Penzing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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
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.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Explore this grand former imperial home, with galleries, museums and even live horse-riding performances.
Activities
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Konzerthaus Wien
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)
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Our pick of the best Penzing Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Great service !
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
Es war alles tip top...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Great location. Rooms ok.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Great room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
MOOONS
The check in staff was amazing and the bar staff definitely recommend staying here. It’s the perfect location to the train station is literally walking distance.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn is well liked for its gardens and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Schönbrunn Palace and Gloriette are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hietzing U-Bahn or Schonbrunn U-Bahn to get around.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
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 Volkstheater, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Theater in der Josefstadt and Piaristenkirche are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
