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What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Vienna, one of the 12 hostels here could be a great choice for you. No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
• Low prices
• A social atmosphere

Hostels are a great way to stay in Vienna for a good value, so you can save your money for going out. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and art galleries.

Hostels in Vienna

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to look first:

Wombat's CITY HOSTELS VIENNA - Naschmarkt - 2-minute walk from Kettenbruckengasse U-Bahn for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. You'll find showers and linens in all rooms.

Wombat's CITY HOSTELS VIENNA - The Lounge - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Vienna West Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers and linens.

Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gumpendorfer Street U-Bahn and West U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

A&t Holiday Hostel Wien - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Reumannplatz U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free toiletries and desks.

Do Step Inn Central - 2-minute walk from Sudtiroler Place U-Bahn for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and multilingual staff. You'll find showers and hair dryers in all rooms.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Vienna?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and February are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 52° F and nighttime temperatures average 25° F
• April-June: 74° F is the daytime average and 36° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 76° F and nighttime averages are around 48° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 61° F during the day and 27° F at night
• Average rainfall is 26.22 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Vienna?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like these places:

• Burgtheater
• Austrian Parliament Building
• Spanish Riding School

• Viennese City Park
• Wiener Prater
• Rathausplatz

• Museum of Natural History
• Albertina
• Museum of Art History

In general, Vienna is known for its:

• Museums
• Art
• Monuments
• Architecture
• Theater
• Churches
• Opera

How to Get to Vienna and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.), located 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Bratislava (BTS-M.R.Stefanika), located 38.6 mi (62.1 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Schottentor U-Bahn, Herrengasse U-Bahn, and Schottenring U-Bahn. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Vienna Franz-Josefs-Station, Vienna Wien Mitten Station, or Vienna Praterstern Station.