Pension Unitas/Art Prison Hostel

Frommer's Review

With a quirky history (same building complex as Hotel Cloister Inn) and an unbeatable location at this price, the Unitas is great value for the money. On a side street between Old Town Square and the National Theater stands this former convent, which was conveniently seized for use as secret police holding cells under the Communists. One of their most frequent guests, before the place was turned into a postrevolution pension, was none other than the pesky dissident and soon-to-be-president Václav Havel. But once the bizarre allure of staying in Havel's former hoosegow wears off, you realize that this is a pretty artful attempt at providing decent accommodations at a good price. The cells and rooms range from doubles to quads, with comfy mattresses and clean linen provided. A recent rebranding of the complex added some funky wall murals to give it the added subtitle of being an Art Prison Hostel. There is no curfew, and the complimentary breakfast of cold cuts, rolls, and cheese is fresh and plentiful. The joint bathrooms are clean enough to pass. If you feel you are becoming a bit too bohemian from too many backpacking days on the road, there is a well-equipped laundry room. There's also a safe and luggage room to store your valuables.

Facilities:
Coin-op laundry

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