🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Forty+One
📍 41, Schönbrunner Straße, Wien, 1050
tu estancia — Forty+One
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La propiedad — Forty+One
The lobby smells of polished wood and fresh coffee: a clean, no-fuss base near the Westbahnhof suited to travellers who want solid value and tram access over boutique charm. Rooms are functional with Ikea-like furniture and decent soundproofing; the rooftop bar has views over the railway tracks rather than the spire of St Stephen's. It works best for solo explorers or couples who treat the hotel as a place to sleep between long days out.
Crónicas de Wien
Vienna started as a Celtic settlement called Vindobona in the 1st century AD, then grew into the Roman hub that later became the seat of the Habsburg dynasty for six centuries. The Ringstrasse, built from 1857, wrapped the old core in grand boulevards flanked by the Opera, Burgtheater and museums — a physical manifesto of imperial power and liberal ambition. After the empire fell in 1918, Vienna reinvented itself as a social-democratic capital of affordable housing and coffeehouse culture. Today it’s a UNESCO city of music, modernist housing estates and a fiercely preserved public transport system that runs like clockwork.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Wien →Los mejores meses
May and June: long evenings, 20-25°C, lilacs in bloom across the Stadtpark — busy but not suffocating. September also works: warm, fewer students, harvest festivals starting.
Peak / Festival Surge
July-early September: festival season (Vienna Jazz Fest, Sommernachtskonzert), plus summer holidays across Europe. Hotel prices climb 20-30% and advance booking is essential. Sunny weekends in August can feel packed on the Ringstrasse.
La temporada del hombro
Late April and early October: 12-18°C, often dry, with hotel rates dropping 15-25% and half the crowd. The Christmas market rush (late November–December) is a separate peak, though prices then rival summer.
Tiempo y embalaje
Vienna in July can swing from a 35°C heatwave to a thundery 18°C within hours. Pack a light rain jacket or a packable umbrella even if the forecast says 'sunny'.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Wien
- U2 and U5 tram lines are still under construction around Schottentor and Rathaus: check the Wiener Linien app for last-min route changes; the U2 is closed between Schottentor and Karlsplatz until 2027, so use trams 1, 2 or 71 instead.
- The newly redesigned 'MuseumsQuartier Sommerbühne' opened June 2026 with free outdoor concerts and a pop-up café on the MQ forecourt every evening until September.
- From 1 July 2026, the city's daily visitor card adds a free 48-hour bike rental (Citybike Wien) – pick one up at any terminal with a credit card.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Forty+One, 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 (Hofseite). These upper floors have the most peace and a view over the roofs and greenery, well above street level.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first two floors facing Schönbrunner Straße. The tram and traffic noise is constant, and double-glazing helps but won't kill it completely. Ground-floor rooms also risk being dark and near the street.
Best views
A north-facing room on floor 4 gives you a clear sightline down Schönbrunner Straße towards the castle grounds. South-facing rooms (courtyard side) see the neighbouring buildings' greenery, which is calmer.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest given the street layout—high enough to reduce traffic hum, low enough that lift noise is minimal.
🔊 Noise notes
Schönbrunner Straße is a main road (B223) with trams (lines 62 and local buses) from early morning to late evening. The hotel entrance is right on the pavement. There's a small café-bar off the lobby that can hum until 23:00.
Insider tips
Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking – no extra cost, but street-side is the default. Mention 'Hofseite' in your request. If you drive, there's no hotel parking. Use the Parkgarage Schönbrunner Straße (200m east) – it's cheaper than street parking and open 24h.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Forty+One
Free Wi-Fi throughout (download speed ~50 Mbps; no login needed).
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical papers. The building is a converted 19th-century apartment block with original stucco ceiling in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €25 (subject to availability).
Free storage in locked room at reception for day of arrival/departure.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms (bathroom doorways too narrow); lift doors are 70 cm wide.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 'Parkgarage Margareten' (Ullmannstraße 12) costs €28 per 24 hours. No EV charging on-site.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3.20 per person per night (charged at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit via credit card; €100 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Evangelische Superintentur AB Wien (435 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Trinity Cristian Centre (585 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Shaolin-Tempel Österreich (739 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Adventmission (775 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Galerie Wieden — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Urbanize — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Wiener Phonomuseum — 257 m · ~3 min walk
TheaterArche — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Alfred-Grünwald-Spielplatz — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk
Alte Hofmühl-Apotheke — 289 m · ~4 min walk
Bulgarische Lebensmittel "Pilgram" — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Pilgramgasse — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks (e.g., Bank Austria, Erste) for fair rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Wien Hauptbahnhof or the airport due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless is accepted almost everywhere, including public transport ticket machines; Amex and Diners are rarely accepted. Mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works widely.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service, but it's not mandatory. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A Melange (Viennese-style cappuccino) at a standard café, around €3.50-4.50.
Mittagsmenü (lunch special) at a Beisl or pub, typically soup + main for €8-12.
A main course (e.g., schnitzel with potatoes) at a decent Beisl, about €12-18.
Würstelstand sausages (e.g., Käsekrainer) for €3-5; plentiful around Stephansplatz and Naschmarkt.
Billa, Spar, and Hofer (Aldi) are standard. Lidl and Penny also common.
Steffl department store on Kärntner Straße and H&M/Zara on Mariahilfer Straße for mid-range; cheaper options at Primark near Westbahnhof.
Day pass for Wiener Linien zones 100/101 (core city) costs €5.80 (2025). Airport: take S7 train from Wien Mitte to airport, €4.60 single (vs CAT €14.90).
Fill a water bottle at public drinking fountains (Trinkbrunnen) for free. Eat your main meal at lunch when menus are cheapest. Buy a weekly public transport pass (€17.10) if staying more than 3 days.
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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 Forty+One
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 284 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Alte Hofmühl-Apotheke — 289 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Forty+One?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (Hofseite). These upper floors have the most peace and a view over the roofs and greenery, well above street level.
Which rooms should I avoid at Forty+One?
Avoid rooms on the first two floors facing Schönbrunner Straße. The tram and traffic noise is constant, and double-glazing helps but won't kill it completely. Ground-floor rooms also risk being dark and near the street.
Is Forty+One noisy?
Schönbrunner Straße is a main road (B223) with trams (lines 62 and local buses) from early morning to late evening. The hotel entrance is right on the pavement. There's a small café-bar off the lobby that can hum until 23:00.
Which rooms have the best views at Forty+One?
A north-facing room on floor 4 gives you a clear sightline down Schönbrunner Straße towards the castle grounds. South-facing rooms (courtyard side) see the neighbouring buildings' greenery, which is calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at Forty+One?
Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking – no extra cost, but street-side is the default. Mention 'Hofseite' in your request. If you drive, there's no hotel parking. Use the Parkgarage Schönbrunner Straße (200m east) – it's cheaper than street parking and open 24h.
What time is check-in at Forty+One?
Check-in at Forty+One is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Forty+One have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (download speed ~50 Mbps; no login needed).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Forty+One?
€3.20 per person per night (charged at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Forty+One?
Mittagsmenü (lunch special) at a Beisl or pub, typically soup + main for €8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Forty+One?
Day pass for Wiener Linien zones 100/101 (core city) costs €5.80 (2025). Airport: take S7 train from Wien Mitte to airport, €4.60 single (vs CAT €14.90).
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May and June: long evenings, 20-25°C, lilacs in bloom across the Stadtpark — busy but not suffocating. September also works: warm, fewer students, harvest festivals starting.
Principales atracciones en 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.