Book a hotel in Vienna

Planning a trip to Vienna means choosing the perfect base to explore its imperial palaces and lively coffee houses. To help you find your ideal stay, eDreams has rounded up everything you need to know about hotels and accommodation options, ensuring you're perfectly positioned for all your Viennese adventures.

Discover a city where imperial grandeur meets contemporary cool, making it ideal for a city break. Vienna offers a captivating journey through history, renowned for its majestic palaces, classical music heritage, and elegant coffee house culture. Immerse yourself in the former imperial capital as you stroll through the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Habsburg emperors, or marvel at the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its sprawling gardens.

Experience the rich artistic legacy at the Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss", or catch a world-class opera performance. With a diverse range of accommodation options, from luxurious hotels to cosy guesthouses, you will find the perfect place for your stay. Explore the bustling Naschmarkt for local delicacies, wander through the historic centre, and enjoy the convenience of excellent transport links, making it easy to see all the main sights.

When booking a hotel in Vienna, you will find most visitors choose to stay in the Innere Stadt, or First District. This central area places you right amidst many of the city's main attractions, offering convenient access to historic sights and cultural experiences.

The Innere Stadt is Vienna's historic heart. Here, you will find grand hotels and boutique stays, often housed in traditional buildings. Key landmarks include St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, and the Spanish Riding School. The Ringstrasse, a circular boulevard, surrounds this district, featuring the Vienna State Opera and Parliament. Staying here means you can walk to many significant sites.

Just outside the Ringstrasse, districts like Leopoldstadt (Second District) and Landstrasse (Third District) offer a mix of modern hotels and more budget-friendly options. Leopoldstadt is home to the Prater amusement park and the Danube Canal, while Landstrasse hosts the Belvedere Palace and the Hundertwasserhaus. These areas provide a slightly quieter base while still being well-connected to the city centre.

Further out, areas like Wieden (Fourth District) and Mariahilf (Sixth District) are known for their lively atmosphere and design hotels. Wieden has a bohemian feel near the Naschmarkt, while Mariahilf is popular for shopping along Mariahilfer Strasse. You will find a range of mid-range to upscale accommodation here.

When choosing your hotel, consider its proximity to Vienna's excellent public transport system. The city is served by an efficient network of underground (U-Bahn), tram, and bus services, making it easy to reach any part of the city from your hotel. Vienna is connected to Vienna International Airport (VIE) by the City Airport Train (CAT), S-Bahn trains, and buses, ensuring straightforward transfers to your accommodation.

Save money on your Vienna hotel by booking during the shoulder seasons, typically April to May or September to October. You will avoid the peak summer crowds and the busy Christmas market period, often finding better rates on accommodation. Consider staying slightly outside the Innere Stadt (old town) in neighbourhoods like Leopoldstadt or Wieden, which offer excellent public transport links and more budget-friendly options, whilst still keeping you close to attractions like the Prater amusement park with its historic Giant Ferris Wheel – a true Vienna landmark.

Booking a hotel with a kitchenette can also help you save on dining expenses, as Vienna has many fantastic local markets like the Naschmarkt where you can buy fresh produce and local specialities. Always compare prices across different dates and room types to secure the best deal. Start planning your Viennese adventure today; book your next hotel stay with eDreams.