Vienna Hotels & Places to Stay
Top Picks
6 five-star hotelsThe finest hotels in the city. World-class service, stunning architecture, and locations that put you in the heart of the action.
LuxuryLuxury HotelsAnantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel
Don't just stay in Vienna. Inhabit it. The Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel sits on the grand Ringstrasse, occupying a Neo-Renaissance palace built
UpscaleLuxury HotelsAndaz Vienna Am Belvedere, by Hyatt
Designed by Renzo Piano, the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere by Hyatt towers over the Quartier Belvedere like a series of glass-and-steel blocks floating on
UpscaleLuxury HotelsEurostars Grand Hotel Wien
Opened in 1870 as the first true luxury hotel Vienna ever saw, this place is a heavy hitter on the Ringstraße. You're staying exactly where Johann Str
UpscaleLuxury HotelsGrand Ferdinand Vienna
Grand Ferdinand Vienna doesn't do imperial clichés. You won't find gilded cherubs or heavy velvet here. Instead, this privately owned five-star spot o
UpscaleLuxury HotelsHilton Vienna Plaza
Don't expect the usual Habsburg gold and velvet here. Set right on the Ringstraße, the Hilton Vienna Plaza swaps imperial kitsch for 1920s sharp-edged
UpscaleLuxury HotelsHotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
Perched on the most famous corner of the Ringstrasse, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna is a masterclass in Austrian poise. It opened i
Boutique Hotels
23Character-driven properties with distinctive style, personal service, and a sense of place you won't find at chain hotels.
UpscaleBoutique HotelsHotel Altstadt Vienna
Don’t expect a standard lobby or a corporate script at Hotel Altstadt Vienna. This 1902 patrician townhouse in the 7th district is more like a private
UpscaleBoutique HotelsBoutique Hotel Am Stephansplatz
You can't get more central than this. Boutique Hotel Am Stephansplatz sits directly across from the massive, tiled roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Ow
UpscaleBoutique HotelsBoutique Hotel Das Tigra
You'll find Boutique Hotel Das Tigra on a quiet side street in the 1st District, a spot that manages to feel tucked away despite being a ten-minute wa
ModerateBoutique HotelsBoutiquehotel Stadthalle
Boutiquehotel Stadthalle is a quiet, zero-energy pioneer in Vienna's 15th district. You'll find it tucked away on a side street near Westbahnhof and t
UpscaleBoutique HotelsBuxbaum Boutique Hotel
Forget the dusty imperial palaces and gilded clichés. Tucked into a quiet side street in the 1st District, the Buxbaum Boutique Hotel feels more like
ModerateBoutique HotelsHenriette Stadthotel Vienna
Don't come to Henriette Stadthotel Vienna looking for gold-leafed excess. This family-run spot in Leopoldstadt, formerly known as Das Capri, trades ty
ModerateBoutique HotelsHoliday Inn Vienna City by IHG
Don't let the name fool you. While it carries the global badge, the Holiday Inn Vienna City by IHG runs like a family-owned boutique hotel Vienna trav
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Am Parkring
If you want a view of Vienna that doesn't involve fighting crowds at a cathedral tower, go to Hotel Am Parkring. It sits on the 11th, 12th, and 13th f
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Beethoven Wien
You'll find Hotel Beethoven Wien tucked away on a quiet side street just off the Naschmarkt. It isn't your standard cookie-cutter stay. This family-ru
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Capricorno
Forget the dusty velvet and gilded mirrors of old-world Austria. Behind a quiet mid-century facade on Schwedenplatz, Hotel Capricorno leans into lime,
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Imlauer Wien
Ditch the sterile chain hotels and head for Leopoldstadt. Hotel Imlauer Wien sits on Rotensterngasse 10, a quiet one-way street in the 2nd district th
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Josefshof Am Rathaus
You'll find Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus tucked into a quiet side street in the 8th District, a spot that feels miles from the Ringstraße crowds despite
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Lucia
Hotel Lucia is a family-run boutique hotel Vienna locals actually respect, tucked into the 15th district away from the Ringstrasse crowds. It’s a thre
ModerateBoutique HotelsHotel Rathaus - Wein & Design
Don't come here if you're looking for a generic, gold-leafed imperial lobby. Hotel Rathaus - Wein & Design is for people who'd rather swap a stiff con
ModerateBoutique HotelsLindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere, part of JdV by Hyatt
You'll find the Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere right where imperial grandeur meets a quiet, local zip code. It isn't just another corporate stay. A
ModerateBoutique HotelsMax Brown Hotel 5th District, part of Sircle Collection
Ditch the stuffy imperial palaces for a stay in Margareten, Vienna’s creative engine. The Max Brown Hotel 5th District isn't your standard, cookie-cut
ModerateBoutique HotelsMercure Wien Zentrum
Located on the historic Fleischmarkt in the First District, Mercure Wien Zentrum vienna offers a sharp mix of modern efficiency and old-school Austria
UpscaleBoutique HotelsMiiro Spittelberg
Don't let the quiet stretch of Kirchberggasse fool you. Miiro Spittelberg, formerly the K+K Hotel Maria Theresia, puts you in the heavy-hitting 7th di
UpscaleBoutique HotelsRadisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna
The Radisson Blu Style Hotel Vienna isn't just another central stay. It's a sharp, 78-room boutique hotel carved out of a 1914 bank building in the Fi
ModerateBoutique HotelsRuby Lissi Hotel Vienna by IHG
Don't expect a bellhop or a gold-leafed lobby. This 18th-century neoclassical shell in the Innere Stadt houses something much sharper. The Ruby Lissi
LuxuryBoutique HotelsHotel Sans Souci Wien
Sitting right on the border of the imperial First District and the creative Seventh, Hotel Sans Souci Wien trades in high-contrast luxury. This 1872 l
UpscaleBoutique HotelsThe Guesthouse Vienna
Forget the gilded ballrooms and stiff white-glove service usually found in the First District. The Guesthouse Vienna feels like the private apartment
ModerateBoutique HotelsThe Harmonie Vienna, BW Premier Collection
Forget the stuffy imperial kitsch. The Harmonie Vienna, BW Premier Collection is a masterclass in how a modern boutique hotel vienna should actually f
Design Hotels
22Bold interiors, curated art, and spaces that feel more gallery than hotel. Vienna's design scene is booming.
ModerateDesign HotelsDer Wilhelmshof
Don't settle for another beige corridor. Der Wilhelmshof sits on a quiet side street in Leopoldstadt, but it feels more like a gallery than a hotel. I
ModerateDesign HotelsFlemings Selection Hotel Wien-City
Tucked away in the 8th district of Josefstadt, Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City puts you right behind the Rathaus and the Ringstraße. It opened in 2
ModerateDesign HotelsFlemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
Sitting right where the 7th district meets the Westbahnhof transit hub, Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle is a sharp, no-nonsense choice for travelers wh
ModerateDesign HotelsHotel Mercure Wien City
Don’t let the generic name fool you. Tucked away on Hollandstraße in the 2nd district, the Hotel Mercure Wien City is a sharp tribute to the Wiener We
ModerateDesign HotelsHotel Schani Wien
Drop your bags at Hotel Schani Wien and forget the stuffy reception desk. This place sits directly across from the massive Hauptbahnhof, trading old-s
ModerateDesign HotelsIbis Styles Wien City
Forget the stiff, imperial formality of the Ringstraße. The ibis styles wien city vienna brings a punchy, street-art edge to Döbling, the city's upsca
ModerateDesign HotelsLeonardo Hotel Vienna Westbahnhof
You'll find the Leonardo Hotel Vienna Westbahnhof exactly where you need it: at the crossroads of the 6th District's shopping grit and the city's main
ModerateDesign HotelsMAXX by Steigenberger Vienna
Drop into the 5th district and you'll find MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna, a sharp collision of David Chipperfield's modern architecture and Matteo Thun
UpscaleDesign HotelsMeliá Vienna
Rising 250 meters over the Danube, Meliá Vienna occupies the DC Tower 1, Austria’s tallest skyscraper. Forget the heavy velvet and gilded moldings of
ModerateDesign HotelsMotel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof
Don't let the budget price fool you. Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof is a sharp, high-altitude design hotel Vienna travelers actually want to stay in. Per
ModerateDesign HotelsMotel One Wien-Staatsoper
Don't let the budget label fool you. Motel One Wien-Staatsoper occupies a grand, protected 19th-century pile in the First District that looks expensiv
ModerateDesign HotelsMotel One Wien-Westbahnhof
Sitting squarely at the city's most frantic transit junction, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof proves you don't have to settle for a beige cubicle just beca
ModerateDesign HotelsNH Collection Wien Zentrum
Sitting right on Mariahilfer Straße, the NH Collection Wien Zentrum is impossible to miss. A massive, colorful mural by Austrian pop artist Christian
ModerateDesign HotelsNH Danube City
Rising 18 stories above the Donaustadt district, the NH Danube City is a sharp, glass-clad alternative to Vienna's dusty inner-city guesthouses. It is
ModerateDesign HotelsNovotel Wien City
Drop your bags at Novotel Wien City if you want a smart, no-nonsense base that sits right on the edge of the historic First District and the punchy Le
ModerateDesign HotelsPLAZA INN Amedia Wien
Drop your bags at the PLAZA INN Amedia Wien if you want a break from Vienna's usual gilded excess. Located in the 3rd district on Landstraßer Hauptstr
ModerateDesign HotelsRenaissance Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel
Don't let the 15th District location fool you. The Renaissance Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel is a sharp, design-forward sanctuary that trades stuffy imperia
ModerateDesign HotelsRuby Marie Hotel & Bar
Don't come here looking for a gold-leaf lobby or a white-gloved concierge. Located at the corner of Mariahilfer Straße and Kaiserstraße, Ruby Marie oc
ModerateDesign HotelsRuby Sofie Hotel Vienna
The Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna is a sharp punch of rebellion inside a grand imperial shell. Forget stuffy white-glove service. This is 'Lean Luxury' (thi
ModerateDesign HotelsSenator Hotel Vienna
Ditch the overpriced Imperial fluff of the center. Senator Hotel Vienna sits in the 17th district, a real-deal residential slice of Hernals where loca
ModerateDesign HotelsThe Levante Parliament A Design Hotel
Don't let the 1908 modernist facade fool you. While Robert Oerley’s architecture is historic, the interior of The Levante Parliament A Design Hotel is
ModerateDesign HotelsZeitgeist Vienna Hotel + Lokal
Drop your bags at Sonnwendgasse 15 and stop worrying about logistics. Located 300 meters from Vienna Central Station, Zeitgeist Vienna Hotel + Lokal i
Budget Hotels
12Clean, comfortable, and well-located — proof that a great Vienna trip doesn't require a big budget.
BudgetBudget Hotelsa&o Wien Hauptbahnhof
Drop your bags and start exploring. Located right behind the tracks of Vienna's Central Station, a&o Wien Hauptbahnhof is a no-nonsense hybrid that wo
BudgetBudget Hotelsibis budget Wien Messe
The ibis budget Wien Messe is a pragmatic, no-nonsense base in Leopoldstadt, Vienna’s 2nd district. It is built for travelers who care more about catc
BudgetBudget Hotelsibis budget Wien Sankt Marx
Don't expect gold-leafed ceilings or white-glove service here. The ibis budget Wien Sankt Marx is a pragmatic, no-frills base for travelers who care m
BudgetBudget Hotelsibis Wien City
Don't expect gold-leaf ceilings here. Instead, ibis Wien City delivers exactly what you need in Margareten, the 5th District. It's a sharp, efficient
BudgetBudget HotelsIbis Wien Mariahilf
Sitting right where Vienna’s massive transit gears grind against its biggest shopping street, the ibis wien mariahilf vienna is a masterclass in getti
BudgetBudget HotelsIbis Wien Messe
The ibis Wien Messe is a masterclass in pragmatic travel. It swaps the usual imperial fluff for reliability and a killer location in the 2nd District.
ModerateBudget HotelsJUFA Hotel Wien City
Ditch the overpriced Inner Stadt and head to Simmering. The JUFA Hotel Wien City occupies the old Mautner Markhof factory, where red-brick industrial
ModerateBudget HotelsLeonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn
Don't come here for imperial glitz or creaky floorboards. The Leonardo Hotel Vienna Schönbrunn, located in the 15th district's Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, i
BudgetBudget HotelsMEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Franz
Forget the sterile, overpriced inns of the First District. MEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Franz sits in the gritty-cool Leopoldstadt neighborhood, posi
BudgetBudget HotelsMEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Sissi
MEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Sissi sits at the intersection of a reliable hotel and a high-energy hostel. It’s a sharp choice in Leopoldstadt, Vienna
ModerateBudget HotelsHotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
Drop your bags at Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof if you value your time and your transit pass. Located in the gritty but evolving 15th District, this
ModerateBudget HotelsSelect Hotel Prinz Eugen Wien
Sitting in the 4th district (Wieden) right across from the Hauptbahnhof, Select Hotel Prinz Eugen Wien is a functional, value-driven base with a heavy
Historic Hotels
12Sleep inside centuries of history. These converted palaces, former banks, and grand-era buildings have been lovingly restored.
ModerateHistoric HotelsAustria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
If you want to live like a Habsburg without the revolutionary risk, this is your spot. Once the official guest house for Emperor Franz Joseph I, this
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel Erzherzog Rainer
Step into 1913 at Hotel Erzherzog Rainer. This four-star spot in the 4th district isn't some corporate chain mimicking the past. Archduke Rainer himse
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel Austria - Wien
You'll find Hotel Austria - Wien tucked at the end of Wolfengasse, a quiet, cobblestone cul-de-sac that feels miles away from the 1st District crowds.
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel City Central
Don’t let the sharp, turn-of-the-century facade fool you into thinking this is just another stiff European stay. Hotel City Central sits in the 2nd Di
UpscaleHistoric HotelsHotel de France Wien
Don't expect glass and steel at Hotel de France Wien. Built in 1872 for the World Exhibition, this 5-star veteran sits right on the Schottenring. It's
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel Rathauspark Wien - Handwritten Collection
You'll find Hotel Rathauspark Wien - Handwritten Collection tucked away on a quiet side street in the 1st District. It isn't just another bed for the
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel Regina
Built in 1877 as a private palace, Hotel Regina is Vienna at its most nostalgic. It sits in the Alsergrund district, right next to the Votive Church a
UpscaleHistoric HotelsHotel Royal
You can't get more central than this. Hotel Royal sits in the absolute shadow of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a spot where travelers have rested since 156
ModerateHistoric HotelsHotel Stefanie
Don't just visit history. Sleep in it. Hotel Stefanie has been welcoming guests since July 1600, making it the oldest spot to bed down in Vienna. It h
UpscaleHistoric HotelsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Drop your bags at Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth and you're stepping into a 14th-century footprint on Weihburggasse. It's roughly three minutes from the spi
ModerateHistoric HotelsMercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien
You'll find the Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien tucked inside the Sünnhof, a 19th-century pedestrian passage in the 3rd District. It’s a rare set
ModerateHistoric HotelsNH Wien Belvedere
Built in 1888 as the State Printing House, the NH Wien Belvedere mixes 19th-century imperial scale with sharp, modern interiors. You'll find it in the
Luxury Hotels
7Grand palaces, riverside suites, and impeccable service. Vienna's luxury hotels rank among Europe's finest — and still offer remarkable value.
LuxuryLuxury HotelsHotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
Built in 1863 as Palais Württemberg, this Neo-Renaissance powerhouse is the undisputed grand dame of the Ringstraße. It isn't just a place to sleep. I
ModerateLuxury HotelsNH Vienna Airport Conference Center
You'll find the NH Vienna Airport Conference Center exactly where you need it: steps from the arrivals hall. Forget the depressing airport motels of y
LuxuryLuxury HotelsPark Hyatt Vienna
You'll find the Park Hyatt Vienna inside a 100-year-old bank headquarters on Am Hof square. It sits right in the Goldenes Quartier, and it's easily th
UpscaleLuxury HotelsSO/ Vienna
Forget imperial velvet and gilded cherubs. SO/ Vienna is a sharp, glass-and-steel middle finger to traditional Austrian kitsch. Pritzker-winner Jean N
UpscaleLuxury HotelsSteigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
Built in 1913, this neoclassical landmark once served as the meeting ground for Vienna’s sharpest literary minds. Today, the Steigenberger Hotel Herre
LuxuryLuxury HotelsThe Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
Don't expect a single monolithic building. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna occupies four 19th-century palaces stitched together along the Ringstrasse. It’s a
LuxuryLuxury HotelsVienna Marriott Hotel
Perched on the Parkring directly across from the Stadtpark, the Vienna Marriott Hotel is a rare beast: a five-star anchor that feels both grand and un
Best Value
6 great dealsHigh star ratings at moderate prices — these hotels deliver an outstanding experience without the premium price tag.
ModerateDesign Hotels25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier
Forget the stiff white gloves and gilded moldings of old-world Austria. The 25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier is a loud, proud middle finger to
ModerateServiced ApartmentsAparthotel Adagio Vienna City
Perched on the Ringstraße with a direct view of the Danube Canal, Aparthotel Adagio Vienna City is for travelers who hate feeling like tourists. You g
ModerateHistoric HotelsARCOTEL Wimberger Wien
The ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien is a punchy slice of 19th-century history in the middle of the 7th district. Built in 1871 for the Vienna World’s Fair, it
ModerateHistoric HotelsAustria Classic Hotel Wien
Checking into the Austria Classic Hotel Wien feels like a handshake with old-school Vienna. Sitting on Praterstraße in the 2nd district, this family-r
ModerateBudget HotelsAustria Trend Hotel Ananas
Don't let the 522 rooms scare you off. The Austria Trend Hotel Ananas is the largest four-star property in the country, but it uses that massive scale
ModerateHistoric HotelsAustria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
Located in the quiet diplomatic quarter of the 3rd district, the Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna is a masterclass in repurposed architecture. It oc
Spa & Wellness
8 wellness retreatsThese hotels put relaxation at the centre of your stay, with thermal pools, saunas, and wellness treatments.
ModerateBoutique HotelsBoutique Hotel Donauwalzer
Don’t let the gritty Hernalser Gürtel address fool you. The Boutique Hotel Donauwalzer is a sharp, family-run operation that cuts through the stiff fo
UpscaleBoutique HotelsBoutiquehotel Das Tyrol
Forget the beige-on-beige neutrality of most luxury stays. Boutiquehotel Das Tyrol is a loud, art-drenched sanctuary sitting right on Mariahilfer Stra
ModerateDesign HotelsCourtyard by Marriott Vienna Prater/Messe
Don't let the corporate branding fool you. Tucked into the sharp Viertel Zwei district, this isn't your standard cookie-cutter stay. It’s a clever des
ModerateDesign HotelsDoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
You'll find the DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn just a short walk from the Habsburgs' former summer spread. Remodeled and rebranded in 2023, th
ModerateLuxury HotelsHilton Vienna Waterfront
Don't expect the usual gilded Viennese opulence here. Set inside a massive 1911 grain silo on the banks of the Danube, the Hilton Vienna Waterfront tr
UpscaleHistoric HotelsHotel Kaiserhof Wien
You'll find Hotel Kaiserhof Wien on a silent side street in the Wieden district, a world away from the noise but only seven minutes on foot from the V
LuxuryLuxury HotelsHotel Sacher Wien
Eduard Sacher opened this place in 1876, but it was his cigar-smoking widow, Anna, who made it a legend. Directly across from the State Opera, Hotel S
UpscaleLuxury HotelsInterContinental Vienna By IHG
Don't let the boxy, mid-century facade fool you. While the exterior of the InterContinental Vienna by IHG looks like a functionalist relic of the 1960
More Places to Stay
4Additional accommodation options that round out the full range of places to stay.
BudgetHostels & Social StaysHostel Ruthensteiner
Hostel Ruthensteiner has anchored Vienna's backpacker scene since 1968. As the city's first independent hostel, it feels more like a communal home tha
BudgetHostels & Social StaysWombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt
Don't let the grand Art Nouveau exterior fool you. Inside this 20th-century landmark, Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt is all about modern, soci
ModerateServiced ApartmentsNH Wien City
Drop your bags at NH Wien City and you're standing on Mariahilfer Straße, the longest stretch of retail therapy in Europe. This isn't your standard cr
ModerateServiced ApartmentsNovotel Suites Wien City Donau
Sitting in the Leopoldstadt district, Novotel Suites Wien City Donau is a smart hybrid of a 4-star hotel and a functional apartment. It's built for tr