Vienna (Hotels & Experiences)

Explore the majestic Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg, stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town and savor Vienna’s famous coffeehouse culture. Enjoy legendary music at opera houses and concert halls or unwind with a culinary journey through local delicacies. With history, art and culture around every corner, Vienna Region offers an unforgettable Austrian experience.

Things to see or do in Vienna

Explore Vienna’s palaces, music legacy and charming streets.

Votive Church

Rising majestically beside Vienna’s Ringstraße, the Votive Church is a striking neo-Gothic symbol of gratitude: it was built as a “votive” offering after an assassination attempt on Emperor Franz Joseph in 1853. Construction began in 1856 under architect Heinrich von Ferstel, and the church was finally consecrated in 1879 — coinciding with the silver wedding anniversary of Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. The design echoes the great cathedrals of France, with three aisles, flying buttresses, and soaring vaults. Its most distinctive external feature is its twin towers, each reaching 99 m, making it Vienna’s second-tallest church after St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Inside, light pours through 78 stained-glass windows, some of which were only fully restored in the 1970s. The main altar is especially impressive: a gilded retable with an ornate “ciborium” supported by alabaster columns. Upstairs in the raised oratory – once reserved for the imperial family – you'll find a small museum. The highlight is the Antwerp Passion Altar, a late-Gothic masterpiece from around 1500. A modern twist comes with the “Light of Creation” show — a 30-minute multimedia light installation (projections + music) that transforms the interior, giving a new, almost otherworldly dimension to the gothic architecture. The church is easily accessible: it’s just a short walk from the Schottentor station (metro U2) or via several tram lines. And it’s free to enter (for the church), though the museum has a modest fee. introducingvienna.com In short, the Votive Church is not just a historic monument — it’s a living place of worship, art, and modern light spectacle.

Königreich der Eisenbahnen

In the heart of Vienna’s Prater lies a magical miniature world: the Kingdom of the Railways (Königreich der Eisenbahnen). On just 270 m², visitors can explore a detailed H0-scale model of Vienna, complete with over 70 landmarks, moving trams, underground trains, buses, thousands of figurines, and tiny cars. But it’s not just a static model: you can race remote-controlled cars, operate small construction vehicles, or even pose as a conductor or train driver. Opened in 2020 and built with a long-term vision to expand to 1,000 m², the attraction aims to become the largest model railway in Austria and one of the biggest in the world. The venue is open daily (10:00–19:00 according to the Vienna Tourist Board). vienna.info Admission starts from about €24.90 for adults and €17.90 for children and reduced categories (students, seniors, etc.). It’s a charming mix of play, history, and technical wonder — perfect for families, train lovers, or anyone who enjoys seeing Vienna in miniature.

Madame Tussauds Wien

You step off the tram into the magical world of the Prater in Vienna, where the giant Ferris wheel looms nearby, and you’re immediately drawn to a shimmering building at Riesenradplatz. As you walk inside, the red carpet seems to roll out just for you — welcome to Madame Tussauds Vienna, a place where wax comes to life. Once you enter, you realize this isn’t just a static gallery. Over 90 incredibly realistic wax figures stand before you, spread across more than ten themed areas. The air hums with excitement, because here, you don’t just look — you interact. In one room, you find yourself face-to-face with Austrian icons: Emperor Franz Joseph and his ever-elegant wife Sisi, Mozart with his thoughtful gaze, Gustav Klimt, Falco, Maria Theresa… their wax likenesses perfectly captured, down to the folds of their clothes. But the real magic begins in the Sisi Uncovered Experience, a 200 m² immersive area that feels less like a museum and more like stepping into a time machine. There, modern 3D projections bring Sisi to life: you can hear her voice, smell the perfume of her court, and even taste the world she inhabited. In her dressing room, she greets you, and in darker moments you discover her inner struggles — a side of the empress few ever see. Wandering further, you come to a stage-like space where you can conduct Johann Strauss, swaying gently to the “Blue Danube” waltz as if you were in an imperial ballroom. Nearby, a friendly Einstein challenges you to an intelligence test — can you beat his legendary mind? And just around the corner, in a sporty twist, you try to score a goal against Hans Krankl, the Austrian football legend. There’s also a wedding chapel — but not just any chapel: it’s a Las Vegas–style chapel, and Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley are your waxy officiants. You can don a veil, pose in front of the altar, and take a selfie that feels like a very glamorous, slightly surreal ceremony. History buffs will delight in the historical and political area: world leaders like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi stand in thoughtful silence, while you can imagine debating from a podium with famous politicians. There’s even a spot that remembers dark chapters of history, like war and conflict. And if you ever wondered how these lifelike figures come to be: making a single wax figure is a labor of love and precision. The artists take hundreds of measurements, hundreds of photos, and insert real hair strand by strand — sometimes 140 hours just to needle in the hair. Each figure can cost up to €200,000 to create. At Madame Tussauds Vienna, the past and present collide in wax. It’s not just a museum — it’s a celebration of fame, history, and imagination. Whether you want to dance with royalty, challenge a genius, or marry a superstar, here, your selfie dreams come true.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

This is the main cathedral in Vienna, located at Stephansplatz 3. Architecturally, it's a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Its south tower reaches a height of about 136.4 m, making it one of the most distinctive features of the city skyline. Visitors can: ➜ Use audio-guides or join guided tours for the interior. ➜ Explore the catacombs beneath the cathedral, where the Habsburgs were buried. ➜ Climb the towers: ➜ The north tower gives you access to the huge “Pummerin” bell. ➜ The south tower has many steps and offers great views. Stephansplatz Wien Visiting times: open daily, but sightseeing hours are more limited (e.g., 09:00–11:30 & 13:00–16:30 for tours) depending on liturgical schedule.

Sisi Museum Hofburg Wien

The Sisi Museum is located in the Imperial Apartments of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. It offers a very personal look into the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (“Sisi”), presenting more than 300 of her belongings — from her dresses and jewelry to letters, travel items, and even her gym equipment. The exhibition explores both the myth and the reality of Sisi: her beauty, her rebellious nature, her strict beauty and fitness regime, as well as her tragically short life, ending in her assassination in 1898. The museum is open daily from 9:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 16:30). Tickets cost around €20 for adults, and there are guided tours available.

Naturhistorisches Museum

The Naturhistorisches Museum Wien is one of the most important natural history museums in the world, housing a collection of about 30 million objects. Its building — a grand “palace of natural sciences” from the late 19th century — is itself architecturally stunning. Inside, you can explore 39 large exhibition halls with dinosaur skeletons, meteorites, rare minerals, and even the famous Venus of Willendorf. There’s also a modern interactive space called Deck 50, which combines a lab, stage, and multimedia area to engage visitors in science. The museum is located at Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna and is open Thursday–Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (on Wednesdays until 8 p.m.). If you like, I can also tell you about the top must-see exhibits there — do you want me to do that?

Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna

Focusing on applied arts and design, the MAK showcases a diverse collection that spans from historical artifacts to contemporary design. Its exhibitions often explore the intersection of art, design, and technology. Focusing on applied arts and design, the MAK showcases a diverse collection that spans from historical artifacts to contemporary design. Its exhibitions often explore the intersection of art, design and technology.

Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria consisting of two Baroque palaces (the Upper and Lower Belvedere), the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the third district of the city, on the south-eastern edge of its centre. It currently houses the Belvedere museum known in German as the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere (in English, referred to both as the Belvedere Museum and Austrian Gallery). The grounds are set on a gentle gradient and include decorative tiered fountains and cascades, Baroque sculptures, and majestic wrought iron gates. The Baroque palace complex was built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Belvedere was built during a period of extensive construction in Vienna, which at the time was both the imperial capital and home to the ruling Habsburg dynasty. This period of prosperity followed on from the commander-in-chief Prince Eugene of Savoy's successful conclusion of a series of wars against the Ottoman Empire. The Belvedere is a historic building complex in Vienna, Austria consisting of two Baroque palaces (the Upper and Lower Belvedere), the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape in the third district of the city, on the south-eastern edge of its centre. It currently houses the Belvedere museum known in German as the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere (in English, referred to both as the Belvedere Museum and Austrian Gallery). The grounds are set on a gentle gradient and include decorative tiered fountains and cascades, Baroque sculptures, and majestic wrought iron gates. The Baroque palace complex was built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Belvedere was built during a period of extensive construction in Vienna, which at the time was both the imperial capital and home to the ruling Habsburg dynasty. This period of prosperity followed on from the commander-in-chief Prince Eugene of Savoy's successful conclusion of a series of wars against the Ottoman Empire.

Albertina Museum

This museum is renowned for its vast collection of graphic arts, including works by Dürer, Monet, and Picasso. The stunning palace itself is a historical site, and the exhibitions often feature contemporary artists, making it a dynamic cultural hub. This museum is renowned for its vast collection of graphic arts, including works by Dürer, Monet, and Picasso. The stunning palace itself is a historical site, and the exhibitions often feature contemporary artists, making it a dynamic cultural hub.

Museum Quartier, Vienna

Spread over 90,000m2 in central Vienna and encompassing 60 cultural institutions, the MuseumsQuartier Wien is one of the largest districts for contemporary art and culture in the world. Nothing is off limits at the MuseumsQuartier. Historic architecture meets contemporary design. High culture meets subcultures. The spectrum ranges from fine art, architecture, music, fashion, theater, dance, literature, children’s culture, game culture, and street art to design and photography.

Vienna State Opera

One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, it offers a rich program of opera and ballet performances. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece, and guided tours provide insight into its history and significance in the arts. One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, it offers a rich program of opera and ballet performances. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece, and guided tours provide insight into its history and significance in the arts.

Sigmund Freud Museum

Located in Freud's former residence and practice, this museum offers insights into the life and work of the father of psychoanalysis. It features original furnishings, manuscripts, and personal items, making it a unique cultural experience. Located in Freud's former residence and practice, this museum offers insights into the life and work of the father of psychoanalysis. It features original furnishings, manuscripts, and personal items, making it a unique cultural experience.

Haus der Musik

An interactive sound museum dedicated to music and sound, it explores the history of music in Vienna and features exhibits on famous composers like Mozart and Beethoven. It's a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.An interactive sound museum dedicated to music and sound, it explores the history of music in Vienna and features exhibits on famous composers like Mozart and Beethoven. It's a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Kunsthistorisches Museum

One of the world's most important art museums, it houses an extensive collection of artworks from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, including pieces by masters like Vermeer and Rembrandt. Its architecture is as stunning as the art it contains, making it a must-visit for art lovers. One of the world's most important art museums, it houses an extensive collection of artworks from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, including pieces by masters like Vermeer and Rembrandt. Its architecture is as stunning as the art it contains, making it a must-visit for art lovers.

Ambassador Hotels Vienna

Highlighting the best stays in Vienna.

Appartements Fleger

Living in a Fleger Appartements**** is a little bit like coming home! 40m² / 50m² / 60m² We offer you a warm and friendly atmosphere, delightful, comforable apartments, a true four-star-standard in our fully equipped apartments (incl. a sufficient amount of pots, kitchenware and cutlery). We regularly look after each apartment, do the cleaning, provide fresh towels and bed linen etc. The apartments are conveniently located close to an underground and tram stations. Discover Vienna by public transport – within 15 minutes you are in the city centre. Close to the apartments you find supermarkets, a dry cleaner, and several restaurants, one of them is a typical “Heuriger” (a kind of cosy wine bar with traditional cooking).

Find hotels in Vienna

Stay in the heart of imperial Vienna

Hotel NH Collection Wien Zentrum

Rosewood Vienna

Hotel Motel One - Wien Prater

Vienna Marriott Hotel

Pension Liechtenstein

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Hotel Korotan

Müllner Smart Hotel Wien 24h Self Check In

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Novotel Suites Wien City Donau

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Hotel Restaurant Zum Ochsenkopf in Wien

Strandhotel Alte Donau

Steiner Residences Vienna Reumannplatz

Oak House Vienna

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Hotel Zur Wiener Staatsoper

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Alma Boutique-Hotel

Hotel Sacher Wien

Gerstner Salons Privés

Numa Vienna Wood

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Parks 73 The Town House Hotel

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Pension San Francisco

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Hotel Capricorno

Hotel Pension Baron am Schottentor

Hotel An der Wien

Hotel Bajazzo

Hotel Am Parkring

Altwienerhof Aparthotel

A romantic art hotel in Vienna. Generous spaces, cozy mattresses, new bathrooms. Really a lot of paintings. A magical cabinet with a kitchen inside ( fridge, microwave, induction plates, espresso machine, plates & glasses )

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City Stay Vienna - Lugeck

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The Leo Grand

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Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

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URBI - Urban Island

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arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle

Imperium Residence

Aparthotel KostBar

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Marien-hof Appartement-Hotel, Vienna

Vienna Sporthotel

7brunnen Hostel

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Oliver Like Home

Steiner Residences Vienna Vorgartenstrasse

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Numa Vienna Strauss

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MOOONS

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Leonardo Hotel Vienna City West

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Hotel am Brillantengrund

Pension Neuer Markt

Lenas Donau Hotel

Hotel Zipser

Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Strudlhof

Arthotel ANA Gala

Hotel Vienna

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Hotel Maximilian

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The Levante Parliament A Design Hotel

JO&JOE Wien

greet Vienna City North

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25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier

ibis Styles Wien Messe Prater

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grätzlhotel Schönbrunn

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Dan In'n Out

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Club Hotel Cortina

Living Hotel Kaiser Franz Joseph

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ibis Wien Hauptbahnhof

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ibis budget Wien Messe

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SO/ Vienna

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Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg

Steiner Residences Vienna Augarten

Austria Classic Hotel Wien

St Christopher's Inn Vienna

Boutique Hotel am Stephansplatz

Hotel Atlanta

Novum Hotel Congress

Westbahn Hotel Wien

HausPension

Hotel Regina

Clarion Hotel Vienna South

ibis Wien Mariahilf

Max Brown Hotel 5th District, part of Sircle Collection

Hotel Daniel Vienna

Max Brown Hotel 7th District

Saint Shermin Bed, Breakfast & Champagne

Hotel Beethoven Wien

Prize by Radisson, Vienna City

Hotel Mozart

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Hotel NH Wien Belvedere

voco Vienna Prater by IHG

Hotel Bergwirt Schönbrunn

Novotel Wien City

Radisson Red Vienna

Hotel NH Danube City

ibis Wien City

Renaissance Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel

InterContinental Vienna by IHG

Courtyard Vienna Prater/Messe

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Hilton Vienna Waterfront

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B&B Hotel Wien-Hbf

IntercityHotel Wien

magdas HOTEL Vienna City

Hampton by Hilton Vienna Messe

Flemings Hotel Wien-Stadthalle

Hotel Topazz Lamee

Transport

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Tourism offices

Wiener Tourismusverband / Vienna Tourist Board

Golf Club

Golf Club Wien-Süßenbrunn

This is Vienna’s largest golf facility: it has an 18‑hole championship course (GC Süßenbrunn) and a 9‑hole “Citygolf” course. There is also a very large driving range and indoor golf simulators.