Hotels Vienna – far away from the tourist kitsch
Vienna fulfills a number of common clichés: from Empress Sissi to Lipizzaner horses and the famous Sachertorte. The city on the Danube offers a lot of rustic charm, but Vienna can do so much more than its reputation suggests. Austria's cultural capital also has a lot to offer when it comes to living in terms of trendy and "something different". In this article, we present five of these slightly different places to sleep. Each of them is special in its own way and guaranteed free from tourist kitsch. A different sleeping experience in Vienna – we guarantee you that in these top 5 Viennese hotels.
Insider tips in Vienna – you sleep particularly well here
Hotel Schani convinces with its casual interior and is located directly at the main train station. The location of the accommodation is ideal, because from there you can be in Vienna's city center and Vienna Airport in no time at all. Tram D stops right in front of the hotel and you can (depending on the room) admire the Belvedere from the window.
The decoration is hip, but at the same time very Viennese. After an eventful day, you can relax on the leafy terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar on site.
The special something: The Hotel Schani is one of the first hotels in Vienna with a free co-working space including desks, coffee and lots of sockets. Conference rooms and business facilities can also be booked. The hotel business is therefore ideal for everyone who does not leave their work at home during their stay in Vienna. Like-minded people from all corners of the world can get to know each other here in the laptop break.
Stay overnight in "Wien mal anders" way
Are you a big funfair fan and always wanted to soak up the unique Prater feeling for more than just a short afternoon trip?
Then we recommend the Hotel Superbude. The concept is a hybrid of a stylish hotel, hostel and living room, place for artists and space for adventurers and the curious.
Whether it's a glamping booth with a caravan look, a reading room with a view, bunk beds in the family rooms or the themed booths (disco booth, game city booth, Austropop booth & cinema booth) - in this Viennese hipster hotel there are extraordinary places to sleep for guests who sometimes look for something else.
The rooms also have a private bathroom with an integrated rain shower. A la carte breakfast is served daily at the Roof Top Restaurant NENI.
The hotel in Vienna is surrounded by greenery
Do you want to sleep green in Vienna but still live very centrally? The charming Hotel am Brillantengrund in the hip 7th district of Vienna combines these two characteristics. The family-run Vintage Hotel is characterized by a minimalist and elegant decor. The rooms are individually furnished and equipped with vintage furniture from the 50s to the 80s.
In the restaurant you will be served delicious homemade Filipino specialties. The selection here ranges from various meat and fish dishes to vegetarian and vegan dishes such as organic tofu or homemade seitan.
Exhibitions, readings and concerts also take place regularly in the hotel. This makes it an attractive contact point for locals when it comes to “experiencing Vienna in a different way”.
We recommend: When the weather is nice, you can best enjoy your breakfast under the palm trees in the Mediterranean-style courtyard. With so much holiday spirit, absolute relaxation is guaranteed.
Insider tip in Vienna: stay overnight sustainably
The Boutique hotel Stadthalle is ideal if you want to go to concerts in Vienna – as the name suggests, it is right around the corner from the “Wiener Stadthalle”.
But even if you just fancy a different hotel experience, you will find it here.
The first Viennese hotel with a zero-energy balance looks like a green oasis in the middle of the city. The philosophy of the boutique hotel: quality over quantity and more awareness of regionality and sustainability.
It starts with the solar cells and the photovoltaic system on the roof. A groundwater heat pump also ensures that the accommodation can cover its own energy needs. The rooms are also equipped with upcycled furniture, which means that no new furnishings have to be produced.
A special highlight: the lavender roof. Yes, you read that right: Lavender is planted on the hotel roof, which then ends up fresh in your room.
One of the most stylish hotels in Vienna
Last but certainly not least, we have a very special hotel in Vienna that is different for you – the Hotel Daniel in the 3rd district. A look up is enough to see what is meant: a (real) sailing boat is placed on the roof!
Another great highlight is the stylish and cozy lounge. Whole Sundays can be spent here with friends, first with an organic brunch, then with coffee and tea and later in the evening an Aperol spritz invites you to linger.
If you prefer to make yourself comfortable for two, there is even a hammock in some rooms. The camping trailer right in front of the hotel is also special. You can even rent it for overnight stays.
What else makes Hotel Daniel so special? The bees! Seven colonies have nested on the roof. The honey comes to the table at the hotel breakfast and is ready for you to enjoy.
Hotels in Vienna – our insider tips for you
No question - for us all of the hotels mentioned are among the best in terms of “something different". Looking off the beaten track and the well-known tourist kitsch, you will be surprised here with a unique ambience and extraordinary flair. We wish you an unforgettable “different” stay in Vienna.
We will introduce you to the next 5 hotels in Vienna “with a twist” in 2. Part of this series.