Josefstadt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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
Vienna PASS: 1, 2, 3, or 6 Days of Sightseeing
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Konzerthaus Wien
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
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)
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City
Building location good,close to parliament building, good tram link outside hotel. Room size spacious and light, clean and well maintained. Bed comfortable. Breakfast cost extra but good quality and selection, although pricey. Would stay again
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Bed was so comfortable! Good distance from centre and quiet area
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
10/10
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Perfect
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Our 1st room smelt strongly of sewage. Management was very quick to respond & moved us to the other side of the building. The second room smelt better. We noticed there was a mild scent of sewage in the lobby. The staff was incredibly helpful, responsive & thoughtful. The location can't be beat
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
MOOONS
I wish there was couches in the room.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 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.
