A baroque palace of the XVIIIᵉ century transformed into an alchemical lair, where the underground spa rivals the period frescoes.
Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
From
243.969 €
“Spa of 1 000 m² within vaulted cellars from the XVIᵉ century, with heated pool and hammam beneath exposed stone.”
L'Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa occupies a baroque palace from 1738 beneath Prague Castle, a stone's throw from Vrtba Gardens. We step into a maximalist decor: mythological frescoes on the ceiling, gilded stuccos, Venetian furniture, Murano chandeliers that carry their weight. The 33 rooms mix sculpted four-poster beds, garnet velvet, Italian marble bathrooms, some with views over the roofs of Malá Strana. The spa occupies three levels of medieval cellars, heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna, treatment cabins under stone vaults. The Booking rating climbs to 9,3/10 from 907 reviews, which owes much to the singularity of the place and the attentive service. From 244 € a night, a rate justified by the location and the scale of the spa ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Alchymist to couples seeking theatrical decor without tipping into kitsch, and to spa lovers who want something beyond a standardised wellness centre. An address for romantic weekends, birthdays, late honeymoons, travellers who appreciate tangible history and layered interiors. Families are welcome, yet the atmosphere stays hushed, decidedly adult.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The palace dates from 1738, built for a Czech aristocrat in late baroque style. Three-storey ochre façade, paved inner courtyard, monumental stone staircase with wrought-iron handrail. Interiors restored in 2006: mythological frescoes on salon ceilings, gilded stuccos, painted woodwork, Venetian and Flemish furniture sourced from afar. The medieval cellars beneath the building reach back to the XVIᵉ century, brick and exposed-stone vaults preserved for the spa.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The restaurant Aquarius serves revisited Czech cuisine and a few European classics, a concise menu that shifts with the market. Wine cellar of 300 references, strong proportion of Moravian and Slovakian crus little known outside the region. Buffet breakfast served beneath baroque frescoes, with local charcuterie, house pastries, eggs to order. Room service available 24/7, reduced menu after midnight.
Highlights
- Listed baroque palace of 1738, original frescoes restored in the common areas
- Spa of 1 000 m² spread across three levels of vaulted cellars from the XVIᵉ century
- 33 rooms and suites with sculpted four-poster beds, Murano chandeliers, Italian marble
- Restaurant Aquarius with wine cellar of 300 Czech and European references
- Malá Strana district, 8 minutes on foot from Charles Bridge, 10 from the castle
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Prague
The hotel stands on Tržiště street, in the Malá Strana district, between Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Eight minutes on foot from the bridge, ten from the castle, gently sloping cobbled streets, quiet after 20h. Malostranská tram stop 400 metres away, metro line A at Malostranská too, Václav-Havel airport 30 minutes by shuttle. The neighbourhood is chic and residential, embassies and converted palaces, discreet gastronomic restaurants, little mass tourism despite the proximity of the sights.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on prior request, supplement according to size and length of stay.
- Parking
- Private parking on site, 30 € / night, limited spaces, reservation advised.
- Spa
- Open 9h-22h, heated pool all year, access included for residents.
- Airport shuttle
- Service on request, 50 € per journey, reservation 24h in advance.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, stable connection tested in rooms and spa.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness centre
Airport shuttle
Room service
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Restaurant
Private parking
Parking
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi connection
Pets allowed
Location
Where Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa is located
Exact address
Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
Address
Tržiště 19
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