Your stay — Rioca Posto 2
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The Property — Rioca Posto 2
Rioca Posto 2 is a no-fuss, modern aparthotel in Vienna’s 10th district, aimed at travellers who want space and a kitchenette without the price tag of a full hotel. The lobby feels like a slick coworking lounge – concrete floors, potted plants, a barista coffee point – and the staff are relaxed and efficient. It suits couples or solo visitors who are happy to hop the U1 metro into the centre (15 minutes) and prefer a quieter, more local base. The USP is the in-house laundry and bike rental, making longer stays or active city trips straightforward.
Chronicles of Wien
Vienna began as a Celtic settlement called Vindobona, then became a Roman military camp in the 1st century AD. After the Babenberg and Habsburg dynasties took hold, the city morphed into a grand imperial capital, with the Ringstrasse boulevard carved out of the old fortifications in the 1850s. That boulevard still frames the city’s architectural set piece: a parade of Renaissance Revival opera houses, Gothic-revival town halls, and the Art Nouveau Secession building. Contemporary Vienna blends that imperial heft with a serious coffeehouse culture and a grungy, creative underbelly around the Donaukanal canal.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wien guide →Best months
May, June and September: long daylight, café terraces open, city parks in bloom, but not the suffocating heat of July-August. Opera season finishes, but open-air festivals start.
Peak / festival surge
July and December are peak: July for the Opera in the Park and general tourist crush; December for the Christkindlmarkt frenzy. Hotel prices can double, especially near the centre. The main events are the Vienna Jazz Festival (July) and the Advent markets (December).
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October: milder weather, fewer crowds, noticeable discounts on accommodation. You still get some spring blossoms or autumn leaves without the peak mark-ups.
Weather & packing
Vienna summers can flip from 30°C sun to a thunderstorm in 20 minutes – always keep a light rain shell handy. Pack layers: a linen shirt for daytime, a jumper for the evening, and a pair of comfortable walking soles for the cobbles.
Live City Briefing — Wien
- The U2 line is partially closed for extension works until late 2026, so U1 and U3 routes are busier – check the Wiener Linien app before heading out.
- The new 'Heurigen Express' shuttle now runs weekends from Karlsplatz to the wine villages of Grinzing and Neustift, making day trips easier.
- The Wien Museum on Karlsplatz reopened in 2024 with a permanent exhibition on the city’s history – walk-in tickets are often sold out by midday on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rioca Posto 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above the worst street noise but still avoid the rooftop maintenance area. The courtyard side is significantly quieter than the Viehmarktgasse side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Viehmarktgasse, especially on floors 1-2 (directly above the tram/bus stop) and near the lift shaft. The service entrance and about 2m from the main road
Best views
No real view to speak of—Viehmarktgasse is a busy market street with trams and delivery vans. The best you can get is a courtyard view (unexciting but quiet) or a glimpse of the distant Kahlenberg hills from upper floors facing south-west.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest—removed from street-level din, but not high enough to catch wind noise from the open rooftop area.
🔊 Noise notes
The tram line runs directly along Viehmarktgasse from 5am to midnight. The service entrance for deliveries to supermarket next door is active 6-10am. Guests report sporadic night noise from the public park 100m away at weekends.
Insider tips
1) If you have a car, don't use the hotel's garage—it's tight and expensive. Park instead in the public garage under the park, 100m east. 2) Choose ‘courtyard view’ at booking—it costs no extra and shaves 15dB off your sleep quality.
- 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 — Rioca Posto 2
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary news service or physical newspapers; no notable heritage quirks in this modernised building
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 11:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at 50% of night rate
Free storage at reception during your stay day; not available overnight
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift to all floors; no accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms; narrow corridors for wheelchair turning
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Landstraßer Hauptstraße (5-min walk, 24 EUR for 24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.22 EUR per person per night (city tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night charged at booking; plus a 50 EUR incidental hold on credit card at check-in
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.
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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 Rioca Posto 2
🕒 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 Rioca Posto 2?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are above the worst street noise but still avoid the rooftop maintenance area. The courtyard side is significantly quieter than the Viehmarktgasse side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rioca Posto 2?
Avoid any room facing Viehmarktgasse, especially on floors 1-2 (directly above the tram/bus stop) and near the lift shaft. The service entrance and about 2m from the main road
Is Rioca Posto 2 noisy?
The tram line runs directly along Viehmarktgasse from 5am to midnight. The service entrance for deliveries to supermarket next door is active 6-10am. Guests report sporadic night noise from the public park 100m away at weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Rioca Posto 2?
No real view to speak of—Viehmarktgasse is a busy market street with trams and delivery vans. The best you can get is a courtyard view (unexciting but quiet) or a glimpse of the distant Kahlenberg hills from upper floors facing south-west.
What are insider tips for staying at Rioca Posto 2?
1) If you have a car, don't use the hotel's garage—it's tight and expensive. Park instead in the public garage under the park, 100m east. 2) Choose ‘courtyard view’ at booking—it costs no extra and shaves 15dB off your sleep quality.
What time is check-in at Rioca Posto 2?
Check-in at Rioca Posto 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rioca Posto 2 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rioca Posto 2?
3.22 EUR per person per night (city tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Rioca Posto 2?
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 Rioca Posto 2?
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: long daylight, café terraces open, city parks in bloom, but not the suffocating heat of July-August. Opera season finishes, but open-air festivals start.
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.