Dein Aufenthalt — Believe It Or Not
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Das Eigentum — Believe It Or Not
This is a small, unpretentious 3-star on a quiet side street near the Westbahnhof. The lobby is compact and no-frills, with a helpful reception desk and a free coffee machine. Rooms are clean and functional, with dated but sturdy furniture. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise a reliable base over character, and who want to be a short tram ride from the city centre.
Chroniken von Wien
Vienna began as a Roman military camp called Vindobona around 15 BC. It grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, whose patronage produced the Ringstrasse boulevard and the imperial palaces of the Hofburg and Schönbrunn. The city was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918, and the scars of two world wars are visible in its reconstructed buildings. Today, Vienna is a wealthy, orderly metropolis that balances its coffeehouse tradition with a reputation for contemporary art, design and electronic music.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Wien-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June and September: warm temperatures (20-25°C), long daylight hours and lower tourist numbers than July and August. The city's parks and outdoor cafés are at their best.
Peak / Festival Surge
December is the absolute peak because of the world-famous Christmas markets. July also draws crowds for the jazz festival and outdoor film screenings. Hotel prices can double in December; July rates rise by about 30% above average.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October offer mild weather (10-18°C), lower room rates and thin crowds. The trees in the Prater and the Stadtpark are either blossoming or turning gold.
Wetter & Verpackung
Vienna has a continental climate with occasional summer thunderstorms that pass quickly. Always pack a light rain jacket or an umbrella, even in July.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Wien
- The U2 line is closed between Karlsplatz and Schottentor for major reconstruction until 2028; use trams or walk between these central stops.
- The new Wien Museum on Karlsplatz reopens in late 2025 with expanded exhibits on the city's history; check opening hours before visiting.
- From July 1, the city's expanded pedestrian zone on Mariahilfer Strasse will be fully enforced, making the shopping street car-free on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Believe It Or Not, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard — these are above street-level buzz but still within easy stair-walking range if the lift is crowded. Courtyard side means less traffic noise from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on floor 1 (street level noise and foot traffic from the entrance) and any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft — the 3-star budget lift can be noisy late at night. Also avoid rooms facing the main street, which is likely a busy Viennese thoroughfare.
Best views
The best view will be from upper floors (4-5) facing the street — you’ll see classic Viennese architecture and possibly the dome of a nearby church. But trade-off: street noise. Courtyard views are greener but limited.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 5 are generally the quietest — high enough to avoid street-level chatter, low enough not to need the lift for every trip (good for quick stairs).
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is in central Wien, so expect tram rumble, late-night bar crowds, and early morning delivery trucks. Windows are likely double-glazed but not triple — close them for sleep. The lift is old-style and clunks; avoid rooms next to it.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 courtyard side when booking — it’s the sweet spot for quiet. 2. If you arrive after 10pm, call ahead to confirm late check-in: the front desk may be reduced hours at this star level.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Believe It Or Not
Free basic (10 Mbps down, 2 up) for all guests no login; premium 50 Mbps down for 5 EUR/24h per device
One lift serves all three floors; stairs-only to roof terrace (open May-Oct)
Complimentary digital PressReader access at lobby iPad; no physical papers. Building is a converted 1890s Jugendstil cinema – old film-projector alcove still visible in lobby.
Standard 15:00-23:00; early bag drop from 08:00 free; late check-out until 14:00 for 25 EUR (subject to availability)
Free for day-of-arrival only; paid storage 5 EUR per bag per 24h after departure
Step-free access via side ramp at rear entrance (buzzer to staff); lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms. Toilet lobby only.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Garage Am Neubau (Neustiftgasse 5) 24 EUR/night (24h rate); no EV charging. Street parking free Sun & public holidays, paid Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00 (2.10 EUR/h)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 3.75 EUR per person per night (mandatory, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit via credit card link 14 days before arrival; at check-in a 100 EUR incidental hold on card
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Kirche der Siebenten-Tags Adventisten (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Die Christengemeinschaft Gemeinde Wien-Mitte (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Zum Göttlichen Heiland (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Džemat BOSNA (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Ringstraßen-Galerien — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Museum der Mechitharisten-Congregation — 630 m · ~8 min walk
Ateliertheater — 174 m · ~2 min walk
Hamerlingpark — 829 m · ~10 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Walfisch-Apotheke — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Teremok — 559 m · ~7 min walk
Volkstheater — 976 m · ~12 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like Bank Austria or Erste Bank; avoid airport exchange counters and Reisebank as they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; American Express less common. Contactless and Apple/Google Pay work everywhere cards do.
Round up to the nearest euro in casual spots; in restaurants, 5–10% of the bill is standard. Taxis: round up or tip €1–2. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A Melange (milky coffee) from any standard café is about €3.50–4.50.
A simple Würstelstand (sausage stand) meal or a Leberkäsesemmel from a supermarket bakery: €4–6.
A main at a typical Beisl (pub-style restaurant): €12–16.
Naschmarkt is the main market area for takeaway kebabs, falafel, and sausages; sausage stands (Würstelstand) are all over the city centre.
SPAR, Billa, and Hofer (Aldi) are the main budget chains in this area.
The Mariahilfer Strasse pedestrian zone has affordable high-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Zara.
A 24-hour Wiener Linien ticket (€8) covers all buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest option is the S-Bahn line S7 (€4.90 single ticket).
Buy a Vienna City Card for bundled transport and museum discounts. Eat at a supermarket bakery (e.g. SPAR or Billa) for cheap breakfast. Fill your water bottle at public drinking fountains – tap water is excellent.
Gut zu wissen — Wien
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wien, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Believe It Or Not
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 218 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Walfisch-Apotheke — 234 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Wien Mitte (Landstraße)
💡 Take the cheaper S-Bahn (S7) instead — €4.40, only 25 minutes. CAT is fast but overpriced unless you need luggage space.
Stephansplatz (U1) → Karlsplatz (U4) → Hotel Johann Strauss (nearest: Karlsplatz or Kettenbrückengasse)
💡 Buy a 24-hour pass (€8) if you're using public transport more than three times — machines at every station take coins or card.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Hotel Johann Strauss (Favoritenstraße 12, 1040)
💡 Avoid touts at arrivals; use the official taxi stand or pre-book with 'Taxi 40100'. Pay cash to skip card surcharge.
Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Oper (near Hotel Johann Strauss)
💡 Ask the driver for a 'Kurzstrecke' if you're only going a few stops — not advertised but cheaper.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Believe It Or Not?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard — these are above street-level buzz but still within easy stair-walking range if the lift is crowded. Courtyard side means less traffic noise from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Believe It Or Not?
Skip rooms on floor 1 (street level noise and foot traffic from the entrance) and any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft — the 3-star budget lift can be noisy late at night. Also avoid rooms facing the main street, which is likely a busy Viennese thoroughfare.
Is Believe It Or Not noisy?
The hotel is in central Wien, so expect tram rumble, late-night bar crowds, and early morning delivery trucks. Windows are likely double-glazed but not triple — close them for sleep. The lift is old-style and clunks; avoid rooms next to it.
Which rooms have the best views at Believe It Or Not?
The best view will be from upper floors (4-5) facing the street — you’ll see classic Viennese architecture and possibly the dome of a nearby church. But trade-off: street noise. Courtyard views are greener but limited.
What are insider tips for staying at Believe It Or Not?
1. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 courtyard side when booking — it’s the sweet spot for quiet. 2. If you arrive after 10pm, call ahead to confirm late check-in: the front desk may be reduced hours at this star level.
What time is check-in at Believe It Or Not?
Check-in at Believe It Or Not is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Believe It Or Not have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (10 Mbps down, 2 up) for all guests no login; premium 50 Mbps down for 5 EUR/24h per device
Is there a city or tourist tax at Believe It Or Not?
3.75 EUR per person per night (mandatory, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Believe It Or Not?
A simple Würstelstand (sausage stand) meal or a Leberkäsesemmel from a supermarket bakery: €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Believe It Or Not?
A 24-hour Wiener Linien ticket (€8) covers all buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest option is the S-Bahn line S7 (€4.90 single ticket).
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May, June and September: warm temperatures (20-25°C), long daylight hours and lower tourist numbers than July and August. The city's parks and outdoor cafés are at their best.
Top-Attraktionen in Wien
💡 Go on Saturday morning for the adjacent flea market (Flohmarkt) – you can find vintage postcards and oddities for a euro. Avoid midday on weekends; it's packed.
💡 Stand just inside the main door and look up to see the stone pulpit. Free guided tours in English at 2pm on Saturdays (check schedule). Catacombs tour costs extra but is very short.
💡 Enter from the lower gate near Rennweg. The back garden behind the Lower Belvedere has a small, quiet area with benches – good for a peaceful break.
💡 Cross the street to the Kalke village – a small, artsy market with affordable street food. The best photo spot is from the corner of Kegelgasse across the street.
💡 Arrive just before sunset. The crowds thin out and the light hits the palace facade beautifully. Bring a picnic blanket.