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,…
Must-see hotels in Vienna
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…
Prater & East of the Danube
Where electricians, lamp makers and bakers once plied a trade, the Grätzlhotel has injected new life into Leopoldstadt with ultracool interiors courtesy…
Prater & East of the Danube
How clever: the Magdas is a hotel making a difference, as the staff who welcome guests are refugees. The former retirement home turned modestly priced…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Otto Ernst Wiesenthal has poured his passion and impeccable taste into creating one of Vienna's most outstanding guesthouses, here in Spittelberg. Design…
Vienna
Directly opposite the Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, this stunning 19th-century property has original designer furniture by Arne Jacobsen and Philippe…
Prater & East of the Danube
This midranger looks nondescript on the face of things, but its merits are many: it's five minutes' walk from Prater, two U-Bahn stops from Stephansplatz,…
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…
Prater & East of the Danube
Modern art and striking light installations breathe new life into the historic shell of Hotel Kunsthof, which rightly bills itself as a crossover between…
Prater & East of the Danube
For a superb home away from home, check into these roomy apartments smack in the action of up-and-coming Leopoldstadt. Occupying a renovated yellow-and…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Boutique-chic Mooons brings a dash of contemporary cool to the neighbourhood surrounding Schloss Belvedere. A striking black facade dotted with circular…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
The Spiess family goes out of its way to make you welcome at this elegant pension occupying a late 19th-century house. The spacious, contemporary, crisp…
Prater & East of the Danube
A historic hotel looking proudly back on 400 years of tradition (making it one of Vienna's oldest), Hotel Stefanie is liberally sprinkled with Schick…
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…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
'Lean luxury' is the ethos of this slick boutique hotel occupying the Sofiensäle, a grand former concert hall. Interiors are minimal-stylish, the vibe…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vienna
Set amid neatly tended vines and Heurigen (wine taverns), this country pension features wood-panelled ceilings, folk art, ornamental carpets and balconies…
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…
Vienna
Aviano offers a supercentral position, high standards and all-round value for money. Rooms feature high ceilings and whitewashed antique furnishings;…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
Though not as flash as the chandelier-lit marble lobby might suggest, this is nevertheless a sound pick, bang opposite the Hauptbahnhof and five minutes'…
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…
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…
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…
Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
If the rustic, timber-filled flair of an alpine chalet in the heart of the city is what you're seeking, this place will please. Rooms are trimmed with…
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…
