🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Arthotel ANA Gala
📍 5, Viriotgasse, Wien, 1090
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Your stay — Arthotel ANA Gala
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The Property — Arthotel ANA Gala
Arthotel ANA Gala occupies a handsome 19th-century townhouse a 10-minute tram ride from the Ringstrasse. The lobby is a compact, quiet space with polished herringbone floors, original stucco detailing and a rotating selection of local contemporary art on the walls. It feels more like a well-kept private residence than a budget chain, with a small honesty bar and a decent buffet breakfast in the ground-floor café. This is a solid choice for a solo traveller or couple who wants clean, characterful accommodation on the edge of the Josefstadt district, close to the tram network but away from the thrum of the inner city.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Roman fort called Vindobona around 15 BC, a garrison town on the Danube. Over two millennia it grew into the seat of the Habsburg empire, and its architectural core — the Ringstrasse boulevard lined with monumental public buildings — was laid out from the 1860s after the old city walls were dismantled. The Secession movement of the 1890s, led by Klimt and Wagner, pushed the city into a bold modernism that still defines its design identity. Today Vienna is a Unesco World Heritage city that balances its imperial past with a reputation for institutional art, coffee-house culture and a deeply livable urban fabric.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for outdoor café terraces and Prater walks, but without July’s heat or August’s peak tourist crush. Crowds are manageable, hotel rates are moderate.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is the main peak, driven by European summer holidays and the open-air events calendar (ImPulsTanz festival, film festivals on the Rathausplatz). Hotel prices in the 3-star bracket can rise 20–30% above shoulder-season averages. The city feels full but not suffocating; book at least 8–10 weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
October and April offer noticeably lower room rates, often 15–25% off summer prices. Weather is cooler (8–14°C) but still fine for sightseeing, and the major exhibits and opera season are running with smaller queues.
Weather & packing
Vienna has a continental climate with sudden afternoon thunderstorms in summer, even on hot days. Pack a light waterproof jacket or compact umbrella as a non-negotiable item, regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 line is closed from Schottentor to Karlsplatz for station upgrades until June 2027. Visitors heading to the MuseumsQuartier or Naschmarkt should use the U1 or U4 instead.
- A new exhibition on the life of Empress Elisabeth ('Sisi') opens at the Hermesvilla in the Lainzer Tiergarten in July 2026 — book timed tickets in advance, as capacity is limited.
- The city introduced a low-emission zone (Pkw-Maut) for cars entering the inner districts from 2026. If arriving by rental car, ensure it has a green vignette or expect fines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Arthotel ANA Gala, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4, facing the inner courtyard (Hofseite). These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the quiet of the Viennese courtyard, typical of the Altbau buildings in the 9th district. The lift serves all floors but stair access is better for these mid-floors if waiting for the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby and street) and any room facing Viriotgasse, a narrow street but with occasional traffic and pedestrian noise from nearby restaurants. The ground-floor rooms may also pick up lift activity and street-level sound.
Best views
The best view is from higher floors (4th or 5th) facing the inner courtyard, which overlooks typical Viennese garden courtyards with greenery. Street-facing rooms show the 19th-century façades of Viriotgasse but also street activity.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 4 are the quietest. These are high enough to mute street noise and far enough from the roof (which may host HVAC units) and the ground-floor entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Viriotgasse is in the upscale 9th district with restaurants, bars, and residential traffic. Morning deliveries and bin collections are possible by 7am. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) For a quieter night, specifically request 'Hofseite' (courtyard view) when booking — the front desk is used to this. 2) The 9th district is walkable to the city centre; if you drive, pre-book a garage at 'Parkgarage Liechtensteinstrasse' (5 mins walk) as street parking is scarce.
- 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 — Arthotel ANA Gala
Free, unlimited WiFi (around 20–30 Mbps download); login via room number and surname. No paid tier offered.
A single lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to Austrian daily newspapers via a hotel tablet in the lobby; no physical papers delivered. The building is a modern, purpose-built hotel with no historical quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed. Check-out until 11:00; late check-out possible for €15–25 until 14:00, subject to availability.
Free storage in a locked luggage room; available before check-in and after check-out.
Step-free entry through main door (ramp available); one ground-floor accessible room. Lift is wide enough for standard wheelchairs. No rooms with roll-in showers, but grab rails in some bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage Roßauer Lände (approx. 10 min walk), ~€25/24h. No EV charging on site. Street parking (paid, €2/hr Mon–Fri 9–22, Sat 9–19, Sun free) available nearby.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.22% of the net room rate per person per night (covers Vienna tourist tax); exact cost depends on room rate.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates may hold a credit card guarantee. A €50–100 incidental hold is placed on your card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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-Minute Radius Essentials
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
Money & Currency
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.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
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.
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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 Arthotel ANA Gala
🕒 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 →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Arthotel ANA Gala?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4, facing the inner courtyard (Hofseite). These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the quiet of the Viennese courtyard, typical of the Altbau buildings in the 9th district. The lift serves all floors but stair access is better for these mid-floors if waiting for the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Arthotel ANA Gala?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby and street) and any room facing Viriotgasse, a narrow street but with occasional traffic and pedestrian noise from nearby restaurants. The ground-floor rooms may also pick up lift activity and street-level sound.
Is Arthotel ANA Gala noisy?
Viriotgasse is in the upscale 9th district with restaurants, bars, and residential traffic. Morning deliveries and bin collections are possible by 7am. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Arthotel ANA Gala?
The best view is from higher floors (4th or 5th) facing the inner courtyard, which overlooks typical Viennese garden courtyards with greenery. Street-facing rooms show the 19th-century façades of Viriotgasse but also street activity.
What are insider tips for staying at Arthotel ANA Gala?
1) For a quieter night, specifically request 'Hofseite' (courtyard view) when booking — the front desk is used to this. 2) The 9th district is walkable to the city centre; if you drive, pre-book a garage at 'Parkgarage Liechtensteinstrasse' (5 mins walk) as street parking is scarce.
What time is check-in at Arthotel ANA Gala?
Check-in at Arthotel ANA Gala is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Arthotel ANA Gala have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited WiFi (around 20–30 Mbps download); login via room number and surname. No paid tier offered.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Arthotel ANA Gala?
3.22% of the net room rate per person per night (covers Vienna tourist tax); exact cost depends on room rate.
Where can I eat cheaply near Arthotel ANA Gala?
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 Arthotel ANA Gala?
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 and September: warm enough for outdoor café terraces and Prater walks, but without July’s heat or August’s peak tourist crush. Crowds are manageable, hotel rates are moderate.
Top Attractions in 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.