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Vienna - Kärntnerstraße 18 / Eingang Neuer Markt 3
Right on the famous Kärntnerstraße Shopping Street, this 4-star hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera.
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Choosing where to stay in Vienna is often a decision imposed by the holiday budget. As far as hotel prices are concerned, in fact, Vienna seems to want to proudly reaffirm its glorious imperial past: it is one of the few capitals where finding mid to low-end accommodation in the city centre is really difficult.
Districts one and two, the most central, are the prerogative of four and five star hotels, often housed in magnificent historical palaces with luxury worthy of an emperor, perfect for a fairy-tale holiday, celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a romantic getaway.
If your budget isn’t for an imperial palace, we have good news for you: thanks to Vienna’s highly efficient means of transport, you can choose a hotel in the areas outside the centre, which are much cheaper, and reach the attractions of the Innere Stadt comfortably and quickly.
Here is a guide to the best areas in Vienna where to stay: for each area we recommend a couple of hotels of different categories.
In the centre or outside?
It’s easy enough to work out whether a hotel in Vienna is close to the centre or not. Vienna’s districts are marked by a number: 1 is the Innere Stadt, i.e. the historic centre, so the higher the district number, the further you are from the centre.
Innere Stadt is the historic city centre and the heart of imperial Vienna, where you can still breathe in the romantic atmosphere of bygone days. It is the most popular area for tourists, who want to experience the magic of 19th-century Vienna around the clock, when instead of trams they used carriages to get around, Mozart’s operas were the hits of the day and couples danced romantic waltzes.
The main advantage of staying in the Innere Stadt is its proximity to famous sights, such as the Hofburg, the sumptuous imperial palace, the magnificent St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Mozarthaus. In addition, the area is full of bars, restaurants, shops and services, so you will have everything you need at your fingertips.
The splendour of the imperial courts seems to be echoed in the accommodation offer: in the Innere Stadt there are very few one- to two-star guesthouses and almost no hostels. With little choice of cheap guesthouses and hostels, one solution for sleeping in the centre without spending a fortune is to book a flat. The price is generally similar to or less than that of a three-star hotel, but having a kitchen available can save you a lot of money on meals.
As is the case in many cities, prices in the centre of Vienna are higher than in other areas and hotels tend to fill up earlier, so if you want to sleep in this area, it is highly recommended to book well in advance.
Among the best areas to stay in the centre of Vienna are Stephanplatz and its surroundings, Karlsplatz, Graben; also check out the hotels in the characteristic Jewish quarter.
The Ringstrasse is a long, tree-lined boulevard that runs along the perimeter of the Innere Standt, enclosing within it the historic centre of Vienna.
Choosing a hotel along the Ringstrasse is not exactly staying in the centre… but just a step further and you don’t even have to move to visit some of Vienna’s famous attractions such as the Rathausplatz and the Kunsthisthorisches Museum.
The proximity to the city centre and the prestige of the area, lined with elegant historical buildings, means that it is still considered top in terms of accommodation: just as in the centre, luxury hotels prevail and indeed some of the city’s most prestigious 4- and 5-star hotels can be found here.
The Gürtel comprises Vienna’s districts 3 to 9. We are already outside the centre, but these are still districts from which you can quickly reach the Innere Stadt. Many tourists, especially weekend tourists, do not venture into these districts except to visit Belvedere Castle.
Sleeping in the Gürtel is the right compromise between price and comfort: the area certainly does not have the regal charm of historic Vienna, but it is quiet and well connected by public transport. The choice of mid-range accommodation is much greater and prices are on average lower than in hotels in the centre.
Donaustadt is Vienna’s largest district: its area exceeds that of the Innere Stadt and Grüel combined; it is divided into the Alte Donau and Neue Donau.
The atmosphere here is completely different from that in the centre: it is mostly a residential area of apartment blocks, without any famous tourist attractions, but the wide open spaces, with the Danube playing a major role, are fascinating in their own way.
The small beaches along the river are great for relaxing after a day of visiting museums and monuments, while in winter the frozen river is a particularly impressive sight.
Booking a hotel in Donaustadt is recommended for those who want to sleep in a quiet area, for those who are looking for good value for money accommodation and for those who plan to include long walks or cycling tours in their holiday programme.
Prices in the area are significantly lower than in the centre, which is, however, easily reached by metro.
The remaining 11 districts make up Vienna’s suburbs, which include both popular and exclusive, expensive areas. The tourist attractions in these outlying districts are nil, apart from Schönbrunn Palace and a few other exceptions.
The advantages of sleeping in Vienna’s peripheral areas are essentially threefold: the prices, which are much cheaper; the convenience of arriving by car and setting off on day trips; and the ample green spaces, perfect for those who, after visits to museums and monuments, need some relaxation in the park or along the river.
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