Hostels in Prague
There are 78 hostels listed within about five miles of central Prague, which is 2.6% of everything on offer in the city — a strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Prague's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Prague?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Prague's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Prague | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 78 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 2.6% | A strong hostel scene by the standards of this survey. Measured against all 3,055 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.7/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.7/10 | The same measure for Prague’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Prague score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 1.0 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Prague, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Prague. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Hotel Harfa
Drahobejlova 1058/17, Prague
Convenient Location in Prague 9 District Hotel Harfa is strategically located near popular attractions such as Municipal House, Prague Astronomical Clock, and Old Town Square, mak…
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Hostel BOHEMIA
Poděbradská 540/26, Prague
Convenient Location: Located just a short 10-minute drive from Prague city centre, Hostel Bohemia offers easy access to all the city's attractions. Comfortable Accommodation: Choo…
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Eislerova kolej Jarov
V Zahrádkách 1953/67, Prague
City Views and Convenient Location Eislerova kolej Jarov in Prague offers stunning city views and is conveniently located near major attractions like O2 Arena Prague and the Natio…
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Hostel ABEX
Želivského 2726/2, Prague
Convenient Location Located in Prague, Abex Hostel is within close proximity to major attractions such as the National Museum and Prague Astronomical Clock. Comfortable Accommodat…
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Hostel Praha Ládví
Davídkova 443/114, Prague
Historic Building in Quiet District: The Praha Ládví Hostel, located in Prague’s residential district number 8, is a charming retreat housed in a stately building. With the Ládví …
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Sir Toby's Hostel
Delnicka 24, Prague
Unique Location and Convenience Situated just 100 meters from Delnicka tram station, Sir Toby’s provides easy access to Prague city center. Charming Accommodations Each room at Si…
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Hostel Seven
Varhulíkové 1609/13, Prague
Convenient Amenities and Services Hostel Seven in Prague provides a mini-market, shared kitchen, lounge, and free WiFi. Guests can also benefit from free private parking on site, …
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Sir Toby's Midtown - Hostel
Dalimilova 359/10, Prague
Picturesque Setting Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Take advantage of tour assistance and relax in the picnic ar…
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Budget Apartment
Kubelikova 40, Prague
Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions Prague’s Budget Apartment is ideally situated just 3 km from Riegrovy Sady Park and the Vitkov Monument. With numerous shops, restaurant…
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Hostel Elf
11 Husitská, Prague
Convenient Location: Situated just a 5-minute walk from the Florenc Bus and Metro Station, Hostel Elf offers easy accessibility for travelers to explore the city. Unique Decor and…
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Pension SKLEP REST
Seifertova 53, Prague
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area at Pension SKLEP REST. Delicious Dining and Drinks Savor a meal at the restaura…
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Drunken Monkey Hostel
Pod Výtopnou 2, Prague
Convenient Location in Prague Located just 1.8 km from the Historical Building of the National Museum of Prague, Hostel Florenc is the perfect base for exploring the city. With a …
Staying in a hostel for a Prague event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Prague
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Prague sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Are there hostels near the venues in Prague?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Prague, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
How many hostels are there in Prague?
Our accommodation partner lists 78 hostels within about five miles of central Prague, out of 3,055 places to stay in total — 2.6% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Are hostels in Prague any good?
Prague's hostels average 7.7/10 in guest scores against 8.7/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
