The Castle Steps: Luxury Self-Contained Apartments

These apartments have two main rooms, so they are ideal for families, larger groups, or couples who want more space. All three apartments have spectacular views over the park. Despite the peaceful location the building is in the centre of the historical heart of Prague and is just a few minutes' walk from the Castle and Charles Bridge.

The pictures here give you a better idea of the incredible location. There are nine apartments to choose from: the Redwood, Beech, and Lilac apartments are easily big enough for six people, Cypress, Cedar, Aspen and Plum Tree are big enough for four, while Cherry Tree, Birch and Willow are easily big enough for three people. Larch is a little smaller and is ideal for couples.

The Redwood Apartment

This luxury apartment has one huge master bedroom and a large kitchen. It has its own bathroom and lavatory and is totally self-contained. It is large - about 65sqm - so there is space for up to ten people.

The main room is tastefully furnished and full of plants. The building you will be staying in is over 400 years old and is an internationally protected monument. The entire building has been restored to an extremely high standard.

To give a better idea of the location there are two pictures taken from the other side of the park. The spires at the top of the photo below are Prague Castle. You can see our building in front of this. The photo on the right was taken from the woods on the other side of the park. You will be in the white building on the left.

Despite all the greenery you will be right in the very centre of the historical sights. The castle is about three minutes' easy walk down the hill and Charles Bridge is about ten minutes walk away. There are twenty two restaurants within five minutes' walk of the building and dozens of pubs and cafés.

It has spectacular views across the park. This is a very peaceful part of Prague and the air is much cleaner than in the rest of the city. The windows face south so the apartment gets a lot of sun. It is still within very easy walking distance of the main sights.

The Willow Apartment

The Willow Apartment has two rooms, both of which have glorious views over the park. There is a small private balcony.

This apartment is in the same building and on the same floor as the Redwood Apartment shown above. The building is over 400 years old and is protected internationally by UNESCO because of its historical significance. The living room has a painted wooden ceiling (see right) which is of particular interest.

The balcony (left) has beautiful views across the park and down the street.

The apartment is fully self-contained and has its own kitchen and bathroom.

As you would expect, this is the most expensive part of Prague - or, indeed, of the whole of the Czech Republic. It is the equivalent of Mayfair in London. Other residents in this area are international executives and diplomats.

Because the apartment is at the top of the building the windows are relatively small. However the views are spectacular, especially in summer when the trees are in leaf.

The apartment is right in the heart of the historical part of Prague, and is just a few minutes' walk from the castle and Charles Bridge. The pictures above give you a better idea of the location.

The apartment consists of one main living room, a separate bedroom and an en-suite bathroom. The main room looks out onto the park while the bedroom looks out onto a small private garden. The apartment is on the fourth floor of a 17th century building.

The Cypress Apartment

The Cypress Apartment is bright and sunny and has a view over the park and the centre of Prague.

Please note that because of the historical importance of the building it has not been possible to add a lift: this apartment is therefore not suitable for people who are frail. Obviously when you arrive you will be given help with your luggage.

The Cherry Tree Apartment

The Cherry Tree Apartment has glorious views over the park, which includes Petrin Hill and an historic orchard. Because of its unusual layout the apartment is very good value for money.

There is a main living room/bedroom and a separate kitchen. The space is self-contained apart from the lavatory: this is not shared with anyone else, but it is about three metres from the entrance to the apartment. The shower unit is in the bedroom.

Please note that because of the historical importance of the building it has not been possible to add a lift: as this apartment is on the fourth floor of the building it is not suitable for people who are very frail. Obviously when you arrive you will be given help with your luggage if you need it. For most people the trip up the stairs will be well worth it!

The apartment looks out onto Nerudova Street, one of the most historically significant streets in the whole of Prague. Looking down the street you can see St. Michael's church, while in the other direction you can see a number of embassies and palaces. The street has cobblestones and very little traffic passes through. You will be staying in the heart of Prague, just a few minutes' walk from Charles Bridge and the castle. The building is 400 years old and of considerable historical significance in its own right.

The Cedar Apartment

This apartment offers a combination of antique furniture and a kitchen and bathroom which were built from scratch in 2006. The apartment consists of a main living room, a separate bedroom, a kitchen area and a private bathroom and lavatory. The bedroom has a romantic platform bed and an extra bed on the floor. This apartment is ideal for a family with children or for a romantic couple who need a little extra space.

The apartment is furnished with genuine Czech antiques dating from the mid-1800s. There is a large bedroom and an even larger living room. The apartment has its own private bathroom and separate lavatory. There is a fridge and a kettle for making hot drinks. The apartment is totally private and self-contained.

The Beech Apartment

This is our most luxurious apartment: the singer Art Garfunkel stayed here for two weeks in September 2007. The apartment has two gigantic rooms, both of which have spectacular views over the park.

Despite being in such a peaceful location the building is just a few minutes' easy walk from the castle and other historical sights such as Strahov Monastery (used iin the filming of the 2006 James Bond Film Casino Royale).

The Aspen Apartment

The apartment consists of a huge main living room, a separate bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. The apartment is completely self-contained.

Aspen is on the ground floor: it looks onto a very quiet lane and Petrin Park. It is large and sunny because it faces south. An interesting feature of the apartment are the arches, which are traditional in buildings of this age.

You will have beautiful views over the garden of a convent and, beyond that, Petrin Park. You will feel as though you are in the calm of the countryside even though you are right in the centre of Prague. Charles Bridge and the castle are just a few minutes’ walk away.

The Lilac Apartment

The Lilac Apartment is a luxury duplex apartment in one of the most gorgeous locations in the whole of Prague.

The Larch Apartment is relatively small, but has lovely views over the park. The main living room is very sunny; the bedroom is quiet and looks onto a small courtyard.

The bathroom was completely refurbished in 2007.

The Birch Apartment

The Birch Apartment is a large two-room apartment with a modern kitchen and space for up to four people. It is on the second floor of a 400-year old building, but it is at the back and is very quiet and peaceful.

The Plumtree Apartment

The Plumtree Apartment is on the second floor of an historic building (Mozart was a frequent visitor during his time in Prague). There are two good-sized rooms and a private bathroom. There are clear views of Prague Castle, which is about five minutes' walk away.

The windows look up to Prague Castle (left) and down to a maze of side streets leading to the park. The main room looks over Nerudova street: this is one of the most interesting steets in Prague from an historical point of view.