Reviews of Hostel Franz Kafka
Kaprova 13/14, Prague, 11000, Czech Republic
#434 of 569 hotels in Prague
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 787 hostel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Hernández
Germany5 reviews8.0“The staff were accesible and the location is perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of fan
The location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Shashank
India2 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Economy)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Good
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Ava
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A great stay at the hostel. The staff were really helpful and kind”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were so helpful and kind
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Alicja
Poland163 reviews28 helpful votes7.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Economy)
- • Stayed 1 night
There was some problem with the shower on my floor, but the one on the floor below worked fine. It was quite hot in the hostel - some AC would be appreciated, but to be fair, I've noticed it's not the most common thing in Prague in general. Lots of cafes/pubs didn't have it either.
The hostel is located right in the center of Prague, very close to the Old Town. There are shops, restaurants and pubs nearby. The bedding was clean, and the hostel was fairly clean in general. The wifi worked well. The receptionist was super nice.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Max
United Kingdom25 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable and spacious”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location means there's quite a bit of noise in the evenings - not to fault the hostel, but worth mentioning nonetheless
The location is fantastic - right in the centre, 30 seconds from the old town square in one direction, and a metro station in the other Our room was very big and spacious and the chairs by the window were lovely to relax in
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Joselu
Spain12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
It is well located about 5 minutes on foot to the Center. It is near to an Exchange Money, Coffe Shops, restaurants, bars and a subway station. The staff are so friendly. It is possible to leave your personal belongings in a locker for free.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Lea
Poland1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very hot room and small bathroom spaces, but it is not a huge obsticle if you are there just for a couple days.sa
Great localisation, very nice stuff, they give you a lock which is a big plus.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
David
Australia21 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The 6 bed share room was hotter than hell! A fan would assist in moving air around as we all had every window open all day and it did nothing!!!
Staff are uniformly amazing! Location cannot be beaten!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Timofeeva
Ireland7 reviews9.0“I liked the hostel, especially its location. I recommend it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a good hostel, I didn't find big faults. Maybe use of washing machine is way too expensive...
Great location, good wi-fi, big room, good linen, pretty comfortable beds with curtains for privacy. The staff was very friendly, they let me check in earlier as I was very tired. Also they looked after my luggage when I checked out. There is a lift which is very convenient, if you have heavy bags. They offer rooms for women and men separately, which was important for me.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Marcel
Slovakia173 reviews27 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Price
Single beds Big bright room with seating area
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Nils
Germany46 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Again and again the place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. All good.
Meanwhile the third time we stayed here and as always one of the best budget accomodations in prague!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Tao
Germany10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is located near the old town square which is pleasant to me. The staffs are quite nice. I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Bruce
Thailand182 reviews29 helpful votes9.0“Value for money at a hostel in a top notch location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A very small point but the showers could do with providing soap and shampoo.
Great hostel with a good size dormitory, nice and bright. Excellent location , you just have to fall out of bed literally to be on the doorstep of the square in Old town.Friendly staff also very helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Ya-han
Taiwan16 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Smell from the shower room
Great location and comfortable bed. Also the wifi connection was good.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Tsz
Hong Kong24 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Love the location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower rooms and toilets are not very clean but acceptable. Neither shampoo nor body gel is provided. The lightning system in the shower rooms is always turned off during the shower. Have to wave my hands near the light to make it turn again. Key access to the room makes it less convenient. Holding 3 keys in total, but only one is for accessing the room. The others are for entrance and the front door. If one more set of keys is provided, it would be great. No air-conditioning, so I need to open windows for ventilation. However, the windows are close to the street, so there is a bit of noise.
The location !!!!! Super close to the city center. The Prague Astronomical Clock is within a 5-minute walk. The Charles Bridge is within a 10-minute walk. The Prague castle is within 20 minutes tram. So, you save a lot on transportation (even transportation fees are cheap) and traveling time. There are lots of restaurants, cafes, bars, snack shops, and to-go cuisine downstairs. You won't be hungry. The room is spacious with some basic but enough furniture. The bed is big. The kitchen is on the top floor, providing functional equipment. There are washing machines provided, maybe free to use. Lift is equipped.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Mustafa
Turkey47 reviews7 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice place to stay. Workers were friendly. The room which was given for me was just perfect. I stayed one of the most amazing ones where you are able to see the historical astronomical clock tower. That’s why I just want to thanks for everything 💜
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Susan
Malaysia41 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Economy)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly and good location.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Yujie
New Zealand10 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay, good value for money with the best location right in the city center”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
the flood wasn't very flat and where my bed was, the ground was a bit shaky whenever people walked pass by. However it wasn't too major.
very convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Polina
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not really the fault of the hostel but some of the people staying there were very loud past 10pm - playing music on speakers etc.
Perfect location - right in the centre of the old town, extremely easy to walk to any location, lots of things to do nearby Lovely room
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Nils
Germany46 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Budget but great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Its just pretty basic.
Decent pricing, great location, best for budget travelers
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Fanni
Hungary3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bed was uncomfortable for me The water pressure was not good.
Great location It was very good that I could leave my bag in the hostel until the check in and after the check out. The staff was helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Deniece
Germany8 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
there is no socket on the top bed bunk. Bathrooms are a bit dirty and moldy. Not properly cleaned.
Stayed in 4Bed Female Room and It was spacious. Location is great, few meters from hostel is the old town and other important landmarks. Staffs are friendly and you are allowed to use the shower and leave luggage before check in.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Erika
Canada3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“I was very appreciative of the helpfulness of the staff and everything in general”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
there was no air conditioning so I didn’t sleep super great
it was right in the middle of town, easily accessible, near a train station.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Pavel
Germany8 reviews9.0“Simply superb! Can't wait to go back there!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Really nice hostel with good prices and lovely staff. Location is more than great, because many important sights in Prague are within 15 minutes of walking distance. Absolutely recommended!
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Andrius
Lithuania93 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Economy)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel is just 200m from the main square :)
Stayed in July 2023
