🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Hotel & Palais Strudlhof
📍 1, Pasteurgasse, Wien, 1090
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Your stay — Hotel & Palais Strudlhof
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The Property — Hotel & Palais Strudlhof
Hotel & Palais Strudlhof is a four-star property split across a grand Biedermeier-era palace wing and a modern annexe on the edge of Vienna’s ninth district. The lobby feels like a quiet, wood-panelled drawing room with a marble reception desk and a polite, unhurried check-in. Its USP is the large private garden – a rarity in central Vienna – and the fact you can walk to the Ringstrasse in under ten minutes. It suits travellers who want genuine old-Vienna atmosphere without the tourist crush of the Innere Stadt, and who value space and calm over trendy design.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Celtic settlement called Vindobona, then a Roman military camp around 15 BC. By the 12th century it was the seat of the Babenberg dukes, and from the 16th century the Habsburgs turned it into an imperial capital of Baroque palaces, wide avenues and concert halls. The 1857 demolition of the city walls created the Ringstrasse, a grand boulevard lined with neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance public buildings. Today Vienna balances its imperial past with a modern identity as a UN hub and a city famous for coffee-house culture, classical music and a fiercely protected quality of life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm (20-25°C), long daylight hours, outdoor café culture in full swing, and fewer tourists than July-August. The city’s parks and Heurigen wine gardens are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to school holidays and the summer festival season (e.g., ‘Film Festival on the Rathausplatz’ and ‘Vienna Music Film Festival’). Hotel prices jump 20-30% above shoulder rates, and the city feels busy. Book the Strudlhof at least three months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October offer mild weather (10-18°C), cheaper rooms by 15-25%, and still-good opening hours for attractions. October also brings the Viennese ‘Kulturwochen’ with fringe benefits for museum entry.
Weather & packing
Vienna’s climate is continental, so July days can hit 30°C but rain showers come fast. Pack layers: linen or light cotton for daytime, a medium-weight jacket or wrap for evening downpours, and comfortable walking shoes – many streets are cobbled.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 subway line is still partially closed for the new U2/U5 line construction, and from July 2026 the U2 will not run between Karlsplatz and Schottentor until autumn; use trams 1, 2, 71 or 46 as alternatives – check Wiener Linien app for reroutes.
- The Kunsthistorisches Museum’s new special exhibition on ‘Habsburg Fragments’ opens in June 2026, featuring recently restored armour and court artefacts; timed-entry tickets now online-only.
- Outdoor dining at the Strudlhof’s own garden restaurant will be in full swing in July, but evening thunderstorms are common – ask the concierge for a garden-side table under the covered pergola.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel & Palais Strudlhof, 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 (away from Pasteurgasse). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if you prefer the stairs over the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing Pasteurgasse. These suffer from direct street noise and reduced privacy, as the hotel is on a residential street with foot traffic and occasional delivery vehicles. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a glimpse of the leafy Pasteurgasse and the surrounding 9th district townhouses, with a partial view of the Votivkirche spire in the distance. Courtyard views are greener but less dramatic — you'll see the inner garden and neighbouring building facades.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, being above street level noise and below any potential roof-level service areas. The solid 19th-century construction of the Palais wing helps dampen sound, but floors 3-5 offer the best balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Pasteurgasse is a relatively quiet side street off Währinger Straße, but delivery trucks service the hotel and nearby businesses early (around 6-7am). The lift in this building is a modern retrofitted model, which can hum on older electrical systems. Guests on lower floors may hear entry door buzzers and lobby conversations during staff changeover (approx 7-8pm).
Insider tips
1. The hotel has a small courtyard garden — ask at reception if you can use it for a quiet evening drink; it's rarely crowded. 2. If arriving by car, the hotel doesn't have on-site parking, but there's a public garage at Währinger Straße 6-8, 1090 Wien, about 3 minutes' walk away — book a spot in advance via Parken.at to avoid disappointment.
- 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 — Hotel & Palais Strudlhof
Free, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout (no login page); typical speed 25-40 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only wings. The lift is small (fits two people with luggage).
Complimentary digital PressReader access via a code at reception; no printed papers. The building is a restored 19th-century patrician house with a listed Art Nouveau staircase.
Check-in from 15:00; luggage can be left from 10:00 in the baggage room. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability).
Free storage in a locked room on the ground floor; available before check-in and after check-out.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance (Pasteurgasse); no steps at main door but a 3 cm threshold. Lift fits standard wheelchairs. No adapted guest rooms; bathroom thresholds are low but shower trays are standard height.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public garage: Garagen City Park, Liechtensteinstrasse 43-45 (5 min walk), €28 per 24 hours (no reservation). No EV charging on-site; public chargers along Liechtensteinstrasse (2-minute walk).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.22 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in; applies to all guests 15+).
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a credit-card imprint or €50 cash hold for incidentals is taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle Edith Stein (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Daishin Zendo Wien (779 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Salvatorkapelle (811 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Rumänisch-orthodoxe Kirche (887 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ringstraßen-Galerien — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Bronski & Grünberg — 630 m · ~8 min walk
Hamerlingpark — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Zum Schwan — 90 m · ~1 min walk
Wiener Seife — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Schottentor — 182 m · ~2 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 Hotel & Palais Strudlhof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 223 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Zum Schwan — 90 m · ~1 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 Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the inner courtyard (away from Pasteurgasse). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if you prefer the stairs over the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor facing Pasteurgasse. These suffer from direct street noise and reduced privacy, as the hotel is on a residential street with foot traffic and occasional delivery vehicles. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible.
Is Hotel & Palais Strudlhof noisy?
Pasteurgasse is a relatively quiet side street off Währinger Straße, but delivery trucks service the hotel and nearby businesses early (around 6-7am). The lift in this building is a modern retrofitted model, which can hum on older electrical systems. Guests on lower floors may hear entry door buzzers and lobby conversations during staff changeover (approx 7-8pm).
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
Front-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a glimpse of the leafy Pasteurgasse and the surrounding 9th district townhouses, with a partial view of the Votivkirche spire in the distance. Courtyard views are greener but less dramatic — you'll see the inner garden and neighbouring building facades.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
1. The hotel has a small courtyard garden — ask at reception if you can use it for a quiet evening drink; it's rarely crowded. 2. If arriving by car, the hotel doesn't have on-site parking, but there's a public garage at Währinger Straße 6-8, 1090 Wien, about 3 minutes' walk away — book a spot in advance via Parken.at to avoid disappointment.
What time is check-in at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
Check-in at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel & Palais Strudlhof have Wi-Fi?
Free, password-protected Wi-Fi throughout (no login page); typical speed 25-40 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
€3.22 per person per night (mandatory, payable at check-in; applies to all guests 15+).
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
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 Hotel & Palais Strudlhof?
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, June and September – warm (20-25°C), long daylight hours, outdoor café culture in full swing, and fewer tourists than July-August. The city’s parks and Heurigen wine gardens are at their best.
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.