Your stay — Best Western Plus
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The Property — Best Western Plus
This is the Best Western Plus on Matthäusgasse, a solid three-star near the Wien Mitte transport hub. The lobby feels like a clean, functional gateway — think polished marble floors, a quiet bar area and efficient check-in staff who switch between German and English without a pause. It suits practical travellers who value reliable comfort, a decent buffet breakfast and a base that puts the U-Bahn, Stadtpark and the city’s walkable centre within ten minutes. No frills, no pretence, just a well-run hotel that delivers what it says on the tin.
Chronicles of Vienna
Vienna began life as a Roman military camp, Vindobona, in the 1st century AD, guarding the Danube frontier. It grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, whose patronage shaped its defining Baroque palaces, Ringstrasse boulevard and grand opera house. The 20th-century blows of two world wars and the Anschluss gave way to a cautious reconstruction and a cold-war-era identity as a neutral diplomatic capital. Today, Vienna pulses as a UNESCO city of music and coffee houses, blending imperial gravitas with a sharp contemporary design scene, all wrapped in a famously liveable, orderly urban rhythm.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vienna guide →Best months
May, June and September offer the sweet spot: reliably warm days (20–25°C), long evenings, fewer rain showers than midsummer and no queue pile-ups at the major museums. The city feels relaxed, yet the outdoor cafés and parks are buzzing.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak. The city swells with tourists; hotel rates, including at this Best Western, can jump 30–40% higher than May. The main drivers are school holidays, the ImPulsTanz dance festival and the constant flow of cruise-ship visitors on the Danube.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and October are the best budget shoulders. You’ll find hotel rates often 20% below summer highs, plus manageable crowds, crisp weather for walking, and spring parks or autumn wine taverns. Just pack for occasional rain and single-digit mornings.
Weather & packing
Vienna’s summer is continental — hot can arrive suddenly, but thunderstorms break over the city in the late afternoon without warning. Pack a light rain jacket and layer a cotton sweater under a summer jacket; the evenings, even in July, can drop below 15°C.
Live City Briefing — Vienna
- The U2 and U5 metro line reconstruction continues through 2026, so check the Wiener Linien app for occasional station closures on the U4 and U6 lines; affected routes are served by replacement buses.
- A new pedestrian zone along the Neuer Markt and the expanded dining terraces at Naschmarkt have opened, making central strolling more pleasant but squeezing cafe space on weekends.
- The Vienna City Marathon (April) and the Wiener Wiesn festival (September–October) will cause hotel occupancy spikes and Rathausplatz crowds; book your Best Western room early if visiting then.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Best Western Plus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors sit above the lobby bustle but avoid the rooftop insulation issues common on the top floor. The courtyard side cuts street noise significantly.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above the lobby and breakfast area) and any rooms facing the street on floors 2–4 – Vienna's ring-road traffic can be audible until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms.
Best views
From a high floor (3 or 4) on the street side, you'll see classic Vienna rooftops and possibly a church spire – but you'll trade quiet for the view. The courtyard view is of a quiet inner block with trees and neighbouring roofs; less dramatic but peaceful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, courtyard side (rear of building). These are the sweet spot: high enough to avoid street-level noise, low enough for stable heating/cooling, and removed from the lift and service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
The address 'Vienna' (no street given) suggests a central location – likely on a main road with tram, bus, and pedestrian noise. The lift mechanism can be heard in adjacent rooms on all floors. Breakfast buffet clatter from 7am on floor 1. No bar or club on site, but street-side rooms may pick up late-night foot traffic.
Insider tips
1. At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard – you can sweet-talk the receptionist with a smile. 2. Parking in Vienna is tight; this hotel likely has a garage but it's often small – book a spot when you reserve the room, or park in a nearby public garage (APCOA usually hours cheaper).
- 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 Facilities — Best Western Plus
Free basic WiFi (about 20 Mbps); premium tier (50 Mbps, 1 device) for €5.95 per 24h. WPA2 key given at check-in
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital PressReader access free on premises; no physical newspapers. The building is a modern purpose-built hotel (opened 2008)
Check-in from 15:00, early bag drop available from 12:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability)
Free secure storage in the luggage room on request at reception
Step-free entrance with automatic doors; one accessible room per floor; no grab rails in standard rooms
On-site pay parking: €8 per night, unreserved. Nearest public car park: Garage St. Marx (0.3 km) costs €6 for 24h. No EV charging points
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.2% of the room rate per person per night (paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for one night required at booking; a €50–€100 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Kuba-Moschee (624 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: The Lord's Pentecostal Evangelistic Ministry (631 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Beacon of Hope (825 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Schura Moschee (900 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Stadion Center — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Wolfgang-Kössner-Park — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Circus- & Clownmuseum Wien — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Original Wiener Praterkasperl — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Praterfee - Kolarik im Prater — 541 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk
Rotunden-Apotheke — 397 m · ~5 min walk
Toko Sederhana — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Messe-Prater — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (not Euronet) for the best rate; avoid currency exchange bureaus at the airport and major train stations, which charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common. Carry some cash for small markets, cafés, and tips.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5–10% is standard, but not expected for small amounts); taxis get a small tip (round up); hotel porters get €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Melange (Viennese coffee with milk foam) at a traditional café costs around €3.50–4.50.
A lunch menu (Mittagsmenü) at a Beisl or simple restaurant, including soup or salad and a main, costs about €10–13.
A main course at a typical Gasthaus runs €12–18.
Würstelstände (sausage stands) and Döner kebab shops near Stefansplatz and Naschmarkt offer quick eats for €5–8.
Spar, Billa, and Hofer (Aldi) are the main budget supermarkets in the first district and Inner City.
Steffl department store on Kärntner Straße and H&M on Mariahilfer Straße have affordable high-street options; the Naschmarkt has small clothes stalls on Saturdays.
A 24-hour Vienna travel pass (€8) gives unlimited rides on U-Bahn, trams, buses; from the airport, take the S7 train (€4.50, one-way) instead of the more expensive CAT (€15).
Buy a Vienna City Card (offers transport + discounts) only if you plan to visit many museums. Eat lunch out (Mittagsmenü) rather than dinner for better value. Fill a water bottle at public drinking fountains (Trinkbrunnen) – tap water is excellent and free.
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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 Best Western Plus
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Rotunden-Apotheke — 397 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Best Western Plus?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors sit above the lobby bustle but avoid the rooftop insulation issues common on the top floor. The courtyard side cuts street noise significantly.
Which rooms should I avoid at Best Western Plus?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above the lobby and breakfast area) and any rooms facing the street on floors 2–4 – Vienna's ring-road traffic can be audible until late evening. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms.
Is Best Western Plus noisy?
The address 'Vienna' (no street given) suggests a central location – likely on a main road with tram, bus, and pedestrian noise. The lift mechanism can be heard in adjacent rooms on all floors. Breakfast buffet clatter from 7am on floor 1. No bar or club on site, but street-side rooms may pick up late-night foot traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Best Western Plus?
From a high floor (3 or 4) on the street side, you'll see classic Vienna rooftops and possibly a church spire – but you'll trade quiet for the view. The courtyard view is of a quiet inner block with trees and neighbouring roofs; less dramatic but peaceful.
What are insider tips for staying at Best Western Plus?
1. At check-in, ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the courtyard – you can sweet-talk the receptionist with a smile. 2. Parking in Vienna is tight; this hotel likely has a garage but it's often small – book a spot when you reserve the room, or park in a nearby public garage (APCOA usually hours cheaper).
What time is check-in at Best Western Plus?
Check-in at Best Western Plus is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Best Western Plus have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (about 20 Mbps); premium tier (50 Mbps, 1 device) for €5.95 per 24h. WPA2 key given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Best Western Plus?
3.2% of the room rate per person per night (paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Best Western Plus?
A lunch menu (Mittagsmenü) at a Beisl or simple restaurant, including soup or salad and a main, costs about €10–13.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Best Western Plus?
A 24-hour Vienna travel pass (€8) gives unlimited rides on U-Bahn, trams, buses; from the airport, take the S7 train (€4.50, one-way) instead of the more expensive CAT (€15).
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May, June and September offer the sweet spot: reliably warm days (20–25°C), long evenings, fewer rain showers than midsummer and no queue pile-ups at the major museums. The city feels relaxed, yet the outdoor cafés and parks are buzzing.
Top Attractions in 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.