Vienna Districts

Vienna is organized into 23 districts (Bezirke), that spiral clockwise from the centre.

You can identify the Bezirke in an address. The district is identifiable by the middle two digits of the 4-digit postcode. For example, A1010 is the first district, and A1080 is the eighth district.

Each district is either known by its number or name.

3rd District – Landstraße

6th District – Mariahilf

9th District – Alsergrund

12th District – Meidling

15th District – Fünfhaus

18th District: Währing

21st District: Floridsdorf

Each district has its own qualities, appeal, and accommodation price level. The First District is the most expensive, while the inner districts 2-9 are still close to all the sights and are cheaper.
The Innenstadt, where most tourist sights are located, is the first district.

The second to the ninth districts are the former “Vorstädte” or suburbs. The circular street surrounds these Districts, called the Gürtel , along which you will find Vienna’s Red-ight district.  Beyond the Gürtel, is the former “Vororte” (sub-suburbs), including districts 10 to 19.

The 13th, 18th and 19th districts are well-to-do,  and the 13th is also home to Schönbrunn palace.

Vienna has an excellent public transport system, and you can basically get anywhere in less than 30 minutes.

Top picks- where to stay in Vienna

 First time in Vienna:  Innere Stadt (1st District)

 Hip areas:  Mariahilf (6th District),  Neubau (7th District),

 Budget:  Leopoldstadt (2nd District), Landstraße (3rd District)

 Families: Leopoldstadt (2nd District), Landstraße (3rd District),  Josefstadt (8th District)

 Nightlife: Wieden (4th District), Neubau (7th District)

 Live like a local:  Josefstadt (8th District)

 Museums: Neubau (7th District)

 Christmas Markets:  Innere Stadt (1st District),  Mariahilf (6th District),  Neubau (7th District),  Josefstadt (8th District)

1st District: Innere Stadt (1010)

Luxury Hotels

Hotel Sacher Wien– stay in imperial glamour in this elegant 5-Star hotel located in a historic building across from the Opera House.  

Hotel Imperial   Experience a slice of royal life in the palatial Hotel Imperial, the grandest of all of Vienna’s Hotels.  

Mid-Range Hotels

Hotel König von Ungarn Located on a quiet street behind Stephensdom, the hotel has been in existence since 1700s with Hungarian nobles used to stay here.

Hotel Am Parking-located on the Ringstraße, this hotel provides panoramic views of Vienna.

Motel One Staatsoper stylish and modern rooms located only one  block from the Ringstraße and the Opera House and 5 min to the Karlsplatz UBahn Station.

Budget Hotels

Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth  Enjoy imperial elegance with modern facilities in this 4 Star hotel just a few steps away from Stephansplatz.

Hotel Kärtnerhof On a quiet street only a 5-minute walk from Stephansplatz, this 3-Star hotel provides an affordable option in the centre of Vienna.

City Pension Hotel This family-run hotel is just a short walk from the Kärtnerstraßse as well as many attractions.

2nd District: Leopoldstadt (1020)

Leopoldstadt is an island between the Donau (Danube) and the Donaukanal (Danube Canal). It is very well-connected to the first district and popular with immigrants and students. Leopoldstadt is Vienna’s former Jewish district; once, it was more gritty, but now it has been gentrified and hip. The main attractions in the second district are the Prater and the Augarten (park), home to the Vienna Boy’s Choir.

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  

Luxury Hotels

So/Vienna A modern hotel overlooking the Danube Canal.  Das Bar Loft on the 18th floor is the perfect spot to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset.  

Mid-Range Hotels

Hotel Stefanie The family-run hotel, is located in a quiet area and a short walk to the 1^st district.  

Motel One Wien-Prater.   The modern and stylish rooms at the Wien-Prater Motel One are  a short walk to the U2 Underground station.  

Budget Hotels

Bassenta Wien Messe Prater is located next to the Messe-Prater underground station, a 7-minute walk from the Vienna Prater.  

3rd District:Landstrasse (1030)

Luxury Hotels

Hilton Vienna The hotel is just across from Stadtpark, a quick stroll to all the sights.  

Mid-Range Hotels

Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien Ideal for families, this 4 Star Biedermeier-style hotel is located in the old Sünnhof Viennese passageway, steps from Wien Mitte train station.

Hotel Am Konzerthas This 4-star hotel is located a short walk from the Belvedere Palace. The hotel serves a large breakfast buffet and the on-site restaurant Apron has a Michelin star.

Budget Hotels

Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier Wien Ideal for families, this 4 Star Biedermeier-style hotel is located in the old Sünnhof Viennese passageway, steps from Wien Mitte train station.

Hotel Am Konzerthas This 4-star hotel is located a short walk from the Belvedere Palace. The hotel serves a large breakfast buffet and the on-site restaurant Apron has a Michelin star.

4th District: Wieden (1040)

Wieden is located in the southern part of the city, near Karlsplatz, and is home to the famous Naschmarkt. It is one of the cool neighbourhoods and is considered Vienna’s first hipster area. The multicultural area with a laid-back nightlife is popular with university students, so there are many pubs and restaurants.

Pro: Central, Hip, Great cafe and restaurant culture, great value

Cons: residential, student-y

Luxury Hotels

Hotel Kaiserhof Wien The Kaiserhof was built in 1896 and was  recently renovated. I located in the heart of Vienna and is rated in the Top 2% of hotels based on travellers reviews.

Mid-Range Hotels

Hotel Johann Strauss This 4-star hotel is located, a short walk from the Taubstummengasse Underground Station (U1) and is also close to Karlskirch. It has fabulous breakfast according to 2000+ guests’ reviews.

Hotel Erzherzog Rainer is a 4-star traditional Viennese hotel located within walking distance from Opera House and Karlsplatz Underground Station.

Budget Hotels

Mooons Hotel Vienna A Boutique Hotel located close to the Vienna Central Train  Station (Wien Hbf) with stylish rooms, gym, restaurant and rooftop bar.

Wombat’s The City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt is located next to the Nashmarkt. The hostel offers private double room and single bed dormitory rooms. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and free WIFI. 

6th District: Mariahilf (1060)

Mid-Range Hotels

Hotel MOTTO Located in a historic building on Mariahilf’s main shopping street, this art boutique hotel has an aura of Parisian charm.

Motel One Westbahnhof stylish and modern rooms located close to Mariahilferstraße shopping street and Westbahnhof Train Station/Metro Station. 

Budget Hotels

Pension Mozart A family-run boutique hotel with a 100-year-old tradition. The hotel has been completely renovated in 2021 and offersfamily rooms and  easy contactless check-in 24/7.

7th District: Neubau (1070)

The Museum District of Vienna. Neubau is home to the Museum Quartier and the Biedermeier Spittelberg district. Neubau is still close to the Innere Stadt, but here you can enjoy the quaintness of a village. Neubau is known for its narrow cobblestone lanes and charming Biedermeier buildings, hipster bars, fusion restaurants, trendy art galleries and independent design studios. 

At Christmas, the lanes of Spittelberg is home to a Christmas Market, favourite of the locals. 

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

Cons: Can be pricy, busy

Luxury Hotels

Hotel Sans Souci Wien The 5-star hotel is located across from the Mumok Museum of Modern Art, a short walk from Ringstraße and Volkstheater Underground Station. The hotel  has  restaurant ”La Véranda”, the Sans Souci bar, the Le Salon and the Spa Club including a luxurious indoor sports pool.

25Hours Hotel  This circus-themed hotel has a café and bar on the top floor with a rooftop terrace. 

Mid-Range Hotels

NH Collection Wien Zentrum  This family-friendly hotel is located on Mariahilfer Straße, and only steps away to shops, restaurants and bars.

Hotel Aldstadt Vienna  This boutique hotel was converted from an apartment building. Each of the 42 bedrooms has been designed by a Viennese artist

Budget Hotels

Hotel Pension Museum 3-star hotel located in a quiet area in the 7th district of Vienna, easy access to Volkstheater and the Museumsquartier

Pension PharmadorFrom its beautiful courtyard to the 21 rooms, it is a great choice for visitors on a budget.

8th District: Josefstadt (1080)

Mid-Range Hotels

Theaterhotel and Suites Wien Located next to the Josefstadt Theatre, the Theaterhotel and Suites Wien is a small but posh establishment that is in an excellent location. The 38A bus from Wien Hbf (Vienna Main train station) is conveniently located only steps away from the hotel.

Hotel Josefshof The 4-star hotel is steps away from the Rathaus (City Hall), Burgtheater, and Hofburg Palace. The charming hotel is in an art deco building and offers rooms in imperial or Art Nouveau styles. The hotel has a 24-hour cocktail bar offering snacks, and breakfast buffet.

Hotel Rathaus A boutique hotel in a historic building with unique contemporary interiors. Enormous rooms and family suites have lots of natural light, sloping ceilings, and big bath tubs.

13th District: Hietzing (1130)

One of Vienna’s most popular tourist attractions, Schönbrunn Palace, is in Hietzing.  Schönbrunn with its palace, museums, the zoo and huge park (and Christmas and Easter markets), is located a little outside the city centre, so you might like to stay nearby.

Hietzing is one of Vienna’s more upmarket and less strictly urban districts. 

Pro: residential, family-friendly, many parks and green spaces

Cons: far from the city centre 

Mid-Range Hotels

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn Wien A well-known landmark that is located practically opposite a Schönbrunn Park entrance and a short walk away from the Hietzing subway station (U4). Dating back to the late 18th century, Emperor Franz Joseph used to house his guests there.

Austria Trend Hotel Maximillian  This modern hotel is located across from the Schönbrunn entrance (next to the Austria Trend Hotel).

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