Domus Balthasar is a small boutique hotel in Malá Strana, set on the Royal Route just a few steps from Charles Bridge. The building has real old-Prague character, with timber beams, high ceilings, and a more intimate feel than a standard city hotel. It is the kind of place that gives you one of Prague’s prettiest neighbourhoods right outside the door, while still feeling calm once you are back in your room. With only 8 rooms and suites, the atmosphere stays personal and quiet. Some of the larger suite categories come with a kitchenette, which is especially useful for longer stays, and breakfast is served at Miners Café in the same building, just around the corner from the main entrance. Check-in is partly digital, but there is also a reception across the street if you want a more traditional arrival.