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Luxury pick
Mandarin Oriental, Prague
Why we like it: Former monastery with a spa in a converted chapel.
Typical luxury rate in Malá Strana: ~$525/night
Malá Strana
Prague
The 'Lesser Town' across Charles Bridge, with baroque palaces, gardens, St Nicholas Church and the climb to Prague Castle.
Best for Upscale · First visit
- Transport
- 3/5
- Sights
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
- Quiet
- 4/5
- Food
- 4/5
Typical mid-range hotel ~$210/night · 15 min to Old Town Square
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What it's like
Malá Strana sits between the river and the castle hill, a district of baroque palaces, embassies, hidden gardens and the green-domed St Nicholas Church. The Lennon Wall and Kampa Island are by the river, Petřín Hill rises to the south, and Nerudova street climbs to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral.
It's the most romantic place to stay, calmer than the Old Town at night. The hills and cobbles are hard work, and there are fewer budget options.
Best streets and sub-areas
Nerudova
Steep street of house signs up to the castle.
Malostranské náměstí
Square around St Nicholas Church.
Kampa Island
Riverside park and museum below Charles Bridge.
Where to stay in Malá Strana
A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.
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Hotels in Malá StranaMid-range from ~$210/night
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