10 dreamy stays for your next holiday break in Czechia

In the quiet spa town of Františkovy Lázně, this recently renovated hotel keeps the traditional spa atmosphere while adding a more contemporary feel. The 105 rooms are joined by a dedicated wellness center offering massages and a range of spa treatments, so you can build a weekend around relaxation. After a day of pampering, head to the hotel’s new BAR 222 for a drink or stay in for dinner. The peaceful setting and full-service spa property make this a good pick for couples and adults looking to switch off.

Set in the Střela River valley in western Bohemia, this restored rural retreat combines historic architecture, contemporary interiors, and a secluded riverside setting. Surrounded by forest paths and stunning valley views, the property sits below a former monastery and chateau in Rabštejn nad Střelou, considered the smallest town in Central Europe. After a day outside, warm up in the Finnish sauna or settle around the fire pit. A large garden and communal kitchen make Tauhaus particularly suited to families and groups. Dogs are welcome, too.

For a quieter weekend in Velké Karlovice, this four-star spa hotel puts more emphasis on food and couples’ downtime. Its L-Spa has an indoor pool, saltwater whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam room and relaxation terrace overlooking the Beskydy countryside. Dining is another draw, with a restaurant serving modern Wallachian and international dishes and a separate tasting-menu restaurant. Guests also have access to the larger Wellness Horal nearby. Dogs are welcome to stay at the hotel.

With resorts around Lipno, Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Canada, the Orlické Mountains and Pálava, Amenity Hotels & Resorts offers very different settings for a getaway. Depending on the location, guests can stay by the water or in the mountains, use on-site wellness facilities, play sports, or explore nearby trails and wine country. The resorts operate year-round, making them suitable for everything from an active family break to a quieter couples’ weekend. Dogs can stay at selected properties, subject to availability and the individual resort’s rules.

There’s something indulgent about checking into a hotel in your own city, especially when the building dates back centuries. This boutique property occupies a UNESCO-protected building in Prague’s Old Town, with individually designed rooms and suites, some featuring restored frescoes and painted wooden ceilings. A peaceful inner courtyard offers a quiet escape from the surrounding streets, while the on-site restaurant serves Czech and international dishes, including game specialties. Selected suites sleep four, and dogs are welcome.

Occupying the upper floors of Zlín’s restored Obchodní dům, this hotel puts its spa above the city’s distinctive red-brick Functionalist buildings. The Energy Spa spans the ninth and tenth floors, with panoramic views of the city, parks and surrounding hills. Alongside saunas and a snow shower, treatments include Thai, Khmer, Balinese and Ayurvedic massages. The spa is reserved for guests aged 16 and over, making this better suited to couples and adults.

This rustic mountain hotel sits in the peaceful Svatý Petr valley, just outside the center of Špindlerův Mlýn. Guests can head straight from the hotel onto hiking trails, then return to a private wellness area with a sauna and whirlpool. There’s also bowling and billiards, while two children’s playrooms and an outdoor playground with a trampoline make it particularly family-friendly. Couples and groups can use the facilities too, and dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. The surrounding Krkonoše Mountains provide plenty to explore.

Nestled beneath Králický Sněžník, Dolní Morava is one of Czechia’s better-known mountain resorts, offering hiking, cycling and winter activities alongside attractions like Sky Bridge 721 and Sky Walk. Wellness Hotel Vista puts you close to it all and connects to MELORI aqua & spa by a covered corridor. The spa has heated pools, a children’s water park and seven indoor and outdoor saunas. The property is dog-friendly, and families can arrange activities for kids and teens, but the resort also works well for couples and groups.

Want to disappear into a maze for the weekend? Just 50 kilometers northeast of Prague, this baroque chateau sits on 16 hectares of parkland, with 12 mazes and labyrinths to explore. It’s especially well suited to families, with English-language tours that can be booked in advance, designed for children age 3 and older. You can stay in the chateau or neighboring Maxmilian Lifestyle Resort, grab dinner or a picnic, and bring the dog along, too. Nestled right next to the peaceful Stříbrník forest, the estate serves as an ideal base for local hiking and cycling.

For a mountain break with plenty to do without leaving the resort, head to Velké Karlovice in the Beskydy Mountains. Wellness Hotel Horal has three thermal saltwater pools, several saunas, a steam room and daily sauna rituals, while hiking and cycling trails let you explore the surrounding landscape. Winter brings skiing, with a children’s ski park and ski school nearby. Golf, bowling and a sports court are also on site. Families, couples and dogs are all welcome, with some areas off limits to pets.