Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DESIGN HOTELS
In a city noted for its architecture, it's no surprise that Vienna boasts a number of design hotels. Two favourites
are DO & CO (
Click here
), which is swanky and sexy with views of Stephansdom, and Radisson Blu Style
Hotel (
Click here
), a top contender for the title 'most fashionable hotel address in Vienna', with overtones of art
nouveau and art deco.
Pension Kraml
PENSION
€
( 587 85 88;
www.pensionkraml.at
;
06, Brauergasse 5; s €35, d €56-76, tr €78-87, q €120; ; Ziegler-
gasse)
Tucked peacefully down a backstreet five minutes' walk south of Mariahilfer
Strasse, this family-run
Pension
looks back on 150 years of history and prides itself on
old-school hospitality and comfort. Rooms are surprisingly large, accommodating twin
beds, bedside tables and a solid wardrobe, while leaving plenty of room for a close waltz.
Internet is only available in the common areas.
Kaiser 23
( 523 41 81;
www.kaiser23.at
; Kaiserstrasse 23, 07; s €37, d €47-52, tr €60; ; Westbahnhof)
Though
just a two-minute walk from Mariahilfer Strasse, the vibe is delightfully mellow at this
hostel-guesthouse, part of a 19th-century convent. You might well bump into a friendly
nun on your way to one of the bright, parquet-floored rooms, with pared-down furniture
and splashes of lime adding a contemporary touch. Breakfast costs an extra €8.
HOSTEL, GUESTHOUSE
€
Hotel Fürstenhof
( 523 32 67;
www.hotel-fuerstenhof.com
;
07, Neubaugürtel 4; s €79-89, d €89-170, tr €148-185, q €159-200; ;
Westbahnhof)
This family-run affair overflowing with personality has been the choice of
touring alternative bands for years - see the reception for proof. Rooms are basic, with
blood red carpets, full-length curtains and deep colours creating a warm feel.
HOTEL
€€
Hotel Drei Kronen
PENSION
€€
( 587 32 89;
www.hotel3kronen.at
; 04, Schleifmühlegasse 25; s/d €79/109; ; Kettenbrückengasse)
Within stumbling distance of the Naschmarkt (some rooms overlook it), this family-
owned abode is one of Vienna's best-kept secrets. Tiny palatial touches (shiny marble,
