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 Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Activities
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Staff were helpful. Breakfast buffet was generous and tasty.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Levante Parliament A Design Hotel
Nice hotel, excellent staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Excellent service and very helpful, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
Room was good Staff was helpful Location is perfect Recreational room good Laundry good Bar good
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Nice hotel within walking distance to the airport. It’s not connected but super close. We had to leave at 5 in the morning and felt safe with the 5 minute walk to the airport.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Schani UNO City
The bar and restaurant were both very stylish. Our room was in excellent condition. The staff were very helpful and friendly. 5 minutes walk to the U1 line ( metro).. very quiet at night. Would definitely go again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
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.
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 Vienna Furniture Museum and MuseumsQuartier, 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.
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.
