Your stay — MOOONS
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The Property — MOOONS
MOOONS is a polished budget hotel a short tram ride from central Vienna, with a lobby that feels more like a modernist cafe than a check-in desk: white walls, matte floors, and a long communal table where you can grab a drink or work on a laptop. The USP is the free rooftop terrace with city views and a small cinema room, which lifts the experience well above the 3-star rating. It suits travellers who want clean, quiet, design-forward accommodation without paying for a full-service hotel.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Roman military camp called Vindobona around 15 BC. It grew into the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, whose patronage shaped its baroque palaces, ring road boulevards, and the Secession art movement. After the fall of the empire, the city reinvented itself as a neutral diplomatic hub; today it mixes imperial grandeur with a laid-back coffeehouse culture and a strong contemporary arts scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May and September: warm days (20-25°C), low rainfall, and still manageable tourist numbers. June is also good but the city gets busier.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: peak European holiday season, plus festivals like the Vienna Jazz Festival (July) and the summer open-air cinema events. Hotel prices increase 30-50% over the shoulder season, and central attractions like Schönbrunn require advance booking.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October: lower room rates by 20-30%, milder weather (12-18°C), and fewer crowds at museums. The crowds at standard sights thin out noticeably after the summer rush.
Weather & packing
Vienna in July can hit 32°C during the day but drop to 15°C after sunset, so you need a light jacket or cardigan even in midsummer. Pack a reusable water bottle: tap water is excellent and fountains are plentiful in parks and on the Ringstrasse.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MOOONS, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room on the rear side of the building, away from Wiedner Gürtel. The top floors (4th and 5th) on the courtyard side will be quietest.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid low-floor rooms facing Wiedner Gürtel — that street is a major traffic artery with constant car and tram noise, especially on floors 1-2.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) will give a view of inner-block greenery rather than the busy Gürtel. Upper-floor street-view rooms might see the Naschmarkt area in the distance, but the trade-off is noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor) if available — they're furthest from street-level noise and usually have less foot traffic near the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Wiedner Gürtel is a main ring road — expect constant traffic noise from 6am to late evening. Trams run along the Gürtel. There's also a nearby U-Bahn station (Kettenbrückengasse) but that's less intrusive than the road.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a late checkout if you need to sleep in — the tram starts early. 2) Check if MOOONS offers earplugs at reception; many 3-star hotels in Vienna do. 3) Use the side entrance off Wiedner Hauptstraße if available — it's quieter than the main entrance.
- 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 — MOOONS
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests; standard speed up to 50 Mbps; no login or password needed for in-room (network name: MOOONS_GUEST)
One lift serves all 6 floors (guest rooms and common areas); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app (login code on arrival); no physical newspapers; no notable building heritage quirks (modern construction, no historic features)
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 11:00 (no extra charge, storage in locked room); late check-out until 14:00 incurs €30 (subject to availability)
Free for check-in day from 11:00; post-checkout storage €5 per bag per stay (max 4 hours)
Step-free access from street level via ramp at main entrance; wheelchair-accessible lobby, lift (90 cm wide door), and two adapted ground-floor rooms (room 101 and 102) – no stairs within the building; some bathroom thresholds (2 cm) in non-adapted rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park: ‘Garage Wiedner Gürtel’ at 14 Wiedner Gürtel (50m), €25 per 24h (July 2026); no EV charging on site; public charging point at same car park (Type 2, €0.35/kWh)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.2% of accommodation cost per person per night (mandatory; children under 15 exempt), plus a small local tourist tax of €0.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in (refunded upon checkout if no extras)
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
ATMs give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or major train stations — they charge high commissions or poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport. Mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) is widely used.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, optional for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Melange (classic Viennese coffee) at a standard café: around €3.50–4.50.
Mittagsmenü (lunch menu) at a pub or Imbiss: €8–12 for a main with soup or side.
Main course at a Beisl (traditional tavern): €12–18, e.g., schnitzel or goulash.
Würstelstand for sausages (€4–6) or kebab/shawarma shops (€5–7), especially around Naschmarkt and along Mariahilfer Straße.
Budget supermarkets: Hofer (Aldi), Spar, Billa. Penny and Lidl are also common in the 1040 district.
High-street chains like H&M, C&A, Mango, and Peek & Cloppenburg along Mariahilfer Straße; no specific market for fashion here.
The cheapest way around: a 24-hour ticket for €5.80 (all zones) or a 7-day ticket for €17.10. From the airport: S-Bahn line S7 to Wien Mitte for €4.50, or the CAT train for €16 (faster but much pricier).
Buy a Vienna City Card or weekly transport pass if staying more than a day. Eat at lunchtime for the best value — many restaurants offer cheaper fixed-price menus. Avoid buying drinks or snacks at major tourist spots like Stephansplatz; walk a block or two for better prices.
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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 MOOONS
🕒 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 MOOONS?
Request a high-floor room on the rear side of the building, away from Wiedner Gürtel. The top floors (4th and 5th) on the courtyard side will be quietest.
Which rooms should I avoid at MOOONS?
Avoid low-floor rooms facing Wiedner Gürtel — that street is a major traffic artery with constant car and tram noise, especially on floors 1-2.
Is MOOONS noisy?
Wiedner Gürtel is a main ring road — expect constant traffic noise from 6am to late evening. Trams run along the Gürtel. There's also a nearby U-Bahn station (Kettenbrückengasse) but that's less intrusive than the road.
Which rooms have the best views at MOOONS?
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) will give a view of inner-block greenery rather than the busy Gürtel. Upper-floor street-view rooms might see the Naschmarkt area in the distance, but the trade-off is noise.
What are insider tips for staying at MOOONS?
1) Ask for a late checkout if you need to sleep in — the tram starts early. 2) Check if MOOONS offers earplugs at reception; many 3-star hotels in Vienna do. 3) Use the side entrance off Wiedner Hauptstraße if available — it's quieter than the main entrance.
What time is check-in at MOOONS?
Check-in at MOOONS is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MOOONS have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests; standard speed up to 50 Mbps; no login or password needed for in-room (network name: MOOONS_GUEST)
Is there a city or tourist tax at MOOONS?
3.2% of accommodation cost per person per night (mandatory; children under 15 exempt), plus a small local tourist tax of €0.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near MOOONS?
Mittagsmenü (lunch menu) at a pub or Imbiss: €8–12 for a main with soup or side.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MOOONS?
The cheapest way around: a 24-hour ticket for €5.80 (all zones) or a 7-day ticket for €17.10. From the airport: S-Bahn line S7 to Wien Mitte for €4.50, or the CAT train for €16 (faster but much pricier).
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May and September: warm days (20-25°C), low rainfall, and still manageable tourist numbers. June is also good but the city gets busier.
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.