
Gothic spires, spa towns and Bohemian countryside
Czechia pairs one of Europe's most beautiful capitals with a countryside of castles, spa towns and forested hills. Smiling House selects residences in Prague's historic quarters and in the Bohemian and Moravian regions beyond, each with the space and privacy of a private home and the service of a fine hotel.
Updated October 2026
- Grand residences within walking distance of Old Town Square and Charles Bridge
- Historic buildings restored with modern comfort, many with terraces over the rooftops
- Concierge for private guides, chauffeurs, chefs and tables at the best restaurants
- Easy day trips to Karlovy Vary, Cesky Krumlov and Bohemian Switzerland
- Direct booking with individually selected properties
Where to stay in Czechia
Events not to miss in Czechia
- Mid May to early June
Prague Spring International Music Festival
The country's great classical music festival opens each year with Smetana's Ma vlast and fills the Rudolfinum and Municipal House with orchestras and soloists from around the world.
- October
Signal Festival
Prague's festival of light turns facades, courtyards and bridges into large-scale projections and installations over four autumn evenings.
- Early July
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
One of Europe's oldest film festivals brings premieres, stars and open-air screenings to the colonnades of the spa town.
- Late November to early January
Prague Christmas Markets
Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square fill with wooden stalls, a towering tree, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and carols.
Czechia through the seasons
- Spring (April to June)
Blossom on Petrin and the Prague Spring festival
Orchards flower above Mala Strana, terraces reopen along the river and the city's music season reaches its peak.
- Summer (July to August)
River terraces and Moravian vineyards
Long warm evenings on the Vltava embankment, open-air cinema and concerts, and wine country at its greenest in the south east.
- Autumn (September to October)
Harvest festivals and golden light
Wine harvest celebrations in Moravia and Melnik, thinner crowds at the Castle and the Signal light festival in the capital.
- Winter (December to February)
Christmas markets and snow on the spires
Markets on the old squares, concerts in baroque churches, spa days in Karlovy Vary and skiing in the Krkonose mountains.
All 55 villas in Czechia
Every home in Czechia that can be booked with Smiling House, as a plain list.
- Aurora Estate Elegance
- Big Cat Residence
- Big City Apartment
- Black Dragon Castle
- Black Gold Kingdom
- Bohemian Deluxe Suite
- Bohemian Soul Apartment Apartworld
- Brand Deluxe Suite Apartworld
- Bright Royal Elegance
- Brilliant Beast Suite
- Brilliant Elegance Suite
- City Comfort Terrace Prague
- Deluxe Rabbit Suite
- DiCaprio Penthouse Terrace Apartworld
- Elephant Signature Penthouse
- Elvis Deluxe Suite
- Emperors Elegance Suite
- Golden Brilliance Suite
- Golden City Residence
- Golden Dog Kingdom
- Golden River Apartment
- Grand Gallery Riverside
- Grand Luxury Suite
- Historic Prague Residence Apartworld
- Imperial Deluxe Suite
- Interstellar Sun Suite
- Lion Deluxe Suite
- Lion Deluxe Suite
- London & Paris Residence Apartworld
- Luxurious Sky Penthouse
- Luxury Caruso Suite Apartworld
- Modern Deluxe Suite
- Moonlight Deluxe Suite
- New Elegance Suite
- Old Town Suite Apartworld
- Penthouse Tiger
- Private Luxury Residence
- Residence of Golden Elegance
- River Deluxe Suite
- Royal Aurora Residence
- Royal Elephant Residence
- Royal Kings Residence
- Royal Prague Gallery
- Royal Prague Heart Suite
- Royal Residence Brilliant
- Royal Skyline Residence
- Spacious 3BR Apartment in Prague Center Apartworld
- Spacious 3BR Apartment with Nice Terrace Apartworld
- Tiger Deluxe Suite Apartworld
- Triple Balcony Residence Apartworld
- Victory Deluxe Suite
- Victory King's Residence
- Whispering Bohemian Light
- White Haven Residence
- White Rabbit's Residence
Smiling House also offers a concierge for private chefs, transfers, ski instructors, yachts and cars, a VIP Club with first access to new residences and member rates, chalets for sale in the Gstaad region through its real estate division and instantly bookable homes with live availability.
The Regions and Where to Stay
Prague is the natural base for most guests, and our residences sit in the districts that matter: the Old Town and Josefov for cobbled lanes and the Astronomical Clock on the doorstep, Mala Strana below the Castle for quiet baroque gardens, and Vinohrady for leafy avenues, cafes and a more local rhythm. Beyond the capital, Bohemia offers the colonnades and thermal springs of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne, the fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov on a bend of the Vltava, and the sandstone towers of Bohemian Switzerland on the German border. To the east, Moravia is wine country, with cellars around Mikulov and Valtice and the UNESCO landscape of Lednice. In winter the Krkonose mountains draw skiers to Spindleruv Mlyn. Each residence is chosen for its position, its interiors and the ease with which it lets guests live like locals.
Things to Do
Start early on Charles Bridge before the crowds arrive, then climb to Prague Castle for St Vitus Cathedral and the views back over the red roofs. The city's music tradition runs deep: book a seat at the Rudolfinum or the National Theatre, or a chamber concert in one of the baroque churches. Collectors will want the Mucha Museum and the DOX centre for contemporary art. Outside Prague, take the waters at Karlovy Vary, walk the ramparts of Cesky Krumlov Castle, ride through the vineyards of South Moravia, or hike the Pravcicka Gate, the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. For something gentler, the gardens of Petrin Hill and the islands of the Vltava make a perfect afternoon. Our concierge arranges private guides, river cruises, cellar visits and tickets to performances that sell out months ahead.
Food and Local Flavour
Czech cooking is hearty and increasingly refined. Classic dishes such as svickova, braised beef in a cream and root vegetable sauce with dumplings, and roast duck with red cabbage sit alongside a new generation of restaurants in Prague that have earned international attention for seasonal, produce-led menus. Beer is a national art: Pilsner was born in Plzen in 1842, and the capital's tank pubs pour unpasteurised lager within days of brewing. Moravia answers with crisp white wines, Gruner Veltliner and Riesling among them, best tasted in the cellars of Mikulov. Look out for the farmers' markets on Prague's embankment on Saturday mornings, the cafe culture of Vinohrady, and traditional kolache pastries. For a private dinner at home, our concierge arranges chefs who cook Czech and international menus in the residence.
When to Visit
Spring, from April to June, brings blossom to the Petrin orchards and comfortable temperatures for walking the city. Summer is warm and lively, with open-air concerts, river terraces and long evenings, and it is the season for the Moravian countryside and the mountains. September and October are many regulars' favourite months: golden light, wine harvest festivals and thinner crowds at the main sights. December transforms Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square into Christmas markets with mulled wine, carp and carols, and a residence with a view over the rooftops is at its most magical with snow on the spires. January and February are cold and quiet, ideal for museums, concerts, spa days and skiing in the Krkonose.
Getting There
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague has direct flights from most European capitals and from the Middle East and North America, and lies around thirty minutes from the city centre by car. Our concierge arranges private transfers that meet guests on arrival. Prague is also well connected by rail: Vienna is four hours away, Berlin four and a half, and Munich around five and a half, all by comfortable direct trains that arrive at the central station a short walk from the Old Town. Within the country, Karlovy Vary is a two-hour drive, Cesky Krumlov under three, and Brno and the Moravian vineyards around two and a half. A chauffeur-driven car can be arranged for day trips, or a self-drive hire car for longer explorations of Bohemia and Moravia.





