Hrad Křivoklát — Hotel & Restaurant is a property situated in the village of Křivoklát, within the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area approximately 50 kilometres west of Prague. The village clusters around Křivoklát Castle, a Royal Czech Gothic fortress with origins in the 12th century that served as a Přemyslid hunting residence and later a royal treasury and prison. The surrounding landscape of dense mixed forests, river valleys, and nature trails belongs to one of the best-preserved woodland ecosystems in Central Bohemia and forms part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
The hotel is located in close proximity to the castle grounds, giving guests immediate access to the fortress without requiring any additional transport. Double rooms and family rooms are available, furnished in keeping with the traditional stone-and-timber character of the village. The forested setting provides a genuinely atmospheric backdrop, with walking and cycling trails accessible directly from the property.
The hotel restaurant serves Czech cuisine with an emphasis on game and regional produce, appropriate to the centuries-old hunting tradition associated with the castle and its surroundings. Dining caters to both hotel guests and day visitors exploring the castle complex. Free parking is available at the property.
Křivoklát is accessible by regional train from Prague's Smíchov or Beroun stations, passing through the scenic Berounka river valley; the journey from Prague takes approximately 80–90 minutes with a change at Beroun or Rakovník. The hotel suits guests seeking a quiet, forest retreat combined with access to one of the most authentically preserved Gothic castle complexes in Bohemia.
| Price | CZK 1,800–3,000/night (~$79–132) |
|---|---|
| Address | Křivoklát 80, 270 23 Křivoklát, Czech Republic |
Room types
- Double rooms
- Family rooms
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
- Forest setting
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Location
Křivoklát 80, 270 23 Křivoklát, Czech Republic
50.0410, 13.8750 View on map
Highlights
- Adjacent to Křivoklát Castle, a Royal Gothic fortress within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve forest
- Restaurant specialising in game and regional Czech cuisine in a historic village setting
- Direct access to forest trails and nature walks through the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area
- Atmospheric property with traditional stone-and-timber character matching the castle village
- Family rooms available in a genuinely secluded natural environment
Tips for visiting
- Book castle tickets in advance; Křivoklát is less commercialised than Karlštejn and tours run in limited groups — availability can be tight on weekends
- The drive from Prague via Beroun takes about 50–60 minutes and is scenic; the train is slower (80–90 minutes with a change) but very picturesque through the Berounka valley
- Family rooms are limited — book well ahead if visiting with children, especially in July and August
- Ask the hotel about guided trail walks through the biosphere reserve; some routes require knowledge of unmarked paths