🇨🇿 Praha 5, Czechia
Anděl apartmány
📍 20, U Santošky, Praha 5, 15000
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Your stay — Anděl apartmány
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The Property — Anděl apartmány
Anděl apartmány occupies a clean, no-fuss 1930s building a few minutes’ walk from Anděl metro. The lobby is modest, with a reception desk, a small seating area, and a lift — functional rather than fancy. Rooms are self-contained, often with a kitchenette, which suits independent travellers, couples, or small families who want to self-cater in a quiet residential pocket that’s still well-connected to central Prague.
Chronicles of Praha 5
Prague grew from a 9th-century castle settlement into the seat of Holy Roman Emperors, and its skyline still traces the medieval and Baroque eras like a storyboard. Charles IV founded the university in 1348 and built the stone bridge that bears his name; the 19th-century Czech National Revival gave the city its proud, neo-Renaissance face. Under communism, Prague’s core stayed remarkably intact, and after the Velvet Revolution it exploded into a capital of affordable beauty, heavy tourism, and a thriving cafe-bar culture. Today the city balances its UNESCO-protected centre with a dynamic contemporary art, tech, and food scene — plus a widely heard grumble about overtourism in the Old Town.
Best Time to Visit
Full Praha 5 guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough to sit outside, long daylight, and the city is fully open but without July’s crowds. June also works, though tourist numbers are climbing.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by summer holidays and music festivals such as Prague Summer Festival. Hotel prices can jump 30-50% above shoulder rates, and Anděl apartmány’s studio rates in 2026 will reflect that; book early if you must go then.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September are the sweet spots: discounts of 15-25% compared to August, good weather, and far fewer queues at the castle and Charles Bridge.
Weather & packing
Prague summers can flip from sunny 30°C to cool, rainy 18°C in a day. Pack layers: a light rain jacket, a cardigan or thin jumper, and comfortable walking shoes — you’ll clock up miles on cobbles.
Live City Briefing — Praha 5
- The Prague public transport ticketing system moved to contactless bank cards and the Lítačka app in 2025; paper tickets are still sold but less convenient. Visitors should tap their card or phone at validator machines on trams and metro entrance gates.
- Anděl metro station (line B) is undergoing step-free access upgrades in sections during summer 2026; check for possible lift closures before travelling with luggage or a pram.
- A new riverside path and cycle lane between Smíchov (near Anděl) and the city centre was completed in 2025, offering a pleasant 20-minute walk or bike ride along the Vltava, bypassing traffic.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Anděl apartmány, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from U Santošky, which is a secondary road but carries local traffic, trams on nearby Plzeňská, and occasional delivery vans. Courtyard-facing rooms will be significantly quieter than street-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing the street (U Santošky). Street-facing lower floors will pick up traffic noise, pedestrian chatter, and early morning bin collection. Also avoid rooms directly by the lift shaft or near the staircase if they are labelled as 'standard' – older buildings in Praha 5 often have thin walls near service areas.
Best views
From courtyard-facing rooms on 3rd-4th floors you will see the inner block gardens and rooftops of Smíchov – pleasant but not spectacular. Street-facing rooms offer a direct view of the street and 20th-century apartment blocks opposite. No landmark views – this is a practical neighborhood, not a panorama spot.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest. These are above the main street-level noise but below any rooftop machinery. The building likely has 4-5 floors (typical for this area), so the top floor may be subject to less street noise but could have summer heat issues (no AC in a 3-star).
🔊 Noise notes
Primary noise sources: (1) U Santošky is a local road used by cars and buses, with a tram line on parallel Plzeňská about 100m east – trams are audible but not intrusive unless windows are open. (2) Delivery trucks to nearby shops before 8am. (3) Occasional church bells from Kostel svatého Filipa a Jakuba (500m away). No late-night bar noise – the area is mostly residential with cafes that close by 22:00.
Insider tips
1. Request courtyard-facing room in advance by phone – email may not get read promptly – and ask for confirmation. 2. Parking is not included; the nearest public garage is at Anděl metro station under OC Nový Smíchov (pay hourly, ~600 CZK/day). Street parking in the blue zone requires a permit – use the garage instead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Anděl apartmány
Free, no login, speed about 25 Mbps down/10 Mbps up (adequate for streaming). No paid tier.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; the building is a modern apartment block with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in 14:00-20:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready, otherwise left at reception). Late check-out fee: CZK 500 until 18:00; after 18:00 charged half night rate.
Available at reception during open hours (07:00-22:00) free of charge before check-in or after check-out.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors. No adapted bathrooms – standard rooms only.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Parking Smíchov' (5 min walk), CZK 60/hour, CZK 480/night. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CZK 50 per person per night (mandatory for guests over 18, paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a refundable hold of CZK 1,000 on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Českobratrská modlitebna (319 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chrám sv. Andělů a sv. Filareta Nového Vyznavače (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: sbor Československé církve husitské (400 m · ~5 min walk)
- Synagogue: Smíchovská synagoga (830 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nový Smíchov — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
sady Na Skalce — 256 m · ~3 min walk
Království železnic — 770 m · ~10 min walk
Loď Tajemství — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Aréna — 849 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Komerční banka — 387 m · ~5 min walk
City Lékárna Smíchov — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Potraviny, ovoce, zelenina — 358 m · ~4 min walk
Praha, Na Knížecí — 451 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Czech Koruna, CZK
Avoid exchange bureaux in tourist areas; use bank ATMs (e.g. Česká spořitelna, Komerční banka) for the best rates, and decline dynamic currency conversion.
Contactless cards are accepted nearly everywhere except some market stalls and smaller cash-only pubs; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) is common in supermarkets and chains.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% for good service by telling the server the total you want to pay. Taxis: round up to nearest 10 CZK. Hotel staff: 50-100 CZK for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand-up coffee at a bistro or bakery kiosk, around 40-55 CZK.
Daily menu (denní menu) at a pub or bistro, typically 130-170 CZK including soup and a main.
A main course like svíčková or fried cheese at a standard pub, about 180-250 CZK.
Look for chlebíčky (open-faced sandwiches) at bakeries, trdelník (chimney cake) stalls in Anděl area, and fast-food stands near tram stops.
Lidl, Albert, Billa, and Penny Market are the budget chains common in Praha 5.
Shopping centres like Nový Smíchov (Anděl) have H&M, C&A, and Zara; second-hand shops (sekáče) are around Smíchov and Radlická.
Best: 72-hour pass for 330 CZK for unlimited trams/metro/buses. Airport to city: bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then metro; or a direct bus to Anděl (line 100/191) costing 40 CZK (30-min ticket).
Eat the denní menu for lunch rather than dinner. Buy a long-term transport pass (e.g. 3-day) even if you're only using it a couple of days. Avoid bottled water at corner shops — tap water is excellent and free.
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Emergency Contacts
Praha 5For all emergencies from a mobile phone, dial 112 (EU standard). In Praha 5, the local police station is at náměstí 14. října 1381/5, 150 00. For non-urgent matters, call 156.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Praha 5, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Anděl apartmány
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Komerční banka — 387 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · City Lékárna Smíchov — 439 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
PRG Airport (Terminal 1/2) → St.Terezie (Anděl stop)
💡 Buy a 90-minute ticket (24 CZK) for the tram from Nádraží Veleslavín to Anděl, but the AE bus costs 100 CZK flat. The tram is fine if you aren't rushing.
Anděl (Praha 5) → St.Terezie (Plzeňská stop)
💡 Get a 24-hour pass (120 CZK) from a ticket machine at Anděl—works on trams, metro, and buses. Validate it once on board.
Anděl station (Praha 5) → St.Terezie (exit to Plzeňská)
💡 Metro is the fastest way into the centre (5 mins to Národní třída). Avoid the main exit escalators at rush hour—use the side stairs near the tram stop.
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) → St.Terezie - Baroque Residence, Praha 5
💡 Uber or Bolt are cheaper than airport taxis—book through the app from arrivals. Pay by card to avoid cash scams.
About Praha 5
Wikipedia ↗
Prague ( PRAHG ; Czech: Praha [ˈpraɦa] ) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Anděl apartmány?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from U Santošky, which is a secondary road but carries local traffic, trams on nearby Plzeňská, and occasional delivery vans. Courtyard-facing rooms will be significantly quieter than street-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Anděl apartmány?
Do not accept rooms on the ground floor or 1st floor facing the street (U Santošky). Street-facing lower floors will pick up traffic noise, pedestrian chatter, and early morning bin collection. Also avoid rooms directly by the lift shaft or near the staircase if they are labelled as 'standard' – older buildings in Praha 5 often have thin walls near service areas.
Is Anděl apartmány noisy?
Primary noise sources: (1) U Santošky is a local road used by cars and buses, with a tram line on parallel Plzeňská about 100m east – trams are audible but not intrusive unless windows are open. (2) Delivery trucks to nearby shops before 8am. (3) Occasional church bells from Kostel svatého Filipa a Jakuba (500m away). No late-night bar noise – the area is mostly residential with cafes that close by 22:00.
Which rooms have the best views at Anděl apartmány?
From courtyard-facing rooms on 3rd-4th floors you will see the inner block gardens and rooftops of Smíchov – pleasant but not spectacular. Street-facing rooms offer a direct view of the street and 20th-century apartment blocks opposite. No landmark views – this is a practical neighborhood, not a panorama spot.
What are insider tips for staying at Anděl apartmány?
1. Request courtyard-facing room in advance by phone – email may not get read promptly – and ask for confirmation. 2. Parking is not included; the nearest public garage is at Anděl metro station under OC Nový Smíchov (pay hourly, ~600 CZK/day). Street parking in the blue zone requires a permit – use the garage instead.
What time is check-in at Anděl apartmány?
Check-in at Anděl apartmány is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Anděl apartmány have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login, speed about 25 Mbps down/10 Mbps up (adequate for streaming). No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Anděl apartmány?
CZK 50 per person per night (mandatory for guests over 18, paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Anděl apartmány?
Daily menu (denní menu) at a pub or bistro, typically 130-170 CZK including soup and a main.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Anděl apartmány?
Best: 72-hour pass for 330 CZK for unlimited trams/metro/buses. Airport to city: bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then metro; or a direct bus to Anděl (line 100/191) costing 40 CZK (30-min ticket).
When is the best time to visit Praha 5?
May and September: warm enough to sit outside, long daylight, and the city is fully open but without July’s crowds. June also works, though tourist numbers are climbing.
Top Attractions in Praha 5
💡 Enter through the Táborská gate for a quieter approach. The basilica crypt costs a small fee but the grounds alone are worth a long wander.
💡 Try the fresh trdelník from the stand at the back—less sweet and half the price of Old Town versions. Go before noon for best selection.
💡 Enter from Holečkova street—there's a hidden children's playground with a zip line. The café on site is cheap and does good beer.
💡 Come on a weekend when local musicians sometimes play in the courtyard for free. Bring your own coffee—the vending machine is overpriced.
💡 The on-site pub serves cheap, cold Pilsner and has outdoor seating with the view. In summer they do grill nights for under 100 CZK.