“Since my flight delay ruined my plans to explore the famous Pilsen underground cellars, staying here is a pretty solid backup. It’s a beautifully restored 16th-century townhouse with its own exposed brick vaults. Unpretentious, totally independent, and right in the middle of the action.”

“If you want to dodge the main city centre entirely, this is a phenomenal alternative. It's built into a restored historic village farmstead just outside the main sprawl. They have their own microbrewery and beer spa, meaning you can still get that authentic Pilsen brewing heritage without fighting through the massive Urquell tour crowds.”

“You can't get much closer to the imposing Gothic cathedral than this. Housed in a collection of joined historic buildings right off the main square, the layout is a bit eccentric and no two rooms are exactly the same. It’s the antithesis of a cookie-cutter chain, putting you right on the doorstep of the city's surface-level surprises.”

“I was genuinely surprised by how grand Náměstí Republiky is. If you want to wake up looking directly at those pastel-coloured Renaissance burgher houses and the towering Gothic cathedral I filmed, these apartments are dead centre. It’s the ultimate basecamp for people-watching right in the city's geographical heart.”

“Tucked right against the old city walls, this is a brilliant little locally-run spot if you want historic charm without emptying your wallet. It's got a gorgeous hidden courtyard, which feels like a total secret escape just minutes away from the massive, wide-open scale of Republic Square.”

“One of the biggest silver linings of my unscheduled wander was discovering Pilsen's extensive ring of peaceful green parks. This sharp, modern boutique hotel sits right on the edge of them. It's clean, minimalist, and an incredibly easy walk to both the massive synagogue and the historic centre.”