From tantalizing foods and incredible architecture to world-renowned classical musicians and venues, Vienna is truly a unique place to visit in Europe. When it comes to planning a trip to the Austrian capital, travelers will find plenty of attractions and shows to fill up their Vienna itinerary. Maybe you fancy a visit to the world’s oldest zoo or a ride on the world’s oldest operating Ferris wheel? Perhaps you want to learn more about the father of psychoanalysis at the Sigmund Freud Museum? And let’s not forget about the Viennese Ball Season as well, when roughly 300 grand events are held. Regardless of what you plan to do in the City of Dreams, you’re going to want to find good accommodation so that you can rest and recharge to get the most out of your adventure in Austria. Instead of spending hours researching places online, we’ve done the hard work for you and crafted this list of the best hostels in Vienna!
5 Best Hostels in Vienna
Wombat’s City Hostel Vienna Naschmarket
Wombat’s is a trusted hostel chain and their Vienna location is no exception. Located right across from Vienna’s largest open-air market, NENI am Naschmarkt, visitors couldn’t ask for a better area to stay. Several markets, restaurants, and some of Vienna’s most popular attractions, such as the Vienna State Opera, St. Charles’s Church, and the Secession Museum, are located within a 15-minute walk from the hostel’s doorstep.
Wombats is set in a historical Art-Nouveau building and offers several fantastic on-site amenities like a café, laundry facilities, and a bumping bar, WomBAR. You and your group can sign up for the free city walking tour and meet like-minded travelers that you can challenge to billiards or board games when you return to the hostel. The lounge also features plenty of seating for those looking to set up shop for a day of remote working. Other awesome features of this hostel include a modern communal kitchen, 24/7 reception, and bike rentals.
Both private rooms and dorm rooms are offered, with the ladder having configurations of four, six, or eight beds in a mixed or female-only setting. All dorm rooms come with an ensuite and each bed comes with a locker, reading light, and electrical plug.
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Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner
If you want to stay in a quiet neighborhood away from the crowds, there’s no need for you to sacrifice convenience for comfort. Instead, book a stay at Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner. This stunning hostel is located just off Mariahilfer Straße, close to several great restaurants and only a 10-minute walk from Westbahnhof train station and U-Bahn stop. Vienna’s old town, Innere Stadt, is less than 20 minutes away by U-Bahn and the famous Schönbrunn Palace is roughly a 10-minute bus ride away.
Inside, the hostel boasts a vibrant and homey social atmosphere with both private and dorm rooms available. Dorms are set up with six to 10 beds in a single-sex or mixed dorm setting and privates are offered with or without ensuites. After touring the city, you can hang out in the hostel’s on-site bar and sip on one of their microbrews, head to the garden to play giant chess, or raid the music library and show off your talents on a ukulele or piano. Savvy hostel stayers can also make the most out of the communal kitchen and prepare their own meals. Other great amenities include bike rentals, breakfast options for gluten-free and vegan travelers from the on-site café, and laundry facilities.
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Jo & Joe Vienna
If you’re on the lookout for a lively social hostel in Vienna, then Jo & Joe is the place for you. Located right beside the Westbahnhof train station, this awesome hostel offers travelers one of the coolest places to make new friends, the rooftop beer garden. Here, you can enjoy the sunset with new pals while taking in the expansive views of the historical buildings and city skyline. After, folks can head to the downstairs bar and restaurant which serves up refreshing pints and local/international meals. There is also an events area with weekly activities like live bands and karaoke, a Chill & Snack Corner with a communal kitchen, a photo booth, billiards, and several other nooks to be discovered.
The dorm rooms at Jo & Joe are massive and offer ample natural light with their floor-to-ceiling windows. Six-, eight-, and 12-bed dorm rooms are available with the option of a mixed or female-only setting. Each bed in the dorm comes with a lockable storage drawer, a reading light, and a hook. Private rooms are also offered that can sleep up to 12 people.
This cool hostel in Vienna is located above the world’s first inner-city IKEA, right off of Mariahilfer Street. With several bus and tram stops just steps away, it’s easy to get around the city to attractions, especially with Innere Stadt only a 10-minute tram ride away.
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MEININGER Vienna Downtown Franz
MEININGER Vienna Downtown Franz is a great option for those who like plenty of amenities. After a day of exploring the sites, you can return to the hostel and head to the games room to meet other travelers and play a round of billiards or foosball. There is also a communal kitchen with all the equipment needed to prepare a meal and internet terminals for those who don’t have a laptop. Other noteworthy amenities include bike rentals, complimentary towels, on-site parking, and laundry facilities.
You can opt to book a bed in a six-bed female-only room or a four-bed mixed dorm. Each dorm has an ensuite bathroom and a TV. For those who want more privacy, several private rooms are available that can sleep anywhere from one to four people.
This hostel in Vienna is ideally located in the former Jewish neighborhood of Leopoldstadt, just down the street from the baroque gardens of Augarten and the walking trails along the Danube Canal. Several attractions are just a stone’s throw away, including the Sigmund Freud Museum, the Vienna Crime Museum, and the Hannovermarkt. Obere Augartenstraße tram stop is only a five-minute walk from the hostel, while Roßauer Lände U-Bahn stop is less than a 10-minute walk away.
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Vienna Westend City Hostel
As the name suggests, this good hostel in Vienna is located on the west side of the city, just around the corner from the Westbahnhof Train Station. With several tram and bus options nearby, you can get to the attractions of Innere Stadt in 15 minutes or less. There are several lovely restaurants, Viennese coffee houses, and bars within walking distance. Plus, attractions like the Haus des Meeres, Wien Museum Haydnhaus, and the Furniture Museum Vienna are a 15-minute walk away or less.
Inside, the hostel has a vibrant and colorful motif with a touch of Viennese charm. There is a communal kitchenette available which is stocked with a fridge, kettle, and microwave for those who want to warm up some leftovers or make a cup of tea. You can opt to hang out in the lounge and play foosball with other travelers or head out to the garden patio to enjoy a book in the open air. Other great amenities include laundry facilities, complimentary luggage storage, and a 24/7 reception.
Savvy backpackers can book a bed in a five-, six-, or eight-person mixed dorm room, each one with its own ensuite. Private rooms are also offered and can sleep anywhere from one to eight guests.
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More Great Hostels in Vienna
Vienna Boutique Hostel
Are you planning to catch a show at Wiener Stadthalle or visit the attractions in the hip neighborhood of Neubau? Then a bed in the Vienna Boutique might be just what the doctor ordered.
The hostel oozes Viennese charm with high ceilings, classic wooden furnishings, and a touch of modern comfort. Start your day off with a free cup of coffee or tea in the lounge or head to one of the many cafés and supermarkets nearby. There is also a small fridge for guests to store drinks and food, along with a microwave and complimentary towels. Perhaps the best part of this Vienna hostel is its spacious dorm rooms, which offer great privacy, comfort, and convenience with its solid wood bunk beds, thick privacy curtains, and individual USB plugs, lights, and storage. The dorms are offered with configurations of four or six beds in a mixed or female-only setting. Private rooms are also available for those looking for some space of their own.
Vienna Boutique is ideally located less than a 10-minute walk from Wiener Stadthalle, Burggasse-Stadthalle U-Bahn station, and the WestLicht Museum. There are also several tram stops nearby that lead to the old town in less than 15 minutes.
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Stadtaffe – Chic Hostel VIE
Are you a light sleeper looking for a chill hostel with more private dorm rooms? Then the Stadtaffe may be the place for you. This chic hostel offers spacious, modern dorms with anywhere from four to 12 beds in a mixed or female-only setting. Each bed has a pod-like design with black-out privacy curtains, a lockable drawer or locker, a personal light, and an electrical outlet.
Downstairs, the hostel boasts a massive well-stocker communal kitchen with plenty of benches to enjoy a meal alone or with new friends. There is also a small garden area with hammocks and beanbags, as well as vending machines for those who get the late-night munchies (including one vending machine that serves pizza)! This Vienna hostel is located on the edge of the Josefstadt district, close to popular clubs like the Chelsea and the Theater in der Josefstadt. There are several tram and bus stops within a five-minute walk, and Josefstädter Straße U-Bahn station is just around the corner offering access to Innere Stadt in roughly 20 minutes.
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St Christopher’s Vienna
Those looking to stay outside of the city center in a quieter, more local area of Vienna should check out St Christopher’s Vienna. With the U-Bahn station right outside the hostel, you can get to popular central attractions in 10 minutes. The Museum of Military History, the Motorikpark, and the Belvedere 21 Museum are less than a 20-minute walk as well.
Inside, this cheap hostel in Vienna has a chic modern feel with a fantastic on-site bar and restaurant, Belushi’s, that serves up warm meals and refreshing pints with a 25% discount for hostel stayers. You can opt to enjoy your pint with newfound friends at the bar or out on the patio. Those looking to freshen up their wardrobe can get some laundry done with the washers and dryers and breakfast is also available for an additional price. Other noteworthy amenities include a 24/7 reception for those getting in late, luggage storage, and weekly hostel events.
This hostel in Vienna with private rooms offers a great selection of rooms for all group sizes. Privates range from single to six-bed rooms all with ensuites. Those going the more traditional backpacker route can book a bed in a four-, six-, or eight-person mixed or female-only dorm. Each dorm bed comes equipped with a privacy curtain, a locker, a personal light, and an electrical outlet.
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HI Hostel Vienna Brigittenau
Located between the Danube River and the Danube Canal in the Brigittenau neighborhood, this youth hostel in Vienna is another good option for travelers. There are lovely leafy promenades along the river to explore only a few steps away, along with a U-Bahn stop only 10 minutes away that gets you to the city center in 15 minutes.
The hostel has a contemporary motif with modern furnishings and plenty of complimentary services. Start your day off by charging up your energy levels at the free breakfast buffet before exploring the city. HI Hostel also offers free secure bike storage and on-site bike rentals, along with a laid-back common area with cable TV and plenty of tables to set up for a workday. Other features include a patio, a 24/7 reception, and a pool table. Private rooms with ensuites are available for up to two guests and dorm rooms are offered with anywhere from two to six beds in a male-only or female-only room. Each bed in the dorms comes with a locker and a personal light.
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HI Hostel Vienna Myrthengasse
HI Hostel also offers a fantastic hostel closer to the Innere Stadt attractions for those who want to be within walking distance of the city’s most popular points of interest. Located in the Neubau neighborhood, you’ll be less than a 20-minute walk to attractions like the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, the Haus des Meeres, Hofburg, and the Museum of Natural History Vienna. A fantastic complimentary breakfast buffet is offered every morning and you can store your own bike for free in a secure bike storage or rent a bike directly from reception. Those looking to catch up on some laundry will be happy to hear there are on-site washers and dryers. Other noteworthy features include luggage storage, vending machines, and a pool table.
Those looking to save some money by staying in a shared dorm can book a bed in a female-only or a male-only room, which ranges in configuration from two to six beds. Two-person private rooms are also offered which come equipped with a bunk bed, desk, and shared bathroom.
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Now that you’re an expert in the best Vienna hostels all you have to do now is figure out which of these great accommodations fits your vibe. Regardless of which you choose, we know you’ll have a memorable trip in the City of Dreams!
