Villas in Carlsbad
Karlovy Vary, or Carlsbad, suits couples and families who want a walkable spa town with hot-spring colonnades along the Teplá. The homes are in the town and range from places for two to the occasional home for eight or nine. Cafés right on the river can charge about double, so eat a street back.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £602
About Carlsbad
Karlovy Vary is a spa city of almost 50,000 people at about 450 metres, where the Teplá and Rolava meet the Ohře. It has 12 hot springs and is part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe on the UNESCO list. The Hot Spring Colonnade, open daily and free, shelters a spring that shoots a jet about 14 metres high; bands play at the Mill Colonnade in summer. The centre is easy on foot, and the Diana funicular climbs through the woods to a lookout tower with a café. Evenings mean dinner and a beer by the river. The homes are in and around the town, within easy reach of the centre.
Is Carlsbad right for you?
- Best for
- Spa breaks, older couples and families who like walking
- Not for you if
- You want a beach or a lively nightlife scene after dinner.
Near Carlsbad
Loket
A castle town in a tight bend of the Ohře, about 11 minutes by car or 26 minutes by train.
Diana lookout
Reached by funicular or a forest walk, with a café and a small zoo; entry to the tower is free.
Mariánské Lázně
Linked to Karlovy Vary by railway line 149, which runs through the Slavkov Forest.
Getting to Carlsbad
Karlovy Vary has its own airport about 4.5 km from the centre, and Prague is about 106 km away. From Prague, buses take about two hours and run roughly hourly, and trains about three hours. You won't need a car in town.
When to go to Carlsbad
January is the coldest month and July the warmest. June is the wettest month and February the driest, so a winter break tends to be drier, if chilly. Summer is when bands play under the Mill Colonnade, and the Hot Spring Colonnade opens daily for a covered walk.
Villas in Carlsbad
2-Bedroom Home, Carlsbad
Carlsbad, West Bohemia, Czech Republic
6
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+12 more
4-star property
Carlsbad Suites
Carlsbad, West Bohemia, Czech Republic
9
3
0
ParkingMicrowaveFridge+5 more
from£174
per night
4-star property
Carlsbad Suites
Carlsbad, West Bohemia, Czech Republic
3
1
0
ParkingMicrowaveFridge+4 more
from£86
per night
5-star property
4-star property
4-star property
Carlsbad Suites
Carlsbad, West Bohemia, Czech Republic
6
2
0
ParkingMicrowaveFridge+5 more
from£108
per nightCarlsbad villa holidays: questions answered
Is Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) walkable?
Mostly, yes. The spa centre along the Teplá is compact and easy on foot, and the Diana funicular saves the climb to the lookout above town. A car only helps for trips into the surrounding area.
How do you get from Prague to Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary)?
Take the bus. Coaches from Prague run roughly hourly and take about two hours, while the train takes over three. Prague lies about 106 km to the east.
What is Becherovka, the Carlsbad liqueur?
It is a herbal liqueur invented by Jan Becher and produced in the city since 1807. The Jan Becher Museum on Masaryka is open daily; many first-timers find the taste takes getting used to.
Is Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) good in winter?
For a quiet break, it can be. January is the coldest month, but the Hot Spring Colonnade opens daily and is free, so there is always somewhere covered to taste the water.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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