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Prague hotels under $500 a night, Nov 11 to 17, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights, Wednesday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 1 of the 56 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Smíchov and Anděl: a practical base for shopping and transport, not postcard Prague. New Town and Wenceslas Square: the practical central choice, with excellent connections and some construction compromises. Old Town: stay here for effortless sightseeing, but choose your sleeping street carefully. Vinohrady and Žižkov: our pick for neighborhood life, good food and nights beyond the tourist circuit.

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Prague hotels under $500 a night, Nov 11 to 17, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Prague under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-11, check-out 2026-11-17, 6 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Smíchov & Anděl; New Town & Wenceslas Square; Old Town; Vinohrady & Žižkov. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-17; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (1 of 56 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Smíchov & Anděl: A practical base for shopping and transport, not postcard Prague. Typical $144 a night. Subway: Metro B at Anděl and numerous trams handle city journeys.
  • New Town & Wenceslas Square: The practical central choice, with excellent connections and some construction compromises. Typical $150 a night. Subway: Můstek has metro A/B, Muzeum A/C and Národní třída B.
  • Old Town: Stay here for effortless sightseeing, but choose your sleeping street carefully. Typical $206 a night. Subway: Walk to the principal historic sights.
  • Vinohrady & Žižkov: Our pick for neighborhood life, good food and nights beyond the tourist circuit. Typical $115 a night. Subway: Metro A at Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad suits Vinohrady, while Žižkov often works better by tram.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Gallery Hotel SIS — 3-star, independent

2. Absolutum Wellness Hotel — 4-star, independent

3. Hotel Otakar — 3-star, independent

4. Orea Hotel Andel's — 4-star, independent

5. Anna Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Hotel PurPur — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (50)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 11 to 17, 2026
  1. Gallery Hotel SIS, Vyšehrad & Congress Centre
    #1 of 6 · Vyšehrad & Congress Centre

    Gallery Hotel SIS

    3-star · Independent

    $54a night · Nov 11 to 17

    Basic accommodation with useful tram and rail connections for cost-focused short stays. You accept recurring housekeeping problems; some rooms share bathrooms. 20 minutes' walk to Prague Congress Centre.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $321 all in for 6 nights, of which $28 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Absolutum Wellness Hotel, Holešovice & Letná
    #2 of 6 · Holešovice & Letná

    Absolutum Wellness Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $91a night · Nov 11 to 17

    A comfortable base beside Holešovice transport, with optional sauna sessions. You accept sauna access varies by package and uses a public mixed-gender spa.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $543 all in for 6 nights, of which $27 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Otakar, Vyšehrad & Congress Centre
    #3 of 6 · Vyšehrad & Congress Centre

    Hotel Otakar

    3-star · Independent

    $93a night · Nov 11 to 17

    Included breakfast and kitchen-apartment options beside useful tram connections. You accept no air conditioning; tram and traffic noise with windows open. 15 minutes' walk to Prague Congress Centre.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $559 all in for 6 nights, of which $27 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Orea Hotel Andel's, Smíchov & Anděl
    #4 of 6 · Smíchov & Anděl

    Orea Hotel Andel's

    4-star · Independent

    $96a night · Nov 11 to 17

    Comfortable beds, generous breakfasts and extensive business facilities near Anděl. You accept reported construction needs checking; parking and sauna cost extra.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $579 all in for 6 nights, of which $28 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Anna Hotel, Vinohrady & Žižkov
    #5 of 6 · Vinohrady & Žižkov

    Anna Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $101a night · Nov 11 to 17

    A quieter Vinohrady base with included breakfast and consistently helpful staff. You accept seasonal cooling costs extra in standard rooms; limited reception hours. 15 minutes' walk to National Museum — Historical Building, 25 minutes' walk to Wenceslas Square.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $608 all in for 6 nights, of which $28 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel PurPur, New Town & Wenceslas Square
    #6 of 6 · New Town & Wenceslas Square

    Hotel PurPur

    3-star · Independent

    $101a night · Nov 11 to 17

    A cheaper central stay with often generous room space and selected kitchenettes. You accept dated finishes and shower issues; confirm kitchenette and deposit terms. Eight minutes' walk to Wenceslas Square, nine minutes' walk to National Museum — Historical Building.

    Nov 11 to 17, two adults: $604 all in for 6 nights, of which $27 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

1 of 56 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Adler - Czech Leading Hotels · New Town · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $448 vs $488 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 17

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Hotel Ametyst · Vinohrady · 4-star$103Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  2. 2. Mama Shelter Prague · Holešovice · 4-star$105Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  3. 3. ibis Praha Wenceslas Square · New Town · 3-star$105Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  4. 4. Hotel Adeba · Karlín · 3-star$109Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  5. 5. B & B Hotel Prague City · Karlín · 2-star$111Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  6. 6. Hotel Atos · Smíchov · 3-star$114Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  7. 7. NH Collection Prague · Smíchov · 4-star$116Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  8. 8. Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square · New Town · 4-star$132Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  9. 9. Botanique Hotel Prague · Karlín · 4-star$133Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  10. 10. Hotel Carlton · Vinohrady · 4-star$134Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  11. 11. ibis Praha Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$136Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  12. 12. COLORFACTORY SPA Hotel · Holešovice · 4-star$141Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  13. 13. Akcent hotel · Smíchov · 3-star$142Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  14. 14. Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague · Smíchov · 4-star$146Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  15. 15. Hotel Roma Prague · Lesser Town · 4-star$148Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  16. 16. Hotel Expo · Holešovice · 4-star$148Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  17. 17. Courtyard by Marriott Prague City · Vinohrady · 4-star$150Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  18. 18. Grand Majestic Hotel Prague · Old Town · 4-star$152Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  19. 19. Plaza Prague Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels · Holešovice · 4-star$153Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  20. 20. Grandior Hotel Prague · Old Town · 5-star$153Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  21. 21. OREA Hotel Angelo Praha · Smíchov · 4-star$154Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  22. 22. Hotel Golden City Garni · Vinohrady · 3-star$154Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  23. 23. Grandium Hotel Prague · Old Town · 5-star$155Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  24. 24. Hotel Adler - Czech Leading Hotels · New Town · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (8%)$155Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  25. 25. Minimino hotel · Holešovice · 2-star$168Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  26. 26. Hotel Ehrlich Prague · Karlín · 3-star$176Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  27. 27. Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague · New Town · 4-star$177Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  28. 28. Holiday Inn Prague Congress Centre by IHG · Vyšehrad · 3-star$178Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  29. 29. Occidental Praha Five · Smíchov · 4-star$179Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  30. 30. Bohem Prague Hotel · Smíchov · 3-star$179Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  31. 31. Hotel Charles Central - Czech Leading Hotels · Karlín · 3-star$193Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  32. 32. Le Palais Art Hotel Prague · Vyšehrad · 5-star$196Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  33. 33. Hotel Taurus · Vinohrady · 4-star$199Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  34. 34. NH Prague City · Smíchov · 4-star$203Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  35. 35. Almanac X Alcron Prague · New Town · 5-star$209Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  36. 36. Nobilis Residence Apart-hotel · New Town · 4-star$210Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  37. 37. Theatrino · Vinohrady · 4-star$210Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  38. 38. Hotel Klára · Holešovice · 3-star$224Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  39. 39. Hotel Hoffmeister · Lesser Town · 5-star$225Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  40. 40. Lindner Hotel Prague Castle, part of JdV by Hyatt · Lesser Town · 4-star$227Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  41. 41. Hotel Mucha · Karlín · 4-star$233Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  42. 42. Courtyard by Marriott Prague Airport · Prague Airport · 4-star$245Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  43. 43. Hotel CUBE Prague · New Town · 3-star$249Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  44. 44. Aria Hotel Prague · Lesser Town · 5-star$254Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  45. 45. Hostel Little Quarter · Lesser Town · 2-star$256Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  46. 46. Prague Marriott Hotel · Old Town · 5-star$257Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  47. 47. Pytloun Old Armoury Hotel Prague · Lesser Town · 4-star$277Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  48. 48. Hilton Prague Old Town · Old Town · 5-star$307Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  49. 49. Fairmont Golden Prague · Old Town · 5-star$317Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
  50. 50. Hilton Prague Atrium · Karlín · 5-star$346Rooms for Nov 11 to 17
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