Josefstadt Travel Guide

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Photo by Jakub Kouřil
Photo by Jakub Kouřil

Popular places to visit

Schoenbrunn Palace featuring flowers, a garden and heritage architecture

Schönbrunn Palace

Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.

Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna State Opera featuring heritage architecture and interior views as well as an individual female

Vienna State Opera

Come and experience world-class opera productions in opulent surroundings or simply admire one of the most famous opera houses on the planet.

Vienna State Opera
Vienna Christmas Market

Vienna Christmas Market

When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Vienna Christmas Market
St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Wiener Prater featuring a city

Prater

This beautiful city park is home to the world's longest-running amusement park, containing over 250 attractions, including the iconic Riesenrad ferris wheel.

Prater
Hofburg Imperial Palace featuring a castle, a city and heritage elements

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Activities

St. Peters Church, Vienna

Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Schönbrunn

Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

AU$95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Ensemble 1756 with a singer as an additional program

Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna

AU$60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
© Foto: Peppa Georgieff/Vienna/2017

Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)

AU$58
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart at the Musikverein

Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein

AU$93
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Schönbrunn Palace Classical Concert

Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn

AU$97
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
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Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

4 out of 5
Josefsgasse 4-8, Vienna, Vienna
The price is AU$263 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$263
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Except for the room being quite dark due to its location, this hotel was perfect for Vienna first timers visit. The hotel staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. We felt safe going out to the numerous choice of places for coffee, lunch dinner. Uber was great for visiting sites a little outside ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof

Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Gerhard-Bronner-Straße 5, Vienna, Vienna
The price is AU$159 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$159
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,663 reviews)
"We stayed a night for the next day flight, the hotel is very conveniently located to take the train from the main station to airport. It was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
MOOONS

MOOONS

4 out of 5
Wiedner Gürtel 16, Vienna
The price is AU$218 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$218
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,198 reviews)
"Such a great hotel for a long weekend break, the rooms are well appointed, clean and functional with a feel of premium about them. Room service was excellent and the breakfast is a must, such a wide variety of choice and quality.. don’t miss out. Location is a 20 minute walk from the city centre ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

MOOONS
Jaz in the City Vienna

Jaz in the City Vienna

4 out of 5
WINDMUEHLGASSE 28, Vienna
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$239
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
"Gorgeous property near major shopping area with lots of dining options. Room was spacious, clean, and beautifully designed. Great rooftop bar with excellent staff! I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Jaz in the City Vienna
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien

Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien

4 out of 5
Kaerntner Strasse 18, Entrance in Neuer Markt 3, Vienna, Vienna
The price is AU$277 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$277
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Location is excellent, clean"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

4.5 out of 5
Hietzinger Hauptstrasse 10-14, Vienna, Vienna
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$195 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$195
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, location is 20 minutes by underground to the center but very walkable and accessalble. Clean and specious rooms with vienna style"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
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Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt

Vienna City Hall which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and an administrative building

Vienna City Hall Area

Consider a visit to Vienna Christmas Market and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Vienna City Hall Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rathausplatz/Burgtheater Tram Stop.

Vienna City Hall Area
Vienna showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Neubau

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Neubau
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Alservorstadt

If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm or Strudlhofstiege and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.

Alservorstadt
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Schottenfeld

While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.

Schottenfeld
Museumsquartier which includes street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

Spittelberg

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Spittelberg. A stop by MuseumsQuartier or Leopold Museum might round out your trip.

Spittelberg
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Alsergrund

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Alsergrund. Spend some time visiting top spots like Volksoper Vienna, and catch the metro at Sensengasse Tram Stop or Spitalgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Alsergrund

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