6 Best Hotels in Day Trips from Prague, Czech Republic

The best "proper" hotel in town, the Karlštejn offers 11 modern but pared-down rooms. All rooms are touted as eco-friendly, with recycling bins and automatic lighting, and some offer lovely castle views. Room 8 is deluxe; in other words, it's a little bigger and with a huge corner bathtub. Decor is generally basic—think wood furnishings, white linens, and an LCD TV—but it's good value for the area.

Lovely views from this hotel make it a nice option for an overnight stay in Kutná Hora. Parts of the building date back to the 15th century, but the rooms are clean and modern, if a little basic. The staff are friendly, the food is decent, and the location is great.

The Parkhotel—on the opposite side of the river from the castle—doesn't have much competition; it's one of the only hotels in town. But the building and surrounding parkland are quite the lookers; they were built by the Šternberks themselves in the early 20th century. Inside, you can find simple but surprisingly snazzy rooms, many with beautiful views of the castle. Even if you're not spending the night, the restaurant makes a pleasant stop, especially its terrace.

Most of the better accommodation options in the town are on the outskirts, but this small home with a garden is a 10-minute walk from the center. The rooms are simple but spacious and spotlessly clean, while the colorful curtains, wooden beams, and plant-topped tables give them a folksy warmth. The staff are very friendly and happy to help with anything you need, from secure bike storage to restaurant recommendations.

Konopiště is near enough to Prague that you don't really need to stay overnight, but if you fancy a night in the countryside, this pension inside the castle walls and attached to a motorcycle museum is a lovely option. Everyone is welcome—business travelers, babies, and pets, too—and the owners are particularly happy to go that extra mile for romantic requests and honeymooners.

If you are looking for a more rustic stay, head over to U Hrnčíře, where you will find basic decor but a good restaurant and a view of the Church of St. James. Thanks to the friendly staff, the place feels homey, even if the interiors are a little stark. Guests, and even those not staying overnight, will appreciate the restaurant and its back garden and terrace.