Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels near Vienna City Centre
This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Vienna City Centre. We have also included accommodation in apartments, historic buildings, boutique hotels, residences, family-run hotels, "relais" (mansions) and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Elegant.Opened May 2022. Set in Vienna, a few steps from St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rosewood Vienna offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Popular points of interest near Rosewood Vienna include Vienna Volksgarten, House of Music and Hofburg. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Rosewood Vienna is a luxurious hotel situated in a beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Vienna. It provides elegant rooms and suites with stylish interiors and modern comforts.
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Pension Sacher - Apartments am Stephansplatz is located in the 01. Innere Stadt district of Vienna, 60 metres from St. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Vienna State Opera, Vienna Volksgarten and House of Music. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 19 km from Pension Sacher - Apartments am Stephansplatz. Stephen's Cathedral and 700 metres from Albertina Museum. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer.Show full description
Apartment.Beautiful. Popular among women. Just a 2-minute walk from the Museum Quarter and the Volkstheater Underground Station (lines U2 and U3), which offers direct connection to St. Stephen's Cathedral, 7th Heaven Vienna Center Apartments can be found amid the charming Spittelberg Area. The apartments offer city views and free WiFi. All apartments feature a kitchenette, a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player, wooden floors, a bathroom, and a washing machine. The surrounding Spittelberg area offers lots of restaurants, bars and cafés. The Ringstraße boulevard and the Mariahilfer Straße shopping street are only a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Within a 20-minute ride on public transport you can reach the Schönbrunn Palace.Show full description
7th HEAVEN Vienna Center Apartments is a unique and charming place to stay. The apartments are designed for relaxation and peace, coming in different sizes to suit various needs. Situated in the trendy 7th district, known for its vibrant atmosphere and popular attractions, this accommodation stands out with its attention to detail and focus on creating a tranquil environment.
Historic property. Vienna's oldest hotel is located directly in the city centre, only 50 metres away from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and in the immediate vicinity of many other sights. Free WiFi is available, and a parking garage can be found within 300 metres of the property (available for a surcharge). All rooms are individually designed and charmingly furnished. Our bar offers a variety of small, warm snacks that perfectly complement your drinks, making your stay with us a delightful experience. Founded in 1746, Hotel König von Ungarn (King of Hungary) first served as the guesthouse of the archbishop and is especially popular with cultural travellers and lovers of opera, concerts and theatre. The glass-covered interior courtyard invites to relax in a traditional ambience. Enjoy a diverse selection of refreshing aperitifs and cocktails at our Atrium Bar while you soak in the soothing ambiance of our oasis. A short walk of a few minutes takes you via St. Stephen's Square and Kärntner Straße to the State Opera. Stephansplatz Underground Station that connects to Line U1 and U3 can be reached within a 3-minute walk. The name was inspired by the Hungarian nobility, who used to stay here in the times of the empire. In the adjacent Mozart House, Mozart composed “The Marriage of Figaro”. Hotel König von Ungarn is mentioned in books by Sándor Márai and Julio Cortázar, among others.Show full description
I would describe this as the most HISTORIC hotel in Vienna.
Boutique hotel.Great views. The Guesthouse Vienna is situated in the heart of Vienna, just a 5-minute walk from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and next to the Albertina Museum. It offers an individual atmosphere and amenities like free WiFi and a bakery on site. This design hotel features modern, air-conditioned rooms with high-class furniture, a Bang & Olufsen TV and audio system, a living area, and a bathroom with a shower. An à la carte breakfast is available all day and the property offers various breakfast options including cheaper breakfast. The rooms on the upper floors have views of the State Opera and the city centre. A concierge service is available. Four bottles of Austrian wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee are provided in each room free of charge. The brasserie and bakery on the ground floor of the house serves light, healthy dishes and freshly baked bread and sweets. The Guesthouse Vienna enjoys a central location, only a 3-minute walk from the State Opera and the Karlsplatz Underground Station, and a 5-minute walk from the Burggarten Park and the Heldenplatz Square. The Hofburg Congress and Event Centre is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Located in a renovated historic building in the popular Spittelberg quarter, this elegant 4-star boutique hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Museum Quarter. It offers free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms. Guests of the Altstadt Vienna can enjoy the owner’s collection of contemporary art. All rooms at the Altstadt Vienna are individually decorated and equipped with classic or modern furniture. They feature cable TV, parquet floors, and a minibar. A varied breakfast buffet is served in the Red Salon. In the afternoon, tea and homemade cake are provided free of charge in front of the open fireplace. In the evening, guests can relax at the bar. From March to October, a rooftop terrace with a self-service coffee machine and fridge are available. The Volkstheater Underground Station and the Ringstrasse boulevard can be reached in a 5 to 10-minute walk.Show full description
This unique hotel stands out with its charming and artistic design. Each rooms are uniquely decorated, showcasing a mix of local and vintage styles. The hotel is filled with real works of art and has a cozy lounge area with a self-service bar.
Boutique hotel.Great location. Surrounded by the historic buildings of Vienna's inner city, the Hollmann Beletage Design & Boutique Hotel is a boutique hotel offering air conditioning and sauna. Located within a 2-minute walking distance from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, 3 minutes from the famous shopping streets Kärntner Strasse and Graben and 10 minutes from the State Opera. The Schwedenplatz Underground Station and tram stops are a 4-minute away and the Stephansplatz Underground Station is a 7-minute away. The hotel is also only a 20-minute drive from the airport. Continental breakfast, bed linen and towels can be booked.Show full description
Boutique hotel. The Amauris Vienna - Relais & Châteaux is an elegant and modern design hotel, situated right in the city centre on the famous Ringstraße boulevard, 200 metres from the State Opera. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire hotel. Explore the cultural heart of this historic city and then come back to The Amauris for its five star pampering. The hotel's 19th-century façade conceals historic details such as the listed lift. Situated on the historic Ring Boulevard, right between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein concert hall, our luxury boutique hotel is your gateway to Viennese rich culture. Explore the city’s opulent palaces, famous museums, renowned restaurants, coffeehouses and vibrant shopping districts. With a love for tradition and an urge to experiment, executive Chef, Alexandru Simon blends the cultural heritage of Vienna with bold new flavors. Dinning in our Restaurant Glasswing, you’ll experience meals with a perfect mix of innovation and tradition worthy of Vienna. Whether the food comes from the nearby region or the sea, Chef Simon’s main focus is always on the highest quality. Cleanse your body and spirit by immersing yourself in the relaxing ambience of our spa. Here, every detail is carefully thought out, from delicate colors, relaxing scents to serene background sounds, we pamper you, giving guests a complete sense of renewal. Let the heat of our steam room or Finnish sauna relieve your stress, body and soul. Then cooldown at the ice fountain before taking a dip in our relaxation pool, which is located at the center of the Amauris’s courtyard. Complete with massage jets and a counter current system, it’s one of the best ways to relax. The glass roof overhead makes swimming a scenic experience. The Hofburg Congress and Event Centre is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Nice surroundings. Palais Coburg Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel in a historic building in the centre of Vienna. It offers air-conditioned suites, a gourmet restaurant, and free WiFi and wired internet access. An exclusive spa area over the roofs of Vienna, featuring a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, an indoor pool and a sun terrace, is available at Palais Coburg Hotel. There is also a modern fitness centre. A bottle of champagne, a fruit/chocolate treatment and a flower bouquet are provided to all guests. The price also includes free minibar consumption. Austrian and international gourmet cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wines are served in Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant and in the Restaurant Clementine im Glashaus. On New Years Eve, guests can enjoy a gala dinner. Please note that there is a dress code (black tie). Palais Coburg Hotel is only a short walk away from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Stadtpark, and several underground stations.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. Hotel Sans Souci Wien is situated directly opposite the Museum Quarter and a 5-minute walk from the Ringstraße Boulevard in the centre of Vienna. The large Sans Souci Spa includes an indoor pool. The spacious rooms feature elegant interior design and works by various well-known artists. Public parking is available at the Museum Quarter, with valet parking offered by the hotel. Free WiFi is available. In the Sans Souci Spa, guests can also relax in a sauna, a steam bath, and a relaxing area free of charge. A modern fitness centre with a personal trainer is available as well. The Sans Souci Hotel also features a bar and the Veranda restaurant, where guests can enjoy Austrian and international cuisine. They are air-conditioned and include parquet floors, a minibar, a flat-screen satellite TV, and an iPod docking station. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, toiletries, and a hairdryer. The Volkstheater Underground Station (lines U2 and U3) is just a 2-minute walk away. St. Stephen’s Cathedral can be reached on foot in 15 minutes.Show full description
Sans Souci Wien is a boutique-style hotel in the heart of a vibrant city. It provides elegant rooms and suites with stunning city views. The hotel has an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar, ensuring convenient dining options.
Boutique hotel.Great bar. Popular among couples. Combining exclusive design with modern Viennese art, this 4-star boutique hotel is located right on the Mariahilfer Straße shopping street and directly opposite the Museum Quarter. A sauna and steam bath can be used free of charge. Decorated with original works by contemporary artists, Hotel Das Tyrol’s rooms feature interior design elements created by well-known Viennese designers such as Wittmann, Backhausen and Thonet. Boutiquehotel Das Tyrol serves a Viennese a la carte breakfast with Prosseco every morning. Free WiFi is available. The spacious, air-conditioning rooms include a Nespresso tea and coffee maker, a minibar, satellite TV, and a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. The Neubaugasse Underground Station (line U3) can be reached in a 7-minute walk. St.Stephen’s Cathedral can be reached by underground in 5 minutes. A 5-minute stroll takes guests to the Ringstraße boulevard and the Kunsthistorisches Museum.Show full description
Apartment.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among women. With garden views, Roosevelt Stadthaus is set in Vienna. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. Vienna City Hall is a 6-minute walk from the apartment. Each unit is fully fitted with a cable flat-screen TV, a sofa and desk. Some of the units feature a kitchen, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area with an espresso machine and an electric kettle. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESIGNED apartment in Vienna. It also has great affordability.
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. The family-run Hotel Harmonie Vienna is 500 metres from the Servitenviertel, a charming residential area in Vienna’s 9th district, housing a lounge with a bar and library, a fitness room, a 24-hour mini shop and offering free WiFi. The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute tram ride or a 10-minute walk. Entirely re-designed in June 2013 in a dance theme, the rooms at this boutique hotel are fitted with a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, a large work desk, laptop-size safe and up to 42“ large flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en-suite bathrooms come with a shower, bathrobes and slippers, and there is an ironing board. A rich buffet breakfast is served every morning, and it includes regional organic products. Parking can be arranged in a public garage at an additional cost - the garage is around the corner. The Hauptbahnhof Train Station is reachable within a 15-minute tram ride, and the tram stop of the D line and line number 1 is 2 minutes' walk away. Vienna International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great bar. Popular among couples.Opened August 2021. Boasting a bar, Hotel Josefine offers accommodation in Vienna, 1.2 km from Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station and 1.2 km from Leopold Museum. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The rooms have a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature city views. At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Popular points of interest near Hotel Josefine include Natural History Museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum and Parliament of Austria. The nearest airport is Vienna International, 20 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Josefine is a unique boutique hotel with a 20s-inspired design. The guestrooms have wireless internet and a charming atmosphere. The hotel has a bar and terrace for relaxation and socializing.
Apartment.Romantic. Great views. Located in the eastern wing of Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this exclusive, sumptuously decorated suite lets you enjoy the imperial ambience of the Habsburgs' former summer residence. Schloß Schönbrunn Suite used to be occupied by members of the imperial household. It comprises 2 bedrooms, a drawing room, a living room, a kitchenette, and 2 modern bathrooms. The master bedroom features a four-poster bed and offers views of the Gloriette and the palace gardens. The palace gardens include many historic monuments and buildings, as well as the world’s oldest zoo. Schönbrunn Underground Station (line U4) can be reached in 10 minutes on foot and provides connections to Vienna’s city centre within 10 minutes.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Nice surroundings. Wiener Gäste Zimmer is located in Vienna’s 10th district, in the building of a traditional Viennese vinegar and beer brewery and oil press. By underground, guests can reach the State Opera within 10 minutes, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral within 15 minutes. The rooms are fitted in an industrial style and feature wooden floors and an air conditioning system. Free WiFi is available, and every room comes with a private bathroom featuring a shower, a hairdryer. free toiletries, and a toilet. Breakfast includes various homemade products. Wiener Gäste Zimmer also offers a shared-use kitchen and on request, a kitchen chef can prepare meals for the guests. The Reumannplatz Underground Stop is 600 metres away, and the Vienna Main Train Station is a 5-minute underground ride away.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest, most creative and cosy bed and breakfasts in Vienna! WOW!
Apartment.Highly elegant. Great views. Offering city views, Apartment Vienna Smart Living is an accommodation set in Vienna, 2.3 km from Schönbrunn Palace and 3.8 km from Schönbrunner Gardens. It is situated 1.9 km from Wiener Stadthalle and features a lift. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station is less than 1 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Parliament of Austria is 3.8 km from the apartment, while Leopold Museum is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 21 km from Apartment Vienna Smart Living.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT apartment in Vienna.
Boutique hotel.Nice style. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Situated right on Vienna's main shopping street Mariahilfer Straße, Hotel MOTTO occupies an impressive historic building next to the Neubaugasse stop of the U3 metro line. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The Museumsquartier, Ringstraße Boulevard, the historic Spittelberg quarter and the lively Naschmarkt area are all only a 10-minute walk away. We offer in the professional restaurant Chez Bernard a la carte breakfast. The elegantly furnished rooms are air-conditioned and feature soundproof windows, a minibar, and satellite TV. Right next to the hotel there is a typical Viennese café.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant!
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. In the centre of Vienna, located within a short distance of St. Peter's Catholic Church and St. Stephen's Cathedral, Apartment St Stephens Cathedral offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. This recently renovated apartment is located less than 1 km from Vienna Volksgarten and a 9-minute walk from House of Music. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Hofburg, Vienna State Opera and Imperial Treasury Vienna. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from Apartment St Stephens Cathedral.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Nikolai Homes features accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Vienna, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has facilities for disabled guests. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. All units in the apartment complex are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPod docking station. Popular points of interest near the apartment include House of Music, Musikverein and Vienna State Opera. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from Nikolai Homes.Show full description
I think this is one of the most RELAXING apartments in Vienna. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Vienna.
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