{"id":263813,"date":"2023-11-28T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=263813"},"modified":"2025-06-10T05:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:26:29","slug":"where-to-stay-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/where-to-stay-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Vienna: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have really grown to love Vienna<\/a>. It\u2019s a stunning city bursting at the seams with galleries and museums, classical music, theater, caf\u00e9s, and gorgeous centuries-old architecture. There\u2019s a lot to do to fill your time here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

As a visitor, deciding where to stay in Vienna can be a little daunting. It\u2019s a huge city that is really spread out. All areas are well connected by subway but there are a lot of places to choose from. Personally, I think there are only a few districts worth staying in as a visitor. <\/p>\n

To help you plan your trip and save time and money, here\u2019s my list of the best neighborhoods, so you know exactly where to stay in Vienna:<\/p>\n


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Where to Stay in Vienna: City Center (Innere Stadt)<\/h3>\n

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\nThe center of town is an obvious choice. Here, in the heart of the city, you\u2019ll find all the old imperial buildings, palaces, churches, museums, and famed restaurants (including the Hofburg Palace, Albertina Museum, and Stephansplatz Square). It\u2019s the busiest part of town, but you\u2019ll get the most accommodation options as well as convenience.<\/p>\n

Best places to stay in the City Center:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BUDGET:<\/strong> Hotel-Pension Wild<\/a> \u2013 This two-star hotel is one of the few affordable lodgings in the district, with simple but bright rooms that feature comfortable beds. It\u2019s a quiet hotel in a quiet area so you\u2019ll sleep well. There\u2019s a hearty continental breakfast and the owner is friendly and welcoming too. If you\u2019re on a super tight budget, there are small, no-frills single rooms with a shared bathroom.<\/p>\n

MIDRANGE:<\/strong> Hotel Domizil<\/a> \u2013 This boutique hotel has small, clean rooms with d\u00e9cor that makes you feel like you\u2019re back in Vienna\u2019s imperial past. The rooms have plenty of light, the shower has great water pressure, and you can walk to all the main sights from here in less than 15 minutes. I think this is one of the best value accommodations in the district. <\/p>\n

LUXURY:<\/strong> The Ritz-Carlton Vienna<\/a> \u2013 This is arguably the fanciest hotel in town. The marble bathrooms are huge and the showers have great water pressure, while the rooms themselves are also massive and have big, comfy beds (as well as desks, AC, and electric kettles). There\u2019s a huge breakfast buffet and a free glass of champagne when you check-in.
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Where to Stay in Vienna: Wieden<\/h3>\n

\"People
\nJust south of the City Center is Wieden, home to the famous Naschmarkt, an outdoor market and food hall. The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) can be found on the northern tip of the district, while the massive Belvedere Palace lines the eastern edge, surrounded by parks and greenery. I like this area because of the market, restaurants, quieter side streets, and accommodation choices. <\/p>\n

Best places to stay in Wieden:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BUDGET:<\/strong> Wombats<\/a> \u2013 This centrally located hostel is one of my favorites in Vienna. There\u2019s a lively bar on-site (with cheap beer) and a caf\u00e9 for food and snacks. I like the large rooms, which have lockers in which to store your stuff while you\u2019re out exploring. The dorm beds also have individual outlets and reading lights (but no privacy curtains). It\u2019s a fun, social hostel that makes it easy to connect with other travelers. <\/p>\n

MIDRANGE:<\/strong> Hotel Johann Strauss<\/a> \u2013 This is a modern, bright, and stylish four-star hotel located in a historic Art Nouveau building. The rooms are airy and bright (the double rooms have desks in case you need to work), and the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are large, and the water pressure in the shower is great too. I really enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which features a lot of fresh fruit and pastries. <\/p>\n

LUXURY:<\/strong> There are no real luxury places in this part of town. For a five-star option nearby, check out Hotel Imperial<\/a> in neighboring City Center (the closest five-star hotel to Wieden). Decorated with stately antiques, this palatial hotel makes you feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The rooms are huge and feature chic marble bathrooms, and the suites even come with your own butler! It\u2019s the pinnacle of luxury in the area.
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Where to Stay in Vienna: Rossau (Ro\u00dfau)<\/h3>\n

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\nThis part of town is just northwest of the City Center. It\u2019s really quiet and has a lot of cheap eats because of the nearby university. It\u2019s close to the center of town (you can walk there in 15 minutes), but it has a much more local feel (there are very few hotels here for that reason). You\u2019ll find lots of good caf\u00e9s here, as well as the Freud Museum. The giant red brick Rossauer Barracks, the headquarters of Austria’s Ministry of Defense, looms large over the southern part of the neighborhood. <\/p>\n

Best places to stay in Rossau:<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIDRANGE:<\/strong> Hotel Mozart<\/a> \u2013 One of the few hotels in the area, the Mozart boasts a filling breakfast spread each morning. Its rooms are all bright, clean, and spacious, and have comfy beds, as well as AC (a must if you\u2019re visiting in the summer). There\u2019s also a bar on-site, and the staff are always happy to share their tips and advice.
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Where to Stay in Vienna: Karmeliterviertel<\/h3>\n

Across the river, north of the City Center is Karmeliterviertel, a quiet residential area. You won’t find a lot of tourists here (since there\u2019s not a lot of attractions), the shops are less busy, and it\u2019s more peaceful in general. It\u2019s still easy to get to everything, thanks to the extensive public transportation (you can walk to the City Center in around 15 minutes too). I think this is a good place for families looking for large places to stay that are quieter. <\/p>\n

Best places to stay in Karmeliterviertel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BUDGET:<\/strong> MEININGER Vienna Downtown Sissi<\/a> \u2013 This budget-friendly accommodation is run by a hotel\/hostel chain, so it feels more like a hostel than a hotel. The rooms are spacious and large, and while all are private, there\u2019s a shared kitchen, common area, and bar, so it\u2019s easy to meet people. Rooms have TVs and desks, and the beds all have reading lights and outlets. I like to think of it as a hostel that only has private rooms (the best of both worlds).<\/p>\n

LUXURY:<\/strong> House of Time<\/a> \u2013 This boutique five-star hotel with an avant-garde, arty vibe consists only of suites, each with a unique, colorful design. The rooms are huge and feature desks, couches, comfy beds, and even a sauna in some. The service here is incredible too (the delicious fresh breakfast spread, for example, is brought to your room each morning). It\u2019s perfect for travelers who want a bit of luxury but also peace and quiet.
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Where to Stay in Vienna: Landstrasse (Landstra\u00dfe)<\/h3>\n

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\nThis is a massive district, so you can find a ton of variety here. Part of the area is glitzy, with many high-end restaurants and hotels. The lavish Baroque Belvedere Palace is here too, surrounded by acres of relaxing parks and greenery, perfect for lounging the day away when the sun is out. Further afield, the district becomes more laid-back and residential, home to lots of families. It\u2019s very walkable and has a local, friendly feel compared to the busier tourist areas of town.<\/p>\n

Best places to stay in Landstrasse:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BUDGET:<\/strong> Rioca Vienna Posto 2<\/a> \u2013 Designed to emulate the feeling of being in Brazil, the lobby incorporates jungle d\u00e9cor to imitate the rainforest. There\u2019s also a bar, gym, and laundry facilities on-site. The rooms are apartment-style, so you have access to a small kitchenette if you want to make food (there\u2019s breakfast available if you don\u2019t want to cook, though). The walk-in showers have nice water pressure, and the beds are especially comfy and soft. <\/p>\n

MIDRANGE:<\/strong> Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna<\/a> \u2013 This stylish four-star hotel has large, bright rooms with super comfy beds. The bathrooms are spacious and well-lit, featuring plush bathrobes and relaxing rain showers. The breakfast buffet is huge and has a lot of options, but I especially love that the on-site restaurant Apron has a Michelin star (it does amazing modern takes on traditional Austrian dishes). The hotel is a perfect choice for travelers who want a mix of value and luxury. It\u2019s just a short walk to the Belvedere Palace too.<\/p>\n

LUXURY:<\/strong> InterContinental Wien<\/a> \u2013 A five-star hotel, this is one of the most luxe properties in the area. It has huge, classically decorated rooms with comfy beds, AC, and desks, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a spa, personal trainers, sunbeds, a sauna, and a steam room. I love that the bar hosts regular live music (as well as a happy hour) and that the breakfast (which was amazing) has lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The massive Stadtpark is right next door.<\/p>\n

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While Vienna<\/a> is kind of spread out, as a traveler, everything you need is centrally located, and all the neighborhoods you might want to stay in are adjacent to the City Center and not far from one another. That means that if you pick one of those listed above, it will be easy (and fast) to get around and see the sights, saving you time and money in the process.
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