Queer travel expert Jack Kenworthy turns 250+ city adventures into your guide for safe, vibrant, and inclusively fabulous global journeys.
Czechia – also known as the Czech Republic – isn’t a country that sees much attention in worldwide media, but once one breaks onto the European holidaymaking scene, one is met with nothing but the highest praise of the country and its capital Prague.
This remains true when finding gay hotels in Prague, even more so than when it comes to the other cities we’ve written hotel recommendations for. But why is this the case, and what makes Prague such a wonderful traveling destination?
To find out, one needs to take a short step back in time, where the roots of today’s country found their beginnings. Back in the day, Prague was also the capital of Bohemia – famous for coining the Bohemian revolution, which acted as somewhat of a second lifestyle Renaissance during the 19th century.
The Bohemian trademarks of unconventional living, free love and boldness were staples of queer life at the time and allowed many regions worldwide to flourish into LGBTQ hotspots that remain active today. Czechia is also bordered by Austria and Germany, both of which are known to be extremely favorable for LGBTQ travelers.
That said, it makes perfect sense that Prague is a wonderful target for a queer-focused holiday. And that’s not to mention the other advantages that the beautiful city of Prague offers. The city’s Old Town Square serves as the heart of its historical surroundings, and the sheer amount of old buildings and impressive architecture makes even the most mundane street into striking eye candy.
There’s also the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Prague Castle, and the Prague Zoo – all of which are known at a level of international acclaim. Suppose you’re looking for a bit more of a regional appeal.
In that case, the sheer amount of other historical monuments, such as castles and period towns in Prague’s surroundings, is almost overwhelming, and you’re sure to wish for more time to explore them all once you’ve started.
Obviously, in most cases, there aren’t going to be hotels out there marketed directly towards gay people or queer people in general. We know that, and therefore we’d like to note that the hotels on this list follow the same logic.
Most of them have been listed as accommodating, friendly, and unjudgmental to, for, and by queer people in general, as well as being highly rated in general. And unsurprisingly, many of the hotels on this list border onto known gay neighborhoods, so that’s a massive plus as well, as it saves on travel costs and adds a massive factor of convenience!
Now that we’ve had our first taste of Prague’s wonderful experiences, it’s time to get down to the details and find out which gay hotel in Prague is the best for you. So pack your bags and get your passport ready for stamping – here are our top eight suggestions for where to stay in Prague as a queer traveler!
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AnyDay Apartments
It’s time to start strong with an apartment-style hotel that packs just as much value in included services and location as it does for the price tag! The AnyDay Apartments are primarily functional by design, but that doesn’t mean that each room doesn’t have its charm.
The bottom line is that every apartment is well maintained and that the hotel’s staff is there to pick up the slack in any case of need. Whether it’s your first time in Prague or if you’re a regular, you’re sure to enjoy your stay here.
The AnyDay Apartments are the perfect start to this list of gay hotels in Prague, providing a great foothold in the cityscape and enough access to public transport to ensure that you have a quick route to even the places that are too far away to reach on foot. Interestingly, however, one of the hotel’s best points is how unnecessary that last option will be.
European cities are famous for how much one can achieve by simply walking from place to place or taking a quick bike ride, and this is equally true when it comes to the AnyDay Apartments. The Václavské náměstí square is only eleven minute’s walk away with its wide range of shopping and browsing options, and the famous Národní museum is also just a few blocks across from where you’ll be staying.
Suppose you’re looking for a little escape from the urban nature of Prague’s cityscape. In that case, you’ll be happy to know that the AnyDay Apartments are right across from the tranquil Psychiatrická Zahrada gardens for a fresh breath of air and the Bazilika sv loudly if you want to see some more classical architecture. No matter what you like, you’re there, and it’s in your grasp.
The ICON Hotel and Lounge
Prague is a city of wonderful atmosphere – providing more than enough space for visitors to enjoy themselves and immerse themselves in the feel of its lifestyle, and offering more than enough different fusions of culture to occupy a lifetime when it comes to eateries and places to find a drink.
This is especially true when it comes to the ICON Hotel and Lounge – a classically designed but cuttingly modern haven that invites new arrivals in and provides the perfect foothold for both enjoying your time in its rooms and common spaces and exploring Prague as a whole.
One only needs to look at the ICON’s common relaxation spaces to understand why the hotel’s reviews are so high and why the word ‘lounge’ is included in the establishment’s title. Stylish is an understatement when talking about this hotel’s interior, and this assessment also extends to the ICON’s rooms.
If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be spending just as much time relaxing in the common areas as you will be in your room or out in the streets of the city, then this is the place for you. Whether you’d like to meet new interesting faces or love a good atmosphere, it’s a sure shot to an amazing experience.
Aside from the ICON’s lounges and modern, stylish, and up-to-date rooms, one of the highest reviewed points of the hotel’s services is the benefits provided by its location.
The ICON is nestled in the New Town fraction of the ironically named Old Town neighborhood, which means that it has access to a wide range of cultural spaces and open squares as well as enough bars and eateries to keep you eating for as long as you have space in your stomach.
Hotel Leonardo Prague
Set almost directly on the edge of Prague’s central Vtava river, the Hotel Leonardo Prague is a homely yet luxurious establishment that focuses on making its guests feel as at rest and peaceful as possible with its large, all-needs-accounted-for rooms.
Although a few other hotels on this list are pet-friendly, the Leonardo takes special pride in the fact that it offers space for furry companions to come and stay with its human guests in equal comfort, which means that it’s an excellent choice for anyone who is looking to share a room with a four-legged friend.
Regardless of whether this applies to you or not, how plush and comfortable the rooms of the Hotel Leonardo are must be appreciated, as well as the old-worldly feel of its bathrooms and balconies. We used the adjective ‘homely’ to describe the Hotel Leonardo above, and this impression extends to the feel of its rooms.
The individual suites are large and spacious, meaning that one truly feels at home when staying there, and also as though they have access to just about any creature comfort possible.
The direct area around the Hotel Leonardo is famous for its strength in the performing arts and countless cultural hotspots, including the so-called ‘Dancing House’ or Tančící dům, the Národní museum, or – closest nearby out of all these attractions – the world-famous Czechian State Opera.
If you’re an art freak or a creative type of any kind, this fraction of the Old Town is sure to be a massive hit with you. If you’re not, however, and if you’d rather try out some local food, there’s a positive menagerie of options within just a few blocks, including a trendy café for enjoying the day and lounging about, several bars, and a top-rated Mediterranean Restaurant. So many options!
ibis Praha Old Town
Coming down a bit in price and going into the center of the city a little more than the hotels that have come up already on this list of gay hotels in Prague, the Ibis Praha Old Town furthers the reliable and affordable reputation of the Ibis brand to a tee – combining a serviceable location with a low price tag and a sound level of accommodation amenities.
As the hotel’s name might betray, the Ibis Praha is located in Prague’s so-called Old Town district, a neighborhood that takes up a good-sized fraction of the city and is characterized by its old-style buildings and wonderfully aged architecture. Reviews are high both when it comes to rooms and staff, as are the impressions of queer travelers.
The ibis Praha is perfectly located for those looking for a more general shopping experience rather than having to dive into the masses of squares and markets that the city houses, offering a row of supermarkets and malls that also include their fair share of restaurants to try out and bars to spend afternoons at.
There’s also a metro station – Náměstí Republiky – less than a minute’s walk away, meaning that if this scene isn’t to your taste, you can always move a little further away through the city’s center to sample some other angles on Prague’s wonderful culture!
When it comes to the Ibis Praha’s rooms, most of their details can be summed up in how the hotel advertises itself – simple, convenient, and straightforward. If you’re looking for decadent luxury, this is not the place for you, but if you’re looking for a humble place to help you sleep and stay fit while you’re venturing through Europe or visiting Prague, then the Ibis Praha town fits the bill perfectly.
Red and Blue Design Hotel
The Red and Blue Design Hotel – as its name may give away – styles itself as a large, professional establishment, but in reality, it maintains the positives of those labels in perfect harmony with the hearty energy of a small bed and breakfast. This is a benefit in every way – allowing guests to experience the wider scope of what Prague has to offer from a polished, modern seat in the city’s heart.
The way that the Red and Blue Design Hotel functions are wonderfully simple and functional – providing all that guests need without much ado and any complicated entry procedures. Booking is easy and can be done online and in person on the day, providing maximum flexibility and an easy entrance into your first night within Prague’s borders.
There’s always one hotel that capitalizes upon convenience in these lists, and for this list of gay hotels in Prague, the Red and Blue Design Hotel is that place. In other words, if you’re a power traveler focusing on moving efficiently in style, the Red and Blue Design is the trendy, on-edge, and high-quality hotel for you.
But what about those more interested in taking their time and enjoying their first experience visiting Prague? No problem! Regardless of whether you’re just popping by for a day or two or if you’re planning on staying in the city for a week or more, the rates and the comfort of the Red and Blue Design are sure to impress in any case, as is the hotel’s location and proximity to public transport.
The hotel also provides a rare grasp into nature thanks to the fact that it borders right up against the central Kinsky Garden and its healthy masses of green trees.
NH Collection Carlo IV
Another hotel with a luxury, top-shelf-sounding name that is a lot more personable and casually enjoyable than first impressions might establish, the NH Collection Carlo IV is a polished, modern hotel set in the rebuilt frame of a 19th-century palace.
Officially marked as LGBTQ+ friendly on Google, this establishment has been positively reviewed by plenty of queer travelers in the past and lives up to its reputation of being open, warm, and accepting in general through the positive tone of its reviews as a larger whole.
Not only that, but the NH Collection Carlo IV is famed for its spa facilities, and it sits comfortably as the only hotel on this list that offers anything of the sort. It may be a bit strange to consider going for a spa in a hotel in the middle of a city, but if previous guests are to be believed – queer travelers included – then it’s a truly heavenly experience that is sure to be a highlight of your visit.
If you’re a fan of the nightlife, you’re definitely in luck with this hotel. The connection between the NH Collection and its adjacent nightlife is so strong that immersing yourself in it is a direct recommendation from the hotel’s website. Can’t say no to that! But what’s so special about the surrounding nightlife in particular, and what makes it compelling enough to warrant an official recommendation?
Well – one only needs to look at the nearby area to notice that this fraction of the New Town is live and jumping to the beat. Even if you’re not the club type, there are several cafes and bars to relax at, as well as the New Town’s famous variety of shopping opportunities and cultural sites.
Design Hotel Neruda
Located in the Malá Strana neighborhood of Prague, where the hillside sweeps into the edge of the city, and nature kisses the old-style buildings that make up most of the structures there, the Design Hotel is an establishment that tries its very best to stick to an ethos of classic hospitality and grassroots comfort – balancing surprisingly modern rooms and amenities with antique common spaces and an air of refined relaxation.
As we’ll describe a bit more regarding the Augustine Prague – the next and last hotel on this list – the strongest advantages of the Malá Strana area are its closeness to nature and its more down-to-earth feel.
This atmosphere is exactly what the Design Hotel Neruda is perfect for, despite its modern-sounding name, and this is what reviews about the hotel compliment the most. Many travelers feel as though staying at this hotel is a visit to a home they never had or an embrace in the warm arms of a city they expected to be at least difficult to navigate.
Speaking of navigating the city, even though the Malá Strana district is a little removed from Prague’s Old Town and the main bustle of its comings and goings, this fact doesn’t mean that it is any less connected to the city’s public transit system, and it also doesn’t mean that there is less to see in the hotel’s vicinity.
Au contraire – the beautiful western half of the city is known for being idyllic and incredibly high-cultured, gazing out over the red roofs to the fields beyond the city’s borders. If you’re lucky enough to get a room with an outward-facing window in the Design Hotel, then the value of all these points will be more than apparent in a single glance.
Augustine Prague
Known as the Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, this top-shelf gay hotel in the middle of Prague takes the luxurious aspects of more costly hotels and meshes them wonderfully with a grassroots angle on accommodation that is much like that of the Design Hotel Neruda.
The hotel is marked as LGBTQ+ supportive, which gives it an immediate foot up in the ranking of Prague’s gay hotels before we’ve even started. But while Augustine Prague’s rooms are wonderful, clean, and snazzy, and the hotel’s services are more than sufficient, it’s not until one takes in Augustine’s location that it truly begins to shine.
Even though the hotel is located on the opposite side of the Vltava river than the rest of the hotels on this list, the hotel has wonderful surroundings thanks to its home in the Malá Strana district – including even more old-style architecture and a calmer atmosphere that hugs closer into the surrounding nature than other areas of the city.
The famous Petrin Tower is easily visible from many of the rooms with balconies in the Augustine Prague, as is the treescape of the Petřín Gardens and the surrounding hills.
Unlike many American urban areas and those located in more densely populated neighborhoods outside of Europe, the beautiful thing about city centers like Prague’s is that one is never truly separated from the countryside that surrounds the city and all of the wonders that those regions have to hold.
As such, it is an absolute benefit for Augustine Prague that it offers close access to escape the city. This hotel is the perfect place for those excited to stay in Prague but would rather remain in touch with the green side of things and a calm atmosphere regardless.
Gay Hotel Map Of Prague
Feeling a bit lost while planning your journey to Prague? No worries, darling! Our detailed LGBTQ+ tailored map is here to guide you. We’ve pinpointed all the vibrant gay-friendly bars, exhilarating clubs, extravagant parties, cozy hotels, relaxing saunas, and soothing massage parlors to ensure you find the perfect spot.
And these aren’t just any spots; we’re talking about the creme de la creme of locations in the heart of the city’s vibrant gay scene. Think panoramic views, easy access to nightlife, and all the amenities to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
But hold on to your feather boas! These hot spots are fabulous; they vanish quicker than a drag queen’s five o’clock shadow. Don’t delay; book now to secure the best deals and locations. Remember, the early bird catches the best deals in Prague! So, pack your rainbow flag, and get ready to experience the ultimate gay-friendly holiday in Prague.
