Prague (Praha) Smichov

Arpacay Hostel, Radlická 76 (☎251 552 297; www.arpacayhostel.com), This hostel—a little ways from central Prague, but a pleasant escape from the throngs of tourist shops—will provide you with a quiet evening for well-rested repose. The hostel has two buildings across from each other and boasts giant breakfast rooms, as well as guest kitchens on each floor. The red building has a terrace on the roof where you can take in the view of Prague and beyond. Trams 12, 14, 20: Plzeňka. From the tram, walk toward the park and up the stairs, across the train tracks. At the intersection, keep walking straight up the hill on Radlická and look for the Arpacay sign on the right. Breakfast, linens, and towels included. Computers available. Smoking deck that overlooks much of the city. 3- to 5-bed dorms from 300Kč. Reception open 7am-midnight. Check-in flexible. Check-out 10am. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Has outdoor seating.
Hostel 5, Plzeňská 540/23 (☎257 324 908; http://hostel5.pl), A low-key, simple, clean hostel where the selling point is no bunks. Other than that, the place is cheap and has a tiny “terrace” with basically one plastic table and a few chairs. A good option for groups because it offers highly discounted deals, as well as breakfast, for over 15 people. C: Andel. Walk up Plzeňská about 300m. Terrace, kitchen, and linens included. 2- to 5-bed dorms 290-320Kč; singles 250-535Kč. Reception open 10am-noon and 1pm-11pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet.
Hostel Klamovka, Vrchlického 647/78 (☎257 210 698; www.hostel-klamovka.com), This bright, pink building of a hostel provides simple wooden bunks in pink-themed rooms. Quite a trek from central Prague; we only recommend it if you're looking for a little adventure that leads you into residential territory and away from the tourist attractions and willing to pay for trams. While it might be the cheapest option in Prague, the tram fare adds up. Friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Trams 4, 7, 9, 10 Klamovka. Across from the stop. Breakfast, linens, towel, iron, and hair dryer included. 5- to 8-bed person dorms 230Kč; singles 440Kč; doubles 330Kč. Reception 24hr. Check-in 2pm. Check-out 10am. Has internet.