Lida is a family run guest house that was opened in 1991, soon after the "Velvet Revolution" in the…read moreold Czechoslovakia. Our family has a history here too as Gayle's Parents stayed here years ago, and one of the couples that operates the Guest House stayed with them when they visited the United States and Canada. So of course, the Lida Guest House would be Gayle and my first choice as a place to stay in Prague.
The Guest House is located in a quiet and safe residential neighborhood, yet a convenient walking distance to the Vyšehrad Castle or trolley ride to central Prague. Actually we walked that distance as well and enjoyed the scenery and exercise along the way.
The the main part of the Guest House is an Art Nouveau building constructed in 1922. The family has added on a 2-story modern wing where Gayle and I stayed. There's also a small private garden, the dining room area, and a small common space that contains a PC.
The Lida Guest House has good WiFi, is Non-Smoking, and is Cash Only. Gayle and I didn't have any trouble paying our bill in Korunas, as this place is very reasonably priced and ATM are readily accessible throughout the City. They also simply added the extras that they prepaid (transportation, reservations, etc.) to the final tally.
Gayle and I had a nice stay. Our room was nice and comfortable, and with plenty of space to stretch out and hang out. Our breakfast was tasty and generous, and it was fun comparing notes with fellow travelers. They also maintained a selection of snacks, including beer and wine, which we could access at any hour.
What we appreciated most about our stay was what I call our personal concierge service by family members. What to see a concert at the Spanish Synagogue? We'll book it for you. Need a train pass? Here's one. Need a Lunch recommendation? No problem. They also picked us up at the train station and dropped us off when we were ready to travel on to Vienna. It's a great feeling to be an independent tourist, but at the same time knowing someone has your back.