The Hotel Graben Vienna occupies a building from the late 18th century on Dorotheergasse, a side street off the Graben. It is a 4-star hotel with soundproofed rooms and an Italian restaurant. It suits you if you are interested in the history of the centre and want to walk between the Hofburg and the cathedral.
Location and getting around
The address is Dorotheergasse 3, in the 1st district (Innere Stadt). St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) and the Hofburg are about 5 minutes on foot. The State Opera is about 10, and the MuseumsQuartier about 15.
According to the hotel, Stephansplatz U-Bahn station is about two minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated differently, with Italian furniture or original Art Nouveau pieces. All are soundproofed and have air conditioning, a seating area, a minibar, cable TV and a private bathroom.
The building houses the Trattoria Santo Stefano, serving Italian cuisine. Wi-Fi is free. Breakfast can be buffet, continental or Italian.
Who it suits
- Guests who like hotels with history and rooms decorated one by one.
- Visitors who want to walk to the Hofburg and the National Library.
- Couples who prefer to dine in the same building.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00 and must check out before 11:00. As each room is different, if you want the Art Nouveau style, ask when you book. The hotel’s own parking is not listed, so arriving by public transport is the simplest. If you are looking for other central places to stay, see the Vienna page.