About

Enjoy your stay in the most popular hostel situated in the centre of Prague, located only 5-minute walk from the Wenceslas Square and only 10-minute walk from the Old Town and Charles Bridge.

We offer a high accommodation standard in private rooms and dorms. Some rooms on the 6th floor offer wonderful view of Prague Castle. We offer spacious mixed and women-only dorms with lockers.

Hostel Downtown offers activities that are mostly free of charge. Reveal the magical atmosphere of our hostel together with our entertainers and other backpackers from all over the world. Activities differ according throughout the year.

Our hostel has a big common room where you can relax on large comfortable sofas, or watch TV, have popcorn, play the piano, play the table football, or table games.

You can also use a fully equipped kitchen for free, where you can prepare your meals 24 hours a day. There is a fridge, microwave, oven, kettle, etc.

SPECIAL DATES WITH NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATIONS ONLY
- New Year's Eve stays
- Easter stays
- All reservations during above mentioned periods are NON-REFUNDABLE in case of any cancellation or no show

FREE SERVICES
- Reception 24/7
- Sheets and bed linen
- Towels
- Wifi in all rooms
- Luggage storage
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bicycle storage (max. 4-5 bikes)
- Table games and table football
- TV
- Lockers in all dorms
- Safe at reception
- 2 PCs with internet connection
- Map of Prague

PAID SERVICES
- Washing machine and dryer
- Airport transfer
- Printer and scanner
- Cold drinks, beer, coffee, ...
- Postal services

SERVICES FOR A REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
- Adapter
- Padlock for lockers
- Hairdryer
- An iron with an ironing board
- Umbrella
- Fan

SAFETY
- there are CCTV cameras and fire alarms

PAYMENTS
- Payment is requested on arrival
- We accept cash (CZK, EUR) and payment cards VISA, EC/MC and AMEX
- City tax is not included in the price of accommodation
- The hotel reserves the right to withdraw payment for the entire reservation immediately after booking
- In the event that the card cannot be verified, the client must provide another card number, failure to do so may result in cancellation of the reservation and loss of the deposit

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Child Friendly
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Children's Play Area
  • Airport Transfers
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(6682)
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Security
    9.2
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostel DownTown in Prague is praised for its unbeatable central location, making it easy to explore the city. Guests often highlight the friendly and helpful staff, with special mentions for volunteers like Alvaro and Gabby who organize activities and enhance the social atmosphere. The hostel is generally found to be clean and comfortable, offering good value. However, some recent reviews note issues with noise from the street and thin walls, and a lack of air conditioning can make rooms uncomfortably warm in summer. It's well-suited for solo travellers and backpackers seeking a vibrant, central base.

Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Rahul
Male, 25-30, England
Probably one of the best hostels I've been to. It has everything you need, rooms are very spacious in a very central location. Has its own laundry and they provide towels free. The little things in the rooms are well thought out too, such as bedside lamps, large lockers for everyone, ample sockets and surfaces for phones etc. Special thanks goes to Gaby, who organised events and made my stay that much more special. She makes sure everyone is having a good time. Would highly recommend!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Ricardo
Male, 41+, Mexico
what a great stay at Hostel Downtown! The group chat led by Gaby kept all of us informed of all activities everyday. Great job Gaby! Caring staff, great atmosphere, awesome location.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Peter
Male, 31-40, Hungary
I had a great stay! Thank you! Enjoyed it a lot, especially thanks to Gaby for taking solo travelers on programs! She gives her whole heart to make enjoy the time there and comforts us! Thank youuu!
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Location

Narodni 19, Prague, Czech Republic
0.5km from city centre