The Hostel Porzellaneum Vienna is on Porzellangasse, in the 9th district (Alsergrund), and has a 24-hour reception and a bar. Rooms have a washbasin and bathrooms are shared. It is an option for students, backpackers and anyone arriving at odd hours.
Location and getting around
The Rathaus (city hall) is about a 20-minute walk away, and St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg about 30. The State Opera and the MuseumsQuartier are about 35. The Prater and the Naschmarkt, 2.6 km away, and the central station, 4.2 km away, are best reached by U-Bahn or taxi. According to the hostel, the Strudlhofstiege steps are 5 minutes away and the Augarten park 15; there is also a supermarket 150 metres away and a restaurant next door.
Rooms and facilities
- Rooms with a washbasin and towels.
- Shared bathrooms and toilets.
- Reception open 24 hours.
- A bar for a drink when you come back.
Wi-Fi and breakfast are not listed: ask if you need them.
Who it suits
- Travellers whose train or flight arrives in the small hours.
- Guests who want to keep costs down and are happy with a shared bathroom.
- Anyone who likes to walk in parks such as the Augarten.
- Visitors who want a supermarket at hand for basic shopping.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 and check-out until 10:00. All bathrooms are shared, although each room has its own washbasin. With the reception open all night, you do not need to give notice of a late arrival. See other hostels in Vienna.