Penzing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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 Penzing Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
Staff was very helpful. Nice place too stay in good location near transportation.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Excellent service.Exceptionally friendly staff. Clean and good size room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Room is in good condition but toilet did not have a door and it’s cold. No place to put your toiletries. Just an average hotel, nothing fancy.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Clean room, quiet room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
MOOONS
Love the unique round window, and the location is super convenient.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
I stayed here for 2 nights with my family and didn't like it. The location is good if you need to be by the train station, however, it is far from the city center. The room was very small, and most importantly, there was no refrigerator. I didn't even think to check prior to checking in because I ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
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.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
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.
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.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.