Key attractions
The Hofburg Palace sits beside the vast Heldenplatz public square, in the middle of the Innere Stadt. Heldenplatz has played an important role in Austrian history and is the location where the country’s union with Germany was announced. Hofburg is a tourist’s delight, with Emperor Joseph II’s apartments attracting countless visitors annually. The Schonbrunn Palace and its fabulous gardens, as well as the Museumsquartier, are the other main cultural highlights. The quarter’s MUMOK houses 7,000 modern artworks. A walk through the sewers, immortalized in the classic film The Third Man, or a Danube river cruise are among other great city outings.
Having fun
Vienna boasts eclectic venues for entertainment and dining. The Vienna State Opera offers a program of opera classics from September to June. The Konzerthaus features a full schedule of concerts and is the venue for festivals such as May’s Internationale Musikfest. The English Theater offers English-language plays. Stephansplatz is the focal point of a selection of wine bars and traditional Viennese cafés. Bars at the Donaukanal are popular, while there is a choice of funky late-night venues in the Museumsquartier.
Shopping
Graben runs around Stephansplatz and is the location upmarket jewelry and fashion boutiques. Globally-recognized luxury brands, including Hermès and Cartier, have branches on nearby streets such as Karntnerstrasse and Kohlmarkt. Mariahilferstrasse runs out of the Innere Stadt to the West Railway Station and is lined with stores selling items such as clothing, accessories, and leather goods, as well as department stores. The Naschmarkt is the most famous of Vienna’s markets and a colorful spot to stroll through. Schonbrunn Christmas Market is staged from late November through to New Year’s Eve and has an excellent range of gifts, cakes, and other festive articles.
Nearby
Destinations for daytrips from Vienna are plentiful, allowing visitors to take a dip in a rejuvenating spa or even embark on a mountain hike. Schneeberg is a 70-mile journey away and offers hiking trails and a mountain railway. The beautiful Seegrotte underground lake and the historic spa town of Baden bei Wien are 15 miles away to the south. Baden is a pastoral spot with ambient cafés and more than a dozen spa resorts. The 12th century Heiligenkreuz Abbey is 40 minutes away by bus.
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Our recommendations in Vienna
Nestroy Wien
Located in Vienna's Leopoldstadt neighborhood, Hotel Nestroy is in the city center and connected to the convention center. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Stephen's Cathedral and Spanish Riding School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Taborstraße U-Bahn is 3 minutes by foot and Nestroyplatz U-Bahn is 6 minutes.
Hotel Rathauspark Wien, a member of Radisson Individuals
Located in Vienna, Austria Trend Hotel Rathauspark is in the city center and near a metro station. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hofburg Imperial Palace and Spanish Riding School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Rathaus U-Bahn is 4 minutes by foot and Schottentor U-Bahn is 8 minutes.
NH Wien City
Located in Vienna's Mariahilf neighborhood, NH Wien City is in the city center and connected to a shopping center. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Hofburg Imperial Palace and Spanish Riding School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium.
Novum Hotel Prinz Eugen Hauptbahnhof
Located in Vienna's Wieden neighborhood, Novum Hotel Prinz Eugen Wien is near a metro station. Belvedere and Vienna State Opera are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Spanish Riding School and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Das Opernring Hotel
Located in Vienna, Das Opernring Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Spanish Riding School and Hofburg Imperial Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
Renaissance Wien Hotel
Located in Vienna, Renaissance Wien Hotel is near a metro station. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Schoenbrunn Palace and Hofburg Imperial Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Meidling Hauptstrasse U-Bahn is just steps away and Niederhofstrasse U-Bahn is 5 minutes by foot.
Hilton Vienna Park
Located in Vienna's Landstrasse neighborhood, Hilton Vienna is in the city center and near the airport. Vienna State Opera and Belvedere are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Stephen's Cathedral and Spanish Riding School. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wiener Stadthalle or Ernst Happel Stadium. Our guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Landstrasse U-Bahn is just steps away and Stubentor U-Bahn is 5 minutes by foot.