🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
Novotel
📍 Aspernbrueckengasse 1, Vienna, 1020
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Your stay — Novotel
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The Property — Novotel
Standing in the Novotel Wien lobby, you’re in clean, corporate-chic territory: pale wood, grey fabrics, a small bar off to the side. It’s a dependable, business-tuned 3-star near the City Air Terminal and Wien Mitte station, with a rooftop pool that surprises for the category. Best for travellers who want efficient connections – trains, trams, the airport – over character or local charm. The rooms are compact, soundproofed, and functional; you’re here to sleep, not linger.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna grew from a Celtic settlement into the heart of the Habsburg empire, its skyline shaped by Roman fortresses, Gothic cathedrals, and Baroque palaces like Schönbrunn. The Ringstrasse boulevard, built in the 19th century after the city walls were torn down, rings the historic core with monumental museums and opera houses. After the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna reinvented itself as a neutral, cultured capital and now thrives on coffeehouses, classical music, and a fiercely preserved public transport system. Its contemporary identity balances imperial grandeur with a gritty, green-left urbanism – think bike lanes, social housing, and a thriving food scene in districts like the 7th.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May and September: warm but not oppressive, with long daylight hours and outdoor café season in full swing. June also works for the Danube Island festival, but crowds are heavier.
Peak / festival surge
July through August: peak tourist season, driven by summer holidays and cultural festivals (Vienna Jazz Fest in June-July, summer opera at Schönbrunn). Hotel prices can jump 30–50% above shoulder rates, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April, early June, and late September–October: lower prices, quieter museums, still pleasant weather. April can be drizzly, but you’ll dodge the July crush.
Weather & packing
Vienna’s July is moderately humid and often sees sudden afternoon thundershowers – a light rain jacket or compact umbrella is non-negotiable. Pack layers: summer days can climb to 30°C, but evenings drop to 15°C.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 and U5 metro lines are undergoing major reconstruction; from spring 2026, stations like Schottentor and Rathaus will have altered schedules or closures. Check OeBB’s app daily.
- A new pedestrian zone on Mariahilfer Strasse (between Neubaugasse and Westbahnhof) fully opened in 2025, expanding outdoor seating and cycle lanes – expect wider pavements and fewer cars in the shopping district.
- The Kunsthistorisches Museum is running a major Bruegel exhibition through summer 2026, likely to drive weekend queues; book timed tickets at least two weeks ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Novotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 through 6 facing the inner courtyard (Hofseite). These upper floors put distance from street-level noise on Aspernbrueckengasse, which carries trams and delivery traffic to the nearby Praterstern junction. The courtyard side is significantly quieter, and at this height you still get decent natural light without being exposed to the busy street front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing Aspernbrueckengasse. Ground-level rooms here pick up tram rumble and pedestrian chatter from the square, especially near the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft, as the lift can be audible on lower floors until you get above the 3rd floor.
Best views
The best view from a room is on higher floors (5 or 6) facing north-west toward the Donaukanal — you can catch glimpses of canal traffic and the Ferris wheel at the Prater. Rooms facing directly onto Aspernbrueckengasse give you a straight sightline to the canal bridges, but you trade noise for the view. A courtyard room is quieter but has a bland brick-and-window outlook onto the inner hotel block.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest: high enough to escape street noise but not so high that you get mechanical hum from roof plant. The courtyard side on these floors is your best bet for a still night.
🔊 Noise notes
Aspernbrueckengasse is a main feeder to Praterstern, one of Vienna's busiest transport hubs. Trams (lines 1 and 21) run every 5-10 minutes and rattle windows on the street side. There's also a service entrance at the back of the hotel for deliveries around 6-8am — don't bother requesting a room at the very back of the building (courtyard side) if you're a light sleeper. The ground-floor bar can be audible in rooms directly above it until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, avoid the hotel's own garage (tight spaces, €30/night) and use the public garage at Praterstern (Riesenradplatz, €18/night, 5-min walk) — it's cheaper and less faff with a standard-sized car. 2. Ask at check-in about the 'Top Floor' quiet rooms: the 6th floor is the highest regular floor and often has fewer guests, so you might score a quiet courtyard room if you ask politely and it's not peak season.
- 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 — Novotel
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; no login constraints, single device per room (multiple via hotspot or request). Speed ~15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming.
One lift serves all floors including basement breakfast area; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspapers via PressReader (login at reception); no physical papers. Building is a modern 2000s structure with a small landscaped courtyard.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop free from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €30 (subject to availability; confirm day before).
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; storage beyond 24h costs €5 per bag per day.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; wheelchair-accessible rooms on ground floor; lift buttons at standard height; no adapted bathroom grab bars in standard rooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public garage 'Garage Am Tabor' (Obere Augartenstrasse 14, 1020) costs €25 per 24h; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.2% of room rate plus €1.50 per person per night; collected at check-in for stays over 1 night, or 'None' for single night stays after 26/10/2024. Exact cost varies by room rate.
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required; €50 incidental hold placed at check-in, refunded on check-out if no extras.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Deutschordenskirche St. Elisabeth (533 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Pilgerzentrum QUO VADIS (632 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St. Bernhard (660 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Buddhistisches Zentrum Wien (801 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ringstraßen-Galerien — 640 m · ~8 min walk
Literaturmuseum — 461 m · ~6 min walk
Porgy & Bess — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Alfred-Grünwald-Spielplatz — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 534 m · ~7 min walk
Apotheke "Zum goldenen Reichsapfel" — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Buongustaio — 421 m · ~5 min walk
Stubentor — 333 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Travellers can exchange money at the airport, but rates are poor. A better option is to use ATMs or exchange offices in the city centre, such as at the Graben or Kärntner Straße.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless payments. Mobile payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted in many places.
Tipping in Austria is generally around 5-10% in restaurants and bars. It's not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A coffee at a local café typically costs around €2-3. You can find affordable options near the Naschmarkt or at the street food stalls.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a Wiener Würstel (hot dog) from a street vendor, around €3-4. You can also try a simple salad or soup at a café for around €6-8.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a plate of goulash or schnitzel at a traditional Austrian restaurant, around €10-15. You can also try a take-away or food truck for around €5-8.
The Naschmarkt and the surrounding streets have plenty of street food options, including sausage stands and traditional Austrian cuisine. The area around the Elisabethstraße has a variety of international street food options.
There are several supermarkets in the area, including Billa and Spar. You can also try the local markets, such as the Naschmarkt, for fresh produce and international specialties.
For affordable high-street shopping, try the Mariahilfer Straße or the nearby shopping centre, Westbahnhof. You can also try the flea market at the Naschmarkt for unique second-hand finds.
A single ticket for public transportation costs €2.20. A 24-hour ticket costs €7.60. The cheapest way to get around from the airport is the CAT (City Airport Train) to the city centre, around €12 one way.
Buy a public transportation card, called a Wiener Linien-Ticket, for unlimited travel on public transportation.Take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants, often between 5-7 pm.Try to avoid eating at touristy places, and opt for local eateries or street food for more affordable options.
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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 Novotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 534 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke "Zum goldenen Reichsapfel" — 386 m · ~5 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 Novotel?
Request a room on floors 4 through 6 facing the inner courtyard (Hofseite). These upper floors put distance from street-level noise on Aspernbrueckengasse, which carries trams and delivery traffic to the nearby Praterstern junction. The courtyard side is significantly quieter, and at this height you still get decent natural light without being exposed to the busy street front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Novotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing Aspernbrueckengasse. Ground-level rooms here pick up tram rumble and pedestrian chatter from the square, especially near the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft, as the lift can be audible on lower floors until you get above the 3rd floor.
Is Novotel noisy?
Aspernbrueckengasse is a main feeder to Praterstern, one of Vienna's busiest transport hubs. Trams (lines 1 and 21) run every 5-10 minutes and rattle windows on the street side. There's also a service entrance at the back of the hotel for deliveries around 6-8am — don't bother requesting a room at the very back of the building (courtyard side) if you're a light sleeper. The ground-floor bar can be audible in rooms directly above it until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Novotel?
The best view from a room is on higher floors (5 or 6) facing north-west toward the Donaukanal — you can catch glimpses of canal traffic and the Ferris wheel at the Prater. Rooms facing directly onto Aspernbrueckengasse give you a straight sightline to the canal bridges, but you trade noise for the view. A courtyard room is quieter but has a bland brick-and-window outlook onto the inner hotel block.
What are insider tips for staying at Novotel?
1. If arriving by car, avoid the hotel's own garage (tight spaces, €30/night) and use the public garage at Praterstern (Riesenradplatz, €18/night, 5-min walk) — it's cheaper and less faff with a standard-sized car. 2. Ask at check-in about the 'Top Floor' quiet rooms: the 6th floor is the highest regular floor and often has fewer guests, so you might score a quiet courtyard room if you ask politely and it's not peak season.
What time is check-in at Novotel?
Check-in at Novotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Novotel have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; no login constraints, single device per room (multiple via hotspot or request). Speed ~15 Mbps down, sufficient for streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Novotel?
3.2% of room rate plus €1.50 per person per night; collected at check-in for stays over 1 night, or 'None' for single night stays after 26/10/2024. Exact cost varies by room rate.
Where can I eat cheaply near Novotel?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a Wiener Würstel (hot dog) from a street vendor, around €3-4. You can also try a simple salad or soup at a café for around €6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Novotel?
A single ticket for public transportation costs €2.20. A 24-hour ticket costs €7.60. The cheapest way to get around from the airport is the CAT (City Airport Train) to the city centre, around €12 one way.
When is the best time to visit Wien?
May and September: warm but not oppressive, with long daylight hours and outdoor café season in full swing. June also works for the Danube Island festival, but crowds are heavier.
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.