🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
Westbahnhof Hostel One
📍 17-19, Bürgerspitalgasse, Vienna, 1060
Your stay — Westbahnhof Hostel One
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The Property — Westbahnhof Hostel One
A loud, sociable backpacker spot in a converted building opposite the Westbahnhof station. The lobby is a blur of mismatched sofas, a buzzing bar and travellers plotting routes on a big shared map. It suits independent, low-budget explorers who want to be at the rail hub and don't mind sharing bathrooms.
Chronicles of Vienna
Vienna began as a Roman military camp, Vindobona, around 50 AD, then grew into the seat of the Holy Roman Empire and later the Austro-Hungarian capital. Its architectural core, the Ringstrasse, was built in the mid-19th century, mixing historicist styles from Gothic Revival to Neo-Renaissance. The city was heavily bombed in WWII and carefully restored, keeping its imperial grandeur intact. Today it balances a conservative, coffee-house culture with a progressive edge in contemporary art and electronic music.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vienna guide →Best months
May, June and September for long daylight hours, temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, and the main tourist crush not yet at its peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest, with school holidays in Europe and the Vienna Jazz Festival in July. Hotel prices can rise 30-50% over off-peak, especially around the main museums and the Prater.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are good budget picks: lower room rates, fewer queues at Schönbrunn Palace, and still mild enough for outdoor sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Vienna's summers can have sudden, heavy thunder showers despite a forecast of sun. Always pack a light waterproof jacket even on a clear morning.
Live City Briefing — Vienna
- The U2 line is undergoing major construction; sections between Schottentor and Karlsplatz are replaced by replacement bus services until late 2026.
- The new Wien Museum on Karlsplatz opened fully in December 2024 and now has an expanded permanent collection tracing the city's history.
- From July 2026, the Vienna City Card will include free use of the new night buses on weekends, useful for late returns from the city centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Westbahnhof Hostel One, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-4 facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors sit above street-level bustle but still benefit from the building's solid Viennese construction, and the courtyard side avoids the tram rumble on Bürgerspitalgasse.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing Bürgerspitalgasse 17-19. The street sees steady pedestrian traffic and late-night bar noise from nearby Westbahnhof, and lower floors are exposed to lift and reception noise.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear courtyard give a calm view of typical Viennese residential blocks and small gardens. Street-side rooms look out onto Bürgerspitalgasse and the trams rumbling past the 1900s-era facades.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 offer the best balance of quiet and easy stair access if the lift is busy. Upper floors (5-6) may also be quiet but check if the lift runs to the top.
🔊 Noise notes
Bürgerspitalgasse is a main feeder to Westbahnhof station (a 2-minute walk), so you'll hear trams from 5am till midnight. The hostel's bar/communal area on the ground floor can be lively until 11pm, and smokers gather out front.
Insider tips
1) Arrive after 3pm for easiest check-in — they often hold luggage but rooms aren't ready before that. 2) For a quieter stay, request a top-floor room when you book; they're less affected by the lift and street noise. Parking is scarce on-street; use the nearby Parkhaus Westbahnhof (€20/day) and ask the hostel for a discount voucher.
- 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 — Westbahnhof Hostel One
Free unlimited WiFi, 100 Mbps typical; personal password on check-in, no daily limit
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; digital kiosk on lobby screen shows local headlines. Building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original plaster ceilings in common areas.
Check-in from 15:00; bag drop allowed from 08:00 (free); check-out by 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €15, subject to availability
Free for day of check-out or check-in; longer storage by arrangement, typically €3 per bag per day
No step-free access to main entrance; one small step at door. Lift to all floors. No adapted bathrooms or grab rails; rooms on first floor require lift. Not fully wheelchair accessible.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Parkgarage Mariahilfer Straße, €28 per 24h (2-minute walk). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.53 per person per night (excluding children under 15)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €10 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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
5-Minute Radius Essentials
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
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Bankomat) for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux near Stephansdom or airport where fees and spreads are poor.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; Amex less common; some smaller cafes and market stalls still cash-only.
Round up to nearest euro in cafes and bars; 5–10% in restaurants for good service; taxi drivers expect rounding up to next €5 or €10; hotel porters €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing Melange at a traditional coffeehouse, about €3.50–4.50.
A daily lunch menu (Mittagsmenü) including soup and main, around €8–12.
A main course in a simple Beisl or pub, about €10–15.
Wiener Würstelstand (sausage stands) for a hot dog or Käsekrainer with bread, around €4–6; Naschmarkt area has takeaway falafel and wraps for €5–7.
Spar, Billa, and Hofer (Aldi) are common in the 1060; Hofer is cheapest for basics.
High-street chains like H&M, Zara, and C&A at Mariahilfer Straße (just outside 1060); no dedicated market for clothes in the district itself.
Day pass (24h) for Vienna public transport (U-Bahn, tram, bus) costs €8; from airport take the S-Bahn (€4.50) not the CAT (€14).
1) Buy a 48h or 72h public transport pass if staying more than a day; 2) Skip overpriced coffee in tourist cafes on Mariahilfer Straße; 3) Use supermarket bakeries (e.g. Ströck, Anker) for cheap breakfast pastries and sandwiches.
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Your arrival at Westbahnhof Hostel One
🕒 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 →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
About Vienna
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Vienna ( vee-EN-ə; German: Wien [viːn] ; Austro-Bavarian: Wean [veɐ̯n]) is the capital, most populous city, and one of the nine states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
Request a room on floors 3-4 facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors sit above street-level bustle but still benefit from the building's solid Viennese construction, and the courtyard side avoids the tram rumble on Bürgerspitalgasse.
Which rooms should I avoid at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing Bürgerspitalgasse 17-19. The street sees steady pedestrian traffic and late-night bar noise from nearby Westbahnhof, and lower floors are exposed to lift and reception noise.
Is Westbahnhof Hostel One noisy?
Bürgerspitalgasse is a main feeder to Westbahnhof station (a 2-minute walk), so you'll hear trams from 5am till midnight. The hostel's bar/communal area on the ground floor can be lively until 11pm, and smokers gather out front.
Which rooms have the best views at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
Rooms facing the rear courtyard give a calm view of typical Viennese residential blocks and small gardens. Street-side rooms look out onto Bürgerspitalgasse and the trams rumbling past the 1900s-era facades.
What are insider tips for staying at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
1) Arrive after 3pm for easiest check-in — they often hold luggage but rooms aren't ready before that. 2) For a quieter stay, request a top-floor room when you book; they're less affected by the lift and street noise. Parking is scarce on-street; use the nearby Parkhaus Westbahnhof (€20/day) and ask the hostel for a discount voucher.
What time is check-in at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
Check-in at Westbahnhof Hostel One is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Westbahnhof Hostel One have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi, 100 Mbps typical; personal password on check-in, no daily limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Westbahnhof Hostel One?
€3.53 per person per night (excluding children under 15)
Where can I eat cheaply near Westbahnhof Hostel One?
A daily lunch menu (Mittagsmenü) including soup and main, around €8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Westbahnhof Hostel One?
Day pass (24h) for Vienna public transport (U-Bahn, tram, bus) costs €8; from airport take the S-Bahn (€4.50) not the CAT (€14).
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May, June and September for long daylight hours, temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, and the main tourist crush not yet at its peak.
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.