Depandance Edward Kelly takes its name from the English alchemist Edward Kelley, a figure who is part of Český Krumlov's lore through the court of the Rožmberk family. It is a four-class property on Dlouhá Street, in the quiet middle of the Inner Town, and it works as an annex of a nearby hotel, which shapes how you stay. There is no front desk at the building itself, and check-in happens at a nearby partner hotel, so the experience is closer to an apartment-style stay with hotel services than to a traditional hotel. The location is excellent: the Egon Schiele Art Centrum is about two minutes on foot, the Church of St. Vitus about three, and the castle about five.
Location and getting around
Dlouhá Street is a calm lane in the historic core. The wax museum and the Museum of Execution Rights are about two minutes away, and the Church of St. Jošt is about five. As elsewhere in the old town, vehicles are restricted, so park outside and walk in. Parking is not stated as a feature, and one guest reported leaving a motorbike on a locked patio, so ask the hotel what is possible before you arrive.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms come with heating, desks, in-room safes, hair dryers and televisions with satellite channels, and the property offers room service and housekeeping. A free breakfast buffet is included, served at a partner hotel nearby rather than on site; reviews describe it as a short walk away, which suits most visitors but is worth knowing if you have mobility concerns.
The premises are smoke-free, and pets are not allowed apart from service animals. Because the building is an annex, there is no lobby, bar or restaurant, so you will eat and drink in the town, which is hardly a hardship given the number of cafes and pubs within a minute's walk.
Good to know
Check-in takes place at the partner hotel during the afternoon to early evening window, with only limited late check-in, so contact the hotel in advance if your arrival is after dark. Check-out is at 11:00. Guests rate the location very highly and give more mixed scores to staff and service, which is typical of a hotel without its own reception, so clear communication before arrival helps.
It suits independent couples and small groups who like a quiet street and the feel of living in the old town. If you want a lobby, a bar or a 24-hour desk, pick a main-square hotel instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet (at a partner hotel)
- ✓Room service
- ✓In-room safes
- ✓Heating and desks
- ✓Satellite TV
- ✓Smoke-free premises
- ✓Quiet street in the Inner Town
- ✓Five minutes to the castle
Good questions
Is there a front desk at Depandance Edward Kelly?+
No. Check-in takes place at a nearby partner hotel, so confirm arrangements and your arrival time in advance.
Where is breakfast served?+
The free breakfast buffet is served at a partner hotel a short walk away rather than at the annex itself.
How far is it from the castle?+
About five minutes on foot. The Egon Schiele Art Centrum is about two minutes away.
