Where to Stay in Vienna

Our Favorite Hotels in Vienna

• 4-Star: Beethoven Wien Hotel
• 3-Star: H+ Hotel
• For Family Vacations: Henriette
• For Couples: The Leo Grand
• Indoor Pool: Park Hyatt
• Outdoor Pool: Hilton
• Near the airport in Vienna: NH Vienna
• Near the Train Station: Motel One

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The Best Area to Stay in Vienna

For almost a millennium, Vienna functioned as the capital of a substantial central European empire, not just Austria. It attracted specialists such as Klimt and Schiele, significant thinkers including Freud, Wittgenstein, Karl Popper, and the Vienna Circle, as well as especially renowned performers and artisans, ranging from Strauss and Mozart to Brahms and Beethoven. Much of its appeal presently is owing to those times of magnificence, when the Habsburgs controlled the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Viennese coffee shops and ballrooms were the toast of Europe. You can still watch the Lipizzaner stallions undergoing training at the Spanish Riding School, explore the vast Hofburg palace complex and the Stephansdom cathedral, sip coffee and sample the pastries at a konditorei, or immerse yourself in art at one of the city’s numerous museums. All around town you’ll come across Gothic and Baroque churches, Otto Wagner’s noteworthy turn of the century Modernist structures, and now and then, a sprawling Baroque palace.

Best Places to Stay in Vienna

There are hundreds of hotels spread across all areas of Vienna, but nearly all of the city`s major attractions are crammed into the Innere Stadt (Inner City, or the 1st District) – which covers most locations within the Ringstrasse, a 3.3-mile long “Ring Road” where the old fortifications of the city once stood. Today, a tram runs along the Ringstrasse, and hopping on and off is a great way to conduct a DIY tour and get your bearings. Top sights in the Innere Stadt include St Stephen`s Cathedral, the Albertina Museum, Mozart`s House, the Hofburg and its surrounding parks and museums, and much more. You could spend a week in Vienna without leaving the Innere Stadt and still miss some amazing things to see here. Overall, Vienna is divided into 23 districts, with most of the population living outside of the expensive and tourism-focused Innere Stadt. Staying just outside the old center in places like Neubau or near the Belvedere Palace will offer you a more local experience in addition to proximity to the main sights – you`ll also save on hotel rates.

Bordering the southwest of the Innere Stadt, you’ll find the Museum District (Museumsquartier) with, as you may predict, a handful of excellent museums, the top selection being the Leopold, holding a massive accumulation of Austrian art that incorporates standout works from Klimt and Schiele. The MUMOK museum of modern art is a brief walk away and should not be missed for art lovers. Travel a few minutes east and you’ll find yourself in the Neubau neighborhood, a wonderful mixture of cobbled roads and grand apartment structures with creative shops, innovative restaurants, and lively corner bars.

South of the Innere Stadt lies the busy area near Karlsplatz, one of Vienna`s major transportation hubs. It contains a blend of stately old structures and more contemporary buildings. Nearby is the monumental Karlskirche, one of Vienna’s landmark churches. Additionally, the Secession building showcases Klimt’s iconic Beethoven Frieze. A 5-minute walk from the Karlsplatz metro station leads to Naschmarkt, the city’s largest marketplace. It offers great options for shopping and dining. Further south you’ll find the Third Man Museum, dedicated to the iconic black and white film. Additionally, Franz Schubert’s final residence can be found.

Continuing eastward, the energetic atmosphere calms somewhat in the less tourist-crowded residential district of Landstrasse which includes Belvedere Palace. This neighborhood has many locally-oriented shops, a few cafes and eateries, and a friendly ambience, plus it’s an easy walk to the city center. Belvedere Palace itself is one of Vienna’s top attractions and you could easily spend a whole day here marveling at the artworks inside (including Gustave Klimt’s The Kiss) and the expansive royal gardens.

East of Landstrasse and Innere Stadt, across the Danube Canal, are developing Leopoldstadt and Prater neighborhoods. In addition to the pleasurable assortment of progressively gentrified shops, cafes, and eateries, there exists the enormous Prater Park filled with cycling and walking trails, the famous giant Ferris Wheel and amusement park Wurstelprater – a terrific destination for families with children.

Bordering the Innere Stadt to the northeast are the more densely populated, grittier student neighborhoods of Josefstadt and Alsergrund. There are some notable sights here such as the Freud Museum, Schubert’s Birthplace, the magnificent Liechtenstein Palace, as well as the venerable University of Vienna.

Farther outside the Ringstrasse is a more suburban neighborhood surrounding the Schönbrunn Palace. In addition to the palace itself, arguably Vienna’s top site, you’ll also be near other intriguing stops such as the Klimt Villa (the artist’s final studio), and Otto Wagner’s beautifully topped Steinhof Church. Staying out this way provides more of a look into everyday Viennese life, and it is under 20 minutes from the Innere Stadt by subway.

You might also consider staying in the highly developed Favoriten district to be near Vienna’s modern main train station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) – convenient for regional trains but still only a brief tram ride from the city center (or walk from Belvedere Palace). This is also the home of a notably prosperous Austrian Bundesliga (soccer) team.

Furthermore, across the principal channel of the Danube River lies modern Donaustadt, offering a contrasting landscape comprising massive retail centers, clusters of skyscrapers, and expansive green spaces – especially on Danube Island and within the verdant Donaupark that hosts the towering Danube Tower. Visits can also be made to the United Nations headquarters in Vienna as well as the location where Napoleon faced his initial defeat in a significant battle.

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While exploring Vienna`s historic center on foot is reasonably straightforward, the city is quite large and utilizing its excellent public transportation network is necessary to venture further. The system incorporates subways, trams, and buses, with single tickets (€2.40) and 24-hour passes (€8) valid throughout. When exploring the surrounding region, it can be helpful to have a rental vehicle; however, within Vienna itself, there is really no need as the streets are narrow, often busy, and parking can be challenging to locate specifically in the Innere Stadt.

Vienna Travel Tips

  • Bike rental is readily available through the WienMobil Rad bike share system, which has over 200 stations and 3,000 bicycles throughout the city; online registration required.
  • Vienna International Airport is about 18 kilometers southeast of the city center. It serves all the major cities in Europe, as well as destinations in Asia and North America. The City Airport Train (CAT) zips between the airport and Wien Mitte station in the city center in only 16 minutes. Rapid transit line S7 also departs the airport every 30 minutes and stops at Wien Mitte (25 minutes) and Wien Praterstern (30 minutes); Railjets also depart every 30 minutes to Vienna Main Station (15 minutes), or to Wien Meidling station (30 minutes).
  • The Vienna City Card (€17 for 24 hrs) provides reductions in museums, hotels, restaurants, and attractions for up to 7 days and is available digitally online). It also permits free public transportation. It proves more affordable the longer one stays (3 days is just €29, for example).
  • People of Austria speak a version of German with differing pronunciation than Standard High German. You`ll find significantly more English speakers in cosmopolitan Vienna than smaller Austrian towns, though not all employees in stores and restaurants will comprehend you, particularly outside central areas. Making an effort to learn several words and numbers in German before visiting is recommended.
  • Free wireless internet access is available at Vienna International Airport, and at approximately 400 hotspot locations throughout the city (such as Stephansplatz, MuseumsQuartier, Naschmarkt, in the Prater park, on Donauinsel, in train stations, etc). Look for networks labeled “wien.at Public WLAN” or “Freewave”.

The Best Places to Stay in Vienna

Best Places in Vienna for…

  • Prime Area in Vienna for sightseeing attractions: Innere Stadt
    Exploring attractions in the Innere Stadt simply involves turning a street corner to admire the more charming cobblestone roads, Gothic churches, and world-famous museums. Begin at the Hofburg, and perhaps on the second day, make your way to the Albertina area and then to St Stephen’s Cathedral right in the heart of the city. Then, of course, there`s saying hello to the Mozart Monument in the Burggarten, watching the Lipizzaner horses perform at the Spanish Riding School, or grabbing a piece of sachertorte at Café Sacher. It`s also easy to access the rest of the city from here, with Stephansplatz station serving as a central hub for the subway system.
  • Best Areas in Vienna for Nightlife: Innere Stadt and Josefstadt/Alsergrund
    Nightlife in Vienna has steadily expanded from “an evening at the opera” into a scene that encompasses everything from wine bars and fancy cocktail lounges to relaxed neighborhood pubs and classic old coffee houses. The Innere Stadt offers all of these options alongside the opera and live music venues, and many are within a brief walking distance of one another. Since the 1980s, one of the city’s most popular nightlife areas has been known as the Bermudadreieck or “Bermuda Triangle”, loosely the region around St. Rupert’s Church (along Seitenstettengasse and Rabensteig). Top (but rather expensive) bars here include First Floor Bar,Meinz Cocktail Bar,Bermuda Bräu, and Heartbeat Cocktail Bar. Larger commercial clubs can be found along the Ring, like O – Der Klub,Scotch Club,Volksgarten, and Babenberger Passage (where the dress code is undoubtedly elegant). Over on the Danube Canal, Flex club is known for its booming audio system. Don’t miss also the Loos American Bar, south of the cathedral, an architectural masterpiece designed by renowned Austrian architect Adolf Loos in 1908. On the southwestern edge of the Innere Stadt, the Museum District is another nightlife hotspot, with places like Cafe Leopold transforming into a lounge and club at night

    That said, the area in the city center remains rather sophisticated and those in their mid-twenties may prefer exploring Josefstadt for a more youthful, trendier, and lively scene. You`ll find many clubs and live music venues strung along the belt road known as Gürtel at the western edge of the district, beneath the old underground rail arches such as Chelsea,Loop,Coco,Rhiz,Cafe Carina, and many additional spots. You`ll find another cluster of nightlife venues along the same belt road but farther north in Alsergrund, including Pappala Pub and Halbestadt to name a couple.

    • Serious club-goers should consider a trip out to the Prater, where the Pratersauna and Fluc & Fluc Wanne host international guest DJs and major theme nights.

  • Prime Zones for Cuisine and Eateries: Around Karlsplatz and Naschmarkt
    Though the Innere Stadt is packed with great restaurants (everything from food-truck sausages to cake at the famous Café Sacher), Michelin-starred vegetarian fare, and haute cuisine with views over the city), foodies should aim for the diverse lineup of stalls and sit-down eateries in and around the Naschmarkt. The adjacent Freihausviertel neighborhood, to the south along Schleifmühlgasse, is lined with cafés and dining establishments, catering more to locals than visitors: Café Anzengruber, pizza at Pinsatore,Alt Wien Kaffee, and more. The region to the north of Naschmarkt, especially the roads between Gumpendorfer Strasse and Mariahilfer Strasse, also contains numerous quality places to eat; Gumpendorfer Stube for Austrian cuisine, Stella Marina for Italian food, Ma Belle Bistro for French meals, and Mama Liu & Sons for Chinese dishes

    • There are a number of highly rated fine dining restaurants spread throughout Vienna, two establishments we enjoy are Amador in Döbling and Pramerl & the Wolf in Alsergrund. However, you will find most options concentrated in the Innere Stadt region. Some top choices here include Buxbaum,Edvard,Konstantin Filippou,Steirereck im Stadtpark, and Duchardt.

  • Leopoldstadt in Vienna is family-friendly with activities for kids.

    • Basing yourself in Leopoldstadt puts you in a more residential area and near the massive and family-friendly Augarten. You’re also about a 15-minute walk to Prater, home to the city’s big amusement park, the giant Ferris wheel, Madame Tussauds Vienna, Planetarium, the Liliputbahn (mini railway), and miles of hiking and biking trails. All only a 20-minute walk or 8-minute Uber ride from the city center.

  • Most Romantic Region in Vienna: Neubau & Museum District, and Schönbrunn Palace
    Situated close to the Hofburg palace, rose gardens, and horse-drawn carriages winding through cobblestone streets, yet discreetly nestled in a section where you can immerse yourself in real Vienna life, the Museum Quarter is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway. A brief walk and you’re in the heart of sightseeing; a brief stroll in another direction and you can discover an outdoor terrace restaurant to sip wine and feel like a local resident in Neubau. There are some great boutique hotels here: HENRI Hotel Wien,Das Tyrol,Hotel MOTTO,Hotel Schani Salon, and Boutique Hotel Stadthalle.” Retaining all HTML elements and links as requested

    To the western region, the Schönbrunn Palace is perhaps one of the most romantic destinations in all of Vienna, with its stunning gardens, pools, terraces, and fountains that are freely accessible. There’s also Klimt Villa, the artist’s last studio, as well as the wonderfully designed 19th-century Hermesvilla (constructed for Empress Elisabeth, aka Sisi) within Lainzer Tiergarten, a portion of the hilly Vienna Woodlands that’s perfect for lengthy walks. Parkhotel Schönbrunn is a charming place to lodge, but it’s also possible to rent a suite in Schönbrunn Palace itself.

  • Ideal area in Vienna for local atmosphere: Leopoldstadt
    Residing in this area across the Danube Canal from Innere Stadt allows one to escape the tourists and venture into a more local scene currently undergoing gentrification. Take a stroll through beautiful parks and residential streets, sip coffee in classic cafes like Balthasar Coffee Bar, and grab a beverage in beer gardens like Schweizerhaus. Eateries popular with locals include the Mochi Ramen Bar, the Austrian restaurants Zum Friedensrichter and hip Skopik & Lohn, and Schank Zum Reichsapfel, an enchanting heuriger (wine tavern). And Leopoldstadt is within a 10 to 20-minute walk to the Innere Stadt
  • Finest District in Vienna For Walking Exploration: Innere Stadt
    Any neighborhood in Vienna makes for a pleasant stroll, but the innere Stadt is most central, permitting quick and simple access nearly anywhere. Amblers can also wander aimlessly to come across narrow lanes and grand boulevards while appreciating various architectural styles from history such as Gothic churches, significant museums, and once royal addresses.
  • Best Area for Shopping: Mariahilfer Strasse (Museum District and Neubau)
    Vienna’s most prestigious boutiques line Kohlmarkt, Graben, and Kärntner Strasse in the Innere Stadt, but exploring the stores on Mariahilfer Strasse southwest of the Museum District is far more intriguing. Here you’ll find major brands for example H&M, Jack Wolfskin, Pull & Bear, Puma, Snipes, Nike, New Yorker, and the Gerngross department store, as well as independent stores like the Mauerer hat shop, the M.Gibian skateboard shop, and the Miller stationary store. There’s also Haydn Kino, one of Vienna’s English-language movie theaters, and traditional coffee shops like Café Ritter

    • Vienna’s largest shopping complexes tend to lie outside the city center: Westfield Donau Zentrum in Donaustadt, Millennium City in Brigittenau, and Westfield Shopping City Süd on the southern outskirts.

  • Safety in Vienna
    Anyplace in central Vienna usually proves very safe and in overall, the city is unusually safe, especially if you stay alert of your surroundings, watch out for pickpocketers in busy areas, and avoid wandering alone intoxicated late during the night, in particular around the Gürtel (belt-road). Prater and Josefstadt/Gürtel can get a small dodgy late during the night but commonly, and most notably in the Innere Stadt, Vienna is very safe.

The 9 Best Neighborhoods in Vienna for Tourists

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1. Innere Stadt

The Innere Stadt (“Inner City”) represents the historic heart of Vienna and contains all the major attractions. It is an extremely scenic area of cobblestone paths, Gothic churches, incredible museums, and lanes of grand old apartment structures – as well as being the city’s best spot for shopping, drinking, and dining. While business still occurs here, it houses the smallest population of Vienna – like many of Europe’s showcase cities, much of the region is now completely dominated by tourism. If financially possible, it makes sense to stay in the Innere Stadt, particularly if time is limited – you’ll be able to walk to all the principal sights.

Many visitors initially go to the spiritual heart of the city, Stephansplatz, dominated by the pointed spires and zigzag roof of St Stephen’s Cathedral (Domkirche St Stephan); climb to the observation platform for spectacular panoramic views over the city. Nearby, the apartment where Mozart lived from 1784 to 1787 is currently a museum( Mozartwohnung), and you can also see the house where he passed away at Rauhensteingasse 8. In the narrow streets to the north of Stephansplatz, you’ll find Vienna’s oldest tavern, the Griechenbeisl (dating from 1490), as well as the 8th-century Kirche St. Ruprecht, Vienna’s oldest place of worship. To the east, the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) is one of the city’s most innovative spaces, focused on style, architecture, and contemporary art.

Leading south from Stephansplatz is traffic-free Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna’s traditional main drag, now crammed with tourists but still home to some of the city’s most historic shops like Lobmeyr glassware (no. 26). Below the nearby Kapuzinerkirche (Church of the Capuchin Friars) lies the Kaisergruft, a crypt containing hundreds of Hapsburgs, including Empress Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz Joseph, and Empress Elisabeth (aka “Sisi”). Kärntnerstrasse continues south passing Hotel Sacher, home of the celebrated sacher torte (chocolate cake), and the grand Staatsoper (opera house). Nearby is the Albertina, another Hapsburg palace serving as a magnificent art museum, and the Theatermuseum, which charts the history Austrian theater and puppetry, and includes the Eroica Hall where Beethoven’s Third Symphony was first performed. The enlightening Jewish Museum charts the history of the city’s Jewish community from the Middle Ages through to its obliteration by Nazis in World War II. The medieval center of the Jewish Quarter, north of Stephansplatz, was Judenplatz, where the Museum Judenplatz focuses on day-to-day medieval Jewish life, and the Memorial to the Victims of the Holocaust commemorates the 65,000 Austrian Jews murdered by the Nazis. West of Stephansplatz, the Graben and Kohlmarkt are home to some of Vienna’s oldest shops and coffee houses, while the Pasqualatihaus is a museum dedicated to Beethoven, who lived here several times between 1803 and 1815.

• The Hofburg and Around
The greatest attraction for many visitors to downtown Vienna is the immense Hofburg Palace complex built by the Habsburg emperors – part is still reserved for the President of Austria. Currently, the main public section of the palace is contained within the Sisi Museum, appropriately starting with an exhibition dedicated to the beloved Empress Elisabeth (aka Sisi), who tragically lost her life in 1898. The same ticket offers entrance to the opulent Imperial Apartments used by Elisabeth and her husband, Emperor Franz Joseph, and the lavish Imperial Silver Collection with ornate porcelain dinner sets and table decorations. You`ll need a separate ticket to visit the neighboring Spanish Riding School, home to the famed Lipizzaner stallions (you`ll also need to book ahead to see the horses perform in shows or public training sessions). Be sure not to miss the Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury), housing an astonishing collection of robes, gems, crowns and gold regalia once belonging to the Habsburgs and Holy Roman Emperors – containing the imperial crown itself

Within the Neue Burg palace wing you can visit the National Library,Ephesos Museum (of artifacts from ancient Greek and Roman civilizations), Weltmuseum (an ethnographic museum), the House of Austrian History (covering post World War II Austria), the Weapons and Armor Collection, and the collection of Historical Musical Instruments. Finally, located south of the palace, situated opposite one another on either side of Maria-Theresien-Platz, are two additional magnificent museums. The Kunsthistorisches Museum houses a huge selection of works by renowned artists, from Caravaggio and Dürer, to Rembrandt and Rubens. The highlight of the Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum) is the Venus of Willendorf, a 25,000-year-old figurine.

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2. Neubau & the Museum District

Just southwest of the Hofburg, the Museum District (“ MuseumsQuartier”) contains Vienna’s finest modern museums, including the elegant Leopold Museum (home to works by Egon Schiele, Klimt and other late 19th century German and Austrian artists), and stylish MOMOK, which owns over 10,000 works of Modern and Contemporary art (photography, film, paintings, sculpture, and installations). The Architekturzentrum Wien focuses on Austrian architecture and design, while the Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier hosts high quality Contemporary art exhibitions. The Tanzquartier is one of Europe’s most innovative performing arts and modern dance centers. Although the Museum District lies on the outside of the Ringstrasse, it still feels like the city center.

Exploring further east lies Neubau, with beautiful antique architecture housing some of the more cutting-edge dining establishments, independent stores, and galleries showcasing art. If you’ve just finished a day visiting the museums, wandering only a few minutes over to Neubau for an evening meal or beverages can help you feel removed from the tourist areas. Amerlingbeisl presents a good choice, with a tranquil Biedermeier-style inner courtyard.”

• Quality boutique accommodations can be found here at cheaper rates than Innere Stadt with a decent selection of budget hostels as well.

3. Karlsplatz & Naschmarkt

Karlsplatz is a significant public square and transport hub at the southern end of the Innere Stadt. The adjacent Resselpark is home to one of Vienna’s landmark houses of worship, the expansive eighteenth-century Karlskirche, featuring ceiling frescoes in the baroque style and another viewpoint high above the city rooftops. Nearby is the Albertina Modern art museum, the Musikverein Wien concert hall, and an eccentric favorite on Instagram, the 3D PicArt Museum. The Wien Museum Karlsplatz, which displays the history of Vienna, is planned to reopen at the end of 2023 after a major renovation.

On the other side of Resselpark, the glass cube of Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz hosts contemporary art exhibitions, while the gilded dome of the Secession building shelters the indispensable Beethoven Frieze by Klimt. Just beyond here along the wide Wienzeile boulevard lies Naschmarkt, Vienna’s most massive marketplace, where you can eat at food stalls, buy foodstuffs for a picnic, and load up on souvenirs. Just to the north, on grassy Schillerplatz, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna exhibits an outstanding collection of European paintings, particularly Dutch and Flemish (like The Last Judgement by Hieronymus Bosch). A brief walk south of Naschmarktare are a couple of smaller museums that will attract aficionados: the Third Man Museum celebrates the iconic 1949 Graham Greene movie set in post-World War II Vienna (starring Orson Welles and mainly filmed on location in the city), while the Schubert Sterbewohnung Museum was renowned composer Franz Schubert’s last residence – he died here in 1828. Further west in trendy Mariahilf is the Haydnhaus Museum, where composer Joseph Haydn lived from 1797 until his death in 1809.

• The small neighborhood located to the south of Naschmarkt is known as Freihausviertel, home to designer boutiques, art exhibitions, and a lively culinary and café culture. Schleifmühlgasse serves as the central avenue, housing hotspots like Café Anzengruber, offering both Viennese and Croatian dishes and beverages, as well as the inviting Café Amacord, a local favorite.

• This is a fun, less touristy part of the city to reside in, with a scattering of good lodging and manyapartment rentals.

4. Landstrasse and Belvedere Palace

Landstrasse, Vienna’s sprawling 3rd District southeast of the Innere Stadt, houses embassies, stately mansions, picturesque gardens, and most famously the baroque palaces of The Belvedere. Constructed as a summer home for Prince Eugene of Savoy in the 18th century and situated in gorgeous greenery, the complex incorporates the Upper Belvedere, housing a fine art collection containing Klimt’s beloved paintingThe Kiss. The Lower Belvedere and the Orangery also serve as exhibition spaces, while at the far southern end of the park, Belvedere 21 features contemporary Austrian and international art, film, and music performances. A little further south, aficionados will appreciate the Museum of Military History, with especially intriguing exhibits on World War II. It also holds the macabre bloodstained tunic of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the automobile in which he was assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914, sparking World War I.

There are additional sights as you walk towards the Danube Canal, such as the Haus Wittgenstein, a cutting-edge townhouse designed by seminal thinker Ludwig Wittgensteinin in the 1920s, and the multi-colored Hundertwasserhaus, an eccentric apartment block designed by Austria’s Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The nearby Kunst Haus Wien (Museum Hundertwasser) showcases his art.

5. Leopoldstadt & Prater

a street scene with buildings and a building Leopoldstadt, located across the Danube Canal from Innere Stadt, offers a pleasant residential atmosphere well-suited for visitors with children. A major attraction is Prater Park which contains the amusement park Wurstelprater famous for its towering Ferris wheel featured in The Third Man film, as well as rollercoasters and other rides. Prater Park is Vienna`s largest green space containing diverse attractions such as Madame Tussauds Vienna, Planetarium Wien, the miniature Liliputbahn railway, and for adults the renowned Schweizerhaus beer garden known for its authentic Czech Budweiser draft beer

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• Lodging in this area offers cheaper rates than downtown options, though travel times to the city center are extended (but still not too far from the Innere Stadt).

6. Josefstadt & Alsergrund

Home to one of Europe’s largest colleges, neighboring Josefstadt (8th District) and Alsergrund (9th District) on the west side of Vienna have a youthful, worldwide buzz. Josefstadt is home to the superb Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art, and the majestic Rathaus (City Hall). The University of Vienna itself is also
worth exploring; it’s been standing since 1365 and still has the original architecture to indicate it. Take a guided excursion to gain the most from a visit. There are plenty of sights in Alsergrund too, including the absorbing Sigmund Freud Museum (Freud’s home and office from 1891 until he fled the Nazis to England in 1938) and the simply breathtaking Liechtenstein Garden Palace, one of the lesser-visited of Vienna’s grand royal residences (owned by the rulers of the principality of Liechtenstein). You can also visit Schubert’s Birthplace, as well as the house where Beethoven died at Schwarzspanierstrasse 15 ยท Hotel website ยท Check rates for Sina Centurion Palace

7. Favoriten (main train station)

The multicultural 10th District is a diverse residential area south of Belvedere best known for the futuristic Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof). The new station is approximately 3 kilometers south of Stephansplatz, so not close enough to walk, but trams can quickly transport you to Karlsplatz in a few minutes. Staying here is all about proximity to the station – if you’d prefer to be within walking distance of the Austrian railhub, there are several newly constructed, good value hotels nearby, though the area lacks the character of the historic neighborhoods (it’s mostly modern development surrounding the station). You’ll also be within walking distance of the southern Belvedere ( Schweizer Garten), the Palais Schönburg and some inexpensive Turkish restaurants. Also worth exploring, the indoor public swimming pool at Amalienbad, a grand 1920s Art Deco sports center, and the soccer games at the Generali-Arena, home to one of Austria`s most successful Bundesliga teams in the past decades in FK Austria Wien.

8. Around Schonbrünn Palace (Hietzing)

Over in Hietzing, Vienna’s vast 13th District west of the city center, all visitors appeared headed for the immense Schonbrünn Palace, one of Austria’s premier attractions. The palace grounds were incredibly sizable, yet even with its extensive scale it struggled to accommodate the crowds of travelers flocking there in the summer and holidays. Visitors are definitely advised to purchase tickets ahead of time or expect to wait, potentially for hours, to gain entrance. Plan on spending a full day exploring the location. The summer residence of the Hapsburgs dated back to the 1500s, but what exists today was mostly constructed during the 1740s and 1750s for Empress Maria Theresa. Must-see rooms included the ornately decorated State Apartments housing the Napoleon Room, where the French ruler once resided, and the exquisitely adorned Mirror Room where Mozart performed at age six. Travelers would spend most of their time in the gardens; those with children may want to think about devoting two days to fully experience the on-site zoo as well. At the southern end, the Hietzing Cemetery contained the graves of notable figures such as Otto Wagner and Gustav Klimt.

The area surrounding the palace is an upscale residential neighborhood, but there are a few other sights nearby including the Klimt Villa, which was the artist’s final studio, as well as the beautiful 19th-century Hermesvilla built for Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, within Lainzer Tiergarten, a woodland park that’s excellent for lengthy walks

9. Donaustadt

Travelers infrequently wander past the primary waterway of the Danube to the 22nd Borough of Vienna, primarily a home locale with some of the newest business advancements in the city. For guests, the key draws incorporate long, slender Danube Island (Donauinsel), a awesome spot for a peaceful trek or ride, and the Donaupark that contains the 827-foot (252-meter) Danube Tower (Donauturm), boasting panoramic views all the way to Slovakia. You can also take guided tours of the Vienna International Centre, the United Nations complex here, or visit Donauzentrum, Vienna`s largest shopping mall. History buffs may want to check out the “ Asperner Lion” and nearby museum commemorating the Battle of Aspern-Essling in 1809, an Austrian victory that was also the first time Napoleon and his French army lost a major battle.

Other Vienna Neighborhoods

We have discussed our favorite neighborhoods to visit and stay in more detail above, but these other districts are also worth checking out with more time:

  • Simmering: The eleventh district of Vienna, located southeast of the city center, is home to the expansive Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery), the final resting place of renowned individuals like Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Johann Strauss I and II, and actress Hedy Lamarr, plus a significant Jewish section. A cenotaph honors Mozart, though he lies buried in the nearby St. Marx Cemetery. The district also houses Schloss Neugebäude, a sixteenth-century palace, and the popular Gasometers, four former nineteenth-century gas holders transformed into shops, eateries, live entertainment venues, and a cinema. There isn’t much reason to linger out here, but you’ll get good prices at the excellent Simm’s Hotel and JUFA Hotel Wien.
  • Penzing: The western suburb of Penzing is Vienna’s 14th district, half residential and half encompassing the sloping woods on the outskirts of Vienna. Its eastern end is home to the Technical Museum, with historic engines, airplanes, and interactive displays that appeal to children. Deeper within the district, art lovers will take pleasure in the Ernst Fuchs-Museum, the former studio now showcasing Fuchs’s sculpture and paintings, and Otto Wagner’s Steinhof Church, finished in 1907 for Vienna’s psychiatric hospital and a masterpiece of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) architecture. Soccer enthusiasts may want to tour the Allianz-Stadion (aka Weststadion), home of top Austrian team Rapid Vienna. There`s small explanation to stay in Penzing, Hotel An der Wien is best for Rapid Vienna matches.
  • Döbling: Vienna’s 19th district is another affluent suburban area located northwest of the city center, encompassing sizable portions of forested hills within the Wienerwald range. Fans of Beethoven should visit here to see the Eroica Haus, where the renowned German composer wrote his Eroica symphony between 1803–4, and the nearby Beethoven Museum, which safeguards one of his most charming and evocative former homes in Vienna; it was here that he composed some of his most iconic works, as well as the poignant “Heiligenstädter Testament” in 1802. You can also check out the Waschsalon Museum (“Washhouse No.2”) inside the 1920s Karl-Marx-Hof public housing complex, which outlines the “Red Vienna” period (1919–1934). Additional areas feature vineyards and rustic Viennese wine gardens known as “heuriger” ( Müllers Heuriger & Weingut is a good one). Here, inexpensive Chichilli Hostel is near Spittelau station, but Landhaus Fuhrgassl-Huber and Living Hotel Kaiser Franz Joseph are preferable if driving and favoring locations on the outskirts of the city.
  • Memorable day excursions from the city encompass the charming 12th-century Klosterneuburg Monastery (where you can lodge at Hotel Schrannenhof), and further up the scenic Danube Valley in the region known as the Wachau, between the captivating towns of Melk and Krems. South of Vienna lies the old spa city of Baden bei Wien, where you can still enjoy open-air and indoor thermal pools. Excellent hotels in Baden include Hotel Admiral am Kurpark,Hotel Herzoghof, and At the Park Hotel. For more affordable prices try Pension Wienerstub’n.
  • There’s little purpose in remaining near Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien) to the southeast of the city unless you have an early flight. If you do need to stay here, the best hotels are the convenient NH Vienna Airport Conference Center and Moxy, just outside the main terminal.
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