🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
HappyHostel
📍 2, Kurzgasse, Wien, 1060
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HappyHostel sits in a purpose-built block near the Prater, aiming for clean efficiency over charm. The lobby feels like a functional check-in zone with bright lighting, laminate flooring, and a noticeboard listing free walking tours. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable bed and locker, with quick tram access to the centre, rather than atmosphere or character.
Wien 연대기
Vienna originated as a Roman military outpost, Vindobona, around the 1st century AD. It grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, whose imperial ambitions shaped the Ringstraße boulevard and its grand museums, opera house, and town hall. The city famously gave the world waltz, psychoanalysis, and coffee-house culture. Today it balances its imperial legacy with a confident contemporary art scene and a fiercely protected quality of life, consistently rated one of the world’s most liveable cities.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Wien 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May and September – warm 20°C days, long light, and fewer tourists than high summer. June also works but gets busier toward month-end.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July–August is peak tourist season. The city fills with cruise-ship and group-tour visitors. Hotel prices rise 30–40% above shoulder rates. The main event is the open-air film festival ‘Film Festival Rathausplatz’ on the town-hall square, running mid-July to early September.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and October offer milder 10–15°C weather, lower prices, and shorter queues. The city is still lively but without the crush.
날씨 & 포장
Vienna has a continental climate: summers can heatwave to 35°C just as easily as rain for two days straight. Pack layers plus a light waterproof jacket even in July.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Wien
- From July 2025, the U2 metro line is partially closed for construction between Schottenring and Karlsplatz. Use U1 or U4 as alternatives, or the new U5 partial opening from 2026.
- The massive Wien Museum on Karlsplatz reopened in late 2023 after renovation; its permanent city-history display is now free every first Sunday of the month.
- Vienna’s tap water is safe to drink – it comes straight from Alpine springs via pipeline – so bring a refillable bottle, not plastic cartons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to HappyHostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These are furthest from street traffic on Kurzgasse and typically quieter with less footfall from the lobby and lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing the street (Kurzgasse). The street is a narrow one-way lane with bus and delivery traffic early morning until late evening, and the hostel’s bar/communal area on the ground floor can generate noise until midnight.
Best views
Rooms facing the courtyard offer a quiet outlook over inner courtyards and rooflines, with some glimpses of the Mariahilferstrasse church spire. Street-facing rooms have a cramped view of the narrow street and facades opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest in this 6-storey building, shielded from street noise and general lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Kurzgasse is a secondary road with bus route 13A stopping nearby, plus deliveries to local shops from early morning. The hostel’s 24-hour reception and bar on the ground floor mean foot traffic and chatter until late.
Insider tips
1. Ask for Room 408 or a similar even-numbered room — these are typically courtyard-side on the 4th floor. 2. The hostel offers discounted parking at a garage 3 minutes away on Gumpendorferstrasse; request the voucher at check-in to save €5 per night.
- 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
호텔 시설 — HappyHostel
Free basic WiFi (unlimited, 5 Mbps down); premium tier at €3/day gives 25 Mbps (no login, accept Terms page)
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital press via PressReader on lobby tablet only; no physical papers. Building is a converted 19th-century apartment block, original courtyard with fountain
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed (free). Late check-out until 12:00 for €10 per hour after 10:00
Free luggage room, open 07:00–22:00; ask reception after hours
Step-free street entrance (ramp); lift fits a wheelchair; shower rooms in accessible twin room on ground floor; no grab rails in standard rooms
No on-site parking. Closest public garage: Parkhaus Mariahilfer Straße (€24/24h, 7-min walk); no EV charging on site
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: €3.22 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card 48 hours before arrival; a €20 per key card hold on arrival
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- 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)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
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
5분 라디오 필수
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
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks (e.g. Bank Austria, Erste) for fair rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or major train stations—they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widespread; Amex less common; small stalls may be cash-only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% (say 'stimmt so' to keep change). Taxis: round up to nearest €. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A Melange (Vienna-style coffee) at a standard café runs around €3.50; takeaway from a bakery (e.g. Ströck or Anker) ~€2.50.
Leberkäse-Semmel or sausage from a Würstelstand costs €4-5; a midday menu (Mittagsmenü) in a local pub (Gasthaus) ~€8-10.
Main course at a typical Beisl (casual eatery) like Schnitzel or Gulasch ~€12-15; pizza slice from a stand €3-4.
Naschmarkt has good cheap stands (falafel, kebab); but around U6 stations like Thaliastraße you’ll find many döner kebab and pizza-by-the-slice shops for €3-5.
Spar, Billa, Hofer (Aldi) and Lidl are all common in the 1060; Hofer usually cheapest for basics.
In the 1060 itself, main shopping street Mariahilfer Straße has Zara, H&M, C&A for budget clothes; also second-hand shops like Humana on the same street.
€5.80 for a 24-hour public transport pass (U-Bahn, tram, bus); from airport take S-Bahn line S7 (€3.90) or a cheaper bus (e.g. Vienna Airport Lines bus ~€8).
Buy a Vienna City Card for unlimited transport plus museum discounts; fill up a water bottle at public drinking fountains (tap water is safe); eat lunch at a 'Mittagsmenü' for a set price well below dinner.
아는 것이 좋다 — Wien
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 HappyHostel
🕒 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 →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at HappyHostel?
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These are furthest from street traffic on Kurzgasse and typically quieter with less footfall from the lobby and lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at HappyHostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing the street (Kurzgasse). The street is a narrow one-way lane with bus and delivery traffic early morning until late evening, and the hostel’s bar/communal area on the ground floor can generate noise until midnight.
Is HappyHostel noisy?
Kurzgasse is a secondary road with bus route 13A stopping nearby, plus deliveries to local shops from early morning. The hostel’s 24-hour reception and bar on the ground floor mean foot traffic and chatter until late.
Which rooms have the best views at HappyHostel?
Rooms facing the courtyard offer a quiet outlook over inner courtyards and rooflines, with some glimpses of the Mariahilferstrasse church spire. Street-facing rooms have a cramped view of the narrow street and facades opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at HappyHostel?
1. Ask for Room 408 or a similar even-numbered room — these are typically courtyard-side on the 4th floor. 2. The hostel offers discounted parking at a garage 3 minutes away on Gumpendorferstrasse; request the voucher at check-in to save €5 per night.
What time is check-in at HappyHostel?
Check-in at HappyHostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does HappyHostel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (unlimited, 5 Mbps down); premium tier at €3/day gives 25 Mbps (no login, accept Terms page)
Is there a city or tourist tax at HappyHostel?
€3.22 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near HappyHostel?
Leberkäse-Semmel or sausage from a Würstelstand costs €4-5; a midday menu (Mittagsmenü) in a local pub (Gasthaus) ~€8-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from HappyHostel?
€5.80 for a 24-hour public transport pass (U-Bahn, tram, bus); from airport take S-Bahn line S7 (€3.90) or a cheaper bus (e.g. Vienna Airport Lines bus ~€8).
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May and September – warm 20°C days, long light, and fewer tourists than high summer. June also works but gets busier toward month-end.
Wien 주요 관광지
💡 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.