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

8.6Fabulous(6659)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.2
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 Jul 2026
10
K
Kanika
Female, 31-40, India
I really enjoyed my stay here. You have everything available. The kitchen is also well equipped with cooking dishes. The reception is really supportive. Also, Gaby is a volunteer there and tries to organise fun activities for everyone to hangout and get together. I met interesting people and thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Just one small comment is that I would have liked if they kept some Cooking oil in the kitchen for the guests to use
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
D
Dwayne
Male, 41+, Canada
Pro: location (near Mustek Subway), comfortable beds, good kitchen. Con: One one shower on our floor. Bonus: If you’re travelling solo, keep an eye out for Gaby, the resident GoodWill Host. She has a talent for rounding up solo travellers so nobody has to explore or grab a drink alone. She took us to one of the best spots in Prague to enjoy a beer while watching the sun set behind Prague Castle. Great views, great company, and proof that hostels are often about the people as much as the place.
Stayed in Jun 2026
10
H
Henry
Male, 18-24, USA
We had a great time staying at this hostel. Nice downtown location near lots of bars and transit options. Our social guide Gaby was lots of fund and helped us find great places to grab a beer and watch the World Cup.
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Location

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