Hostel Elf
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed free of charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Front desk 24 hour
Non-smoking
Laundry
Pets allowed
Hostel Elf: reviews
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 4 Jun 2025
Stayed in: Jun 2025
CRAZYY
The location of the hostel is very good. Close to the center, to bus stops, central stations. Plus, it has a forest right behind it so it's easy for morning hikes. I didn't have high expectations of the rooms. It has a bed and good thing they added curtains. It would be awkward otherwise.
The staff was always helpful and nice. They helped me with every question I had. The activities they have for the guests are nice. Unfortunately, I didn't took part in many but I can guarantee that it's worth going.
The floor wasn't that clean but everything else good. If, possible maybe they could add more pillows or just a bigger one.
It was good and I recommend going there. I do believe in future I would stay there again.
The staff was always helpful and nice. They helped me with every question I had. The activities they have for the guests are nice. Unfortunately, I didn't took part in many but I can guarantee that it's worth going.
The floor wasn't that clean but everything else good. If, possible maybe they could add more pillows or just a bigger one.
It was good and I recommend going there. I do believe in future I would stay there again.
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Nov 2025
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed our location and the forest behind the hostel, as well as the privacy curtains in the rooms. It’s also great to know that our staff and activities made a positive impression on your stay.
Thank you as well for the feedback regarding cleanliness and the pillows. We’re already passing this along to our housekeeping team, and we’ll look into improving the pillow situation to make future stays even more comfortable.
We’re glad you would stay with us again, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Safe travels and thanks again for your recommendation.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed our location and the forest behind the hostel, as well as the privacy curtains in the rooms. It’s also great to know that our staff and activities made a positive impression on your stay.
Thank you as well for the feedback regarding cleanliness and the pillows. We’re already passing this along to our housekeeping team, and we’ll look into improving the pillow situation to make future stays even more comfortable.
We’re glad you would stay with us again, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Safe travels and thanks again for your recommendation.
Solo traveller
Comment: 20 Apr 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
Rude and unprofessional Receptionist
Overall, my stay at the hostel was pleasant; however, I feel compelled to report an extremely unprofessional and unacceptable experience with one particular staff member.
I arrived at the hostel at approximately 2:00 AM. During check-in, the staff member asked where I was from. When I responded that I am from Greece, he replied that he was from "Macedonia." I politely corrected him, noting that the official name is "North Macedonia," as I am from the region of Macedonia in Greece. He immediately became confrontational and insisted—against all diplomatic and factual accuracy—that he was from "Macedonia." It is entirely inappropriate for a hotel employee to engage a guest in a politically charged argument, particularly one rooted in a sensitive and internationally recognized dispute. I was exhausted and chose not to escalate the matter, but his overall behavior was rude, unprofessional, and completely unfit for the hospitality industry.
Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated further when I was checking out in the middle of the night. I was struggling to find a taxi and asked the same staff member for assistance. He claimed he didn’t know any local taxi companies, and then added that he could not call a taxi for me because he "didn’t have credit"—referring, astonishingly, to the hostel’s landline phone. This excuse was both unacceptable and irresponsible. Because of his refusal to help, I was placed in a stressful and vulnerable position and nearly missed my flight as a result.
The individual in question, whom I unfortunately do not know by name, has a beard and long black and gray hair. His overall attitude was dismissive, unhelpful, and entirely incompatible with the standards expected of someone working in a guest-facing role.
I have over 35,000 followers on TikTok and will be making a video to share this experience—not to target the hostel, which overall was lovely—but to raise awareness about the kind of behavior that should not be tolerated in any professional setting. I strongly urge management to take this matter seriously and ensure that all staff are properly trained in professionalism, guest service, and basic courtesy.
Thank you for your attention
I arrived at the hostel at approximately 2:00 AM. During check-in, the staff member asked where I was from. When I responded that I am from Greece, he replied that he was from "Macedonia." I politely corrected him, noting that the official name is "North Macedonia," as I am from the region of Macedonia in Greece. He immediately became confrontational and insisted—against all diplomatic and factual accuracy—that he was from "Macedonia." It is entirely inappropriate for a hotel employee to engage a guest in a politically charged argument, particularly one rooted in a sensitive and internationally recognized dispute. I was exhausted and chose not to escalate the matter, but his overall behavior was rude, unprofessional, and completely unfit for the hospitality industry.
Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated further when I was checking out in the middle of the night. I was struggling to find a taxi and asked the same staff member for assistance. He claimed he didn’t know any local taxi companies, and then added that he could not call a taxi for me because he "didn’t have credit"—referring, astonishingly, to the hostel’s landline phone. This excuse was both unacceptable and irresponsible. Because of his refusal to help, I was placed in a stressful and vulnerable position and nearly missed my flight as a result.
The individual in question, whom I unfortunately do not know by name, has a beard and long black and gray hair. His overall attitude was dismissive, unhelpful, and entirely incompatible with the standards expected of someone working in a guest-facing role.
I have over 35,000 followers on TikTok and will be making a video to share this experience—not to target the hostel, which overall was lovely—but to raise awareness about the kind of behavior that should not be tolerated in any professional setting. I strongly urge management to take this matter seriously and ensure that all staff are properly trained in professionalism, guest service, and basic courtesy.
Thank you for your attention
Group traveller
Comment: 15 Apr 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
Perfect stay, would recommend!
Cannot fault this hostel at all! The staff were so helpful and welcoming from the get go. There was 18 of us and they were able to accommodate us perfectly. The rooms, bathrooms and communal spaces are all very clean. They put on bbqs on some nights and have some breakfast bits in the mornings. Would definitely stay here again!
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Nov 2025
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your amazing review — it truly means a lot to us!
We’re really happy to hear that you and your whole group felt welcomed and well taken care of during your stay. Knowing that the rooms, bathrooms, and common areas met your expectations makes our team very proud. We're also glad you enjoyed the BBQ nights and our breakfast options.
It was a pleasure hosting all 18 of you, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Thanks again for the wonderful feedback!
Safe travels and see you again soon!
Thank you so much for your amazing review — it truly means a lot to us!
We’re really happy to hear that you and your whole group felt welcomed and well taken care of during your stay. Knowing that the rooms, bathrooms, and common areas met your expectations makes our team very proud. We're also glad you enjoyed the BBQ nights and our breakfast options.
It was a pleasure hosting all 18 of you, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Thanks again for the wonderful feedback!
Safe travels and see you again soon!
Solo traveller
Comment: 22 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Bed bugs
If you're planning on coming here soon, please note that there are currently bed bugs. The staff was willing to help me get out, clean my belongings, and provided a refund. It seems like a nice place with nice people, but encountering something like bed bugs just completely ruins a vacation.
Group traveller
Comment: 10 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Super hostel
Super friendly hostel.
The hostel is quite well located in the city, in about fifteen or twenty minutes you are in the extra center.
The rooms are basic but nice, the beds are nice and the bathrooms/toilets are clean.
There are two small “kitchens” if needed with a seating area. A good terrace is also available for multiple meetings.
The receptionists are on top. Little extra for Nour with whom we had a good chat and had good times as well as being good advice for some activities in town.
The hostel is quite well located in the city, in about fifteen or twenty minutes you are in the extra center.
The rooms are basic but nice, the beds are nice and the bathrooms/toilets are clean.
There are two small “kitchens” if needed with a seating area. A good terrace is also available for multiple meetings.
The receptionists are on top. Little extra for Nour with whom we had a good chat and had good times as well as being good advice for some activities in town.
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Husitska 11, Prague 3, Prague, 13000, Czechia|1.8 km from city centre
Good to know
Pets allowed free of charge
Children require an extra bed to sleep in the room.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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