If you reach Vienna by train at Westbahnhof, the Hostel JO&JOE Vienna is practically at the door: its address is Europaplatz 1, the square of the station itself. It is a hostel with a contemporary design, a restaurant, a terrace and a garden, and all its rooms have a private bathroom. It suits anyone who wants a hostel atmosphere without sharing a shower.
Location and getting around
It is in the 15th district (Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus). On foot, the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt are about 30 minutes away, and the Rathaus (city hall) and Schönbrunn Palace about 35. St Stephen’s Cathedral is 2.9 km away and Vienna Central Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) 3.1 km: for those trips, take the U-Bahn or a taxi. According to the property, the Wiener Stadthalle is 1.1 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and some overlook the city. The hostel has a shared lounge, a shared kitchen, a restaurant, a terrace and a garden. According to its own description, there is also free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and a karaoke area. Breakfast can be buffet, continental or vegetarian.
Who it suits
- Travellers whose train arrives at or leaves from Westbahnhof and who do not want to haul their suitcase.
- Groups of friends looking for common areas to meet in.
- Guests who want to cook now and then rather than always eat out.
- Anyone who prefers their own bathroom even when sleeping in a hostel.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30; outside those hours, ask beforehand.
- On arrival you are asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- You must vacate the room before 10:00.
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