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( 589 18;
www.dastriest.at
;
04, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 12; s/d €229/296; ; Karlsplatz, Kettenbrücken-
gasse)
This Sir Terence Conran creation is a symbiosis of history and modern design. The
300-year-old former stable is cutting edge, with an overall nautical theme; portholes re-
place spy holes and windows, and stairwell railings would be at home on the
Queen
Mary 2
. Rooms reveal a clean aesthetic and muted tones, with little touches like fresh
flowers polishing the scene off.
Outside the Gürtel
Wombat's
( 897 23 36;
www.wombats-hostels.com
; 15, Mariahilfer Strasse 137; dm €22-25, d €72-76; ;
Westbahnhof)
For a dash of Aussie charm in Vienna, Wombat's is where savvy backpackers
gravitate. The interior is a rainbow of colours, common areas include a bar, pool tables,
music and comfy leather sofas, and the modern dorms have en suites. The relaxed staff
hand you a drink and a useful city map on arrival, and bike hire can be arranged.
HOSTEL
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HOTEL
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Altwienerhof
( 892 60 00;
www.altwienerhof.at
; 15, Herklotzgasse 6; s €50-65, d €89-99, q €125; ; Gumpendorfer
Strasse)
This pseudo-plush family-run hotel, just outside the Gürtel ring, offers ridiculously
romantic abodes that hark back to a bygone era. Miniature chandeliers, antique pieces,
floral bed covers and couches, and lace tablecloths do a fine job of adding a touch of old-
fashioned romance.
Boutiquehotel Stadthalle
(
HOTEL
€€
982 42 72;
www.hotelstadthalle.at
; 15, Hackengasse 20; s €78-138, d €118-198;
;
Schweglerstrasse)
Welcome to Vienna's most eco-aware hotel, which makes the most of solar power,
rainwater collection and LED lighting, and has a roof fragrantly planted with lavender.
Bursts of purple, pink and peach enliven rooms that are a blend of the modern with pol-
ished antiques. An organic breakfast is served in the ivy-draped courtyard garden.
