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
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.
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.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Explore this grand former imperial home, with galleries, museums and even live horse-riding performances.
Activities
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Walking Tour
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Budapest Day Trip from Vienna with Hotel Pick Up
Skip-the-Line Entry Schönbrunn Palace & City Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Love the location & the staff was so pleasant and very helpful!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Excellent place for a short stay! Big thanks for letting early check in!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
MOOONS
Convenient location. Clean. Peaceful. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
The room was spotless.The maid did a good job the day she came in.Reception staff were very helpful and friendly.Breakfast was fresh and enough.The RBar manager and staff were very pleasant especially Isla.She looked up train times for me and over all a lovely young lady.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
The location is so convenient for an early morning departure from the airport. The room was fairly sparce with few amenities and was not as clean, as I would have liked, with some hair on the bathroom floor.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
lyf Schönbrunn Vienna
It’s a very unusual place. The stairs to the bed may be hard to do and the living room is weirdly laid out. But the location is right by a tram and there’s a restaurant right there. The 5 is because the staff are SO helpful. Anything we asked for they made it work. It’s a fun place and ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 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.
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.
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.
