Between the cathedral and the Opera, the Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth Vienna is a 4-star hotel on Weihburggasse. It has a 24-hour reception, a buffet breakfast with hot and cold dishes and air-conditioned rooms. It suits you if you will spend the day among monuments, shops and concerts.
Location and getting around
The address is Weihburggasse 3, in the 1st district (Innere Stadt), level with Kärntner Straße. St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) is about a 5-minute walk away. The State Opera and the Hofburg are about 10 minutes away.
According to the hotel, Stephansplatz U-Bahn station is only a few metres away. It is about 40 minutes on foot to the central station (Hauptbahnhof), so with luggage the U-Bahn or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen satellite TV. Some have a desk. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries.
Breakfast is a buffet, with cold and hot options. The property says it can also be served in the room. Reception, open 24 hours, books tickets for the opera, concerts and other cultural events.
Who it suits
- Guests going to the opera who want to walk back to the hotel.
- Anyone who prefers to have breakfast in the room some days.
- Visitors who want to shop on Kärntner Straße.
Good to know
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out before 11:00. If you need a desk, ask for that type of room, because not all have one. You can compare with other 4-star hotels.