
You can stay in a four- or eight-bed mixed dorm room, where each bed comes with a privacy curtain, electrical outlet, reading light, and lockable storage drawer under the bed. Shared bathrooms on each floor feature walk-in showers and heated towel racks.
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The Madhouse Prague
The Madhouse Prague is Roadhouse Prague’s sister hostel, offering a more lively party scene rather than a laid-back setting. You and your group can join daily activities, including ice hockey games, beer garden visits, and of course, wild party nights! The hostel also hosts nightly family dinners and often organizes drinking games and beer pong tournaments, so travelers can connect before heading out for a night on the town. The hostel provides excellent amenities, like a large communal kitchen, a lounge area with board games, and a free printer. With a prime location in Prague 1, Karlovy Lazne and Old Town Square are less than a 15-minute walk away.
The hostel accommodates up to 40 guests, with options to stay in eight- or 12-bed mixed dormitories. Rooms feature en suite bathrooms, and the eight-bed rooms are set up with two bunk beds, while the 12-bed rooms offer a mix of custom-made bunk beds and single beds. Each bunk bed comes with a privacy curtain, electrical outlet, and reading light. All beds include a lockable storage drawer.
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Czech Inn
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap hostel in Prague that offers a bit of Old World charm mixed with modern amenities, the Czech Inn might be the place for you. Located in a beautiful 19th-century Art Nouveau building, this charming hostel features brick arches, high ceilings, and spacious common rooms. After spending the day exploring the city, travelers can return to socialize with others at the on-site basement bar or re-energize with a cup of coffee at the café. There’s also a great selection of board games, foosball, a book exchange, and daily organized events and activities. Breakfast is available at the café, or savvy travelers can use the communal kitchen to whip up something quick.
Several private rooms are available, ranging from spacious single rooms to five-bed apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Dorm rooms are restricted to guests aged 18-39, and visitors can book a bed in either a premium female-only or mixed dorm, or in an eight-, 12-, or 34-bed standard dorm. Premium dorms vary in size but feature a living room and a kitchen.
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Prague Dream Hostel
If you’re a digital nomad looking for a central spot to stay for a few days or weeks, consider Prague Dream Hostel. The hostel has taken care of every detail for remote workers, with co-working spaces and comfortable couches and tables throughout. Start your day with the hostel’s all-you-can-eat continental breakfast, or whip up something in the communal kitchen to enjoy al fresco on the garden patio. The hostel also features an on-site bar, café, foosball, laundry facilities, and an elevator.
Guests can choose from eight different kinds of rooms, including four private rooms that range from a twin room with a shared bathroom to a four-person family room with an en suite. Dormitory rooms are available as either female-only or mixed, with four, six, or eight beds per room. All dorm beds come equipped with a privacy curtain, reading light, hangers, a shelf, a lockable luggage box, and electrical outlets.
Prague Dream Hostel is located in Prague 1, two blocks from the Národní Muzeum. Old Town Square is less than a 20-minute walk away, and the Museum of Fantastic Illusions, the Film Legends Museum of Prague, and the Cold War Museum are within a 10-minute walk.
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Sophie’s Hostel
Located in New Town adjacent to Prague 1, Sophie’s Hostel offers a luxury boutique experience for travelers who appreciate a luxurious touch. Inside, the hostel boasts a chic modern feel with black-and-white décor, charming wooden accents, and plenty of tables for digital nomads. Guests can start their day with a chef-made breakfast at the on-site café or head to the communal kitchen to prepare something before going out. Complimentary city tours, custom city maps, and 24-hour reception are also offered.
This hostel in Prague offers various accommodation types. Several private rooms and apartments are available, with air conditioning and the capacity to sleep one to five people. Dorm rooms only allow visitors aged 18 to 39 and range in size from five to eight beds in mixed, female-only, or male-only settings. The female-only five-bed dorm room also features a private kitchen. All dorm beds come equipped with a reading light, electrical plug, and lockable trunk under the bed.
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Onefam Home
One of the best Prague hostels for party lovers is Onefam Home, located only 700 meters (0.43 miles) from Prague Main Train Station. Onefam is a social hostel for those who like to stay up late and indulge in the local nightlife scene. Travelers can join daily activities such as pub crawls, karaoke nights, and free dinners, or walk the 20 minutes to Karlovy Lazne, Prague’s biggest nightclub, spread across five floors. The hostel features board games, a book exchange, laundry facilities, an on-site café, 24-hour reception, and Netflix in the lounge, along with complimentary luggage storage. Only dormitory-style rooms are offered, in configurations of four-, six-, eight-, or 12-bed mixed dorms. Every bed is equipped with a reading light, a small shelf, and a locker. Please note that Onefam only allows travelers aged 18 to 40.
Onefam is located in Prague 1, less than a 15-minute walk from Old Town Square, the Museum of Communism, and the Prašná Brána city gate. Masaryk Station (Masarykovo Nádraží) is just across the street, offering excellent access to buses and trams throughout the city.
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Little Quarter Hostel
Located in Hrad, between Prague Castle and the Petrin Tower, this small hostel is perfect for those who want a quiet place to relax. You can sign up for daily activities like group walks and entertainment, play foosball in the games room, book one of the meeting rooms to work, watch a movie in the TV lounge, or prepare a meal in the communal kitchen. Perhaps the best thing about this Prague hostel is its rooftop terrace, which boasts hammocks and tables for those who want to dine al fresco. Other amenities include on-site laundry facilities, 24-hour reception, free luggage storage, and complimentary towels.
A variety of pet-friendly private rooms are offered, including family rooms that can sleep one to 10 people. For those who want to go the traditional backpacker route, you can book a room in a mixed or female-only dorm, with rooms ranging from four to 10 beds. Each dorm bed comes with a reading light, electrical outlet, and locker.
This is a good hostel in Prague for those who want to stay away from the main tourist areas of Old Town. There are several art galleries and museums within a five-minute walk of the hostel, including Prague Castle.
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Luma Terra Prague Hostel
This centrally located modern hostel is a great option for travelers who enjoy a variety of amenities. The hostel offers an on-site bar, a modern communal kitchen, on-site parking, meeting rooms, 24-hour reception, and self-serve laundry facilities. A continental buffet is available for those who don’t feel like cooking, and there are plenty of tables and chairs for those who want to charge their electronics while eating or set up for a day of remote work. Travelers looking to socialize can sign up for hostel events like the pub crawl.
Luma Terra offers both apartments and private rooms for those who want their own space. All private rooms and apartments come equipped with a work desk, Smart TV, soundproof walls, and air conditioning. Dorm rooms are available with three to eight beds in mixed or female-only settings. Each bed has two reading lights, privacy curtains, a small shelf, electrical plug, and lockable drawer under the bed.
Luma Terra is located in Prague 2, less than a 10-minute walk from the Národní Muzeum, the Basilica of St. Ludmila, and the Antonín Dvořák Museum.
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Hostel Downtown
Hostel Downtown is one of the coolest hostels in Prague’s central area. Not only does the hostel boast a colorful, modern motif with bright murals and funky décor, but it also offers a great selection of rooms and dorms. Guests staying in private rooms can request a spot on the sixth floor to enjoy views of Prague Castle. Dorm rooms are fitted with six-, eight-, or 11-beds in a mixed or female-only setting.
Guests can enjoy several complimentary services and amenities, such as a communal kitchen, indoor bike storage, computers, laundry facilities, and luggage storage, along with free towels, adapters, and padlocks. Social travelers can sign up for daily events like karaoke nights, pedal boat tours, beer tours, and group sunset outings. There’s also an on-site bar where guests can relax with a pint after a day of exploring.
You can’t get any more central than Hostel Downtown, as it’s a 10-minute walk or less to Old Town Square, Karlovy Lazne Nightclub, Old Town Bridge Tower, and the Sex Machines Museum. There’s also a variety of excellent restaurants, bars, and nightclubs within a short walk.
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Sir Toby’s Hostel
If you’re looking for a more local experience, Sir Toby’s Hostel in Prague 7 is a great option. Located a block away from the Krokodýlí ZOO Praha, Sir Toby’s is your gateway to exploring hidden gems in a less touristy area. Guests will be steps away from restaurants, cafés, galleries, and theaters. Plus, the popular Holešovice Market is only a five-minute walk away, and tourists can reach Old Town in roughly 20 minutes by tram.
Inside, the hostel has a contemporary Old World feel, with wooden accents, brick walls, and minimalist décor. In the basement, visitors will find a cozy chill lounge with a pinball machine, a dining area, and a communal kitchen. Upstairs, guests can peruse the large book exchange, use the desktop computers, grab a drink at the on-site café/bar, or sign up for a free city tour.
Sir Toby’s Hostel offers both private rooms and dorm rooms, with dormitories restricted to guests aged 18-39. Dorm rooms are mixed, female-only, or male-only, with either six or 12 beds per room. The six-bed rooms have single beds, while the 12-bed rooms feature triple bunk beds.
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Ahoy! Hostel
If you enjoy a social hostel atmosphere with plenty of activities, Ahoy! Hostel might be the place for you. Located in Prague 1, guests are less than a 10-minute walk from Old Town Square, Klementinum, the National Theatre, and Charles Bridge. An excellent selection of restaurants and bars is nearby, and Národní Třída Metro Station is less than a five-minute walk away, offering great access to the rest of the city and the airport.
Ahoy! Hostel is ideal for those seeking more privacy, as it offers a wide range of private rooms alongside dorm rooms. Dorms are mixed-gender with four to 10 beds per room. The larger dorm rooms come equipped with a kitchen and living area, and all dorm beds come with a small shelf and a locker.
Guests will find an activity calendar upstairs in the lounge packed with things to do, such as city tours and family dinners. There are also board games, a book exchange, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities. The communal kitchen offers a space to cook and enjoy a homemade meal with fellow travelers.
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Hostel ELF
Located across the road from Vítkov Hill in Prague 2, Hostel ELF offers a central location for an affordable price. Hostel ELF has been a temporary home for travelers for over 20 years and is located in the Žižkov neighborhood, which is said to have the city’s highest concentration of bars! Guests are only a 20-minute ride from Old Town and a 13-minute tram ride from Prague Main Train Station, making this hostel ideal for day trips from Prague.
The hostel boasts a vibrant and colorful aesthetic, with graffiti, modern artwork, and comfortable furnishings. There are several lounges to chill out in, including a garden patio with a barbecue and a covered patio area with foosball and tables for al fresco dining. Hostel ELF promotes a social and fun party atmosphere, offering events like pub crawls and free walking tours. Other notable amenities include an on-site bar, communal kitchen, complimentary tea and coffee, laundry facilities, and 24-hour reception.
Dormitory rooms are available for guests aged 18-40 and come in configurations of six, eight, or 12 beds in a mixed setting. Each bed has a locker, reading light, and electrical outlet, with some rooms featuring bunks with privacy curtains. A variety of private rooms are also offered, ranging from single-bed suites to large 12-bed rooms.
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Prague is a fun and beautiful city, and we know you’ll have a blast regardless of which of these awesome hostels you choose. With so many options offering different vibes and amenities, all that’s left is to figure out which one is your perfect match!
