With a rooftop terrace and private parking, the Hotel Kärntnerhof Vienna is a 3-star hotel on a side street in the 1st district. Its décor mixes Viennese Art Nouveau with Italian-style furniture. It is a good base if you want the centre close at hand and arrive by car.
Location and getting around
You will find it at Grashofgasse 4, a small street in the Innere Stadt. St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) is reached in about 5 minutes on foot. Wien Mitte station is about 10 minutes away and the Hofburg about 15.
According to the hotel, Schwedenplatz U-Bahn station (U4) is about 3 minutes away and Stephansplatz (U1 and U3) about 5, as are Kärntner Straße and the Graben.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is a buffet and is served every morning.
- A rooftop terrace, open in the summer months.
- Private parking.
- Art Nouveau-style décor with Italian touches.
Air conditioning is not listed, which is worth bearing in mind if you travel in July or August.
Who it suits
- Drivers who want to park at the hotel.
- Guests who fancy a drink on a rooftop in the centre in summer.
- Anyone who prefers a side street in the 1st district to a main avenue.
Good to know
Reception accepts arrivals from 15:00 to 0:00, and the hotel asks you to tell them your arrival time in advance. Check-out is until 11:00. If you want to compare with other places to stay, see the guide to hotels in Vienna.