About this property

Boasting a superb location on the Vltava River, Botel Vodnik is set only 2.2 mi from the Charles Bridge. It features free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel. All rooms at Botel Vodnik are equipped with a private bathroom. Most rooms have views of the Vyšehrad or Císařská louka. The hotel restaurant serves breakfast only. There are several restaurants within a few minutes’ walk from the Botel Vodnik. The most important benefit of this hotel is its central location within Prague. Smichov train station is only 656 feet from the boat and offers train, tram and metro connections. Botel Vodnik is 9.3 mi from Prague’s International Airport. On-site private parking is available at a surcharge of 17 Euro per day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Karo
Armenia Armenia
View from the room was nice: It looks towards Vyšehrad. You can hear the bells ringing. The seagulls approached our window when I opened it and I understood they are used to be fed by visitors. So we thrown bits of bread to them and they were...
Elizabeth
Germany Germany
Stayed as a family of three (my husband, our teenage daughter, and me) and loved the novelty of sleeping on a boat. Gorgeous river views, super easy walk to Smíchovské nádraží for metro/trams, and friendly staff. Rooms are compact but comfy, and...
Sona
United States United States
The location and breakfast were excellent. Bed was comfortable. Rooms were pretty good size for our family of three. View of Vyšehrad was amazing. Walking distance to metro, shops and restaurants. Check-in staff was professional.
Juliana
Brazil Brazil
I had a very good experience at BotelVodnik. Was our first time staying in a bote hotel, and I highly recommend it! The staff was great, always helpful and friendly. My room had an incredible view, which made the stay even more special.
Dzmitry
Poland Poland
Very interesting place, but quite old and not 100% clean
Ali
Italy Italy
Their staff were so polite and friendly. The location was good( about 3 min walking to trams and buses), with trams around 15 min to center. Breakfast was perfect. The atmosphere was good and calm. Only our room was small size. In general was a...
Luis
Mexico Mexico
Great value for money. Quite far from the city center but it’s near a metro station that takes you in some minutes
Dalibor
Slovakia Slovakia
Location. The best breakfast I have ever had. Very nice, cozy, spacious and clean room. The unique experience of staying at a boat.
Filip
Czech Republic Czech Republic
The view on the river was really worth it. Pretty decent hotel, nothing fancy but it was clean, the rooms were warm, water was really hot, the bed was comfy. Good breakfast, friendly staff. They have their own parking place (paid) and the location...
Susan
Ireland Ireland
The staff were so friendly The rooms are very cosy

Managed by Botel Vodnik

Company review score: 8.9Based on 14,465 reviews from 9 properties
9 managed properties

Company info

We are a group of friends who love river life. We decided to work in one of Prague's most famous hotels and we would like you to visit us and stay! At the reception we have staff with a slight smile and great commitment to service. Our staff is really on a mile to make our guests feel at home.

Property info

Prague River Hotel - formerly Botel Vodník combines a great location - 100m from Prague's Metro, just 2 stations from the heart of the city, while offering an unparalelled view of Castle of Vyšehrad, just on the other side of the Vltava River. Enjoy river life in our outstanding terraces, and take a boat to visit the beautiful Náplavka markets, the largest gathering place full of bars, shops and artists, just across the river. Almost all rooms, terrace and staircase offer magnificent views of the city. We are making an upgrade to make our hotel more modern and welcoming, so be sure we will take very good care of you! If you come by car, you can park for (just 17 EUR/day) in our own parking lot. We are a favourite destination for guest,with fantastic view to the river and Prague's oldest castle, home to many legends. Just across the street is Prague's top Italian restaurant, numerous pubs and clubs, a Fitness Center, McDonald's, and the best connected station in Prague.

Neighborhood info

Smíchov is one of the most traditional Prague districts, the oldest part of the city opposite the castle and the Vyšehrad fortress. We are ideally located close to places such as Náplavka Smíchov, Anděl shopping center, numerous restaurants and typical Czech bars and clubs. You can visit all of the world-famous sights of Prague, accessible on foot or by shuttle, we are just a 3-minute walk from the historic Staropramen Brewery (1863), which you can visit. Smíchov Station is a 2-minute walk away and we have a wonderful connection to the city center.

Languages Spoken

Czech,English

Area info

Amenities of Botel Vodnik

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Baggage storage

House rules

Botel Vodnik takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 12 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Botel Vodnik of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.