Ottakring Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ottakring
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Activities
Concert at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Madame Tussauds Vienna Admission Ticket
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Our pick of the best Ottakring Hotel Deals
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
The rooms were fairly clean. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Thank you. Personally I found the black too dark . Just a personal preference.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Spotless room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
MOOONS
Love the unique round window, and the location is super convenient.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Ideally situated for train station and central Vienna. Good room layout, nice hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Clean,staff👍
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottakring
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.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Osterreichisches Museum fur Volkskunde and Theater in der Josefstadt are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Neubau
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.
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm or Osterreichisches Museum fur Volkskunde and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
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.
