The Hostel a&o Wien Hauptbahnhof is on Sonnwendgasse, in the 10th district (Favoriten), right behind the central station. It is a hostel with a rooftop bar, a games room and a buffet breakfast. It suits groups, families and train travellers who want to get in and out of the city without fuss.
Location and getting around
Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) is about a 5-minute walk away and the Belvedere about 15. The Naschmarkt is about 35 minutes on foot and the State Opera about 40. According to the hostel, Südtiroler Platz U-Bahn station is five minutes away and from there you reach the cathedral in about seven. Wien Mitte station is 2.7 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have parquet floors and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
There is a buffet breakfast in the morning. The shared areas include the rooftop bar, a room with pool tables, a children’s area and a lobby with satellite TV where sports channels are shown.
Who it suits
- Families who find a play corner useful.
- Groups looking for shared spaces to meet in.
- Anyone who wants to watch a match in the lobby after dinner.
- Travellers with an early train.
Good to know
- Check-in from 15:00, with photo ID and a credit card.
- Early check-out: at 10:00.
- The centre is about 40 minutes away on foot; the U-Bahn is the practical option.
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