Pension Nostalgie

I loved my stay in Pension Nostalgie Room 3. It felt like a true cultural experience. The pensione has an authentic Bohemian look and feel. The rooms are spotlessly clean and spacious, with cozy furniture and charming views of the castle. I was delighted to find a full kitchen and seating area for guests on the top floor, with tea, coffee and a variety of fresh fruit laid out. A washer and dryer are also available to use for a nominal charge. Adding to convenience, the property manager let me secure my bags in the pensione before and after check-in. He was readily available to help and quickly responded to my questions. The pensione is a terrific value given the charm and comfort of the stay. For those with mobility issues, be forewarned that the pensione is situated on a steep incline. (Much of Cesky Krumlov is hilly but a visit can be strategized by staying in rooms close to the castle.) Within the pensione itself, there are tripping hazards and steps to navigate, and the showers are in high-sided tubs. I am able-bodied, and felt the extra navigation added to the charm of the place. All in all, I would definitely stay at Pensione Nostalgie again.

A great place to stay in the heart of an historic town. The host, Vladimir, is a wealth of information and a joy to get to know. We stayed in room #2 on the ground floor. It was spacious, decorated with antiques (Vladimir has an antique store just down the lane) and had a huge bathroom with tub, handheld shower, sink and full, well lit vanity. Up a short flight of stairs is the kitchen which can be used by the guests. There's a fridge, stove and espresso machine that Vladimir keeps filled with coffee beans at no charge. There's also a small fridge of soft drinks and beer with an honor pay set up. The kitchen has tables and chairs for sitting and enjoying your coffee or any of the food you buy at the store across the main square. Vladimir's motto is "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend." We did exactly that, and had a wonderful experience staying at the Pension Nostalgie in Cesky Krumlov.

The host was very accommodating and helpful. The room (#2) was just the right size for me but large enough for 2 to be comfortable. The bathroom was very large and the tub deep and long. The use of the communal kitchen was very welcome. The location was ideal--up the hill from the town center and 10 minutes walk to the bus depot. The view from my room was memorable.