🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Daniel
📍 Landstraßer Gürtel 5, Wien, 1030
Your stay — Daniel
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The Property — Daniel
The Hotel Daniel is a functional, design-led 3-star on a quiet side street a short walk from the Wien Mitte train hub. Its lobby feels like a crisp, retro-modern coffee bar — parquet floors, colourful chairs, a big communal table and a proper espresso machine. The USP is simplicity: solid-value rooms with mid-century furniture, a free minibar (soft drinks) and a 24-hour self-check-in. It suits independent travellers, layover or city-break, who want efficient comfort rather than frills.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Roman frontier camp called Vindobona around AD 100, later becoming the seat of the Babenberg and then Habsburg dynasties. The medieval core was refashioned in the 19th century with the demolition of the city walls and the creation of the Ringstraße, a grand boulevard lined with historicist buildings like the Opera and Parliament. The Secession movement and Jugendstil architects like Otto Wagner gave the city a modernist edge around 1900. Today, Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its coffeehouse culture, classical music legacy and a liveable urbanism that consistently tops quality-of-life rankings.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May, June and September — mild temperatures (18-25°C), long daylight hours, and the city's parks and Heurigen wine gardens are open and pleasant without July-August crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist season; Vienna also hosts the Danube Island Festival (late June/early July) and summer open-air classical concerts. Hotel prices, including at Hotel Daniel, can rise 30-50% without much discount opportunity. Expect queues at Schönbrunn and the Belvedere.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and September are the best shoulder months: still warm (17-23°C), fewer visitors, and room rates drop noticeably. April and early October also offer discounts and tolerable weather, with spring blossoms or autumn foliage.
Weather & packing
Vienna has a continental climate, meaning summer afternoons can suddenly bring thunderstorms. Pack a light waterproof jacket and always carry a compact umbrella, even on sunny mornings.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 and U5 U-Bahn lines are undergoing major reconstruction (sections closed through 2026). Check Wiener Linien for alternative routes and replacement buses, especially around Schottentor and Rathaus.
- New this summer: the expanded Vienna Museum on Karlsplatz has reopened with a permanent exhibition on the city's history, featuring newly restored artefacts.
- Construction at Wien Hauptbahnhof continues on the northern forecourt, causing minor pedestrian diversions between the station and Hotel Daniel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Daniel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on floors 3 to 5. These rooms sit away from Landstraßer Gürtel’s traffic and are high enough to avoid street-level bustle without being near any roof plant noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors, especially those facing the street. At just 10–15m above the Gürtel, you get full traffic rumble from the four-lane road. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor – the old lift in a 3-star can be clunky and loud.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 3–5, looking over the inner courtyard or the quieter backstreets behind the hotel. Street-facing rooms just see the Gürtel’s constant traffic stream heading toward the Wien Mitte junction.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5. These sit above the worst of the street noise but below the sixth floor, which may have a mechanical room or terrace.
🔊 Noise notes
Landstraßer Gürtel is a major Vienna arterial road, carrying heavy traffic day and night. Trams run along this section, and emergency vehicles use the Gürtel as a route. Expect ambient rumble even in rear rooms, but street-facing rooms get full blast.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, ask reception about the garage at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 1a – it’s cheaper than hotel parking. 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5 when booking; the front desk can usually honour it if you ask a week ahead. No air-con in standard rooms – bring earplugs for warm-weather window opening.
- 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 — Daniel
Free throughout hotel; typical download ~20 Mbps, one device per room; no login – just confirm cookie popup.
One elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free digital PressReader access via lobby tablet login. Building is a modernised 1960s block, no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop free if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 fee €30; after 12:00 full night extra.
Free for day of arrival and departure, in locked luggage room near lobby.
Step-free from street via side ramp; elevator fits a standard wheelchair; no grab bars in showers.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Garage Landstraßer Gürtel, 200 m distance, €24/24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.22 per person per night (payable on arrival, cash or card)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit; a €50 incidental hold per night on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Raum der Stille (384 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Königreichsaal Jehovas Zeugen (589 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kirche zur Mutter Gottes (702 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Schlosskapelle (795 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie Wieden — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Schweizergarten — 599 m · ~7 min walk
Belvedere 21 — 369 m · ~5 min walk
Irrlicht - Arts and Games — 768 m · ~10 min walk
Belvederegarten — 902 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BAWAG PSK — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Johannes-Apotheke — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Martin Reformstark — 403 m · ~5 min walk
Wien Hauptbahnhof — 256 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
You can exchange currency at the airport but expect poor rates; better to exchange at a local bank or at a post office. You can also use ATMs to withdraw Euros with your debit/credit card.
Most places accept Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express; contactless payments are common, especially in shops and restaurants.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee costs around 2-3 EUR at a local café or bakery.
You can find a budget lunch for around 8-10 EUR at a street food stall or a casual restaurant.
A affordable dinner main course costs around 15-20 EUR at a mid-range restaurant.
You can find cheap eats at the Naschmarkt, a popular market area with food stalls and small restaurants.
Lidl and Spar are budget supermarket chains common in this area.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at the Graben shopping street or at the nearby Albertinaplatz market.
The cheapest way to get around is by using the U-Bahn (subway), which costs around 2.20 EUR per ride or 8.20 EUR for a 24-hour ticket. From the airport, take the CAT (City Airport Train) to the U-Bahn station for around 12 EUR.
Buy a Wiener Linien card for unlimited public transport, consider walking or cycling, and eat at street food stalls or markets for affordable meals.
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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 Daniel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BAWAG PSK — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Johannes-Apotheke — 230 m · ~3 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 Daniel?
Request a rear-facing room on floors 3 to 5. These rooms sit away from Landstraßer Gürtel’s traffic and are high enough to avoid street-level bustle without being near any roof plant noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Daniel?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors, especially those facing the street. At just 10–15m above the Gürtel, you get full traffic rumble from the four-lane road. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor – the old lift in a 3-star can be clunky and loud.
Is Daniel noisy?
Landstraßer Gürtel is a major Vienna arterial road, carrying heavy traffic day and night. Trams run along this section, and emergency vehicles use the Gürtel as a route. Expect ambient rumble even in rear rooms, but street-facing rooms get full blast.
Which rooms have the best views at Daniel?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 3–5, looking over the inner courtyard or the quieter backstreets behind the hotel. Street-facing rooms just see the Gürtel’s constant traffic stream heading toward the Wien Mitte junction.
What are insider tips for staying at Daniel?
1. If you’re driving, ask reception about the garage at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 1a – it’s cheaper than hotel parking. 2. Request a room on floor 4 or 5 when booking; the front desk can usually honour it if you ask a week ahead. No air-con in standard rooms – bring earplugs for warm-weather window opening.
What time is check-in at Daniel?
Check-in at Daniel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Daniel have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout hotel; typical download ~20 Mbps, one device per room; no login – just confirm cookie popup.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Daniel?
€3.22 per person per night (payable on arrival, cash or card)
Where can I eat cheaply near Daniel?
You can find a budget lunch for around 8-10 EUR at a street food stall or a casual restaurant.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Daniel?
The cheapest way to get around is by using the U-Bahn (subway), which costs around 2.20 EUR per ride or 8.20 EUR for a 24-hour ticket. From the airport, take the CAT (City Airport Train) to the U-Bahn station for around 12 EUR.
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May, June and September — mild temperatures (18-25°C), long daylight hours, and the city's parks and Heurigen wine gardens are open and pleasant without July-August crowds.
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.