🇦🇹 Wien, Austria
The Amauris
📍 Kärntner Ring 8, Wien, 1010
Photo: official website
Your stay — The Amauris
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Center St. Elisabeth (283 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Hofburgkapelle (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Provinzialat der Salvatorianer (793 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Deutschordenskirche St. Elisabeth (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ringstraßen-Galerien — 611 m · ~8 min walk
Albertina — 363 m · ~5 min walk
stadtTheater walfischgasse — 480 m · ~6 min walk
Alfred-Grünwald-Spielplatz — 724 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 100 m · ~1 min walk
Zum Heiligen Geist — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Meze Sliva — 765 m · ~10 min walk
Karlsplatz — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the Vienna International Airport's exchange office, but be aware that rates are not competitive. For better rates, head to a local bank or a currency exchange office in the city center.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and contactless payments are widely accepted in shops and restaurants. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted in many places.
Restaurants: 5-10% tip is expected for good service. Taxis: rounding up the fare is sufficient. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag is sufficient for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A classic Wiener Melange coffee from a street vendor costs around €1.50.
A Wiener Würstel (a sausage sandwich) from a street vendor costs around €5.
A plate of Goulash at a local restaurant costs around €12.
The area around the Naschmarkt market is a great place to find affordable street food, with options ranging from €5-10.
The local supermarket chain Billa has a branch in the area, offering affordable prices on everyday items.
The nearby Graben shopping street has a mix of high-street and market stalls selling affordable clothing.
A single ticket on public transportation costs €2.20, but a 24-hour ticket is available for €7.60. The CAT (City Airport Train) to the airport costs €12 one way.
Consider buying a Vienna Card, which grants free public transportation and discounts at many attractions.Take advantage of the 10% discount offered by many restaurants for cash payments.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 The Amauris
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 100 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Zum Heiligen Geist — 199 m · ~2 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 time is check-in at The Amauris?
Check-in at The Amauris is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Amauris?
A Wiener Würstel (a sausage sandwich) from a street vendor costs around €5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Amauris?
A single ticket on public transportation costs €2.20, but a 24-hour ticket is available for €7.60. The CAT (City Airport Train) to the airport costs €12 one way.
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.