Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Gothic-monastery-meets-Czech-Cubist luxury. Calm, serious about history, surprisingly atmospheric without being stuffy. Corridors are labyrinthine in the best way.
Book a Thursday stay and sign up for the monastery tour at check-in — it's hosted by an actual resident monk and costs only a small donation (~$22 USD per person). Spots are limited.
Why It Matters
One of the few hotels in Europe where active monks still reside on the same grounds. The property spans seven medieval buildings including the 13th-century St. Thomas Monastery and a brewery that dates to 1358. Holds a Michelin Key award and the Green Key eco-label. Exclusively brews its own St. Thomas dark lager on-site from the original monks' recipe.
Seven historic buildings, one 13th-century monastery complex, and a handful of Augustinian monks who still live next door. The Augustine sits directly below Prague Castle in the Malá Strana quarter, a Luxury Collection property reshaped by designer Olga Polizzi into 101 rooms that feel genuinely different from each other — vaulted stone ceilings here, original monastery doors there, and Czech Cubist furnishings throughout. The Refectory Bar, with its 19th-century archangel frescoes overhead and cocktails named after each archangel, is worth the stay on its own.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
2 Bedroom Family Moser Suite
From USD2,001 / nightSpanning 117 sqm across a private floor, this two-bedroom suite is the family option. Named after Czech crystal brand Moser, it delivers on both space and luxury for groups who don't want to compromise.
Two Kings · 117 sqm
Classic Room
From USD426 / nightThe entry point into the Augustine, and still genuinely spacious. Individually decorated with Czech Cubist furnishings, original monastery doors and ironwork, vaulted ceilings in some configurations, and marble bathrooms with heated floors. Beds are Hypnos mattresses — the same used by the British royal family.
King or Twin · 32 sqm
Classic Suite
From USD781 / nightA proper one-bedroom suite with preserved historical details creating an atmosphere of understated elegance. Larger bathroom, distinct living area, and a strong sense of the building's age.
King · 55 sqm
Deluxe Room
From USD477 / nightLarger than the Classic with a distinctly more contemporary feel, incorporating Czech Cubism art and city or courtyard views. Some face the inner garden. Good for those who want a bit more breathing room without going full suite.
King · 40 sqm
Deluxe St. Thomas Church View Room
From USD503 / nightSame footprint as the Deluxe but positioned to face the 13th-century St. Thomas Church. One of the more atmospheric standard room options on the property.
King · 35 sqm
Deluxe Sundial Garden View Suite
From USD1,174 / nightOne of the larger suites, looking out over the Sundial Garden — the heart of the monastery complex where medieval ruins are preserved in the open air. A calm, unusually serene view for a capital-city hotel.
King · 80 sqm
Executive Castle View Suite
From USD1,303 / nightOn the third floor of the monastery with dramatic views of Prague Castle filling the windows. One of the go-to splurge options for couples. Large living room, king bedroom, generous marble bathroom.
King · 80 sqm
Fresco Suite
From USD1,133 / nightDuring the monastery's renovation, workers discovered original 19th-century frescoes hidden behind old plaster. Rather than cover them up, Olga Polizzi built a suite around them. The suite also has an original parquet floor from the same era, a private terrace ideal for summer entertaining, and a marble bathroom with Bulgari cosmetics, a heated floor, rainforest shower, and lighted mirrors.
Twin/Double configurable · 67 sqmJunior Suite
From USD608 / nightDesigned with an artist's studio aesthetic — plenty of artwork and 1920s–30s Czech pieces. More space for spreading out, and a more pronounced design sensibility than the standard rooms. Each one is individually laid out.
King · 43 sqmMonastery Church View Suite
From USD1,133 / nightA one-bedroom suite with a king bed situated within the historic monastery walls, offering direct views of the adjacent St. Thomas Church. Quieter and more monastic in feel than the city-facing rooms.
King · 59 sqmPremium Deluxe Castle View Room
From USD649 / nightPositioned on higher floors for direct views of Prague Castle. Features intricate wooden beams on ceilings, adding a distinct historic layer. Popular and worth the premium over a standard Deluxe.
King · 40 sqmPresidential Suite
From USD3,049 / nightThe top of the house at 1,604 sqft — a full apartment that looks over the Sundial Garden. It seems to never end (per those who've stayed). The kind of suite that gets used for special anniversaries, VIP buyouts, and guests who just want the best room in one of Prague's most storied hotels.
King · 149 sqmTower Panorama View Suite
From USD1,742 / nightThe standout room on the property. Housed in the monastery's former astrological tower, this three-floor suite is accessed by a spiral staircase. The living room sits on the first floor, a large marble bathroom with claw-foot tub and Bulgari cosmetics on the second, and the bedroom on the third floor — where 360-degree panoramic windows look out over the rooftops of Malá Strana. Genuinely unlike anything else in Prague.
King · 63 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers cocktail classes, likely themed around the Refectory Bar's Angel Cocktails and the monastic herb garden.
Cooking classes offered on-site, tied to the Czech modern gastronomy ethos of the Augustine Restaurant kitchen.
Fully equipped Technogym with cardio machines, strength equipment, and free weights. Open 24 hours. Personal training, yoga sessions, and lifestyle consultations also available.
Guided exploration tours of the hotel and surrounding neighbourhood, arranged through the concierge.
Available on Thursdays for hotel guests (some sources say Tuesdays also). Led by a resident Augustinian monk — including at times a 92-year-old friar from New York — the tour covers the hotel's history, the St. Thomas Brewery cellar, the ornate Baroque St. Thomas Church, and the 13th-century private monastery library, which holds books that may be the last surviving copies in the world. A donation to the monastery is requested (~$22 USD per person). Spots fill up; sign up at check-in.
The central courtyard garden features preserved remains of the medieval monastery, including the original sundial. Open to guests for cocktails, relaxation, and seasonal events including summer garden BBQs. Entirely free to use.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Includes conference equipment, photocopier, and work desks.
4 meeting rooms including 3 boardrooms with natural daylight and a ballroom. Total event space: 398 sqm. Pre-function areas, foyers, and garden courtyards also available for weddings and events.
Dogs and cats welcome in guestrooms. Pet fee applies: approx. €120 per pet per stay. Size limitations may apply.
Holds the prestigious Michelin Key award, recognising exceptional hotels distinguished by high-quality service, authenticity, design, and unique guest experience.
The Augustine does not have a swimming pool on site.
Holds the Green Key international eco-label for tourism facilities, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Valet parking available. CZK 950 per day.
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