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The Karoline: Old World Charm In A 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beauty By The Charles Bridge

The Karoline: Old World Charm In A 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beauty By The Charles Bridge

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Art Noveau glass
Living room
Living room/sitting area w/ fireplace and pullout couch
Mantlepiece detail
Detail fireplace(bio-ethanol, so no smoke but real flames)

Overview of The Karoline: Old World Charm In A 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beauty By The Charles Bridge

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 895 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha
  • Popular LocationCharles Bridge7 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Town Square8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrague Astronomical Clock9 min walk
  • AirportPrague (PRG-Vaclav Havel)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Large Bedroom

Living room

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Small bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Karoline: Old World Charm In A 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beauty By The Charles Bridge

This newly renovated, fully-equipped 2-bed and 2-bath apartment with a living room able to be converted into a bedroom on the 1st floor(2nd floor US) of a historical neo-gothic building just around the corner from the Charles Bridge is for up to 8 guests, and at the same time caters to a smaller, more demanding group or family that wants to have Old World style but in a modern, functioning flat. There are three connecting rooms: the master bedroom with king-size bed(180 cm wide), the living room/sitting room with fireplace(bio-ethynol means real flames but no smoke), cable TV, and a large pull-out sofa, and then the large bedroom with two king-size beds. These rooms all have their own entry/exit doors, so privacy is not a problem. The large master bathroom has a tub/shower, toilet, his and her vanity sinks, and a washer and dryer concealed behind a decorative side panel. The second smaller bath if also fully equipped, with a small sink, shower, and toilet, and both have heated floors. Complementary WiFi works throughout the flat. The fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for making large meals, or even just for a coffee and small breakfast in the morning. Iron and ironing board, all towels and washcloths, and extra bedding are of course provided. Smoking is not permitted in the flat, but we have a small balcony which is perfect for that.
We think that you will appreciate the level of detail that Mark & Mirka put into the flat, from the choice of linens for the beds and selection of furnishings (we have two art nouveau chairs in the kitchen) to the extensive restoration of the ceiling décor and the matching chandeliers. We have really focused on trying to preserve and enhance as many elements from the original construction as possible.

Property manager

Mark Grein
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Languages

Czech, English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the balcony
Please keep in mind that this is a residential building for normal Czech families, so act accordingly. Especially keep your voices down in hallway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Prague

Located on a river, this apartment is in Prague City Center, a neighborhood in Prague. Charles Bridge and Prague Astronomical Clock are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Czech National Museum and Prague Zoo. Check out an event or a game at O2 Arena, and consider making time for AquaPalace, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha

What's nearby

  • Charles Bridge - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Square - 8 min walk
  • Sex Machines Museum - 9 min walk
  • Prague Astronomical Clock - 9 min walk
  • Wenceslas Square - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Karlovy Lázně Stop - 2 min walk
  • Prague-Masarykovo Station - 20 min walk
  • Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • SmetanaQ - 3 min walk
  • Klub FAMU - 3 min walk
  • Atmosphere - 2 min walk
  • Klub FAMU - 3 min walk
  • Hemingway Bar - 1 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty Prague
Wonderful area to stay in Prague. So nice to return to the apartment after a day of sightseeing. Lovely having goodies the first evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great place
Nice spot to stay with a family of 4 - great location very close to most things to see in Prague. Apartment is clean and well stocked, owner is very accessible and polite. would recommend to most groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; beautiful apartment
Host was very communicative and helpful. Arranged a taxi from the airport for us. Apartment is beautiful and very conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a perfect place!
The pictures and description more than adequately described our HOME for nights. We were in easy walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, pubs, tourist attractions and transit. Quite simply this place is perfect. The host was very accommodating, friendly and the apartment was well equipped and very very comfortable for 6 adults with lots of privacy for all. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for some character, convenience and comfort!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grateful
I made an error and booked on the wrong Dates. We didn’t discover this until the day Mark was expecting us to arrive. He had arranged transportation for us to and from the apartment as well so was out of pocket for this. Mark was very gracious and understanding. He charged us for one night only (out of 3) just to cover his own costs when he had no obligation to do so. He was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Grein

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Mark Grein is originally from the U.S., but on a chance trip to Europe back in the nineties, he was enchanted by the magical allure of Prague and decided to set up shop here, right in the middle of central Europe not long after the Velvet Revolution. He and his wife Mirka are filmmakers, but decided to try their hand at renovation when they bought this beauty in the heart of the Old Town last year. They did much of the renovation work themselves, especially in restoring the original ceiling stucco decoration, spending many hours up on a ladder covered in wet plaster and paint, and with Mirka handmaking much of the decor, like the floral patterns on the fireplace mantle and cabinets.

Why they chose this property

We knew we had something special when we first set eyes on this diamond-in-the-rough. All of the doors in this residential building have wooden entrance doors or portals that are decorative pieces unto themselves. One inside the flat, we saw that the elaborate but faded ceiling decorations were just screaming to be restored, and the original owner had left many of the original details in this old place, such as doors, door handles, parquet floors, windows(including original glass in some of the windows-- look closely and you'll see the tell-tale 'waviness' in some of the panes). The layout was perfect--- three connected rooms, but all with their own entrances/exits, a large and separate kitchen, along with a small balcony. Located on the 1st floor of a neo-gothic buliding just around the corner from the famous Charles Bridge in the heart of the Old Town, but on a side pedestrian street, it just felt like the right place. We think you'll agree :)

What makes this property unique

As with all properties, 'genus loci' is the most important thing, and this flat has got it in large amounts. It is the perfect place to begin and end a walking tour of the beautiful city, and the quaint street has many great cafes, fantastic wine bars and restaurants, and even though it's close to the famous bridge, it's managed to hang to a lot of its local character.

Languages:

English, Czech

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