Last updated 30.8.2026
Kašperské Hory is one of the few places in the Bohemian Forest where mountains, history and genuine wilderness sit within a few kilometres of each other. A medieval castle looms above the town, Šumava National Park spreads out in every direction, and the deep forest villages of Srní and Modrava are an easy drive away. Which is exactly why choosing Kašperské Hory accommodation takes a bit of thought: do you want a guesthouse right on the town square, a cabin alone in the woods with a view of Kašperk Castle, or a wellness hotel with a pool to sink into after a long day of walking?
First, the geography. Kašperské Hory sits in the south-west corner of the Czech Republic, in the mountain range Czechs call Šumava and German speakers call the Bohemian Forest, right up against the Bavarian border. It is a former gold-mining town, which is why a stream called Zlatý potok (Gold Creek) runs through the valley below and why a fourteenth-century royal castle stands guard over it. Today it works as one of the most practical bases in Šumava National Park: small enough to feel like the mountains, big enough to have shops, pubs and a museum.
This guide gives you eleven concrete places and types of accommodation, from guesthouses in the centre through mountain cabins and self-catering apartments to villages nearby such as Srní, Modrava and Sušice. For each one you get who it suits, a rough price per night and the thing worth checking before you book. Prices stay in Czech koruna, the currency you will actually be quoted in, with an approximate sterling figure alongside.
Kašperské Hory accommodation in short
- Easiest base: a guesthouse or apartment in Kašperské Hory itself. Everything is walkable and most properties throw in free parking.
- For quiet and views: mountain cabins and cottages on the edge of the forest, or rooms in Srní and Modrava, deep inside the national park.
- With children, or for wellness: Hotel Šumava Wellness & Sport, or Parkhotel with its pool and herbal spa.
- On a budget: the hostel on the square from roughly 200 to 250 CZK per person (about £7 to £9), a private room from around 400 CZK (about £14).
- Typical prices: a guesthouse room or apartment usually runs 1,200 to 2,200 CZK a night (roughly £40 to £75). Peak season is July and August, plus the winter ski weeks.
- When to book: for summer and the Christmas or ski dates, ideally two to three months ahead.
Why base yourself in Kašperské Hory, in the heart of Šumava
The town stands at around 740 metres above sea level, high enough for mountain air and cool summer nights, yet it is still a proper town with a square, shops, restaurants and a museum. That combination is rarer in the Bohemian Forest than you might expect. Modrava and Srní are beautiful, but from either of them a trip to the shops or the pub becomes a small expedition.
The strongest argument is position. From here you can walk up to Kašperk Castle, the highest-situated castle in Bohemia, drop into the Gold Creek canyon, run errands in Sušice, or push deeper into the national park towards Antýgl, the Vchynice-Tetov Canal, Modrava and Srní. Walkers and cyclists get a genuinely central starting point, and in winter a small ski area operates directly above the town.
One more thing you will appreciate: Kašperské Hory does not get overrun. Even in August you can find a bed somewhere quiet and still be a few minutes by car from the biggest draws in the range. For our money it is the best balance of access and wilderness anywhere in Šumava.
💡 Tip: Czech accommodation vocabulary is worth learning before you search. A penzion is a small family-run guesthouse, usually with breakfast. A chata or chalupa is a self-catering cabin or cottage rented whole. A privát is a private room in someone’s house. Listings often use the Czech word even on English-language booking sites.
11 places to stay in Kašperské Hory and around
These eleven options run from the town square outwards to the surrounding villages. Each entry says who it suits and gives a rough nightly price. Treat the numbers as a guide only and check them against your dates and the season.
1. Guesthouses on the square, the safe first-visit choice
If this is your first time in Kašperské Hory, book a penzion (family-run guesthouse) in the centre. You are within a few minutes’ walk of the square, the restaurants and the museum, and the car can usually stay parked for the whole stay. Established names include Penzion Kašperk, Penzion Nebe and Penzion Šrámek. Who it suits: couples and families who want everything on foot and breakfast included.
Rough price: around 1,000 to 1,800 CZK for a double room per night (roughly £35 to £60), often with breakfast or half board.
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2. Self-catering apartments in the centre, kitchen and privacy
This is our favourite format for a longer stay. An apartment with a kitchen means you are not hunting for breakfast every morning, and it saves money in a region where restaurants stop serving early and fill up in season. Kašperské Hory has plenty of them: Apartmány Na Náměstí, Apartmán Nerudovka (200 m from the square), Apartmán v historickém domě, and the roomy Redfoxapartment Central. Who it suits: families, groups of friends, anyone who values independence.
Rough price: a smaller apartment for two or three people from about 1,200 to 1,600 CZK (roughly £40 to £55), a larger and more comfortable one, say 130 m² with two bedrooms, from around 3,000 CZK a night (about £100).
💡 Tip: With apartments, check whether the price quoted is per unit or per person, and whether a cleaning and linen fee sits on top. On a two-night stay that cleaning fee can add a surprising amount to the total.
3. Mountain cabins and cottages on the edge of nowhere
Want to wake up to silence with forest at the door? Then look for a chata or chalupa, a cabin or cottage rented whole, on a half-isolated plot. Around Kašperské Hory you will find places like Chata Kačerov or Rychta na Račánku, yours for the duration, often with a fireplace, a garden and a barbecue. Who it suits: families with children, small groups, and anyone who would rather have a fire under the stars than a reception desk.
Rough price: a whole cottage from roughly 2,500 to 5,000 CZK a night (about £85 to £170) depending on size and season, with smaller cabins cheaper.
💡 Tip: Isolated properties in the Bohemian Forest are often reached by an unsurfaced track that may not be cleared in winter. Ask the owner before you book how you get to the door and where you leave the car. It saves the unpleasant surprise of a hire car stuck in snow.
4. Wellness and sports hotels, the reward after a long walk
After a full day in the saddle or on the ridges, nothing beats dropping into a pool. In and around town that means Hotel Šumava Wellness & Sport, Hotel Modrásek, or Parkhotel with its Šumava herbal spa. Pool, sauna, massages and half board under one roof. Who it suits: couples, anyone who wants comfort, and families on a rained-off day.
Rough price: a double room with half board and wellness access from around 1,800 to 3,000 CZK a night (roughly £60 to £100).
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5. Hostel and private rooms on the square, the cheapest beds
Backpackers and anyone who does not need luxury should look at the hostel or a privát, a private room in a family home. The Sports and Tourist Hostel on the square itself has two to four bed rooms, a shared kitchen, a bike store and wifi, which makes it a natural fit for cyclists and skiers. Who it suits: groups, solo travellers, anyone watching the budget.
Rough price: from roughly 200 to 250 CZK per person per night in the hostel (about £7 to £9), a private room from around 400 CZK (about £14).
6. Staying in Srní, deep inside Šumava National Park
Srní, about 20 km to the north-west, is one of the loveliest villages in the range. It has the national park visitor centre with its wolf enclosure, and the Vchynice-Tetov Canal and the peat bogs around the glacial lakes are close by. Beds here cost more and the nights are quieter than in Kašperské Hory, but the wilderness genuinely starts at the end of the road. Who it suits: people who plan to spend most of their time outdoors and do not mind a thinner choice of shops and restaurants.
7. Staying in Modrava, for the serious treks
Modrava, roughly 30 km away, is the launch pad for the wildest corner of the Bohemian Forest: Březník, the source of the Vltava, and the Modrava peat bogs. There are guesthouses and apartments here, but they disappear fast in season and the prices are among the highest in the range. Who it suits: trekkers and photographers who want to be first on the trail in the morning.
Rough price: guesthouses from around 900 CZK per person per night (about £30), larger apartments from roughly 3,000 CZK per unit (about £100).
8. Rejštejn and Annín, the Otava valley below town
A few kilometres downhill from Kašperské Hory, in the valley of the river Otava, sit Rejštejn and the hamlet of Annín with its old glassworks. Rooms here are cheaper than up in the town, you are on the water, which paddlers and anglers like, and both the town and the castle are a short drive away. Who it suits: anyone after riverside quiet and slightly lower prices.
Rough price: guesthouses and private rooms roughly 400 to 600 CZK per person per night (about £14 to £20).
9. Sušice, the town below the mountains as a base
If you want more services, restaurants and shops and are happy to treat the mountains as a day trip, stay in Sušice, about 18 km away. There is a wider choice of guesthouses and hotels, an aqua park and full facilities, and you drive up to Kašperské Hory and into the national park from there. Who it suits: families who value town infrastructure and do not mind commuting to the trailheads.
Rough price: guesthouses from around 350 CZK per person per night (about £12), more comfortable places with breakfast higher.
10. Železná Ruda, if you want to combine Šumava with Bavaria
Železná Ruda is further out, roughly 45 km, but it is the largest resort town in the Bohemian Forest, with the Špičák and Belveder ski areas, a cable car and the Bavarian Forest right over the border. It makes sense if Kašperské Hory is one stop among several and you want to cover the western part of the range too. Who it suits: skiers and anyone planning to cross into Germany.
Rough price: guesthouses roughly 600 to 900 CZK per person per night (about £20 to £30), higher at the winter peak.
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11. Campsites, the cheapest summer of all
For a budget summer, take a tent. In the wider area around Kašperské Hory there are campsites in the Otava valley and near Sušice, taking tents, campervans and sometimes offering simple wooden huts. Be aware of one rule: wild camping in Šumava National Park is prohibited. You may only sleep at designated sites and at the official emergency bivouac spots. Who it suits: backpackers, paddlers and anyone who wants to be as close to nature and as cheap as possible.
Rough price: a tent or pitch roughly 150 to 250 CZK per person per night (about £5 to £9), a simple hut a few hundred koruna more.
What to check before you book: parking, park rules, half board
A handful of things matter more in the Bohemian Forest than you would expect:
- Parking. Guesthouses and apartments in the centre of Kašperské Hory usually include free parking, but confirm it, because spaces on the square itself can be regulated. At Kašperk Castle and inside the national park you pay at official car parks.
- National park rules. Much of the surrounding land lies inside Šumava National Park. Wild camping, open fires and driving off the public roads are all prohibited, and dogs must be kept on a lead. Respect the signage marking the quiet zones.
- Half board. Looking for accommodation with half board genuinely pays off here. Kitchens close early and restaurants fill up in season, so having dinner included saves you both the search and the frustration.
- Travelling with a dog. Plenty of guesthouses and most cottages accept dogs, usually for a fee and by prior arrangement. Message the owner before you book.
- Season and heating. The town is high, so nights are cool even in summer and heating runs in spring and autumn. Check the heating and hot water arrangements, especially in older cottages.
💡 Tip: Want the maximum amount of nature? Stay in Srní or Modrava, but buy your supplies in Sušice or Kašperské Hory on the way. The village shops have limited stock and short opening hours, and by evening there is almost nothing left to buy.
What to do nearby: Kašperk Castle and the Bohemian Forest
The surroundings are the whole reason to come. These are the trips you can do from Kašperské Hory:
- Kašperk Castle, the highest-situated castle in Bohemia, about 4 km from town. Entry to the courtyard is free, a guided tour costs roughly 120 CZK for the shorter route or 160 CZK for the longer one lasting about 60 minutes (around £4 to £5.50). You park at the paid České Domky car park about 1.5 km below the castle and walk the rest.
- The Gold Creek canyon and Pustý hrádek, a fine viewpoint looking across at Kašperk, on a loop that starts in the town itself.
- The Vchynice-Tetov Canal and Antýgl, an easy route through the Vydra valley and one of the prettiest walks in the range.
- Srní and the wolf enclosure, the national park visitor centre and an ideal day out with children.
- Modrava, Březník and the Modrava peat bogs, for fitter walkers heading deep into the wilderness.
- Sušice and Svatobor, a town on the river Otava and a lookout tower with a view over the whole range.
If you are building a longer Czech itinerary, the historic brewing town of České Budějovice is the obvious next stop in South Bohemia, and the Ore Mountains on the German border make a good comparison if you want another Czech range with fewer crowds.
What Šumava National Park accommodation costs and when to book
Kašperské Hory is not expensive by western European standards, but prices climb sharply in season. Rough nightly rates by type of accommodation:
| Type of accommodation | Who it suits | Roughly per night |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel / private room | Backpackers, groups | from 200 to 250 CZK per person (£7 to £9); private room from about 400 CZK (£14) |
| Guesthouse in the centre | Couples, families, first visit | 1,000 to 1,800 CZK (£35 to £60), often with breakfast |
| Apartment with kitchen | Families, longer stays | 1,200 to 3,000+ CZK per unit (£40 to £100+) |
| Mountain cabin / cottage | Quiet, privacy, small groups | 2,500 to 5,000 CZK for the whole property (£85 to £170) |
| Wellness hotel | Comfort, bad weather | 1,800 to 3,000 CZK with half board (£60 to £100) |
| Campsite | Tents, campervans, paddlers | the cheapest option of all |
The most expensive and most heavily booked weeks are July and August, followed by Christmas and the ski season. The best ratio of price to peace, in our view, is June and September: the weather still holds, the crowds have not arrived or have gone, and rates sit noticeably lower.
💡 Tip: For summer and Christmas, book two to three months ahead, because the nicest apartments and whole cottages go first. Out of season, do the opposite and negotiate: owners will often knock something off for a longer stay.
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How to get to Kašperské Hory
Before you settle on somewhere to stay, it helps to know how you will reach it. Kašperské Hory sits well off the main routes, so a car is by far the most comfortable option, though you can get here without one. For international visitors, Prague is the practical arrival airport, with the town in the south-west of the country. Munich Airport is the alternative on the German side, reached across the Bavarian border, and worth comparing if you are combining Šumava with the Bavarian Forest.
By car
From Prague it is roughly 180 km and about three hours’ driving, via Písek and Strakonice to Sušice, and about 85 km from Plzeň. The final stretch up from Sušice is a winding climb, so leave yourself some slack. In the town there are three parking options: a paid meter on the square, roughly 20 CZK an hour or 100 CZK a day (well under £1 and about £3.50), and free car parks on Žižkovo náměstí, about 500 m from the centre, and on Sušická street, about 350 m. At Kašperk Castle you use a paid car park, roughly 80 CZK a day (about £3).
By bus and train
No train runs into Kašperské Hory itself. The nearest station is in Sušice, about 17 km away, with buses continuing from there right to the town square. Buses also reach the town from Klatovy or via Vimperk. Check connections and timetables on IDOS, the Czech national journey planner, and expect thinner services at weekends and outside the summer season.
💡 Tip: In summer, roughly from mid-May to mid-October and daily during the school holidays, the Green Buses of Šumava run through the national park, for example on the Sušice, Kašperské Hory, Modrava line. You leave the car at your accommodation and ride into the heart of the park without worrying about parking, which is particularly useful for Modrava and Srní.
Kašperské Hory or one of the villages? A quick comparison
If you are torn between sleeping in the town and sleeping deeper in the forest, here are the main locations with their distance from Kašperské Hory. Distances are approximate and follow the road.
| Location | Distance | Who it suits and what draws people | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kašperské Hory | 0 km | Facilities, shops, restaurants, close to Kašperk Castle | middling |
| Rejštejn, Annín | ~5 km | Otava valley, quiet by the water, paddlers and anglers | lower |
| Sušice | ~18 km | A town with everything, aqua park, railway station | lower to middling |
| Srní | ~20 km | Deep in the national park, wolf enclosure, peat bogs, quiet | higher |
| Modrava | ~30 km | The wildest Šumava, demanding treks, source of the Vltava | highest |
| Železná Ruda | ~45 km | Ski resorts, cable car, close to Bavaria | higher, peaks in winter |
For most visitors Kašperské Hory is the best compromise: it has the facilities and sensible prices, and everything around it is within easy reach. For absolute quiet and wilderness, head for Srní or Modrava. For the lowest prices, drop down to the Otava at Rejštejn and Annín.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stay in Kašperské Hory? For a first visit, book a guesthouse or apartment in the centre. Everything is walkable, parking is usually free, and you drive out to the sights from there. For quiet, look at mountain cabins on the edge of the forest or rooms in the villages of Srní and Modrava. For comfort, take a wellness hotel.
How much does accommodation in Kašperské Hory cost? A hostel bed starts at roughly 200 to 250 CZK per person per night (about £7 to £9), a guesthouse room in the centre runs 1,000 to 1,800 CZK (£35 to £60), an apartment with a kitchen from 1,200 CZK (about £40), and a whole cottage from around 2,500 CZK (about £85). Budget from 1,800 CZK (about £60) for a wellness hotel with half board. All figures are approximate and rise in season.
Where should I stay to visit Šumava National Park? Kašperské Hory works as the all-round base, with shops and restaurants and quick access to the park. If you want to be inside the park itself, stay in Srní or Modrava. If you would rather have a full-sized town with a railway station, choose Sušice and drive up each morning.
Is there accommodation with half board in Kašperské Hory? Yes. A number of guesthouses and hotels offer it, including the wellness and sports hotels in the area. It is worth taking, because kitchens in the Bohemian Forest close early and restaurants fill up in season, so having dinner included is a genuine convenience.
Can I find cheap accommodation in Kašperské Hory? The cheapest beds are in the hostel on the square, from about 200 to 250 CZK per person (£7 to £9), in a privát or private room from around 400 CZK (about £14), or at a campsite nearby. An apartment with a kitchen also saves money, because you are not paying restaurant prices for every meal.
Can I stay in Kašperské Hory with a dog? Plenty of guesthouses and especially cottages accept dogs, usually for a supplement and by prior arrangement, so message the owner before you book. Inside Šumava National Park, keep your dog on a lead and respect the marked quiet zones.
How far is Kašperk Castle from the town? About 4 km. You park at the paid České Domky car park roughly 1.5 km below the castle and walk the rest of the way. Entry to the courtyard is free, and a guided tour costs around 120 to 160 CZK (about £4 to £5.50) depending on which route you take.
Is it better to stay in Kašperské Hory, or in Srní and Modrava? Kašperské Hory has the better facilities, with shops, restaurants, a museum and parking, and it sits close to the castle and the Otava valley. Srní and Modrava are deeper inside the national park, quieter and nearer the wilderness, but more expensive and with fewer services. For most people the town is the more practical base.
When is the best time to visit and when should I book? For walking, June and September are ideal: decent weather, fewer people and lower rates than the high season. July, August and the ski dates are the most expensive and the most heavily booked, so reserve two to three months in advance for those.
Can I camp or sleep wild in the area? No. Camping and lighting fires in the open countryside of Šumava National Park are prohibited, and you may only sleep at designated sites and official emergency bivouac spots. For a night under canvas, use the campsites in the Otava valley and near Sušice.
Do I need a car in Kašperské Hory? For exploring the wider Bohemian Forest, definitely. The castle, Srní, Modrava and Sušice are all easiest by car. In the town itself you can leave it parked, because the centre is walkable. Expect to pay for parking at the castle and on the edge of the national park.
How do I get to Kašperské Hory without a car? No train runs into the town. The nearest station is Sušice, about 17 km away, with buses continuing to the square. Buses also serve the town from Klatovy or via Vimperk. Once you are here, the Green Buses of Šumava run through the national park in summer and will take you to Modrava or Srní without any parking to worry about.
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