The Romantic Hotel Mlyn is a lovely oasis by the river in Karlstejn. Set back from town, it is in a gated compound, overlooking the town and river. The rooms are large and very comfortable, with an elegant bath (but only a handheld shower in our room). Dinner at the restaurant was excellent; they specialize in fresh fish, and you can even pick one out of the tank. Service was a little slow on the night we were there. Breakfast in the morning offered a full array of coffee or tea, fruits, juices, rolls and cheese, and the option of fresh pancakes. Two downsides, if they apply to you: There is no elevator, so if you have mobility problems, you may want to look elsewhere. Second, it is quite a long walk to the castle, all up hill. We were leaving on the morning we went to the castle, so drove to the town's central parking lot and walked from there, cutting the walk time by 20 minutes.This hotel is a cheaper alternative to staying in Prague, and when we walked past other hotels in... more