First of all - we need to talk about Martina's cats. I'm not a cat person, and I left Martina's home loving her two cats so much. They're absolutely adorable, but don't worry - if you don't like cats you can also just ignore them (but you won't be able to.)

I stayed with Martina for 4 nights, and the room was a great place from which to explore Prague. The bed is incredibly comfortable, the bathroom is clean and modern, and you have coffee and tea facilities in your room as well as a bowl of fruit and a bottle of local wine (!).

Upon arrival Martina gave us tips, a map, and two Lonely Planet guides that we could use during our stay. She asked whether we had any breakfast preferences because, wonderfully, Martina prepares breakfast for you every morning! It's a great sign of hospitality but also such a convenient thing since we woke up early to explore Prague and otherwise would have spent too much time finding a breakfast place. The city centre is about a 30-45 minute walk from the room depending on your speed and where exactly you're heading. It's a beautiful walk straight along the river with magnificent views, but if you want to save your energy there's a tram stop nearby as well that takes you to most of the places to see in Prague.

Martina is genuinely a lovely person and a great host. Even though you're staying in her home, at no point do you feel uncomfortable. She gives you all the privacy you need, and the experience really beats any hotel you'll find.