Where to stay in Vienna? Our top 9 accommodation options

A legend among Viennese luxury hotels, the 5* Grand Hotel Wien has a long history behind it, since it was the first luxury hotel built in Vienna. The entire hotel is decorated as it was in the days of the Empire, when it was already very popular with the aristocracy. With its noble surroundings and impeccable service, this hotel is the perfect base for visiting the Austrian capital.

Just a 3-minute walk from the Vienna Opera and the famous Kärntner Straße shopping street, the hotel offers 5 restaurants, 2 bars, a spa and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Vienna. Valet parking and free Wi-Fi are also available. The rooms and suites are luxuriously furnished with elegant furnishings.

TheAviano Boutiquehotel 4* is a small, family-run hotel located in the heart of Vienna, close to a variety of places of interest, famous monuments, historic buildings such as St Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera, and several shopping streets.

The Aviano harmoniously combines Viennese tradition and modern comfort. Furnished in traditional Viennese style, all rooms are non-smoking and located on the top 2 floors of this historic building.

The a&o Wien Hauptbahnhof Youth Hostel welcomes you right behind Vienna's new main train station. Designed with warmth in mind, the hostel offers a rooftop bar with panoramic views, a buffet breakfast and private en suite rooms. Of course, there are also dormitories with 4 or 6 beds.

In less than 7 minutes you can reach Saint Stephen's Cathedral, right in the heart of Vienna. Whether you are a family or a couple, this is an ideal place to stay: there is a common room with billiards and a children's playroom.

The concept of the Space Home Hostel - City Hall is original and inspired by Japan, as it is a hotel-capsule. Travellers sleep in a comfortable cabin at an unbeatable price.

All rooms are equipped with storage, safe, flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The shared bathrooms are very well maintained. All in all, this establishment is the best compromise between a youth hostel and a hotel!

The 7th Heaven Vienna Center Apartments is located in the Spittelberg district, just a 2-minute walk from the museum district. The flats in the residence are all decorated according to a specific historical figure: for example, there is the Sissi flat, the Klimt flat and another decorated on the theme of Mozart. They can accommodate 2 to 6 people.

Each flat is fully equipped, with free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, TV and washing machine. So it's the perfect place for people looking for a longer stay.

The Wiener Gäste Zimmer is a highly original establishment. In 1929, the owner of this vinegar brewery decided to modernise the place by fitting out five rooms. And what's more, the guest room still produces vinegar and oil today!

The bed and breakfast even has an indoor swimming pool and sauna, which are available free of charge. The air-conditioned rooms have parquet floors and a highly original industrial-style décor that will appeal to fans ofunusual accommodation.

For a peaceful stay surrounded by greenery, choose the Strandhotel Alte Donau 4*. Most of the rooms overlook a former branch of the Danube, offering a beautiful view. Parking and Wi-Fi access are free of charge. Vienna city centre is just a few minutes away by metro.

The hotel also has a small pontoon with sun loungers where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Danube and the city, which is an undeniable asset, as is the buffet breakfast served in the garden during the summer season.

The Pension Gross bed and breakfast is just a 5-minute walk from the historic old town, but is still very affordable, making it ideal if you want to be in the city centre without paying the full price.

The rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi access. They also have cable TV and a private bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a shared kitchenette with a microwave, kettle and cooking utensils. There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within a 15-minute walk.

For a stay in the countryside, away from the city centre, choose the Schlosspark Mauerbach hotel. This 4-star hotel is set in 5 hectares of parkland on the outskirts of the town. With its indoor and outdoor pools, it is the ideal place to recharge your batteries. Wellness enthusiasts will also appreciate the saunas, steam baths, light therapy rooms and other facilities in the wellness area, as well as the gym. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.

As well as the comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms, guests can relax on the hotel's large terrace, which offers panoramic views over the countryside and where the restaurant serves seasonal dishes in the summer months.