My Honest Review of the Dream Hostel Prague

Prague is arguably one of the prettiest cities in Europe, which also makes it among the most popular to visit. With such popularity often comes higher hotel prices, making hostels a great cost-saving alternative. If you’re on the lookout for a hostel in Prague city, I’ve got you covered.

In this detailed review, I’ll share my honest thoughts on the Dream Hostel Prague. I recently stayed here during my own trip to Prague and will share my experience, including what they offer, what I liked about it, what I didn’t like, location, pricing, and more. 

Dream Hostel Prague Booking Prices
Hostel pricing is greatly dependent on when you go. In my case, a two-night stay during winter cost me about $65 (or $32.50 per night). While considerably cheaper than hotels, it might feel a little higher compared to other hostel prices out there. That said, for the location and quality of the hostel, I was okay with these prices.

Dream Hostel Prague Check-In Process
Check-in time here is at 3 p.m. I arrived slightly earlier than that, so I had to wait a little bit, but they were cool about letting me hang out in the lobby in the meantime. They also have 24/7 reception service, so no need to worry if you’re arriving late. As far as a key, you get a keycard that opens both your room and the doors that lead to the rooms from where the stairs are, which is good for extra security.

During check-in, they also gave me a card for a cup of free mulled wine, which was a nice perk. I’ve only seen one other hostel do something like that, and it was the Euro Youth Hostel in Munich, which gives you a ticket for a free drink.

Dream Hostel Prague Towels
Unless you bring your own towel, you’ll have to pay to use one of theirs. Unfortunately, it’s not a deposit either. In this case, it cost 80 Czech Koruna ($3.89). I wasn’t a fan of this since a lot of other hostels only require payment as a deposit, in which case you get your money back when you return the towel. But I double-checked with them at check-in and they confirmed it wasn’t a deposit.

Dream Hostel Prague Location
The Dream Hostel Prague is centrally located. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the main train station and walkable to sites around the city, including Old Town Prague. The area looked relatively safe too. When I had to wait for my Uber to Prague’s Airport, it was around 4:30 a.m., and there were still people out and about. Safety in numbers, right?

Dream Hostel Prague Rooms & Bathrooms
I loved that the dorm rooms here come with privacy curtains on each bunk bed. Each bunk also featured a private light and charging outlet. As far as bathrooms go, our floor had two single shower rooms. I appreciated this for privacy, but the space outside the shower is small. Then, they had a separate room with two sinks and mirrors for getting ready. However, they only had a single room with a toilet, though there were two additional toilets in other areas of our floor. This wasn’t the worst bathroom/shower setup I’ve seen at a hostel, but I think they could stand to have a few more toilets since it didn’t seem like there might not be enough for everyone. 

Dream Hostel Prague Lobby & Overall Experience
The lobby here is nice. They have drinks and food you can order, with plenty of seating to hang out and chat. Overall, I thought the crowd here was nice, though there was one guy who was absolutely hammered sitting in the lobby making a ruckus while I was waiting for my Uber to the airport. Thankfully, it didn’t look like he was going to his room anytime soon. As far as the people in my room, they were all quiet and respectful.

Pros: What I Liked About This Hostel

• The location - This hostel is centrally located, so it’s great for anyone who loves being able to walk around the city.
• Free mulled wine - The ticket for a free mulled wine was a nice welcome.
• Rooms - The rooms here are clean, and they come with privacy curtains, personal lights, and outlets. 

Cons: What I Didn’t Like

• Pay for towels - Instead of a deposit, you have to pay 80 Czech Koruna ($3.89) to use a towel here (and you still had to return it).
• Not enough bathrooms - I think they could use some more toilets here. It didn’t seem like there was enough if multiple people had to go.
• Elevator wasn’t working - This wasn’t an issue for me personally, but if you have limited mobility or heavy luggage, a non-working elevator could be an issue. Thankfully, it seemed to be just a temporary thing since they were doing work in the building, so hopefully it opens up again soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Prague Dream Hostel?
The Prague Dream Hostel is located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and about a 15-minute walk from Prague’s Old Town Square. The hostel’s address is Ve Smečkách 23, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia. It’s also located right near lots of shopping as Wenceslaus Square.

How secure is Prague Dream Hostel?
As a solo female traveler, I thought this hostel was very secure. They have 24/7 reception (usually two people at the front desk), and you need a key card to open the door to where the dorm rooms are and your own room.

What makes Dream Hostel Prague unique?
Honestly, I thought the ticket for free mulled wine was a unique touch. I’ve only seen one other hostel do this, and while it’s not something that makes or breaks a trip, it’s a nice touch that stands out.

Is Dream Hostel Prague suitable for solo travelers?
Yes, the Dream Hostel Prague is totally suitable for solo travelers. I stayed here on my own, and I felt safe and met some nice travelers.

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