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Chain Hotels
8–15 km (5–9 miles) from the city
centre. Sites are equipped with Almost all of the major hotel
water and electricity connec ti­ chains are well represented
vity. All offer quick transportation in Vienna. Marriott hotels
into the city centre. Basic shop­ include the Vienna Marriott
ping supplies, as well as bars and (see p197), Imperial Riding
restaurants, are on site. For more School Renaissance Vienna
camping information, contact (see p199) and Renaissance
Wiener Tourismus verband, Wien Hotel. Other familiar
Camping und Caravaning Club names are InterContinental
Austria, and Österreichischer (see p198), Hilton and Hotel
Camping Club. Novotel City, all of which are
centrally located.
Chain hotels are often geared
Self-Catering up for executive travellers and
For those who are keen to “go it offer the best range of business Elegantly furnished room at the luxurious Hotel Sacher in Opera and Naschmarkt (see p199)
alone” there are plenty of self­ services. Room rates tend to
catering options. Ferien woh- vary according to their level of outlying districts. They cover Throughout the listings
nungen Wien has a range of occupancy rather than the a variety of accommodation some establishments have
apartments of various sizes for season. Examples of chains are types in several price categ­ been highlighted as DK Choice.
rent in and around Vienna. It Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere ories, ranging from simple These offer something
also puts clients directly in (see p197) and Radisson Blu pensions and family­friendly particularly special for a
Imposing lobby at Sans Souci in Museum and Townhall Quarter (see p198) touch with the landlord of the Style Hotel (see p197). hotels to luxury palaces, memorable stay, such as a
property and does not charge characterful boutique historic landmark location,
commission fees. Some hotels and contemporary exceptional art or design
Travelling with Children Recommended Hotels
with bars and discos. They often apartments have a combined options with minimalist features, superlative service
An increasing number of go by the name “city hostel” and living and sleeping space. The hotels listed on pages decor and the latest high­ and amenities, a fantastic spa,
hotels in Vienna are family only accept online bookings. Expect to pay less than the 196–9 are among the best in tech gadgets. Hotels are outstanding city views, eco­
friendly and offer facilities such price of a pension. the historic centre of Vienna listed first by theme, then friendly credentials or any
as bottle sterilizers, cots (some Summer Hotels and its more bohemian area and then price. combination of these qualities.
hotels charge extra) and baby­
sitting services, as well as More expensive than a hostel, Private Homes DIRECTORY
family­sized rooms. See pages but with central locations and Staying in private homes is easy
197–8 for a selection of family­ of a good standard, are summer with internet­based services Where to Look Summer Hotels Self­Catering Imperial Riding
friendly hotels. rooms in student accommo­ such as Airbnb. Vienna Summer Hotels School Reinaissance
dation. About a dozen Vienna locations are expanding every Österreich Werbung Booking Ferienwohnungen Vienna
Wien
“summer hotels” take advantage day, with single rooms to whole Zollamtsstrasse 13, 1030. Ungargasse 60, 1030.
Travellers with of empty student rooms from houses available at attractive Tel 588 66 0. ∑ universityrooms. Schubertgasse 11, 1090. Map 4 F1. Tel 711 75 0.
Disabilities June to September. Prices are rates. Renters should exercise ∑ austriatourism.com com Map 1 B2. ∑ marriott.com
“Barrier­free” access has become about €40–80 per night. The all the cautions required of any The Wieden Tel 699 122 65 721 InterContinental
a major concern for the entire Wieden is a popular example. internet transaction. How to Book Schelleingasse 36, 1040. ∑ ferienwohnungen Johannesgasse 28, 1037.
tourist industry in Austria, and Bed­and­breakfast bookings Map 4 E1. Tel 576 66 76. wien.com Map 6 E5. Tel 711 22 0.
hotels make every allowance. of rooms in private homes can Wiener ∑ sommerhotel ∑ intercontinental.com
A comprehensive booklet on Camping also be done directly online, Tourismusverband wieden.at Private Homes Lindner Hotel Am
accommodation for the Five well­equipped campsites with photos and virtual tours Albertinaplatz 1/ Airbnb Belvedere
disabled can be downloaded can be found within a radius of of the property and rooms. Meysedergasse, 1010. Camping ∑ airbnb.com Rennweg 12, 1030.
at wien.info/en/travel­info/ Map 5 C4. Tel 245 55. Camping und Map 4 E2. Tel 794 77 0.
accessible­vienna ∑ wien.info Caravaning Club Bed and Breakfast ∑ lindnerhotels.com
Austria ∑ bedandbreakfast.
Hostels com Radisson Blu Style
Hostels Donaustadtstrasse 34, Hotel
1220. Tel 123 22 22.
Youth hostel organizations Backpacker Hostels ∑ cca-camping.at Chain Hotels Herrengasse 12, 1010.
such as Österreichischer ∑ back-packer.org Hilton Map 5 C3. Tel 227 80 0.
Jugendherbergsverband have ∑ gobackpacking.com Camping Wien West Am Stadtpark, 1030. ∑ radissonblu.com
premises in Vienna and the ∑ hostelworld.com Hüttelbergstrasse 80, Renaissance Wien
Wiener Tourismusverband‘s 1140. Tel 9142314. Map 6 F4. Hotel
youth hostel and camping Österreichischer ∑ wiencamping.at Tel 717 00 0. Ullmannstrasse 71, 1150.
brochure lists their facilities. Jugendherbergs­ Österreichischer ∑ hilton.com Tel 891 02 0.
Another type of hostel has verband Camping Club Hotel Novotel City ∑ marriott.com
evolved to appeal to back­ Zelinkagasse 12, 1010. Schubertring 1–3, Aspernbrückenstrasse 1, Vienna Marriott
packer clients. These newer Map 2 D4. 1010. Map 6 D5. 1020. Map 1 B5. Parkring 12A, 1010.
hostels offer more comfort and Tel 533 53 53. Tel 713 61 51. Tel 903 03 0. Map 6 E4. Tel 515 18 0.
amenities like PlayStations and ∑ oejhv.at ∑ campingclub.at ∑ accorhotels.com ∑ marriott.com
also serve as meeting places The entrance of the Westend City Hostel

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