The 17 best hotels in Vienna

If you wish to indulge in the luxuries of old Vienna there's nowhere finer to do so than in Hotel Sacher, a family-owned establishment that sits amongst the grand museums and galleries at the city's heart. Of course, this is the birthplace of Austria's beloved sachertorte, an oh-so-sweet chocolate cake. But your eyes will feast too, on Belle Époque-inspired interiors, from its richly brocaded cherry red foyer to its lime peel green restaurant. The more restrained bedrooms are a breath of fresh air after the grandeur downstairs – yet they’re still decked out with crystal chandeliers and oil paintings. The service is genuinely warm and welcoming, with thoughtful touches like kettles for tea-loving guests and organic toiletries for babies.

Time Out tip: With so much to see in Vienna, why not skip afternoon tea and enjoy your obligatory Sachertorte at the lavish breakfast buffet?

Address: Philharmoniker Str. 4, 1010, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €489 per night. 

Closest transport: Oper, Karlsplatz tram stop is a three-minute walk. 

Miiro Spittelberg is a new boutique lifestyle hotel a short stroll away from Vienna city centre, in the hip creative district of Neubau. Art aficionados will love its proximity to major attractions such as the MuseumsQuartier and the Kunsthistorisches Museum, while foodies will enjoy the large variety of cuisines on offer nearby. Rooms are spacious, bright and airy, with large windows providing panoramic views over the village-like neighbourhood and beyond. As elsewhere in the hotel, bespoke art brings a pop of colour to the contemporary interiors and furnishings, with a cosy reading chair to tuck yourself away in.

Address: Kirchberggasse 6, 07. Neubau, 1070, Vienna

Price: Rooms from €198 per night. 

Closest transport: Stiftgasse tram stop is a two-minute walk. 

A 1950s modernist marvel that was once home to the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, The Hoxton stands out as one of Vienna’s quirkier, not to mention more stylish, hotel options in a city known for its grand imperial architecture. Come here during the summer and you’ll find it hard to leave the building, with an afternoon by the rooftop pool – a rarity in the Austrian capital – followed by cocktails on the neighbouring Cayo Coco terrace, leaving you feel like you’d taken a short break to the Mediterranean via an office lift.

Address: Rudolf-Sallinger-Platz 1, 1030, Vienna

Price: Rooms from €119 per night. 

Closest transport: Stadtpark underground station is three-minute walk

Bringing a slice of Paris to Vienna, boutique hotel MOTTO stands elegantly poised within an impressive historic building in the heart of the city. The aesthetic packs a heavy French flair, blended with Japanese purism and Scandanavian cosiness. Statement floral prints and decorative wallpaper provide pops of colour and bring the space to life, representing dreams from the Gold Age of Paris. Chez Bernard is the on-site restaurant with playful decor, rooftop views DJ sets and creative food and drink.

Time Out tip: A few small plates and cocktails on the rooftop? The ultimate combo.  

Address: Mariahilfer Straße 71A, Schadekgasse 20, 1060, Vienna

Price: Rooms from €161 per night. 

Closest transport: Neubaugasse bus stop is a one-minute walk. 

You'll find this luxury five-star hotel inside a beautifully restored, historic 19th-century building on one of the most famous squares in Vienna's Old Town. Both your wellness and dining needs are more than covered; it has a vibrant brasserie serving innovative Austrian-French dishes, a rooftop bar and the world-class Asaya Spa offering treatments and luxurious amenities. 

Time Out tip: You can rent out the Garden Room for a private dining experience in a lush indoor-outdoor space. 

Address: Peterspl. 7, 1010, Vienna

Price: Rooms from €800 per night. 

Closest transport: Herrengasse underground station is an eight-minute walk. 

Blending affordable charm with a conscience, this hotel-meets-social-enterprise near the Prater is committed to creating opportunities for those from under-represented groups and is run and staffed by a young and enthusiastic team of former refugees. Lots of hotels talk the green and sustainable talk, but Magdas Hotel genuinely puts its money where its mouth is. Upcycled retro furnishings, artworks from students at the Academy of Fine Arts and eco-friendly toiletries complete the picture. Oh and the food’s great, too.

Time Out tip: The Magdas Hotel Vienna City is hailed as the 'first social business hotel in Vienna' so it's well worth a stay here to experience a new hospitality wave first-hand.

Address: Ungargasse 38, 1030, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €121 per night. 

Closest transport: Sechskrügelgasse tram stop is a one-minute walk. 

A converted apartment building in the super-cool seventh district that’s been turned into a characterful boutique hotel. Each of the bedrooms has been designed by a Viennese artist, and everyone gets together for coffee and homemade cake by the fire in the afternoons. Although you’re a short walk from the city’s cultural centre, it feels like a real home from home. From the generous Austrian breakfast to the honesty bar, guests are treated like family.

Time Out tip: Book with them directly to get free bike hire and ten per cent off in the onsite boutique.

Address: Kirchengasse 41, 1070, Vienna

Price: Rooms from €270 per night. 

Closest transport: Kellermanngasse bus stop is a one-minute walk. 

Recently reopened in 2024 by the Radisson, this first-opened-in-1925 hotel is designed for a luxurious, grown-up getaway. Yep, this old converted stable block is pretty hard to beat. The rooms are an elegant symphony of classic design and modern amenities and the food is outstanding. Want a city break that’ll also let you unwind? It’s incredibly quiet in the gardens here, but the city centre is an easy walk away. Dreamy? Indeed it is.

Time Out tip: Opt for dinner al fresco in the garden terrace. It's magical. 

Address: Wiedner Hauptstraße 12, 1040, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €162 per night. 

Closest transport: Paulanergasse and Resselgasse tram stops are both around a five-minute walk. 

One of the city’s coolest hotels (it’s hosted its fair share of bands on tour), this is a peaceful, palm-fringed courtyard oasis in the middle of the buzzy seventh district. Vintage furniture, a friendly crowd and homecooked food add up to a stay with real personality. You’ll have galleries, shops and gorgeous squares on your doorstep, but if you’re planning the kind of weekend where you barely go outside, this is the place to spend it. The rooms are pure Wes Anderson aesthetic and the restaurant (run by the owner’s mum) serves fab Filipino food.

Time Out tip: Explore the local Neubau district and don't miss a chance to eat at the funky subterranean bar Erich, off Sankt Ulrichs Platz.

Address: Bandgasse 4, 1070, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €161 per night. 

Closest transport: Westbahnstraße tram and bus stop is a four-minute walk.

Right on the Ringstrasse, this upscale option has serious wow factor – think chandeliers, plush carpets and fabulous modern Austrian food (there’s a dedicated schnitzel station). With a rooftop pool, swanky cars for hire and multiple bars and restaurants, the Grand Ferdinand is as glam as it gets.

Time Out tip: A stroll around Ringstrasse is the easiest way to admire some of the city’s grandest buildings, including the Burggarten, the Hofburg, Parliament, Volksgarten and the Burgtheater.

Address: Schubertring 10-12, 1010, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €159 per night. 

Closest transport: Schwarzenbergplatz bus and tram stop is a one-minute walk. 

The Hollmann's entrance is tucked between two shops just around the corner from St Stephen’s cathedral, but its rooms are mega spacious, with high ceilings and vast, comfy beds. It’s an incredibly comfy boutique hotel and there are loads of extras included in the room rate, from locally roasted coffee and Viennese confectionaries to pre-dinner aperitifs and snacks (3-5pm). There's also a cinema, ice cream in the summer months, and make sure you’re up in time for the huge, organic breakfast in the courtyard, which changes every three days.

Time Out tip: Take advantage of the free e-scooter and bike rental on offer at the Hollmann.

Address: Köllnerhofgasse 6, 1010, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €196 per night. 

Closest transport: Schwedenplatz underground station is a two-minute walk. 

A riotously colourful design boutique with stunning views looking out over Austrian Parliament and the Museum Quarter. With a photo booth in the lobby and a drum kit hanging above the bar, this place is guaranteed to make you smile. Rooms at 25hours are all individually designed, and there’s a gym and spa in the basement.

Time Out tip: Before you check out, buy some honey from the hotel’s rooftop hives to take home.

Address: Lerchenfelder Str. 1/3, 1070, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €104 per night. 

Closest transport: Auerspergstraße tram stop is a one-minute walk. 

Don’t be fooled by the folksy name – this luxe boutique rubs shoulders with the Opera House and Hotel Sacher in the Albertinaplatz, one of Vienna’s grandest squares. A former hostel, it’s had a Mad Men makeover courtesy of Conran & Partners. With its own brasserie and bakery serving homemade waffles, filled organic bagels and cheeses from local farmers, The Guesthouse is one for foodies as well as design aficionados. Every room comes with four bottles of top-quality wine, too.

Time Out tip: Although the Albertina is just across the road, head ten minutes south to the Albertina Modern, Vienna’s newest major art museum. It holds two of the most important collections of post-1945 Austrian art, the Essl and Jablonka collections, alongside works by other famous international artists.

Address: Führichgasse 10, 1010, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €306 per night. 

Closest transport: Albertinaplatz bus stop is a one-minute walk. 

In its former life, this collection of super-hip suites in the up-and-coming second district was a huddle of empty shops. Today it’s an architectural gem, with very reasonable rates for the amount of space you get. The Grätzl micro-chain has three other properties dotted around the city, all well worth investigating. With a stay here you feel like you’re really living in the city, rather than just passing through – the rooms are more like serviced apartments, although there’s always someone on hand if you need any help or advice.

Time Out tip: Hire a bike and pedal around the farmer’s market, or plan the next day’s adventure in the cafe with a perfectly made coffee and some homemade cake.

Address: Große Sperlgasse 6, Afrikanergasse 3, 1020, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €100 per night. 

Closest transport: Tandelmarktgasse bus stop and Karmeliterplatz tram and bus stop are both less than a five-minute walk. 

In an imposing townhouse that's been a monastery and a post office at various points, Ruby Lissi has chic, minimalist rooms around the €250 mark – 'lean luxury' is their motto. (Sister hotel Ruby Sofie is a great choice too, with the same budget-glam philosophy.) This budget hotel is ideal if you’re counting the pennies but don’t want to compromise on creature comforts: think oversized beds, rain showers and silent air conditioning. There’s no room service, but the bar’s open 24 hours, serving Italian-inspired cocktails and aperitivi.

Time Out tip: Stroll through Hofburg Palace, which is just a 20-minute walk. The ornate grounds are home to the country’s president, as well as museums, attractions and galleries (and some famous dancing horses, too).

Address: Fleischmarkt 19, 1010, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €114 per night. 

Closest transport: Schwedenplatz U tram stop is a two-minute walk. 

Having rennovated the famed red-brick Great Eastern Hotel in London in 2007 as part of its Andaz portfolio, the Hyatt group has gone on to 'Andaz' the globe. What does that mean? Conceptual, unique design in locations from Doha to Delhi. This Austrian outpost is certainly no different, with sleek Sandi-meets-Victorian interiors in earthy tones. Onsite you'll find private parking, a 24-hour fitness centre, restaurant Eugen21 and a terrace from which you can admire the verdant Swiss Gardens and southern Vienna.

Time Out tip: Seeing as you'll only be a 12-minute walk from Belvedere Palace, you may as well go and view Gustav Klimt’s most famous painting, The Kiss.

Address: Arsenalstraße 10, 1100, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €150 per night. 

Closest transport: Arsenal bus stop and Hauptbahnhof Ost S tram stop are both less than a five-minute walk.

Adina Serviced Apartments is practically next door to Vienna's central station, making getting around an absolute breeze which comes in handy if you're travelling with the little ones. Style and comfort-wise, the apartments feature a sleek, contemporary open plan layout and are well equipped with all the creature comforts you'd expect, including a flatscreen TV, dishwasher, stovetop and more. There's also an on-site gym, rooftop terrace (for when the weather's good) and 24-hour reception in case you need a hand with anything. 

Time Out tip: If you don't want the faff of finding someone to watch your pup, just bring 'em along. Pets are welcome in the apartment for a separate fee. 

Address: Karl-Popper-Straße 6, 1100, Vienna 

Price: Rooms from €113 per night. 

Closest transport: Quartier Belvedere train station is a four-minute walk, and Karl Popper Straße bus stop and Hauptbahnhof Ost S tram stop are both a three-minute walk. and