The BeFree Hostel Self-Service operates on a self-service basis on the corner of Beingasse and Goldschlagstraße, in the 15th district (Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus). It has a shared kitchen, a lounge and luggage storage. It suits independent travellers who need neither a reception nor breakfast.
Location and getting around
Westbahnhof station is about a 5-minute walk away. The MuseumsQuartier is about half an hour on foot; Schönbrunn Palace, the Naschmarkt and the Rathaus (city hall) about 35 minutes. The Hofburg is 2.6 km away. According to the hostel, the Wiener Stadthalle is about 6 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a desk, bed linen and towels; some add a seating area. Bathrooms are shared, with a shower and hairdryer.
For cooking there is a shared kitchen, which replaces breakfast. There is also a lounge and a left-luggage service, useful if you arrive in the morning or leave late for the station. Wi-Fi is free and the building is smoke-free.
Who it suits
- Backpackers who organise their own meals.
- Guests who arrive before check-in time and need to leave their luggage.
- Visitors going to an event at the Wiener Stadthalle.
- Travellers who do not mind sharing a bathroom.
- Anyone interested in the Leopold Museum, which according to the hostel is easy to reach from here.
Good to know
- It is self-service: do not count on staff being there at all hours, and ask for the access instructions when you book.
- You can check in between 15:00 and midnight.
- You must leave before 11:00.
- There is no breakfast and the bathroom is shared.
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