Hotel Leonardo is the practical, good-value choice among the central places to stay. It is a three-class hotel on Soukenická Street, in the Inner Town, with a guest score that puts it among the better-reviewed hotels in town, particularly for location and cleanliness. The street is a short walk from almost everything: the wax museum is about a minute away, the Egon Schiele Art Centrum and the Church of St. Vitus about two, and the castle about six. Rooms are straightforward and modern, with a safe, a television with cable channels, a desk, heating and free toiletries. Free WiFi and a free continental breakfast are included, which makes it easy to budget, and the staff can help with luggage storage and local questions.
Location and getting around
You are in the centre without paying centre-of-the-square prices. Restaurants within a minute's walk include a local mill by the river and other traditional addresses, so dinner is easy to arrange. The old town is car-free, and the hotel does not offer parking, so plan to park in a public lot outside the centre or use paid street parking nearby, and check costs before you arrive because reviewers have flagged high charges.
Walking in with luggage is part of the experience in a UNESCO town, and the cobbles are slippery in rain, so pack light.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a simple, tidy hotel rather than a boutique one. There is no spa, pool or on-site restaurant, which is part of why the price stays sensible. The free continental breakfast is served in a neighbouring hotel's restaurant, a short walk away, according to guest comments. An ATM and banking services nearby help with cash, and housekeeping and luggage storage are provided. Pets are allowed for a fee, with service animals exempt. The property is smoke-free.
Good to know
Check-in is in the afternoon to early evening and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel your arrival time if you are on a late bus from Prague. Check-out is at 11:00. It suits couples, solo travellers and families who want a clean, central bed and a free breakfast and who plan to spend most of the day outside.
If you want a restaurant or spa on site, choose one of the larger hotels; if you want to spend your budget on a castle tour, a brewery visit or a day trip, this is a smart way to keep the accommodation bill modest without losing location. Book early for summer and for Advent.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Room safes and desks
- ✓Heating
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Smoke-free
- ✓Pet-friendly (fee)
- ✓Six minutes to the castle
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Leonardo?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is included, and guests report it is served in a neighbouring hotel's restaurant a short walk away.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No. It does not offer parking, so plan to use a public lot outside the centre or paid street parking, and check charges before you arrive.
How far is it from the castle?+
About six minutes on foot. The wax museum is about a minute away and the Egon Schiele Art Centrum about two.
