Schreiner's pavilion
photo: Schreiner's Essen und Wohnen

Boutique Hotels Vienna 2023: Why Cosy Up In These 8 Nests?

Boutique Hotels Vienna 2023. Just as Vienna itself is a charming bolthole the city hosts a few brilliant retreats for an utterly private city break. From traditional, typical Viennese to contemporary designs. Whether in quiet side streets of the city center or atmospheric neighborhoods, you just need to unearth them. To skim the cream of boutique hotels use my updated shortlist to find your perfect place.

1. Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth

Boutique Hotels Vienna: Hotel Kaiserin ElisabethWhy stay? With just 63 rooms, this hotel is as boutique and Viennese as it can get. Although paying tribute to the Habsburg Emperors’ famous Empress Sissi, you will find simple elegance throughout. Actually dating back to the 14th century, the Kaiserin Elisabeth has enjoyed a thorough renovation and presents reasonably sized rooms and cosy interiors. While within two minutes walk of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the hotel is located in quiet Weihburggasse just off Kärntner Strasse. In fact, customers praise the quietness yet central location of this hotel.

Address: Weihburggasse 3, 1010 Vienna
Nearby attractions: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Karntner Strasse, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Haus der Musik, Mozart House;
Where to book:Check best rates and customer reviews for Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth

2. Hollmann Beletage – Design & Boutique

Boutique Hotels Vienna: Hollmann BeletageWhy stay? Without doubt, Hotel Hollman Beletage is one of the quirkiest of design hotels in Vienna. As you would expect with the perfect hideaway, this small boutique space rests in a quiet area in Vienna’s old city centre. Unlike a conventional hotel, the Hollmann feels like your stylish dream home.

Mostly because the sensational living room, which is full of great coffeetable books. But probably also because of Hollmann’s private cinema, the lovely small outdoor terrace, sauna and open fire place.Address:Köllnerhofgasse 6, A-1010 Vienna
Nearby attractions:Bermuda Triangle (nightlife zone); St. Stephen’s Cathedral; Danube canal and quay with high speed hovercraft boats departing to Bratislava and Budapest;
Where to book:Check best rates and customer reviews for Hollmann Beletage Design & Boutique

3. The Guesthouse

Boutique Hotels Vienna: The GuesthouseWhy stay? Espcially for a small boutique hotel The Guesthouse sits in an enviably central location. Just two minutes from Kärntnerstrasse boulevard, the State Opera, and the Albertina, this bolthole connects you straight with top attractions.

As for the interiors, expect the best of Viennese modernism in perfectly elegant style. What’s more, you will see a fair share of locals in the Guesthouse’s popular brasserie and in-house bakery. All in all, this is a great place for design and fresh bread lovers on a city break.
Address: Führichgasse 10, A-1010 Vienna
Nearby attractions: Vienna State Opera, Albertina, Austrian National Library, St. Stephen’s Cathedral;
Where to book:Check best rates and customer reviews for The Guesthouse

4. Schreiner’s Essen und Wohnen

Three Star Hotels in Vienna: Schreiner'sWhy it’s a good choice among the best boutique hotels in Vienna: For husband and wife team Thomas and Angela, Schreiner’s restaurant and hotel is their cherished jewel. With great love and passion they refurbished this townhouse in Vienna’s central neighbourhood Neubau. Hence, this means you are in the middle of town yet enjoying a tranquil and authentic Viennese inn.

In brief, Schreiner’s rooms are large, the breakfast utterly tasty and the green courtyard just out of this world. Clearly, the separate Biedermeier Salettl pavilion (photo) is the hotel’s crown jewel – go for it!
Address:Westbahnstrasse 42, A-1070 Wien
Nearby attractions:Spittelberg quarter and Museumsquartier, Habsburg’s Furniture Collection;
Where to book: check best rates and reviews for Schreiner’s

5. Hotel Topazz

Boutique Hotels Vienna: Hotel TopazzWhy is it among the best boutique hotels Vienna? As we talk about jewels, this hotel on a whole is the coziest jewelry box I know. If you love art deco and an energy-friendly place, you will not want to leave. Even before you set foot into Topazz, the hotel facade with its oval-shaped windows will blow you away.

In fact, the first time I entered I just sat in the lobby, gazed around and felt great! Up in the guest rooms, the window seats in each room are simply second to none. As for the food, it’s is as sustainable as the building: regional, organic, and mostly seasonal.
Address:Lichtensteg 3, A-1010 Vienna
Nearby attractions:St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben boulevard, Church St. Peter’s;
Where to book:Check best rates and customer reviews for Hotel Topazz

6. Das Tyrol Small Luxury Hotel

Boutique Hotels Vienna: Das TyrolWhy is it a good choice among boutique hotels Vienna? If contemporary art should get a fair share in your city break Das Tyrol makes a great start. In fact, its owner has lovingly decorated it with paintings and objects from contemporary Viennese and international artists. For travellers who want to complete old-world sightseeing with a modern update, this place fills a gap.

During those long winter nights go for the light therapy shower, sauna and steam bath .
Address: Mariahilfer Strasse 15, A-1060 Vienna
Nearby attractions:Museumsquartier, Mariahilfer Strasse shopping street, Naschmarkt, Ringstrasse boulevard, Museums of Fine Art and Natural History;
Where to book:Check best rates and customer reviews for Hotel Das Tyrol, Wien

7. Grätzlhotel Beim Belvedere

Boutique Hotels Vienna: GraetzlhotelWhy stay? Certainly Vienna’s most genius hotel concept the Grätzlhotel lets you dive right into city life. Actually, you will stay in original abandoned street shops turned stylish hotel rooms in central locations. Just a couple of years ago, a trio of young local architects concocted this experiental hotel idea.

To fully embed guests into the local neighborhood, you will take breakfast in selected nearby partner cafes. And your wellness spa is just around the corner at the local hammam (though not included in the standard hotel price).

What is part of the package are two bikes, multimedia, internet,minibar, coffee bar, a mini grocery package and a few more goodies.
Address:Theresianumgasse 35; (Urbanauts office: Favoritenstrasse 17/ G 3-5;) A-1040 Vienna
Nearby attractions:Belvedere Vienna; Naschmarkt; Kunsthalle Karlsplatz
Where to book:Check rates and customer reviews for Grätzlhotel beim Belvedere

8. Parkvilla

Boutique Hotels Vienna: ParkvillaWhy stay? Tucked away in Vienna’s prime villa paradise Parkvilla represents a beautiful 19th century mansion. Essentially, the renovated art nouveau villa allows you to immerse yourself in residential living in a green leafy suburb.

In the summer, you have breakfast in the garden. Visitors love it because the service is great, the settings tranquil and city center connections excellent. In just 15 minutes, the local bus will take you to the city center. Parkvilla’s owners offer private airport pick up service.
Address: Hasenauerstrasse 12, A-1190 Vienna
Nearby attractions: Währinger Park, Türkenschanzpark (recommended!), local wineries of Grinzing and Neustift am Walde;
Where to book:Check rates and customer reviews for Hotel Park-Villa

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