Where to Stay in Vienna on Your Trip (Updated 2023)

Posted: 11/28/2023 | November 28th, 2023

I have really grown to love Vienna. It’s a stunning city bursting at the seams with galleries and museums, classical music, theater, cafés, and gorgeous centuries-old architecture. There’s a lot to do to fill your time here.

As a visitor, deciding where to stay in Vienna can be a little daunting. It’s a huge city that is really spread out. All areas are well connected by subway but there’s a lot of places to choose from. Personally, I think there are only a few districts worth staying in as a visitor.

To help you plan your trip and save time and money, here’s my list of the best neighborhoods, so you know exactly where to stay in Vienna:

City Center (Innere Stadt)

The center of town is an obvious choice. Here, in the heart of the city, you’ll find all the old imperial buildings, palaces, churches, museums, and famed restaurants (including the Hofburg palace, Albertina Museum, and Stephansplatz Square). It’s the busiest part of town, but you’ll get the most accommodation options as well as convenience.

Best places to stay in the City Center:

• BUDGET: Hotel-Pension Wild – This two-star hotel is one of the few affordable lodgings in the district, with simple but bright rooms that feature comfortable beds. It’s a quiet hotel in a quiet area so you’ll sleep well. There’s a hearty continental breakfast and the owner is friendly and welcoming too. If you’re on a super tight budget, there are small, no-frills single rooms with a shared bathroom.
• MIDRANGE: Hotel Domizil – This boutique hotel has small, clean rooms with décor that makes you feel like you’re back in Vienna’s imperial past. The rooms have plenty of light, the shower has great water pressure, and you can walk to all the main sights from here in less than 15 minutes. I think this is one of the best value accommodations in the district.
• LUXURY: The Ritz-Carlton Vienna – This is arguably the fanciest hotel in town. The marble bathrooms are huge and the showers have great water pressure, while the rooms themselves are also massive and have big, comfy beds (as well as desks, AC, and electric kettles). There’s a huge breakfast buffet and a free glass of champagne when you check in.

Wieden

Just south of the City Center is Wieden, home to the famous Naschmarkt, an outdoor market and food hall. The Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) can be found on the northern tip of the district, while the massive Belvedere Palace…