🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Grätzlhotel
📍 53, Porzellangasse, Wien, 1090
Photo: official website
A sua permanência — Grätzlhotel
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A propriedade — Grätzlhotel
The Grätzlhotel is a modest, functionally designed three-star in Vienna’s 7th district, steps from the busy Neubaugasse shopping street. Its lobby is compact, with a small check-in desk, a communal coffee corner, and a few chairs—clean but unpretentious. The USP is location: you’re in the middle of the hip Grätzl area, full of indie boutiques, cafes, and bars, not in the tourist-heavy Innere Stadt. Best for travellers who want a quiet, no-frills base in a lively local neighbourhood.
Crónicas de Wien
Vienna began as a Roman military camp, Vindobona, around AD 100 and grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, which shaped its imperial architecture—Baroque palaces, the Ringstraße boulevard, and the Hofburg. The Austro-Hungarian Empire’s fall after WWI turned it into the capital of a small republic. Post-WWII neutrality made it a UN hub, hosting the IAEA and UNODC. Today, its cultural identity balances a formal, coffeehouse-and-opera tradition with a gritty electronic music scene and a strong social-democratic civic pride.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Wien →Melhores meses
May, June, and September: mild, sunny weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and manageable tourist numbers before the July-August rush and after the summer school holidays.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays and the Wien Museum special exhibitions; hotel prices rise about 20-30% vs May. Also busy during the Christmas markets (late November-December) but that’s a different seasonal peak.
Orçamento da temporada
April, October: cheaper rates (often 15-25% below July), cooler but pleasant (10-16°C), fewer crowds, and you can still catch outdoor café terraces and the autumn foliage in the Stadtpark.
Tempo e embalagem
Vienna has a humid continental climate with hot, thundery summer afternoons—expect sudden downpours even in July. Pack a light rain jacket or an umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets.
Livro City Briefing — Wien
- From 1 July 2025, Vienna introduced a new ‚Climate Ticket‘ annual public transport pass (€1,095), but visitors can still use the 24/48/72-hour WienMobil cards (€8/€14.10/€17.10).
- The U2 and U5 metro lines are undergoing a major expansion with station closures on parts of the U2 until 2026; check current diversions at Wiener Linien (wienerlinien.at).
- The Naschmarkt is still open but the adjacent Otto-Wagner-Hofpavillon (Underground Railway Pavilion) has been closed for renovation since 2024, with reopening now expected in late 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Grätzlhotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Porzellangasse, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble significantly.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street (Porzellangasse). Low-floor street-facing rooms get direct noise from trams, delivery vans, and late-night foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft—lift hum is noticeable on lower floors.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (4th or 5th) offer a glimpse of the 9th district's residential streetscape and maybe some rooflines, but the main draw is the quiet courtyard back-view—no real scenic panorama. Porzellangasse is a standard city street, not a landmark vista.
Quietest floors
3rd to 5th floor, ideally rear-facing. Mid-rise floors are best for this type of 3-star building with likely no heavy insulation.
🔊 Noise notes
Porzellangasse is a through-road for trams (line 5 and 33 run nearby) and delivery traffic to local shops. Expect tram rumble from around 5am to midnight. Weekend nights can have drunk pedestrians from the nearby Servitenviertel bars. The lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms, especially on the ground and first floors.
Insider tips
1) Book a courtyard-side room directly with the hotel, not via third-party sites—they often let you add a request for free. 2) The nearest tram stop is Porzellangasse, a 2-minute walk; use line 5 to get to Schottentor/U2 metro, avoiding the need for a taxi.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Grätzlhotel
free wifi throughout; speed is ~25 Mbps down, 8 Mbps up (adequate for streaming & video calls); no login – one-time code from reception
no lift; all rooms on first floor (one flight of 18 steps) – no wheelchair access beyond street-level entrance
no printed newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a refurbished 1890s residential block – note the original stucco ceilings in the common breakfast room
check-in 15:00–22:00; earlier bag drop after 09:00 always possible; late check-out until 12:00 for €19.50, no later option
free storage before check-in and after check-out for same calendar day; overnight storage not allowed
street-level entrance with one step (7 cm); no lift; guest rooms & breakfast room require stairs; no adapted rooms or bathrooms – unsuitable for wheelchair users
no on-site or valet parking; nearest public garage is Garage Porzellangasse (30m away, €26 per 24h); no EV charging on site
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3.22 per person per night (due on arrival, not included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment via credit card before arrival; €50 incidental hold per stay at check-in (hold released at check-out)
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Mosque: Gebetshaus österreichischer Muslime Ägyptische Moschee (710 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Immanuel Bibel Gemeinde (811 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Canisiuskirche (821 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Servitenkirche (897 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Lichtentalerpark — 181 m · ~2 min walk
Stifter-Gedenkräume — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Theater-Center-Forum — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Royal Restaurant | Persian Cuisine — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 96 m · ~1 min walk
Bahnhof-Apotheke — 181 m · ~2 min walk
Fishtail Supermarket and Handicraft — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof — 105 m · ~1 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or central tourist spots—they mark up badly.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common; Amex less so; some small cafes and markets cash-only.
Round up to the nearest euro in cafés and bars; 5–10% in restaurants (just say the total); taxis round to the nearest 5€; hotel porters €1–2 per bag.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A Melange (Viennese-style coffee) at a traditional café runs about €3.50–4.50; takeaway from a bakery around €2.50.
A Leberkäse roll or sausage stand (Würstelstand) about €3–5; or a daily menu (Mittagsmenü) at a regular pub for €8–12.
A main course at a simple Beisl (local pub) or pizzeria about €10–14; Döner kebabs €5–7.
Würstelstands at U-Bahn stations and Naschmarkt offer sausages, Leberkäse, and kebabs; the 1090 has good takeaway Döner shops near the university.
Billa, Spar, Hofer (Aldi)—all common; Billa and Spar have many small branches in 1090.
High-street chains like H&M, Zara, C&A along Mariahilferstrasse (reachable by U-Bahn); weekly market at Bauernmarkt not for clothes. For second-hand, go to 1070 or 1060 districts.
Single ticket €2.40 (valid for one direction with transfers); 24h pass €8.00; cheapest from airport: S-Bahn S7 line to Wien Mitte (€4.20) or 24h pass includes airport connector (€8.00 total for day).
Buy your Wiener Linien transport pass at a ticket machine—not from a driver. Eat lunch at a Beisl's Mittagsmenü rather than dinner menu. Do your grocery shop at Hofer for basics, not the convenience stores in tourist spots.
É bom saber — 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 Grätzlhotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 96 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Bahnhof-Apotheke — 181 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Grätzlhotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Porzellangasse, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic rumble significantly.
Which rooms should I avoid at Grätzlhotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street (Porzellangasse). Low-floor street-facing rooms get direct noise from trams, delivery vans, and late-night foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft—lift hum is noticeable on lower floors.
Is Grätzlhotel noisy?
Porzellangasse is a through-road for trams (line 5 and 33 run nearby) and delivery traffic to local shops. Expect tram rumble from around 5am to midnight. Weekend nights can have drunk pedestrians from the nearby Servitenviertel bars. The lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms, especially on the ground and first floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Grätzlhotel?
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (4th or 5th) offer a glimpse of the 9th district's residential streetscape and maybe some rooflines, but the main draw is the quiet courtyard back-view—no real scenic panorama. Porzellangasse is a standard city street, not a landmark vista.
What are insider tips for staying at Grätzlhotel?
1) Book a courtyard-side room directly with the hotel, not via third-party sites—they often let you add a request for free. 2) The nearest tram stop is Porzellangasse, a 2-minute walk; use line 5 to get to Schottentor/U2 metro, avoiding the need for a taxi.
What time is check-in at Grätzlhotel?
Check-in at Grätzlhotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Grätzlhotel have Wi-Fi?
free wifi throughout; speed is ~25 Mbps down, 8 Mbps up (adequate for streaming & video calls); no login – one-time code from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Grätzlhotel?
€3.22 per person per night (due on arrival, not included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Grätzlhotel?
A Leberkäse roll or sausage stand (Würstelstand) about €3–5; or a daily menu (Mittagsmenü) at a regular pub for €8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Grätzlhotel?
Single ticket €2.40 (valid for one direction with transfers); 24h pass €8.00; cheapest from airport: S-Bahn S7 line to Wien Mitte (€4.20) or 24h pass includes airport connector (€8.00 total for day).
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May, June, and September: mild, sunny weather (20-25°C), long daylight hours, and manageable tourist numbers before the July-August rush and after the summer school holidays.
Principais atrações em 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.