🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
Pharmador
📍 Schottenfeldgasse 39, Wien, 1070
Your stay — Pharmador
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The Property — Pharmador
The Pharmador is a no-fuss three-star near the Prater, with a functional lobby of laminate floors and a reception desk that doubles as a café counter. It suits travellers wanting a clean, quiet base for sleeping and little else, rather than atmosphere or character. The USP is location: five minutes' walk from the Praterstern transport hub and the entrance to the park, making it practical for sightseeing rather than a destination in itself.
Chronicles of Vienna
Vienna began as a Roman military camp, Vindobona, in the 1st century AD, and grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty. Its architectural identity is defined by the Ringstrasse, a grand boulevard built after 1857 that wraps the Innere Stadt in a necklace of historicist palaces, museums and opera houses. The city was shaped by Mozart, Freud and the Secession art movement, leaving a legacy of coffeehouses, psychoanalysis and Jugendstil design. Today it balances imperial grandeur with a liveable, bike-friendly grid, and remains one of Europe's most culturally dense capitals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vienna guide →Best months
May and September: temperature sits in the high teens to low 20s °C, trees are in leaf, and street life is busy without July's crush.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer and the month of the Danube Island Festival (late June to early July) and the Jazz Wien festival, drawing crowds to open-air events. Hotel prices can jump 30–50% above shoulder season, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: still mild enough for walking (10–15°C), hotel rates drop 20–30% below peak, and major sights are quieter.
Weather & packing
Vienna's July weather is usually warm and dry, but a sudden thundershower can sweep in from the Vienna Woods without warning. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella as a fixed rule.
Live City Briefing — Vienna
- The U2 and U5 metro line expansion is causing partial closures on the U2 until 2026; check OeBB real-time services if travelling from Praterstern.
- The MuseumsQuartier's summer programme 2026 includes free evening open-air film screenings from July 1, weather permitting.
- The July 5–11 Donauinselfest is confirmed, so expect extra crowds on the U1 and on the Prater's main paths during that week.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pharmador, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the lift, and the courtyard side is consistently quieter than the street-facing front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from lobby, foot traffic, and street) and any room facing Schottenfeldgasse directly. This is a busy inner-city street in Vienna's 7th district, so front-facing rooms get traffic hum and occasional tram noise from Mariahilfer Strasse nearby.
Best views
Best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 looking into the inner courtyard—green and calm. No special panorama, but a pleasant residential Viennese scene.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest—above street clatter but not too close to any rooftop machinery. Request rear courtyard orientation for optimal quiet.
🔊 Noise notes
Schottenfeldgasse is a medium-traffic street with deliveries in the early morning. The 7th district has bars and cafés, but noise from them rarely reaches Pharmador's upper floors. Ask for a courtyard side to dodge traffic hum entirely.
Insider tips
Parking is not mentioned in your data, but in Vienna's 7th district street parking is paid and scarce. Use the 'Park and Ride' system at Erdberg or Ottakring then take the U-Bahn. Also, request a room away from the lift at check-in—this is often possible at 3-star hotels if you ask politely.
- 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 — Pharmador
Free, unlimited, no login constraints; typical download speed 40 Mbps.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital PressReader free via QR code at reception; no physical newspapers. Building is a converted 19th-century pharmacy, with original wooden cabinets in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag drop allowed from 08:00); late check-out until 12:00 costs €25 on weekdays, €35 on weekends. Standard check-out by 10:00 Mon–Fri, 11:00 Sat–Sun.
Free, secure luggage room behind reception; open 07:00–22:00 daily.
Step-free via ramp at side entrance (ring bell for assistance); lift fits standard wheelchair; no accessible rooms.
No on-site parking. Public garage Tiefgarage Neubau at Zieglergasse 5, €28 per 24h; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.22 per person per night, mandatory, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepaid via booking platform; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kirche Maria vom Siege (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Vienna Evangeliums Gemeinde (357 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Zum Göttlichen Heiland (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: UIKZ (576 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vio Plaza — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Minna-Lachs-Park — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Museum für Verhütung und Schwangerschaftsabbruch — 82 m · ~1 min walk
Orientalisches Tanzstudio — 131 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Heilborn Apotheke — 100 m · ~1 min walk
Mei Shi Shop & Eat — 446 m · ~6 min walk
Westbahnhof — 83 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or central train stations, which charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay are common. Many smaller shops and cafés are cash-only, so keep some euros handy.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is standard in restaurants. For taxis, round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Melange (Vienna-style coffee) from a typical café costs around €3.50.
A lunch special (Mittagsmenü) at a local gastro pub or bakery runs about €8-10 including a drink.
A filling main course at a traditional Beisl or pizzeria costs roughly €12-15.
The Naschmarkt area (a 15-minute walk) has many cheap eat stands with kebabs, sausages, and falafel for €5-7.
Hofer and Spar are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
The nearest high-street shopping is on Mariahilfer Straße (10 minutes' walk), with H&M, Zara, and C&A.
A 24-hour Wiener Linien ticket costs €8.00 and covers all trams, buses, and U-Bahn. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (line S7) with a normal ticket (€4.50) instead of the expensive City Airport Train (€12+).
Eat lunch specials instead of dinner menus. Fill a reusable water bottle from any tap – Vienna's tap water is excellent. Buy a 48-hour transport pass (€14.10) if staying two days.
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 Pharmador
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 87 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Heilborn Apotheke — 100 m · ~1 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 Pharmador?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the lift, and the courtyard side is consistently quieter than the street-facing front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pharmador?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from lobby, foot traffic, and street) and any room facing Schottenfeldgasse directly. This is a busy inner-city street in Vienna's 7th district, so front-facing rooms get traffic hum and occasional tram noise from Mariahilfer Strasse nearby.
Is Pharmador noisy?
Schottenfeldgasse is a medium-traffic street with deliveries in the early morning. The 7th district has bars and cafés, but noise from them rarely reaches Pharmador's upper floors. Ask for a courtyard side to dodge traffic hum entirely.
Which rooms have the best views at Pharmador?
Best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 looking into the inner courtyard—green and calm. No special panorama, but a pleasant residential Viennese scene.
What are insider tips for staying at Pharmador?
Parking is not mentioned in your data, but in Vienna's 7th district street parking is paid and scarce. Use the 'Park and Ride' system at Erdberg or Ottakring then take the U-Bahn. Also, request a room away from the lift at check-in—this is often possible at 3-star hotels if you ask politely.
What time is check-in at Pharmador?
Check-in at Pharmador is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pharmador have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login constraints; typical download speed 40 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pharmador?
€3.22 per person per night, mandatory, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Pharmador?
A lunch special (Mittagsmenü) at a local gastro pub or bakery runs about €8-10 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pharmador?
A 24-hour Wiener Linien ticket costs €8.00 and covers all trams, buses, and U-Bahn. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (line S7) with a normal ticket (€4.50) instead of the expensive City Airport Train (€12+).
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May and September: temperature sits in the high teens to low 20s °C, trees are in leaf, and street life is busy without July's crush.
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.