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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Explore this grand former imperial home, with galleries, museums and even live horse-riding performances.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Ancient, glorious and shot-through with history, this Gothic pinnacle makes the skyline of central Vienna its own.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Activities
English Vienna Historic Center Guided Walking Tour
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
So pleased we picked this hotel for our Vienna 8 night stay. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by friendly staff at reception. All the staff we encountered, from reception to the people working the breakfast shift, to the house clearing staff were happy and friendly. Our room was spacious ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Great soundproofing, good WiFi, good breakfast although no apparent GF options for bread etc. and busy on a Saturday morning! Bed & pillows comfy, convenient locale if you need to be near the train station.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
MOOONS
Hotel was nice with a good breakfast. Easy access to public transportation!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
We arrived into Vienna past midnight. The hotel was easy to find, and the member of staff at the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Ruby Lissi Hotel Vienna
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Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Great base for a short stay in Vienna. Loved the kitchenette! Amazing shower. Comfortable bed. Very quiet
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
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.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, 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 Strudlhofstiege or Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
