Vienna Hotel Tips by longsanborn

When I first came to Vienna in 1999, I stayed at Country Inn & Suites next to the Vienna International Centre/UNO City. This hotel is conveniently located just across the Wagramer street from the UN Centre.

Unique Qualities: The bedrooms were large and very nice. The decor was country-style and immaculately clean. I got a huge King Size bed and it was comfortable. The bathroom was large and clean.

The breakfast was great with large selections of bread, rolls, toasts, cold cut meats such as salami and ham, eggs (hard boil or scrambled), salads, fruits, juices, butter, jams, fresh milk, coffee and tea.

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Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: Wagramer Strasse 16 16a, Wien 1220
Directions: Take the metro U1 to Kaisermuhler/Vienna International Centre station.

The Crowne Plaza Vienna is located next to the Austria Convention Center, the Vienna International Centre (UN HQ in Vienna) and just 20 minutes away from Vienna International Airport.

Unique Qualities: It has 252 guest rooms inclusive 3 suites that offer modern comfort, air conditioner, satellite & pay TV, mini bar, tea-coffee making facilities, in-room safe, as well as spacious bathrooms with hairdryer. For relaxation, the hotel has fitness room, sauna and steam bath.

There is a "Stars" Restaurant & Bar where you can enjoy drinks and a choice of local and international dishes.

Parking facilities available within the underground garage.

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Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0043 1 260 20 0
Address: Wagramer Strasse 21, Wien 1220
Directions: Take the metro U1 to Kaisermuhler/Vienna International Centre. Or Take A4 to Vienna, go to A23 & then A22 direction Prague, Exit Kagran/ Vienna International Center. 2km after the underpass, go right at exit Kagran.
Website: http://vienna.crowneplaza.com/viehb/

This 3- star stylish hotel is situated next to the Naschmarkt, in the heart of Vienna; it was refurbished in 2006 in the art-nouveau style. The National Opera, St. Stephen Cathedral, Ringstrasse and most of Vienna´s sights are situated just a few minutes away.

Unique Qualities: 41 rooms; friendly and comfortable decorated rooms are equipped with bathroom/toilet, telephone and cable-TV.

The hotel serves buffet breakfast; however, if you dont like hotel food, you are just metres away from the Naschmarkt where you have many choices of cafes and eateries to have breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

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Phone: +43 (1) 587 32 89
Address: Schleifmuhlgasse 25, Vienna 1040
Directions: From Airport to Vienna: Take shuttlebus to the Hilton Hotel (in the city); then walk to underground station "Landstraße Wien Mitte", take metro U4 to Karlsplatz, and bus "59A" to "Schleifmühlgasse"
Website: http://www.channels.nl/70098b.html
Other Contact: E-mail: office@hotel3kronen.at

This hotel is quite central and conveniently located within the city centre, faces the Danube Canal, near to most the major sights, many shopping streets, and to many restaurants, cafes and eateries. Public transport systems are situated right in front of the hotel.

The staffs are quite friendly and helpful.

Unique Qualities: 46 bedrooms with bathroom/toilet, cable TV, etc. Have a garage parking facility.
However, it has no lounge, no bar, no dining room, old furnitures in the bedrooms, and one of the most uncomfortable bed I've ever experienced. The rooms and stairs have some ugly worn-down red carpets, and the lobby area was quite small. The rooms and bathroom were fairly clean.

I don't know why this hotel is a 4-star because it felt more like a 2-star/3-star hotel to me.

Anyway, who cares about the old hotel because you'll be spending most of your time outside the hotel.

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Address: Schwedenplatz 3-4, 1010 Vienna
Directions: Metro U4 Schwedenplatz station.

This is a small hotel just outside the main tourist area of Vienna, but it is very conveniently located. The underground train station is in front of the hotel; To note that the metro station is called Nestroyplatz, only one stop to Schwedenplatz. A few good restaurants and bars nearby.

You can also walk to the city centre. It is only 5-10 minutes walk to Schwedenplatz, and then a few minutes to Stephansplatz.

Unique Qualities: Clean rooms. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Great Value.
Ask for a room on the back of hotel so you have less street noise.

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Comparison: less expensive than average
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Address: Praterstrasse 44-46, , Vienna, Bundesland Wien 102

Hotel Mercure Wien Secession is located near the Secession Museum, Naschmarkt, Wine & Co (popular wine bar), the Museum Quartier (QM), Opera House, and Karlplatz.

It is also near to many shopping streets (especially to Mariahilfer-strasse), good restaurants (especially Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant), cafes, and bars.

Unique Qualities: Clean rooms with basic facilities, bathroom, cable TV, etc.

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Address: Getreidemarkt 5, Wien 1060
Directions: Near Naschmarkt, U4/U1 metro station.

A friend was visiting me and I went to check out the room in this hotel. The hotel is located in the 3rd district and is conveniently next to a tram station.

Unique Qualities: The double room was basic, with 2 chairs and table, small TV, simple coffee & tea facility, and a small bathroom. The bathroom was so small, that there is enough room for one person, the size is roughly squarish, everything close to one another. There is a cloth closet near the door for hanging coats, putting away luggage, etc.

The room didn't have a good view - only facing some other rooms or buildings. There is no fan or air-conditioning, so if you go in summer time or during warmer months, the room can get quite warm, balmy and humid.

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Address: Rennwieg 51
Directions: You can take the Tram 71 to the city centre

I visited this hotel when a friend came to Vienna and she stayed here. This hotel is centrally located, next to Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna´s longest shopping street and close to the main attractions of the city.

This Hotel is located in a lovely Viennese-style building with high ceilings, columns and sort of grand entrance.

Unique Qualities: The hotel has a lift, which is good for those with heavy luggage. However, the lift stops between floors, which means you have to drag your luggage over one flight of stairs going towards your room.

The room was simple but small-size, with a wardrobe, a cheap TV, table and 2 chairs. The bathroom was also small but looked OK. The carpet was thin, really ugly and looked kind of dirty. The room didnot have air-conditioning or fans, but it has windows which can be opened during the warm summer days/nights. Therefore, don't stay here during the summer months.

Despite all these drawbacks, the Hotel is very conveniently located near the underground/ metro # U3, which leads directly to the city centre; it's also close to the Westbahnhof (West Train Station); it's close to nightspots/pubs/bars, restaurants, hotdog stalls, fast food eateries (McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken), supermarkets, shops, etc.

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Address: Esterhazygasse 33, 1060 Vienna
Directions: Take the U3 to Zieglergasse and walk towards Esterhazy-gasse.

Have you tried this student hostel called Kolping? during the winter months, the rooms are free as the students are sent home! Anyway, the link is below.

This kopling-wien-zentral is close to the city, to the Naschmarkt (U4), and they have a SPAR supermarket downstairs in the same building.


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Phone: 0043 1 40520414
Address: Stiegengasse 10 / Ecke Gumpendorferstrasse, Vienna
Directions: U can also get there by going to U4 Kettenbruckengasse U-bahn station and go to Stiegengasse.
Website: http://www.kolping-wien-zentral.at