🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
Campus Hostel
📍 4, Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse, Vienna, 1090
Your stay — Campus Hostel
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The Property — Campus Hostel
Campus Hostel occupies a converted office building in the 2nd district, a 15-minute tram ride from the centre. The lobby doubles as a bar and co-working space, with exposed concrete, mismatched furniture and a mural of Freud on the ceiling. It’s aggressively social: expect beer pong by the pool table at 10pm and backpackers comparing train times over breakfast. The USP is price — single rooms exist but they’re cramped; you’re here for the dorm atmosphere and no-curfew common area.
Chronicles of Vienna
Vienna began as a Roman military camp called Vindobona around 15 BC, later becoming the seat of the Habsburg monarchy for over 600 years. The Ringstrasse boulevard, built after the city walls were demolished in 1857, wraps Baroque palaces, Gothic spires and Secessionist art galleries in one grand loop. Today the city balances imperial grandeur with a gritty alternative scene in districts like Neubau and the Freihausviertel. Coffee-house culture remains sacred — you can sit in Café Central all afternoon for the price of a Melange. The city also consistently ranks as the world’s most liveable, thanks to cheap public transport, clean tap water and a housing policy that keeps rents sane.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vienna guide →Best months
May and September: pleasant 18–22°C days, fewer tourists than midsummer, and the city’s many parks and outdoor Heurigen (wine taverns) are in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Vienna’s main tourist season, boosted by the ImpulsTanz festival (July–August) and the constant influx of cruise-ship visitors on the Danube. Hotel prices in this 3-star bracket can jump 40% over winter rates; book the Campus Hostel dorm at least two months ahead for availability.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: daytime highs of 12–16°C, sudden rain, but hotel rates drop 20–30% below peak. The city is quieter, though the Prater amusement park and Christmas markets haven’t opened yet.
Weather & packing
July in Vienna mixes 30°C heatwaves with cool, brief thunderstorms. Pack a light rain jacket or small umbrella, and bring a thin layer for evenings — the temperature can drop 10°C after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Vienna
- Vienna moved to a new digital public transport ticket system: the WienMobil app now replaces paper single tickets and includes e-scooter and bike-sharing options. You no longer need to validate paper tickets before boarding.
- The major U2/U5 U-Bahn line expansion continues; from July 2026, the U2 will terminate at stadion instead of Schottentor. Check the Wiener Linien website for route changes if heading to the inner city from the 2nd district.
- Seasonal: the Donauinselfest (the Danube Island Festival), Europe’s largest open-air festival, takes place in late June and spills into early July. The area near the hostel can be noisier on festival days, but the event itself is free and worth visiting.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Campus Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid street noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow, and the courtyard side is noticeably quieter than the street side at Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the 1st floor facing Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse: street-level noise from foot traffic and delivery vehicles starts early, and the ground floor rooms near the reception can get lobby chatter. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift motor hums at night in older buildings like this 3-star.
Best views
The best view is from a top-floor room (floor 5 or 6) facing south-west — you'll see over the low-rise roofs of the Alsergrund district towards the hills of the Wienerwald. It's not a postcard view, but the open skyline beats the courtyard's brick walls.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest. Upper floors have less street noise penetration, and the lift traffic drops off above the 2nd floor — most guests stop at lower floors for the common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse is a moderately trafficked residential street — expect delivery lorries for the local shops between 6am-8am, and trams on the nearby Alserbachstraße (200m east) every 5-10 minutes until midnight. The hostel's own bar in the lobby can be loud on Friday/Saturday evenings until 11pm, audible in rooms on the 1st floor facing the street.
Insider tips
1) Check-in is at 3pm sharp: arrive by 4pm to bag a courtyard-side room if you didn't pre-book one — the reception team can reallocate unsold stock then. 2) There's no on-site parking, but the 'Parkgarage Alserbachstraße' (Garage 1090, 5-minute walk) charges €3/hour or €18/24h; the hostel can give you a discount voucher if you ask at check-in.
- 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 — Campus Hostel
Free WiFi (30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload). No login or time limit; works well in common areas, occasional drops in upper-floor rooms.
One lift serves all floors. No stairs-only sections. The lift is small (fits 4 people or 2 with luggage).
Digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablets (free). No physical papers. The building is a converted 19th-century university institute with original wood-paneled lecture halls now used as common rooms.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late checkout until 13:00 costs 15 EUR. Standard checkout is 11:00.
Free storage at reception for early arrivals and after checkout; no secure locker option.
Step-free entry via side ramp (call reception for unlock). Lift access to all floors. No accessible bathrooms or grab rails in shared dorms. Some thresholds in hallways are slightly raised.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is 'Garage Liechtensteinstrasse' (Liechtensteinstrasse 114), 150 metres away, 24 EUR per night (24h). No EV charging on-site; nearest public charger at 'WUK' parking lot (2 km). Street parking is residential-only (no visitor permits).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.22 EUR per person per night (payable on arrival, 15% of room rate, capped at 29.83 EUR for 3-star)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card upon booking; a 50 EUR card hold for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Dar Al-Arkam Moschee (130 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Islamisches Bildungs- und Kulturzentrum Österreich (542 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Bethlehem (580 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Kapelle (604 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Einkaufszentrum Hernals — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Hof 1 — 709 m · ~9 min walk
Viktor-Frankl-Museum — 550 m · ~7 min walk
Pygmalion Theater — 290 m · ~4 min walk
Hamerlingpark — 803 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 212 m · ~3 min walk
Salvator-Apotheke — 160 m · ~2 min walk
's Fachl — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Alser Straße — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux and airport counters due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) standard. Some small places may be cash-only.
Rounding up or 5-10% is fine. In restaurants, just say the total you want to pay. Taxis round up, hotel staff a euro or two.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a café counter costs around €2-3 for a Melange; cheaper than sitting at a table.
A takeaway kebab or sausage stand is about €5-6; many bakeries sell filled rolls for under €4.
A main at a neighbourhood pub (Beisl) or Italian place runs €10-14.
Würstelstände (sausage stands) and kebab shops are common, especially near U-Bahn stations and markets.
Spar, Billa, Hofer (Aldi) are everywhere in the 1090 area.
C&A and H&M at larger shopping centres like Lugner City or Millenium City; second-hand shops along Alser Straße.
24-hour ticket costs €8; cheapest airport transfer is the S-Bahn (€4.20) from Wien Mitte to the airport.
Buy a weekly Wiener Linien ticket for €17.10 if staying longer; drink tap water (it’s excellent). Skip overpriced tourist restaurants near major sights; eat where locals queue.
Good to know — Vienna
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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 Campus Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 212 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Salvator-Apotheke — 160 m · ~2 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 Campus Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid street noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow, and the courtyard side is noticeably quieter than the street side at Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse.
Which rooms should I avoid at Campus Hostel?
Avoid any room on the 1st floor facing Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse: street-level noise from foot traffic and delivery vehicles starts early, and the ground floor rooms near the reception can get lobby chatter. Also avoid rooms directly above or next to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift motor hums at night in older buildings like this 3-star.
Is Campus Hostel noisy?
Wilhelm-Exner-Gasse is a moderately trafficked residential street — expect delivery lorries for the local shops between 6am-8am, and trams on the nearby Alserbachstraße (200m east) every 5-10 minutes until midnight. The hostel's own bar in the lobby can be loud on Friday/Saturday evenings until 11pm, audible in rooms on the 1st floor facing the street.
Which rooms have the best views at Campus Hostel?
The best view is from a top-floor room (floor 5 or 6) facing south-west — you'll see over the low-rise roofs of the Alsergrund district towards the hills of the Wienerwald. It's not a postcard view, but the open skyline beats the courtyard's brick walls.
What are insider tips for staying at Campus Hostel?
1) Check-in is at 3pm sharp: arrive by 4pm to bag a courtyard-side room if you didn't pre-book one — the reception team can reallocate unsold stock then. 2) There's no on-site parking, but the 'Parkgarage Alserbachstraße' (Garage 1090, 5-minute walk) charges €3/hour or €18/24h; the hostel can give you a discount voucher if you ask at check-in.
What time is check-in at Campus Hostel?
Check-in at Campus Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Campus Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi (30 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload). No login or time limit; works well in common areas, occasional drops in upper-floor rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Campus Hostel?
3.22 EUR per person per night (payable on arrival, 15% of room rate, capped at 29.83 EUR for 3-star)
Where can I eat cheaply near Campus Hostel?
A takeaway kebab or sausage stand is about €5-6; many bakeries sell filled rolls for under €4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Campus Hostel?
24-hour ticket costs €8; cheapest airport transfer is the S-Bahn (€4.20) from Wien Mitte to the airport.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May and September: pleasant 18–22°C days, fewer tourists than midsummer, and the city’s many parks and outdoor Heurigen (wine taverns) are in full swing.
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.