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
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 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.
Prater
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, which has a century-old Ferris wheel that offers the best seat in town for views over Vienna.
Belvedere
This former palace has it all – formal gardens, sweeping views, superb Baroque decor and the best-known embrace in art: Klimt's The Kiss.
Activities
Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift
Our pick of the best Josefstadt Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Hilton Vienna Waterfront
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Moxy Vienna Airport
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
MOOONS
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 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 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.
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 Vienna State Opera and Vienna Christmas Market, 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.