Prague is not a big city, but it has a great many places to stay: close to 900 hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation establishments, plus a large number of serviced and holiday apartments. The quality of accommodation is generally good and meets international standards. However, hotels in the Czech Republic label their star category themselves, and only those certified under the Hotelstars Union scheme have been inspected (see the list on hotelstars.cz). So the number of stars displayed at a hotel does not always match international standards, and a 4-star hotel can in fact be just a good 3-star hotel.
There are plenty of hotels at reasonable prices, and rooms are usually cheaper outside the centre than close to it. If you want to stay in the centre, the most convenient areas are the Lesser Town (Malá Strana), the Old Town (Staré Město) and the Castle district (Hradčany) – read our guide to the best areas to stay or the best locations to stay in Prague article. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom and a TV, and breakfast is often included in the price. Some budget hotels, especially in the suburbs, still have shared bathrooms. Top hotels charge considerably more, and prices everywhere vary with the season and with events in the city. There are also many serviced apartments and guesthouses close to the centre, which usually offer good value, often with special weekly rates. Check-in is usually from around midday or early afternoon and check-out by 11:00 or midday; the exact times are stated in your booking.
Prague alone has nearly 100,000 beds in hotels, guesthouses and similar establishments, and the Czech Republic as a whole has more than half a million.
