Visit Josefstadt
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
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Walking Tour
Budapest Day Trip from Vienna with Hotel Pick Up
Skip-the-Line Entry Schönbrunn Palace & City Tour
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
English Vienna Historic Center Guided Walking Tour
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
We had a very enjoyable stay, quiet location but also central to everything! Hotel was lovely. Anna on reception was lovely! So friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Hotel staff were very nice. We were on the top floor. Loved that the window fully opened to cool down the room. (Not safe for children though). Breakfast was lovely. Loved that it was right next to the train station. Perfect for being our stop between Budapest and Prague. All transportation is right ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Enjoyed the breakfast, location, staff were great and a great room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
MOOONS
Nice hotel. Friend staff
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Beautiful place to stay with excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
We stayed for 3 nights to explore Vienna and the Christmas markets. The hotel was lovely, reception looked modern and the Christmas tree and piano were a nice touch. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Our room / apartment was on the 4th floor. It was clean, very spacious with a bedroom, ...
Reviewed on 23 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.
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.
Roßau
If you're spending time in Roßau, check out sights like Sigmund Freud Museum or Danube River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rossauer Lande U-Bahn or Seegasse Tram Stop.
