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Student housing in Prague 8: Rezidence Kandertova in Libeň
Rezidence Kandertova offers brand-new student housing in Prague 8 – Libeň, at Kandertova 1131/1a, right next to Pod Korábem park. Its 52 furnished studios each have their own kitchenette and bathroom, from €570 per person a month with all bills included; Karlín is about 15 minutes away and Wenceslas Square about 23–24 minutes by direct tram.
Prague 8 in a nutshell
Prague 8 lies north-east of the centre on the right bank of the Vltava. Karlín, closest to the city, is its liveliest part, full of offices, cafés and restaurants. Libeň, where the residence stands, follows with Palmovka as its transport hub and parks such as Pod Korábem and Thomayerovy sady. Towards Troja, Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics has its campus at V Holešovičkách, and further north lie residential Kobylisy and Bohnice. Holešovice in Prague 7 is across the river, about 19–22 minutes away.
Everyday distances from Kandertova 1131/1a
From our location map – walking unless stated:
- Pod Korábem park: 50 m, 2 min
- Praha-Libeň U Kříže train stop: 154 m, 3 min
- AMBIS University: 174 m, 3 min
- PORG grammar and primary school: 218 m, 4 min
- U Kříže tram stop (trams 3 and 24): 366 m, 5 min
- Koráb sports centre: 500 m, 8 min
- Vltava embankment: 7 min
- Thomayerovy sady park: 751 m, 13 min
- DOCK complex: 848 m, 14 min
- Palmovka metro (B): 1.2 km – 19 min on foot, 5 min by bike, 11 min by public transport
- Maniny park / Karlín: 1.4 km – 22 min on foot, 5 min by bike, 15 min by public transport
- Kobylisy metro (C): 2.5 km – 13 min by bike, 14 min by public transport
Prices at a glance
| Studio | Per month | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Type 01 · 20 m² · twin | €570 per person | 2 residents |
| Type 01 · 20 m² · single | €980 | 1 resident |
| Type 02 · 27.5 m² · twin | €670 per person | 2 residents |
| Type 02 · 27.5 m² · single | €1,090 | 1 resident |
Deposit €1,000 for every studio (€200 of it paid as the reservation). All bills included – water, heating, electricity, waste and fibre internet up to 2 Gb/s. No hidden fees. Prices and terms valid for move-in from 1 December 2026 (tentative).
Universities you can reach from Prague 8
AMBIS University is a three-minute walk from the door. Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics in Karlín (Sokolovská 83) is about 15–17 minutes by direct tram to Křižíkova, and its Troja campus (V Holešovičkách 2) about 20–25 minutes by tram and bus. Faculties in the centre – VŠE, ČVUT at Karlovo náměstí, most of Charles University – are roughly 25–40 minutes by public transport; the ČVUT campus in Dejvice about 35–45. Our student housing in Prague page lists the times one by one.
The residence in brief
Rebuilt from the inside out in 2022–2026, the house has 47 Type 01 studios (20 m²) and 5 Type 02 studios (27.5 m²), each with a fitted kitchenette, private bathroom, built-in wardrobes and a bed, desk and chair for each resident. Live alone in a single studio or share a twin with a friend or a matched flatmate. Laundry room, lockable storage boxes, lift and fibre internet up to 2 Gb/s; a lounge, workspace, yoga studio and PlayStation area are in preparation.
Student housing in Prague 8 on a student budget
A twin place costs €570 per person a month in Type 01 (13 900 Kč) or €670 in Type 02; a single studio €980 or €1,090. Water, heating, electricity, waste and internet are included – no year-end settlement, no admin, service or commission fees. The €1,000 deposit is refunded within 30 days after you move out.
Day to day, you cook in your own kitchenette, shop at Palmovka four tram minutes away and reach Karlín in about five minutes by bike.
Getting there from Kandertova
| Destination | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Palmovka metro and shopping | about 9–11 min | Tram 3 or 24 from U Kříže to Palmovka (4 min); on foot about 19 min (1.2 km). |
| Karlín – Křižíkova / Florenc business district | about 13–16 min | Tram 3 or 24 from U Kříže direct to Křižíkova (8 min) or Florenc (11 min), no change. |
| Holešovice – Nádraží Holešovice / Výstaviště | about 19–22 min (Nádraží Holešovice) / 23–26 min (Výstaviště) | Nádraží Holešovice: tram 3 from U Kříže to Bulovka and bus 201, or tram to Kobylisy and metro C (2 stops). Výstaviště: tram 3 or 24 to Ke Stírce, then tram to Výstaviště. |
| Wenceslas Square / Můstek (city centre) | about 23–24 min | Tram 3 or 24 from U Kříže direct to Václavské náměstí (19 min, no change); or tram to Palmovka and metro B to Můstek. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Prague 8 a good area for students?
Prague 8 has a lot going for students: Pod Korábem park next door, the Vltava embankment seven minutes away, Karlín about 15 minutes, AMBIS and two sites of Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics in the district, and metro lines B and C within reach.
How far is it to the city centre?
Wenceslas Square is about 23–24 minutes door to door: tram 3 or 24 from U Kříže direct to Václavské náměstí, or tram to Palmovka and metro B to Můstek.
Which metro line is closest?
Line B at Palmovka – 11 minutes by public transport, 5 by bike or 19 on foot. Line C at Kobylisy is 14 minutes by public transport or 13 by bike. The Praha-Libeň U Kříže train stop is three minutes away.
Your studio in Prague 8
Pick your studio type and start date in a free three-minute application. Within one working day of your €200 reservation we reserve a twin place or a single studio for you.