🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
PLAZA INN Amedia Wien
📍 Landstrasser Hauptstraße 155, Wien, 1030
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Your stay — PLAZA INN Amedia Wien
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The Property — PLAZA INN Amedia Wien
The PLAZA INN Amedia Wien feels like a smart, no-nonsense base for exploring Vienna. The lobby is clean and contemporary with a warm wooden reception desk, plenty of seating, and a 24-hour bar that actually serves decent drinks. It’s popular with business travellers and couples who want reliable comfort without fuss: think blackout curtains, good pressure showers, and a solid breakfast buffet. The USP is location—right next to the Messe Wien exhibition centre and a short walk from the Prater park.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Roman military camp called Vindobona around 15 BC, controlling trade along the Danube. It grew into the imperial seat of the Habsburgs, who shaped its skyline with grand Baroque palaces, the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Ringstrasse boulevard. After the fall of the empire, the city reinvented itself as a neutral diplomatic hub, hosting the UN and OPEC. Today, it’s a confident cultural capital known for coffee houses, classical music, and a high quality of life that balances history with modern urban living.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, outdoor wine gardens open, fewer crowds than peak July-August.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist season with school holidays; the city hosts the Jazz Festival and outdoor film festivals. Hotel prices spike 30-50% over shoulder months. The heat can hit 35°C, so air-conditioned rooms—like at PLAZA INN Amedia—are essential.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October: spring blooms or autumn foliage, still mild (10-18°C), hotel rates drop 20-30%, and sights like Schönbrunn are less packed.
Weather & packing
Vienna has a continental climate with sudden summer thunderstorms—sun and rain can swap in an hour. Pack a compact umbrella and a light jacket even in July, and always carry a water bottle for the dry heat.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 metro line is partially closed for construction until 2026, affecting access to the Prater area; plan to use trams 1 or 21 as alternatives from the hotel.
- The new Wien Museum on Karlsplatz reopened in late 2024 with an expanded city history exhibition—worth a visit for the rooftop view.
- Vienna introduced a citywide speed limit of 30 km/h in most residential districts from 2025, slowing traffic but improving pedestrian safety near the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to PLAZA INN Amedia Wien, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the courtyard side avoids the busy Landstrasser Hauptstraße.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Landstrasser Hauptstraße — direct street noise from trams and traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible at night.
Best views
Request a courtyard-facing room for a quiet outlook onto inner Vienna. Street-facing rooms give a view of the Landstrasser Hauptstraße — busy but with a typical city feel, not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest, especially courtyard-facing. The standard building height is likely 6-7 floors, so the top floor may have less foot traffic above but more roof-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Landstrasser Hauptstraße sees trams and steady traffic from early morning, plus a few bars and cafes spilling out until late. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests double-glazed windows, but older frames may still let noise through on lower floors.
Insider tips
If driving, the hotel has limited paid parking — book a spot at check-in to avoid street parking fines. Also, request a room on a high floor during booking; the lift is small and queues form at peak times, so a top-floor request often gets priority.
- 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 — PLAZA INN Amedia Wien
free unlimited for all guests, 50 Mbps down, no login code—just select the hotel SSID
two lifts serve all eight floors; no stairs-only sections
digital PressReader access free via lobby iPad station; no physical papers. No notable heritage quirks—building is 1970s concrete
check-in from 15:00, early bag drop always free; late check-out until 14:00 for €50 (subject to availability), after 14:00 billed as extra night
free, locked room on ground floor near lifts, open 24h
step-free entrance via side ramp; lifts to all floors; one wheelchair-accessible room per floor with widened doors and roll-in shower
no on-site parking; garage 'Garage Landstraße' directly opposite, €25 for 24h (7:00–7:00); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.22% of net room rate per person per night (mandatory, e.g. approx €3–€4/night for most standard rooms)
Deposit & card hold: no advance deposit required; a €50–€100 credit card hold per room taken at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Maria Geburt (322 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Herz-Jesu Kirche (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Elisabeth (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Haci Bayram Camii (677 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Trienna Shopping — 540 m · ~7 min walk
Pauluspark — 174 m · ~2 min walk
Verkehrsmuseum Remise — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Rabenhof — 517 m · ~6 min walk
The SilverSlide and the 3 Tires — 557 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 355 m · ~4 min walk
Paulus-Apotheke — 282 m · ~4 min walk
Spar Express — 341 m · ~4 min walk
Wien St. Marx — 602 m · ~8 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.
Good to know — Wien
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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 PLAZA INN Amedia Wien
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 355 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Paulus-Apotheke — 282 m · ~4 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 PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the courtyard side avoids the busy Landstrasser Hauptstraße.
Which rooms should I avoid at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Landstrasser Hauptstraße — direct street noise from trams and traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible at night.
Is PLAZA INN Amedia Wien noisy?
Landstrasser Hauptstraße sees trams and steady traffic from early morning, plus a few bars and cafes spilling out until late. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests double-glazed windows, but older frames may still let noise through on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
Request a courtyard-facing room for a quiet outlook onto inner Vienna. Street-facing rooms give a view of the Landstrasser Hauptstraße — busy but with a typical city feel, not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
If driving, the hotel has limited paid parking — book a spot at check-in to avoid street parking fines. Also, request a room on a high floor during booking; the lift is small and queues form at peak times, so a top-floor request often gets priority.
What time is check-in at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
Check-in at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does PLAZA INN Amedia Wien have Wi-Fi?
free unlimited for all guests, 50 Mbps down, no login code—just select the hotel SSID
Is there a city or tourist tax at PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
3.22% of net room rate per person per night (mandatory, e.g. approx €3–€4/night for most standard rooms)
Where can I eat cheaply near PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
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 PLAZA INN Amedia Wien?
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, September: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, outdoor wine gardens open, fewer crowds than peak July-August.
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.