Hernals Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
The summer playground of the Habsburg emperors features landscaped gardens, beautiful ruins, an imperial zoo and a Baroque palace where Rococo runs riot.
Vienna State Opera
This “people's opera house” spends 300 nights a year wowing audiences with its world-class opera company.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Ancient, glorious and shot-through with history, this Gothic pinnacle makes the skyline of central Vienna its own.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Explore this grand former imperial home, with galleries, museums and even live horse-riding performances.
Vienna Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Belvedere
This former palace has it all – formal gardens, sweeping views, superb Baroque decor and the best-known embrace in art: Klimt's The Kiss.
Activities
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Vienna PASS: 1, 2, 3, or 6 Days of Sightseeing
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Our pick of the best Hernals Hotel Deals
Hotel Senator Vienna
Location was excellent. This hotel is not by any means a 4 star. It’s a shady two star at best. Carpets in the hotel are old and discoloured. Walls are not painted. Our room 514 had an attic shaped roof where we could not stand up straight in the room or you would hit your head on the roof. kettle ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
10/10
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Rooms were clean with friendly staff, was easy to find great food around within walking distance and lots to do. Beautiful surroundings within walking distance and we were right by the bus and train stations.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Very convenient location
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
MOOONS
Great hotel, staff, shower and breakfast. Very comfortable location.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Matress was saggy in the middle. No shuttle service but wheelchair assistance staff came to the hotel to bring the person all the way to the gate.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hernals
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Palais Auersperg and Piaristenkirche are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse 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 Strudlhofstiege and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
Alsergrund
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.
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.
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.
