🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
Hotel Viki
📍 6, Herklotzgasse, Vienna
Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Viki
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La proprietà — Hotel Viki
Hotel Viki is a modest 3-star in the quiet, residential 15th district, a ten-minute tram ride from the city centre. The lobby feels lived-in rather than flashy: a small front desk, parquet floors, a worn sofa and a coffee machine. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, functional base without paying for a central address or spa extras.
Cronache di Vienna
Vienna began as a Roman garrison settlement called Vindobona around 1 AD. After the Babenberg and Habsburg dynasties turned it into an imperial capital, the city accumulated grand Baroque palaces, the Ringstraße boulevard, and the lavish Hofburg complex. The 20th century brought two world wars, occupation and the loss of empire, but Vienna rebuilt and emerged as a modern, culturally rich capital. Today it balances coffee-house tradition, world-class museums and a reputation for liveability alongside its legacy of classical music and art.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Vienna →I migliori mesi
May and September: warm, sunny days (18-22°C) with fewer tourists than midsummer. June is also good but can be more expensive.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays, the ImPulsTanz dance festival and open-air film screenings. Hotel prices, including at Hotel Viki, rise by 20-30% and advance bookings are essential.
Stagione di spalla
April and October offer mild weather (10-20°C), lower room rates and thinner crowds. Many museums and sights stay open but parks and outdoor cafés are quieter.
Meteo e imballaggio
Vienna can have sudden summer downpours even in July, and the temperature can drop to 15°C overnight. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a cardigan or light sweater for evenings.
Briefing della città — Vienna
- The U2 tram line on the Ringstraße is partly closed for renovation until late 2026; use the U2 metro line instead for parallel routes.
- The new MQ Libelle rooftop bar at the MuseumsQuartier opened in spring 2026 and offers free city views (no floor-to-ceiling glass; just a modern terrace).
- ImPulsTanz festival runs from mid-July to mid-August 2026; expect bigger crowds and higher hotel rates around the MuseumsQuartier venues.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Viki, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors sit above street-level disturbance and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front. Top-floor rooms often have better light and less footfall overhead.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street level) and any room facing Herklotzgasse directly. Street noise from trams, traffic and late-night foot traffic is a major issue at this address. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or the rear service staircase, which can be noisy with staff movement and deliveries.
Best views
No real 'view' here — this is a side street in the 6th district, facing a mix of 19th-century tenements and modern blocks. Best option: a high-floor courtyard room gives a view of inner yards and neighbour gardens, not the street. Avoid front-facing rooms entirely for views worth having.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the building has a standard 5-floor layout with lift access. The middle floors buffer street noise better than lower ones and avoid roof-top mechanical hum if the hotel has HVAC units on the roof.
🔊 Noise notes
Herklotzgasse is a narrow side street but carries significant footfall from nearby bars and the Gumpendorfer Strasse tram line (lines 5, 6, 18 and 62 run close by). The hotel itself may have a small bar or breakfast room on the ground floor; ask for a room away from that area. Weekend nights are noticeably louder, especially on the street side.
Insider tips
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floors 3 or 4 when booking; if possible, call the hotel directly to confirm this. Courtyard rooms are dramatically quieter than street-facing ones. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Naschmarkt and 5 from the U4 station at Kettenbrückengasse. For a quieter stay, request a room away from the lift (Fahrstuhl) — the mechanism can be noisy up to the 3rd floor.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Viki
Free WiFi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing (approx. 20 Mbps, no login required).
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary print copies of Die Presse and Kronen Zeitung in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00; earlier bag drop allowed. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs 20 EUR, after 13:00 charged as half night.
Free storage behind reception desk during hours (07:00–22:00); after-hours by arrangement.
No step-free entrance (three steps at main door). No wheelchair lift; narrow corridors. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Parkgarage Mariahilferstraße (4 min walk), 28 EUR per 24h. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 3.55 EUR per person per night (payable at check-in; children under 15 exempt).
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee at booking; a 50 EUR incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Kirche Maria vom Siege (219 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Vienna Evangeliums Gemeinde (340 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gustav-Adolf-Kirche (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid As-Sunnah (487 m · ~6 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Vio Plaza — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Fritz-Imhoff-Park — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Museum für Verhütung und Schwangerschaftsabbruch — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Orientalisches Tanzstudio — 401 m · ~5 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 167 m · ~2 min walk
St. Nikolaus-Apotheke — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Gusu — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Gumpendorfer Straße — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airport or central train station due to poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) common in shops, restaurants, and transport; some small cafes and markets cash-only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per day for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar counter (Stehkaffee): €2-3 for a Melange or espresso; cheaper than sitting at a table.
Mittagsmenü (lunch special) at a local Beisl or Imbiss: €8-12 for a main with side or small salad.
Main course at a budget-friendly Gasthaus or pizzeria: €10-15; avoid tourist traps near Stephansdom.
Würstelstand sausages (e.g., Käsekrainer) in busy pedestrian areas or markets (Naschmarkt, but specify quick stands). Look for Leberkäse at a butcher or bakery.
Spar, Billa, Hofer – all common in the 6th district; Hofer (Aldi) is cheapest for basics.
Märzstraße shopping street (U6 station Gumpendorfer Straße) for budget chain stores like H&M, C&A, and TK Maxx; street markets like Naschmarkt have clothes on Saturdays.
Day ticket (24h Wien): €8, valid on all Buses/Trams/U-Bahn; airport to city: S-Bahn (€4.10) or Vienna Airport Lines bus (€8) – avoid CAT (€14).
Drink tap water in restaurants (ask for Leitungswasser) – it's free and safe. Buy a Wien-Wahl: bring empty bottles for free water refill at public fountains. Walk or tram – the 6th district is compact; skip overpriced guided tours.
Buono da sapere — Vienna
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vienna, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Viki
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 167 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · St. Nikolaus-Apotheke — 350 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Wien Mitte Station (16 mins walk to hotel)
💡 Fastest & most reliable option; purchase Vienna City Card at station for unlimited local transit
Landstraße/Wien Mitte Station → Stephansplatz Station (adjacent to hotel)
💡 Get a 72-hour Vienna Card (€39) for unlimited metro/tram/bus access; hotel is in best-connected transit zone
Vienna International Airport (VIE) → MEININGER Hotel Wien Downtown Franz
💡 Book ahead via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid unlicensed cabs outside terminal
Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Schwedenplatz (500m from hotel)
💡 Most budget-friendly; combined ticket with 48-hour tram/metro pass available at terminal
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Hotel Viki?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors sit above street-level disturbance and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front. Top-floor rooms often have better light and less footfall overhead.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Viki?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street level) and any room facing Herklotzgasse directly. Street noise from trams, traffic and late-night foot traffic is a major issue at this address. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or the rear service staircase, which can be noisy with staff movement and deliveries.
Is Hotel Viki noisy?
Herklotzgasse is a narrow side street but carries significant footfall from nearby bars and the Gumpendorfer Strasse tram line (lines 5, 6, 18 and 62 run close by). The hotel itself may have a small bar or breakfast room on the ground floor; ask for a room away from that area. Weekend nights are noticeably louder, especially on the street side.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Viki?
No real 'view' here — this is a side street in the 6th district, facing a mix of 19th-century tenements and modern blocks. Best option: a high-floor courtyard room gives a view of inner yards and neighbour gardens, not the street. Avoid front-facing rooms entirely for views worth having.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Viki?
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floors 3 or 4 when booking; if possible, call the hotel directly to confirm this. Courtyard rooms are dramatically quieter than street-facing ones. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Naschmarkt and 5 from the U4 station at Kettenbrückengasse. For a quieter stay, request a room away from the lift (Fahrstuhl) — the mechanism can be noisy up to the 3rd floor.
What time is check-in at Hotel Viki?
Check-in at Hotel Viki is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Viki have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing (approx. 20 Mbps, no login required).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Viki?
3.55 EUR per person per night (payable at check-in; children under 15 exempt).
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Viki?
Mittagsmenü (lunch special) at a local Beisl or Imbiss: €8-12 for a main with side or small salad.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Viki?
Day ticket (24h Wien): €8, valid on all Buses/Trams/U-Bahn; airport to city: S-Bahn (€4.10) or Vienna Airport Lines bus (€8) – avoid CAT (€14).
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May and September: warm, sunny days (18-22°C) with fewer tourists than midsummer. June is also good but can be more expensive.
Principali attrazioni a Vienna
💡 Come on a sunny afternoon when the Enzis (big rounded benches) are out — they make great spots for a picnic. The public toilets inside the connecting tunnel are clean and free.
💡 Skip the slow lift queue for the South Tower. Take the north tower instead — 343 steps but far less crowded and you see the Pummerin bell up close.
💡 Go on a Saturday around 11 am when the adjacent flea market is also running — you'll find old postcards and porcelain for a euro each. Prices drop after 3 pm.
💡 Walk one block east to the Kunst Haus Wien gallery (€12) to see a full exhibition of his work and a replica of his apartment. The building across the street has a free viewing platform.
💡 Arrive before 8 am for a quiet walk among the clipped hedges. The uphill path to the Gloriette is steep but gives a wide view over Vienna.