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title: "Charles Central vs PULSE8: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Charles Central. It leads in 2 of 7 categories. Charles Central or PULSE8 in Prague? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Charles Central vs PULSE8

Both are in Prague, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Karlín
## [Charles Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/charles-central-prague/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1269360/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Karlín
## [PULSE8](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pulse8-prague/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985415/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Charles Central

It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 210 m apart.

### Choose PULSE8 if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Charles Central better than PULSE8?

1.  210 m closer to public transport (−210 m)
2.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is PULSE8 better than Charles Central?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (163 vs 61), so the rating is more reliable (×2.7)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Charles Central | PULSE8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.0  (+0.8) | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.8  (+1.1) | 4.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.7  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.7  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 61 | 163  (+102) |
| Rank in Prague | top 63% | top 47%  (+16%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+0.8) | 6.2 |
| Distance to Karlín centre | 590 m | 380 m  (−210 m) |
| To public transport | 930 m  (−210 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+25) | 125 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8  (+3) | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 227 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 17  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pulse8-prague-vs-charles-central-prague/)

## Location

210 m apart

## Charles Central or PULSE8: common questions

### Which is better, Charles Central or PULSE8?

Charles Central leads in 2 of 7 categories, including location, public transport. PULSE8 is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Charles Central or PULSE8?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

PULSE8 is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 590 m for Charles Central.

### How far apart are Charles Central and PULSE8?

The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charles-central-prague-vs-pulse8-prague/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/