Best hotels close to Vienna’s Christmas Markets

1st District: Innere Stadt (1010)

The Innere Stadt (Inner City) is Vienna’s heart,  and most of the main sights are within walking distance. The Ringstraße boulevard encompasses the 1st district.   

Pros: Home of most of Vienna’s top attractions, many restaurants, bars and cafes. Close to almost all of the main Christmas Markets

Cons: Touristy and can be expensive

Best if:  you want to be within walking distance of most of the sights and Christmas Markets.

Christmas Markets in the First Distict:

  Christkindlmarkt at the Rathausplatz

  Christmas Village at Stephansdom and the Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz

  Christmas Village at Stephansdom

  Christkindlmarkt am Hof and Alt Wiener Christkindlmarkt

  Art Advent at Karlsplatz is two blocks from the Ringstaße

2nd District: Leopoldstadt (1020)

Leopoldstadt is located between the Donau (Danube) and the Donaukanal (Danube Canal) and is very close to the first district.

Pro: Close to the 1st district, cheaper accommodation, very green- home to Vienna’s largest park- The Prater

Cons: Residential, many students and can be busy

Best for:  Staying in Leopoldstadt is the perfect compromise of being in close proximity to the first district without the first district prices.

Christmas Markets in the 2nd District:

  Wintermarket at Riesenradplatz in the 2nd district at the Prater Park.

  Close to the Christmas Markets of the First District

6th District: Mariahilf (1060)

The district is known for shopping along the pedestrianized Mariahilferstraße,

Pro: Vibrant area,  fewer tourists, many bars, restaurants and great shopping, close to the city and with excellent transit connections

Cons: Limited parking, residential

Best for:  Those wanting to do some Christmas Shopping at some of the best European High Street shops , while being close to many of the Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets close to the 6th District:

  Spittelberg Christkindlmarkt is a short walk from Mariahilferstaße.

  The Modern Christmas Market at the Museums Quartier can be found at the end of Mariahilferstaßse near Museumsplatz

   The First District Christmas Markets are within walking distance including the  Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz and the Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz.

7th District: Neubau (1070)

Neubau is home to the Museum Quartier and the Biedermeier Spittelberg district. Neubau is known for its narrow cobblestone lanes and charming Biedermeier buildings.architecture

Pros: hipster, trendy, Biedermeier archetecture, close to museums,  many restaurants and bars, Nightlife

Cons: Can be pricy, busy

Best for:   Neubau is still close to the Innere Stadt, but here you can enjoy the quaintness of a village and for visitors interested in Museums.

Christmas Markets close to the 7th District:

  Spittelberg Christkindlmarkt 

  The Modern Christmas Market at the Museums Quartier 

   The First District Christmas Markets are within walking distance including the  Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz and the Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz.

8th District: Josefstadt (1080)

Josefstadt is located behind the Rathaus (Vienna’s city hall). It has convenient city-centre access and is a quiet, typical Viennese neighbourhood with many small shops and family restaurants next to hipster hangouts and theaters. 

Pro: Where the locals live, Quiet streets, charming bourgeois neighbourhoods, family-friendly.  

Cons: residential,  can be expensive

Best for:   Being close to the Innere Stadt, and staying where the locals live .

Christmas Markets close to the 8th District:

  The Altes AKH (The old General Hospital) Christmas Village is in the 8th District.

  Spittelberg Christkindlmarkt is a short bus ride away

   The First District Christmas Markets are within walking distance, or a short tram ride,  including the Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz and the Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz.