Hotels in Vienna

Hotels in Vienna: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Vienna for less

Vienna is cheapest in summer and the depth of winter. August, when locals are away on holiday, is usually the bottom of the market, and January after the holidays and July are cheap too. The priciest is December, during the Christmas markets at the Rathausplatz and by the Opera, when a room can run up to twice as much as in August. The day of the week matters. The cheapest night is Sunday, as business traffic eases, while you pay the most on Thursday and Friday. It pays to book about six weeks ahead, and even earlier for December and New Year.

What a stay costs by property type

Vienna has a wide range of prices, from a hostel bed to apartments and five stars on the Ringstrasse. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and three-star places; you pay the most for a family room and upper-tier properties. Below are indicative nightly rates for two people.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

Most people look for a room in Favoriten, the well-connected district by the central station, because from here the metro reaches the centre quickly. The dearest is Innere Stadt, the very old town around St Stephen's Cathedral, where prices run highest in the city. The cheapest is Landstraße by the Belvedere, a quiet and well-connected district. For families Hietzing by Schönbrunn is handy. Below are indicative rates by district.

Indicative rates for a double room, for the cheapest, the most popular and the dearest area. In Vienna the gap between a quiet August and December, and between Sunday and Friday, can be marked, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Which stay in Vienna suits whom

• First time in Vienna. Innere Stadt by St Stephen's Cathedral is the easiest base. From here you can walk to the Hofburg, the Opera and the main cafés, and cover most sights without the metro.
• For families. Hotels with family rooms in Hietzing by Schönbrunn. From here the palace and the world's oldest zoo are close, and children will enjoy the gardens.
• For couples. Boutique places in the old town and on the Ringstrasse, near the Opera and the restaurants. Everything is a short walk from here for dinner and a concert.
• With breakfast. Many hotels, such as the Hotel Beethoven, include a generous breakfast, which helps you set off early for the palaces.
• With a view. Places such as the Hotel Sacher or Henriette Stadthotel give a view over the historic centre. Handy for a short, characterful stay.
• Near the airport. Hotels by Schwechat airport, such as the NH Vienna Airport or MOXY Airport, suit an early flight. The CAT train or a regular train reaches the centre from here.

Example hotels in Vienna with prices

From a cheap room to five stars in the centre, a few Vienna names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in December and at weekends.

From prices for a double room. In Vienna the same hotel can differ noticeably between August and December, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Vienna costs more

The dearest is December, during the Christmas markets, when the city lights up and the crowds gather at the Rathausplatz and by the Opera. It is dear too around New Year and the winter ball season. In summer, especially August, locals are away and prices drop, as they do in January after the holidays. The nicest time to visit, with mild weather and open-air concerts, is late spring and early autumn.