BNB Prazska Retreat

Very spacious, in a good location and many facilities. Hosts were very responsive.

No air conditioning and no free to air TV. Check in time is too late!

This is a beautiful apartment, just a bit north of the old town, with easy access to public transportation. If you want door-to-door service, it’s easy and very inexpensive to get an Uber anywhere. The aesthetics are sparse, clean, and elegantly modern. There is plenty of storage space, the kitchen is well appointed, and there is a full range of appliances to make longer stays comfortable and convenient. The building itself is secured by a smart lock, and a secondary smart lock opens the apartment door. The apartment is right next to a small but modern and functional elevator. Wheelchair or stroller access from the street involves one small flight of five steps, with a ramp that folds down from the wall.

The bathroom facilities are awkward. There are two separate rooms, one with a sink and toilet and the other with a sink and bathtub. The bathtub is very tall, making it awkward for short people and impossible for those with disabilities, and the showerhead is handheld, a common feature on European tubs, but impossible to use standing up with both hands free. The bed in the master bedroom has a memory foam mattress top, which some people may enjoy and others may not. The couch and ottoman in the living room unfold to make beds, but they are made of very dense foam and are quite hard. Finally, be aware that while the apartment looks extremely close to the train station on the map, it’s actually on the other side of a busy highway, a steep stone wall, and the remnants of the old railway station. There is a pedestrian path through the ruins, and the locals are perfectly happy to use it, but if you’re dragging suitcases, it will be an awkward walk. Plan to take an Uber even though it seems like a ridiculously short trip. The road is so narrow, and so busy that if you catch an Uber from the south, the driver will need to overshoot the property, drive about a half kilometer north to the first place where they can make a U-turn, and come back. This isn’t a dealbreaker, but it’s something you should be aware of.