Must-see hotels in Vienna

  • Chez Cliché

    Vienna

    In tune with the 'live like a local' zeitgeist, you can now stay in the home of a fictional Viennese friend in one of five super-stylish apartments,…

  • Grand Ferdinand Hotel

    Vienna

    An enormous taxidermied horse stands in the reception area of this ultra-hip hotel. The Grand Ferdinand is shaking up Vienna's accommodation scene by…

  • Hotel Sacher

    Vienna

    Stepping into Hotel Sacher is like turning back the clocks 100 years. The lobby's dark-wood panelling, original oil paintings, deep-red shades and heavy…

  • Boutiquehotel Stadthalle

    Vienna

    Achieving a zero-energy balance, this hotel makes the most of solar power, rainwater collection and LED lighting, and has a roof planted with fragrant…

  • DO & CO

    Vienna

    Up-close views of Stephansdom extend from higher-priced rooms at this swanky hotel, and all 43 rooms and suites come with state-of-the-art entertainment…

  • Hotel Imperial

    Vienna

    This rambling former palace, with all the marble and majesty of the Habsburg era, has service as polished as its crystal. Suites are filled with 19th…

  • my MOjO vie

    Vienna

    An old-fashioned cage lift rattles up to these design-focused backpacker digs. Everything you could wish for is here – well-equipped dorms with two power…

  • Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design

    Vienna

    Each of the 39 open-plan, minimalist-chic rooms at this boutique hotel is dedicated to an Austrian winemaker and the minibars are stocked with premium…

  • Altstadt

    Vienna

    Otto Ernst Wiesenthal has poured his passion and impeccable taste into creating one of Vienna's most outstanding guesthouses, here in Spittelberg. Design…

  • Sans Souci Wien

    Vienna

    Directly opposite the Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, this stunning 19th-century property has original designer furniture by Arne Jacobsen and Philippe…

  • Das Tyrol

    Vienna

    Design is the watchword at Das Tyrol. Done out in taupes, creams and golds, the spacious rooms feature bold original artworks, marble bathrooms and…

  • Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt

    Vienna

    Bright and modern, Wombat's City Hostel Naschmarkt directly overlooks Vienna's biggest market, and is within easy walking distance of the city's main…

  • Hotel Capricorno

    Vienna

    Set behind an unpromising mid-20th-century facade, Hotel Capricorno has been stunningly made over in lustrous velveteens in zesty lime, orange, lemon and…

  • Hotel am Brillantengrund

    Vienna

    In a lemon-yellow building set around a courtyard strewn with potted palms, this community linchpin works with local artists and hosts regular exhibitions…

  • Hotel Drei Kronen

    Vienna

    Within footsteps of the Naschmarkt (some rooms overlook it), this family-owned abode is a delight. Elegant touches – shiny marble, polished brass and a…

  • Radisson Blu Style Hotel

    Vienna

    Although part of a global chain, this glamorous 78-room hotel is a contender for the title of ‘most fashionable hotel address’ in Vienna, with overtones…

  • Springer Schlössl

    Vienna

    Set in leafy parkland roamed by squirrels, this modern hotel 500m southeast of the palace gates has 38 spick-and-span rooms (two of which are wheelchair…

  • 25hours Hotel

    Vienna

    Decked out in bold colours, with big-top-style murals and pod-shaped rugs, the 217 Dreimeta-designed rooms here include 34 suites with kitchenettes…

  • Wombat’s City Hostel

    Vienna

    Sociable Wombat’s makes a great base for backpackers. The interior is a rainbow of colours; there's a bar, pool tables, music and comfy leather sofas; and…

  • Pertschy Palais Hotel

    Vienna

    The baroque, 18th-century-built Palais Cavriani's quiet yet central location, just off the Graben, is hard to beat. Staff are exceedingly friendly, and…

  • Hotel Regina

    Vienna

    Backing onto a park, family-run Regina is a sound midrange choice for dipping into the laid-back Alsergrund neighbourhood. Dating to 1877, the building…

  • Hotel Harmonie

    Vienna

    Lodged in an original Otto Wagner building, this family-run, eco-conscious hotel is a cut above most hotels in Alsergrund. The bright, allergy-friendly…

  • Landhaus Fuhrgassl-Huber

    Vienna

    Set amid neatly tended vines and Heurigen (wine taverns), this country pension features wood-panelled ceilings, folk art, ornamental carpets and balconies…

  • Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof

    Vienna

    Decorated throughout in subtle aubergine hues, the 196-room Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof offers style in an epicentral location. The 24- to 28-sq-metre…

  • Aviano

    Vienna

    Aviano offers a supercentral position, high standards and all-round value for money. Rooms feature high ceilings and whitewashed antique furnishings;…

  • Hotel Austria

    Vienna

    This elegant 46-room hotel offers some of the best value in the Innere Stadt (city centre). Cosy rooms come with minibars and kettles for tea and coffee…

  • Topazz Vienna

    Vienna

    Luxurious furnishings in subtle green and grey hues at the 32-room Topazz are inspired by the Wiener Werkstätte period around the turn of the 20th century…

  • Ruby Lissi

    Vienna

    Guitars are available for loan at this rocking hotel, which has in-room Marshall amps (and soundproofing!). The hotel's own radio station plays in the bar…

  • Das Triest

    Vienna

    This Terence Conran creation in 300-year-old former stables combines history and modern design. Its 120 rooms and suites have a clean aesthetic and muted…

  • Angel's Place

    Vienna

    A wine cellar has been converted into this cute guesthouse a 650m stroll northeast of Schloss Schönbrunn's gates. Its basement rooms are cosy, with wood…

  • Lamée Vienna

    Vienna

    Decorated in art deco and 1930s styles, Lamée Vienna has 32 luxurious rooms, junior suites and suites. The minibar is restocked daily for free in higher…

  • Hotel Kärntner Hof

    Vienna

    Renovations have restored the 41-room Hotel Kärntner Hof to its art-nouveau-era glory with Jugendstil colours (grey and sage), English wallpapers and…

  • Hollmann Beletage

    Vienna

    This minimalist establishment offers style and clean lines in its 25 rooms with herringbone floors, simple and classic furniture, and designer lamps and…

  • Hotel Riede

    Vienna

    Opposite a leafy park in a quiet residential area 1km east of Schloss Schönbrunn, this family-run hotel is in a gorgeous Jugendstil building. It has a…

  • Opera Suites

    Vienna

    Situated opposite Vienna's famous Café Sacher and close to the major sights, Opera Suites offers comfortable standard and superior rooms decorated in…

  • Pension Wild

    Vienna

    In a 1904 patrician house, Wild is one of the few openly gay-friendly Pensionen in Vienna, and the warm welcome extends to all walks of life. Simple top…

  • Benediktushaus

    Vienna

    Rest your weary head in a Benedictine monastery – you’d never guess you’re in the heart of the action when you peer out your window into the tranquil,…

  • Altwienerhof

    Vienna

    Harking back to a bygone era with miniature chandeliers, antique furniture, floral bedspreads and couches, and lace tablecloths, this family-run hotel is…

  • Pension Kraml

    Vienna

    Tucked down a peaceful backstreet five minutes' walk south of Mariahilfer Strasse, this family-run pension looks back on 150 years of history and prides…

  • Pension Riedl

    Vienna

    The 10 rooms at this traditional Pension are large (although bathrooms are on the small side) and decorated with mismatched furniture. Room numbers 6 and…

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