Visit Josefstadt
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.
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.
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.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Activities
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
I enjoyed my stay here. Very conveniently situated near the train station. The bedroom was a great size and the bedding was comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
This was a nice place
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
It was okayed
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Staff excellent; upgraded room was very pleasant!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
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.
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 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.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Mariahilfer Street or Central Library, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Innere Stadt
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Graben and Kohlmarkt Street, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn 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.
