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Husitska 11 | Prague 3, Prague, Czech Republic
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Hostel Elf
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great backpacker hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2011 via mobile

On this trip to Prague, we chose Hostel Elf. It was easy to find, had plenty of hot water and the beds were comfy. It's quite close to Florence bus station (5 mins walk) and easy to get to the old town. The staff Lucie and Honza were excellent, providing all the info we needed. Great common spaces with beer for sale. Thanks for having us!

  • Stayed March 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Portland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Accomodating staff, sometimes loud, really cool hostel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

This was a really cool hostel. It was decorated really cool with graffiti on the doors. The double room that we stayed in was big with its own bathroom. The prices were reasonable. Location was pretty good, about a 20 minute walk from the main square. The wifi was weak in most areas of the hostel but they did have computers. The room that we stayed in was right by the door to the sleeping area and it was really loud the first night but they fixed it for the next nights. The other people that stayed there were awesome and we met some really fun friends. Overall recommended.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“DO NOT STAY HERE!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010

First off it's difficult to find this place! Situated in possibly the worst part of Prague. Anyway we were supposed to be there for 4 nights but stayed for 1!

I would give sleep quality a big fat 0 as it was loud ALL NIGHT LONG! From the moment we arrived until we left (around 9am the following day) it was loud. People screaming, singing, loud music, slamming doors and people being generally RUDE! We had a private room with ensuite and were put right in front of the door to the common area and inbetween toilets and showers. All night long people tried to open our door thinking it was a toilet!!

The staff didnt seem to care about anything and the place is full of very young back packers who only want to party and hook up with one another.

The bar is full of locals which I found weird because there are a million better places to go in Prague.

Over all a terrible terrible stay and the worst place I have EVER stayed. Please avoid this place if you like sleep and your own sanity!

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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prague
1 review
“perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2010

really backpack hostel,
good people, good staf, excelent breakfast,
lowe this place,
good luck!!!

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Braunschweig, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Good price and awesome staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2010
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We traveled in a group of four and had a 4-bed-dorm room without bathroom. The rate was just 12,30€ per person/night incl. breakfast. There is even a shared kitchen in the hall you can use to prepare your own breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The shared and single bathrooms were very clean! I never saw this in any hostel before.
The rooms were clean except some dust at some hidden corners you usually don't look at.

During the first night (-17°C outside) we had a problem with our heater. The following nights it worked fine.

I can't understand others who complain about finding the hostel or about the location itself. I didn't see any pickpockets or broken windows. Also the staff was very friendly and helped us how to reach the hostel when we called. It was just one bus stop from metro station Florenc. Also the main station was just another stop away from Florenc.

  • Stayed December 2009
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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