Is parking available at the hotel?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 35 per night. Please note that the parking is uncovered and reservations may be required due to limited availability.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 35 per person.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Is there an airport shuttle service available?

An airport shuttle service is available for a fee of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room features for accessibility may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Vienna, within a 5-minute walk of Stephansplatz and St. Stephen's Cathedral. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Hofburg Imperial Palace and 0.6 miles from the Spanish Riding School.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children 2 years old or younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The hotel is family-friendly and offers connecting/adjoining rooms subject to availability.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for a fee of EUR 10 per day and rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 55 per day. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.

Buxbaum Beletage Design & Boutique Hotel in Vienna

Average nightly price at Buxbaum Beletage Design & Boutique Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$179
February	US$182
March	US$236
April	US$291
May	US$312
June	US$256
July	US$221
August	US$220
September	US$308
October	US$353
November	US$280
December	US$376

What guests think

Buxbaum Beletage Design & Boutique Hotel earns strong praise for its central, walkable location, standout made to order breakfasts, and exceptionally friendly staff, paired with comfortable, characterful rooms that create a homelike boutique atmosphere many guests would happily revisit.

Guests frequently commend thoughtful touches such as complimentary afternoon snacks and beer, a tea and coffee lounge, and a small sauna or spa. Some reviews note unconventional bathroom layouts, occasional noise or odors in specific rooms, missing in room appliances like a fridge or kettle, and limited evening reception hours. Overall, expect a personable boutique stay with thoughtful extras.

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Facilities

Common areas and extras stand out, including complimentary afternoon snacks and beer, a tea and coffee lounge, and a small sauna or spa; several mention a pleasant garden space. Some guests missed in room appliances like a fridge or kettle.

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Amanda

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Gteat stay. Position is perfect for walking to attractions. The breakfast staff and the food is fantastic, as well as the afternoon snacks and coffee in the garden. Would benefit from a fridge in the room and didnt like the bath in the room. This was the reason i booked but there is a step when you get out of the bath and not much room to maenouvre before you hit the step. This made it feel a little unsafe. Overall a nice hotel but would choose a room that was a shower and not the bath from a safety aspect.

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Peng

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A true boutique hotel. Everyone was so friendly. I stayed for a week and felt at home. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was great with à la carte options include. The goulash and eggs are perfect after a night out. In a very convenient part of the old town close to the sights, restaurants and subway. If you are inspired by the music in Vienna there is a piano for your enjoyment as well.

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Sergey

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful apartment, very friendly personnel. The hotel offers complimentary snacks every day from 3 to 5 pm.

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Andreas Erich

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein super Frühstück, kleine, aber feine Sauna, sehr nettes Personal. Und der Dom um die Ecke. Wir kommen wieder!

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Judy

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enchanting experience, a must on your bucket list. The staff are so professional and friendly you feel part of the family. In addition to the spacious room, there is a beautiful garden area, a tea and coffee area, and free beer every night during happy hour. Also many fine restaurants and shops nearby.

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julie

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was exceptional start to finish. Great room and amenities. Awesome breakfast. Well stocked mini bar. Very quiet and private but close to everything. The staff was also very good and helpful. They have an afternoon happy hour. We didn’t make that bit will next time.

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Xinming

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are very warm and friendly. The property is centrally located, very close to shopping and restaurants. Hotel breakfast is great. It is however a boutique and comes with its quirks and minor impracticality. For example, while the room has a nice vintage speaker and CD player with a disc that plays some nice quirky music, it lacks some basic appliances like a kettle. Guests can access the living room with hot water, tea and espresso machine but it does mean you need to dress up appropriately to get a glass of warm water. Room also don’t have a fridge. Overall minor inconveniences except the lack of a shower head attachment which is quite annoying as you will need to hold the shower head while you shower.

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Angela

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

So many neat parts of the hotel. The breakfasts were amazing and maybe the best part. That and watching the Euro cup in the movie theater room.

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Raquel

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Sara checked us in promptly once we arrived and gave us an orientation of the services available at the hotel and walked us to our room. The room was spacious with a good view of the street and a tiny portion of St. Stephens North Tower. The breakfast was a la carte, freshly made by Bernie... so delish! The spa was a great place to unwind at the end of the day (included in the price of our room). Great location to Vienna sites. I would stay here again.

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JOSE

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from the staff. Beautiful, large, modern and well decorated room. Full and delicious breakfast. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. you have complimentary snacks, fruit and beer. The hotel is very well located. It would be nice if they sent you check-in instructions in advance since the hotel is in a building and the lobby is on the second floor. I would not hesitate to return.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean, with rooms and common areas kept spotless. A few maintenance niggles appear, such as a slow draining tub or occasional low hot water.

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Robert

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smallish funny layout room. Hotel trying to be hip and edgy but falls a little short. Staff super friendly. Not much hot water for morning shower

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Marcella

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast and service. Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Perfect location

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Kay

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel where nothing was too much trouble. The room was big, the hotel was very clean and had great facilities. Breakfast was amazing too

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Joan

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet which allowed for a great nights sleep. The breakfast was included and they offered a buffet of fruit, cereals, toast, etc. or you could special order. We had omelettes and they were delicious. The staff was very courteous and helpful. We had a very pleasant stay. The location was nice, tucked away on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again.

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Rachel

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Felt at home. Great food. Tub didn't drain well.

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Michael

10 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel is very clean.

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Jeanmarie

2 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have the highest praise for the service in this hotel. It was exceptional. They put so much thought into the smallest details: from the chalkboard message next to our room welcoming our family to their hotel to the petit fours and sparkling wine on our bed to help unwind after the long flight. The beds were comfortable and the room was squeaky clean. Breakfast each morning was phenomenal. We were there for 4 nights, and there was a different printed menu each day. On our last day, we learned that the manager does a lot of the baking-- my husband loved her blueberry cake. In the late afternoons there is a complementary snack and beer. The front desk staff was so pleasant, informative, and helpful. I could go on and on. The location is also great, very central to the sites, subway, tons of restaurants and shopping. The only piece of advice I have for the hotel is to check their air conditioning system; I wish the room had been cooler. All in all, everything was outstanding.

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Sarbjeet

21 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

To start off with the many positives: The staff were all exceptional, very friendly and helpful; the location is superb, a short distance walk to Stephenplatz and also near many metro stations; the room/premises were very clean; breakfast was delicious and it was nice to have different options everyday. There are nice little breakout areas throughout the property which are great to just hang out if you don't want to stay in your room. A few minor points: like others have commented, I did not like having the sink in the bedroom. It really isnt practical at all. But I found out subsequently that you can request a room with a more conventional layout. I would suggest it to anyone planning to stay. Also, it would be great to be provided with disposable slippers like many 4/5 star hotels do. There weren't any in the room and we had forgotten to pack ours. Finally, it would be nice if the reception could be staffed for slightly longer in the evenings, maybe until 11pm We were never back in before 9pm and there were questions we wanted to ask the reception but there was nobody there. There is something nice about being greeted by a friendly face at reception when you return back to a hotel in an unfamiliar city. Overall we would def be happy to stay here again, but in a room with a more conventional bathroom layout.

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Simon

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quirky, spotlessly clean, friendly, convenient…. Breakfast was superb!

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Erika

23 Mar 2023

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Let me just say: wow! The attention to detail here is top notch. I’ve checked into a lot of hotels in my day and have never had a personal tour before (Patrick, you are terrific!). This hotel is small and friendly, sparkling clean, is filled with personal touches like pastries in your room, a gourmet breakfast, and more, and is interesting and quirky from a design perspective. It is in the very heart of everything. The hotel was a real highlight in our trip to Vienna.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable and stylish with a distinctive, quirky design. Several mention unconventional bathroom layouts, occasional noise or odors in specific rooms, flat pillows, and rare mismatches with the booked room.

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Amanda

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Gteat stay. Position is perfect for walking to attractions. The breakfast staff and the food is fantastic, as well as the afternoon snacks and coffee in the garden. Would benefit from a fridge in the room and didnt like the bath in the room. This was the reason i booked but there is a step when you get out of the bath and not much room to maenouvre before you hit the step. This made it feel a little unsafe. Overall a nice hotel but would choose a room that was a shower and not the bath from a safety aspect.

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Robert

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smallish funny layout room. Hotel trying to be hip and edgy but falls a little short. Staff super friendly. Not much hot water for morning shower

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Brad

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

With all the positive reviews I regret breaking this trend. However, my wife and I were thoroughly dissatisfied with this hotel. We stayed for only a few hours of our four-day paid stay, our initial impressions so negative that we did not want to taint our vacation by having an uncomfortable room. We are in our 60s, and it is possible that this hotel is not designed for people of our age. In our years of travel we have never had a hotel room where the shower was in the room itself, not separate and just feet away from the sleeping area. Even worse, the only sink in the room was also in the sleeping area, directly behind the bed; there would be no way to wash up without disturbing the sleep of the other person. The hotel does shield out the noise from the street, but is lacking in blocking out noise from outside the room. During our brief time we were disrupted by noises of someone cleaning the room next door, and then by a bunch of children who were loudly playing in the common area outside our room. From the start, they clearly sought to elicit as much money from its guests as possible. There is a list in the room of many items available for purchase. Further, on arrival we were told that we could avail ourselves of breakfast for 35 euros for each of us each morning, 280 euros in all. Unsurprisingly, the hotel refused to consider providing any refund for our prepaid 4 day stay, despite us having spent only a few hours there. Happily, we found a much better place.

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Joan

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet which allowed for a great nights sleep. The breakfast was included and they offered a buffet of fruit, cereals, toast, etc. or you could special order. We had omelettes and they were delicious. The staff was very courteous and helpful. We had a very pleasant stay. The location was nice, tucked away on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again.

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LETICIA

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Não gostamos muito do hotel. Prédio muito antigo, tem que digitar um código pra subir, pois a recepção fica no 2o andar. Embaixo é muito velho, nem parece que é um hotel. Não sabíamos que era assim quando reservamos. Só ficam pessoas na recepção até às 8:00pm, se precisarmos de qualquer coisa, não tem ninguém no hotel. Café da manhã simples, com poucas opções, mas gostoso. Quarto novo, confortável. Banheiro bem pequeno.

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Henni Falborg

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid room 19. Smoke and smells from restaurant below. All other things really good

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NOEL

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about the property was great, breakfast was fantastic. Only thing that was really bad were the pillows. They were so flat that our neck hurt when we woke up. We tried to ask for more pillows but they said there weren’t extra pillows available.

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WYN

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Most aspects of this hotel were very good. I would stay here again. But NOT in room 16 (which has a bath and fixed shower in the main room). Otherwise: (1) GOOD THINGS were the staff; cleanliness; location; breakfast; the bed; 24/7 accessibility; the towels; the dressing gowns; storage; communications; and the complimentary umbrella; (2) COULD DO BETTER THINGS were the safe - not big enough for a laptop; the duvets - why have two single duvets when you’re staying in a double bed; the cold floor - a rug would be good; and no coat hooks (3) BAD THINGS were the bath - in an alcove in the body of the room on a dais that was positively dangerous to get out of when wet; and the shower - which was a fixed head with limited manoeuvrability. Overall: a great place to stay :-)

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Martin

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spacious room, comfortable bed, great location 5 min walk from st-Stephens platz. Breakfast was great. Close to all public transportation and walking distance from most landmark places. One slight comment. Temporary reception area is close to the rooms on level 2 and is a bit noisy in the morning.

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Robert

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I did not receive the room that I paid for.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive and personal, with staff going out of their way to help and arrange logistics. A few mention limits to evening reception hours, unmet requests for extra pillows, or unclear entry and check in instructions.

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Peng

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A true boutique hotel. Everyone was so friendly. I stayed for a week and felt at home. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was great with à la carte options include. The goulash and eggs are perfect after a night out. In a very convenient part of the old town close to the sights, restaurants and subway. If you are inspired by the music in Vienna there is a piano for your enjoyment as well.

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Rose

27 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Best service from staff. Best brekfast with home made eggs and crepes. I so looked forward to the breakfasts every day. Loved this hotel so much. Can’t say enough good things about the hospitality and consideration from all the staff. Thanks to Marie Louise (hotel manager) and the kitchen staff for their exceptional service. Highly recommend!!

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Domenic

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were absolutely delighted with our stay at this hotel. The staff was super friendly and helpful ensuring that all our requests were handled with such care and concern for our needs. The breakfast offered was outstanding and the hotel location is close to many major attractions.

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Holly

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff at the Hollmann Beltage Vienna was superb & took great care of us. Our flights were quite delayed & we were concerned about how to transit from the airport to the hotel late at night. They assured us and had things waiting for us on our arrival at the hotel. They also arranged a taxi for us as we departed Vienna. We loved our stay being so centrally located to all the sights we wanted to visit.

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Michael

10 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel is very clean.

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Benjamin

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent. Best hotel experience I’ve had and I travel a lot. They made the experience personal and fun.

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NOEL

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about the property was great, breakfast was fantastic. Only thing that was really bad were the pillows. They were so flat that our neck hurt when we woke up. We tried to ask for more pillows but they said there weren’t extra pillows available.

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Sarbjeet

21 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,346 nights

To start off with the many positives: The staff were all exceptional, very friendly and helpful; the location is superb, a short distance walk to Stephenplatz and also near many metro stations; the room/premises were very clean; breakfast was delicious and it was nice to have different options everyday. There are nice little breakout areas throughout the property which are great to just hang out if you don't want to stay in your room. A few minor points: like others have commented, I did not like having the sink in the bedroom. It really isnt practical at all. But I found out subsequently that you can request a room with a more conventional layout. I would suggest it to anyone planning to stay. Also, it would be great to be provided with disposable slippers like many 4/5 star hotels do. There weren't any in the room and we had forgotten to pack ours. Finally, it would be nice if the reception could be staffed for slightly longer in the evenings, maybe until 11pm We were never back in before 9pm and there were questions we wanted to ask the reception but there was nobody there. There is something nice about being greeted by a friendly face at reception when you return back to a hotel in an unfamiliar city. Overall we would def be happy to stay here again, but in a room with a more conventional bathroom layout.

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Gerard

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

What a clever and well staffed hotel. The staff are so nice and well trained. The breakfast was fab and the location central and lively!

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JOSE

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from the staff. Beautiful, large, modern and well decorated room. Full and delicious breakfast. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. you have complimentary snacks, fruit and beer. The hotel is very well located. It would be nice if they sent you check-in instructions in advance since the hotel is in a building and the lobby is on the second floor. I would not hesitate to return.

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Location

Central, walkable base near Stephansplatz and public transport, often on a quiet street. Well suited for sightseeing, shopping and dining.

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Peng

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A true boutique hotel. Everyone was so friendly. I stayed for a week and felt at home. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was great with à la carte options include. The goulash and eggs are perfect after a night out. In a very convenient part of the old town close to the sights, restaurants and subway. If you are inspired by the music in Vienna there is a piano for your enjoyment as well.

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Catrina

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful boutique hotel in central Vienna. Discrete entrance, with reception on the second floor Just round the corner from the Stephansdom. Lovely room, very stylish and spotlessly clean. Friendly, professional and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfasts, with eggs cooked to order and a good selection of breads, home-made jams etc. I would highly recommend staying here.

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Tu

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and central in Vienna. Easy to get around downtown and see the sites.

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Joan

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet which allowed for a great nights sleep. The breakfast was included and they offered a buffet of fruit, cereals, toast, etc. or you could special order. We had omelettes and they were delicious. The staff was very courteous and helpful. We had a very pleasant stay. The location was nice, tucked away on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again.

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Alexander

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is in a great location for easy walking access to all the sites you will want to see in Vienna. It has a great little breakfast service with lovely staff and very nice coffee. We would definitely use this hotel again in the future.

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Niels

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Skønt hotel med central beliggenhed og gode transportmuligheder

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KYEONGTAE

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

비엔나 번화가 주변이라 위치도 적당하고 조식도 밋있고 완벽한 숙소였습니다.

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Sinthiya

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great customer service and location is everything! Stayed as a solo traveller and was very safe.

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Richard

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel in an excellent central location. Comfortable and well equipped room with very friendly and helpful staff. Cathedral and museums very close and Belvedere and Prater within easy walking distance. Good restaurants within 100m.

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Helen

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel in the centre of Vienna old town - convenient for everywhere. Breakfast was a phenomenon to behold!

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Dining

Breakfast is a consistent highlight, with made to order dishes and quality ingredients; many call it superb or the best. A few guests thought the buffet selection limited or the price high.

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Peter

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great hotel in fabulous central Vienna location. Will be even better when reception is moved to ground floor soon. Delicious breakfast, albeit expensive.

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Matthew

19 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel centrally located. Staff are all very friendly. Breakfast is superb !

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Joan

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet which allowed for a great nights sleep. The breakfast was included and they offered a buffet of fruit, cereals, toast, etc. or you could special order. We had omelettes and they were delicious. The staff was very courteous and helpful. We had a very pleasant stay. The location was nice, tucked away on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again.

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Monica

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Su desayuno es simplemente espectacular.

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Rose

27 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Best service from staff. Best brekfast with home made eggs and crepes. I so looked forward to the breakfasts every day. Loved this hotel so much. Can’t say enough good things about the hospitality and consideration from all the staff. Thanks to Marie Louise (hotel manager) and the kitchen staff for their exceptional service. Highly recommend!!

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Jenny

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice hotel in a great location in Vienna. The staff was friendly and helpful. We loved the breakfast and snack each day.

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Adolfo

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Creo que el desayuno bufet es muy limitado en relación con el precio y poco variado

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Gerard

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

What a clever and well staffed hotel. The staff are so nice and well trained. The breakfast was fab and the location central and lively!

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Helen

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel in the centre of Vienna old town - convenient for everywhere. Breakfast was a phenomenon to behold!

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Luis A.

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staying at Hollman was a very good overall experience. Two highlights are the excellent personal service, even after check-out; and the superb a-la-carte breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel.

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