Czechia

Czechia’s architectural story extends far beyond Prague’s famous Gothic spires. Renaissance towns, Baroque palaces and Art Nouveau landmarks coexist with an exceptional legacy of Cubism, Functionalism and 20th-century Modernism. Prague contains many of these layers within a remarkably compact city, while Brno has its own important Modernist heritage, including Mies van der Rohe’s Villa Tugendhat. Across the country, historic townhouses, factories and rural buildings are increasingly being restored with a contemporary approach that celebrates rather than disguises their original character.

Food and drink remain deeply rooted in Czech culture, but the scene is evolving quickly. Traditional pubs and beer halls are still essential—and Czech brewing culture deserves its reputation—but they now coexist with ambitious restaurants, specialty coffee shops, natural wine bars and a new generation of bakeries and neighbourhood kitchens. Moravia adds another dimension with a wine culture that remains surprisingly undiscovered by many international visitors.

Czechia’s most interesting hotels reflect this dialogue between history and reinvention. Art Nouveau landmarks, Modernist buildings, historic palaces and carefully restored townhouses offer increasingly sophisticated alternatives to conventional city hotels. At DNA Hotels, we curate the places where architecture, interiors, food and Czech creativity come together—hotels that reveal a country whose design heritage is every bit as compelling as its castles and medieval squares.