Right next to the State Opera, the Hotel Sacher Wien is a 5-star hotel that opened in 1876, according to the hotel, and is home to Café Sacher, where the cake of the same name is served. It is for anyone who wants to stay in a house with history in the very centre.
Location and getting around
The address is Philharmoniker-Straße 4, in the 1st district (Innere Stadt). The Opera is opposite, a minute away; the Hofburg is about five minutes on foot, St Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) about 10, and the Naschmarkt and the MuseumsQuartier about 15. According to the hotel, Karlsplatz station is two minutes away and Kärntner Straße a few steps.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated differently, with antiques and classic furniture. According to the property, they include a coffee machine, a kettle and a minibar with complimentary soft drinks. The hotel has a collection of paintings in its public areas.
There is a spa, Café Sacher, two restaurants serving Viennese and international cuisine (the Rote Bar and the Grüne Bar) and the Blaue Bar for a drink.
Who it suits
- Opera-goers who want to be back at the hotel within a minute.
- Anyone interested in the tradition of Viennese cafés.
- Guests who want a spa in the centre to rest between sights.
Good to know
Check-in runs from 15:00 until midnight and check-out from 7:00 to 12:00. The type of breakfast and whether there is parking are not listed, so ask when you book. For other places in this category, see 5-star hotels.