Name: Hotel Pension Baron am Schottentor
Address: Währinger Straße 12, Alservorstadt, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, AT
Price range: US$74–US$544 per night
Rating: 7.98

What guests think

Hotel Pension Baron am Schottentor offers a central base near transit and sights, with many guests praising the location and generally comfortable, basic rooms, though some experienced heat from no air conditioning and street noise when windows were open.

Service feedback is mixed: several highlight friendly, helpful communication for late or early check-ins, while others report an unwelcoming receptionist, unresolved issues, or administrative problems. Cleanliness varies from very clean rooms to missed housekeeping and leftover hairs or dust, and the historic layout means stairs before the lift plus limited reception hours with self check-in. Overall, expect a simple, well-located stay with trade-offs around comfort and staffing consistency.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with limited front-desk hours and self check-in via code/locker or machine. Access involves climbing stairs before the lift, which some found inconvenient.

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Felicity

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s a pension hotel, one flight of stairs leading up to the lift (around 12 stairs). Very convenient - tram stop about 30m which leads to metro, which is only about 3 mins walk anyway. Excellent room with a double bed and sofa bed.

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Darren

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property had no air conditioning. I had Expedia call and ask if the property had AC and was told by an agent that they called the hotel and confirmed both rooms I reserved had AC. I got there and no AC. The staff at check in indicated there is nobody there from 7pm to 9am. What kind of hotel is this? Gave me key to open the front door of the building down at street level. Room was incredibly small. Could barely move in there. They say the property was updated and if it was, I'd hate to see it previously. I didn't even stay at the hotel. Even though I prepaid, I went to a different hotel, costing me another 500$ unexpectedly. DO NOT BOOK AT THIS HOTEL. I WOULD NOT EVEN BOOK A ROOM AND GIVE IT TO A HOMELESS GUY FOR A NIGHT IT IS SO BAD.

6

Giuseppe

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Più che un hotel è un affittacamere. Hanno preso camere in un bel palazzo antico ed elegante e l'hanno trasformate in camere di hotel. La camera era molto grande incluso il bagno, ma un hotel non può avere la reception aperta con personale in presenza solo dalle 10 alle 19. Il secondo e il terzo giorno hanno pulito la camera ma non hanno cambiato i teli nonostante il secondo giorno l'avevo richiesti. Molto disponibile e gentile Maria la ragazza russa alla reception

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Maeshima

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Although this happens often in Germany, the entrance is closed, if you arrive after 19:00. They offer a key in the locker, but you need to call them to get the number to open it. It would be nicer, when they leave a notice beforehand thru email.

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Rene

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had prepaid the first nite at $ 109 and was informed this was only the price for the first nite, the second and third nite would be $ 140 and $ 139 respectively. When you come, you have to carry your suitcase up 2 flites of stairs, then take an elevator up another flight to the reception and the carry your suitcase up another floor to your tiny, tiny room. The shower is great but the entry to the shower is so small that an slightly overweight person cannot access the shower.

10

Christine

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the chandelier in my room! Great view of the Votive Church - which is beautiful at night. Floodlit. Few too many stairs for this old lady - but there is a lift eventually. Handy having access to a jug for a cuppa.

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Duygu

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super gemütliches Hotel, Preis Leistung top. Einziger Nachteil: Aufzug erst im 1. Stock im Gebäude. Im Hotel kein Aufzug, aber die Mitarbeiter haben uns geholfen.

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Farid

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very old with no amenities

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Carey

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was in great location. Near train station. Didnt realize no AC and it was very warm. They did supply a fan and its fine if only one person in room. Windows had to stay open but bus stop and bar downstairs made early night too noisy. Checkin only till 5pm so had to be done electronically via a machine. Difficult for a less techy visitor. Still a good stay. Nice rooms.

10

Jessica

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location for a weekend exploring Vienna. Our flight was delayed and hotel staff were great at communicating with us regarding late check in. The hotel was right by Votivkirche and the surrounding area had great restaurants and bars. It was also close to a big tram and train station/stop, although you could also walk into the very heart of the city within 15/20 mins. The hotel was quiet and the room was good for the weekend. The staff were helpful when needed - they were there between 07.00-19.00 and could be contacted via Whatsapp out of hours. The only issue we faced was that our shower was either really cold or scolding hot and could only get a decent temperature for about 60 seconds at a time. Would highly recommend this hotel to people looking for weekend breaks in the city.

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Cleanliness

Reports are mixed: some found rooms very clean, while others noted missed housekeeping, leftover hairs/dust, and a smoke smell in a supposed non-smoking room.

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Giuseppe

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Più che un hotel è un affittacamere. Hanno preso camere in un bel palazzo antico ed elegante e l'hanno trasformate in camere di hotel. La camera era molto grande incluso il bagno, ma un hotel non può avere la reception aperta con personale in presenza solo dalle 10 alle 19. Il secondo e il terzo giorno hanno pulito la camera ma non hanno cambiato i teli nonostante il secondo giorno l'avevo richiesti. Molto disponibile e gentile Maria la ragazza russa alla reception

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Volkmar

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nach erster Nacht wurde das Zimmer nicht hemacht

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Emi

27 Nov 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very clean rooms! Only a few minute walk from subway station, streetcar stop, cafes and restaurants, grocery store. It’s an easy walk from Christmas market as well. I arrived early but they made my room ready before the official check in time- I was able to rest before going out to explore the city. I’m very thankful they accommodated me.

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Josef

20 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Super Preis-Leistung, Sauberkeit könnte noch verbessert weden, leider waren noch Haare von den Vormietern in Bad und Zimmer - im Gesamten hat es gut gepasst

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Shane

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location & easy to get to everywhere we needed. Staff were polite & the room was basic but very clean.

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Florentin

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

(+) Das Hotel ist relativ zentral gelegen, zu Fuss kommt man schnell zu verschiedenen schönen Orten, das Zimmer war für den Preis gross, unser Zimmer hatte ein Balkon mit Blick auf die Strasse, jedoch hat sehr wahrscheinlich kein anderes Zimmer einen solchen Balkon, kleine Take-Aways sehr nahe. (-) Leider wird kein Frühstück angeboten, das Zimmer war nicht besonders sauber, der Fön war noch voller Haare, Staub und Spinnennetze waren vorhanden, die Dusche stank etwas, in der Nacht ist es oft laut wegen der Strassenbahn.

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Nishioka

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

市内へのアクセスがとても良く、スタッフもとても親切でした。部屋の中も綺麗で、快適に過ごすことができました。

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Magnus

12 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; close to all modes of transport. Walking distance to museums, cafes, restaurants and shops. Excellent service and room condition. Would recommend!

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Petya

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer klein, aber sauber, riecht allerdings fürchterlich nach Zigarettenrauch, obwohl das wohl ein Nichtraucher-Zimmer ist. Fenster direkt oberhalb einer sehr befahrenen Straße schlechte bis keine Isolierung der Fenster-> durchgehend lauter sehr störender Lärm.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable, with some larger spaces and occasional church views. Recurring drawbacks include heat from a lack of air conditioning, street noise, small or awkward layouts, and some uncomfortable beds or temperamental showers.

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Darren

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property had no air conditioning. I had Expedia call and ask if the property had AC and was told by an agent that they called the hotel and confirmed both rooms I reserved had AC. I got there and no AC. The staff at check in indicated there is nobody there from 7pm to 9am. What kind of hotel is this? Gave me key to open the front door of the building down at street level. Room was incredibly small. Could barely move in there. They say the property was updated and if it was, I'd hate to see it previously. I didn't even stay at the hotel. Even though I prepaid, I went to a different hotel, costing me another 500$ unexpectedly. DO NOT BOOK AT THIS HOTEL. I WOULD NOT EVEN BOOK A ROOM AND GIVE IT TO A HOMELESS GUY FOR A NIGHT IT IS SO BAD.

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Lokkei

20 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Good for the basic necessities of bed and bathroom. Was quite warm in the room without AC, but had a fan provided.

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Leah

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the view from the bedroom and overall the room was comfortable. The bathroom was tight and a bit small but we made it work. My main issue is with the reception. The guy at the welcome desk was extremely unwelcoming and unkind. I asked about parking when I overheard him tell another guest it was free. I asked where exactly we were allowed to park for free so I made sure I followed any rules. He looked at me like I was stupid, rolled his eyes and said my question made no sense. Then he said yes, you can park on the street by the hotel for free. So we did what he said we could and found a nice ticket the morning of our departure. Only because of him I will never stay at this location again. He was horrible at his job and very unprofessional.

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Rene

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had prepaid the first nite at $ 109 and was informed this was only the price for the first nite, the second and third nite would be $ 140 and $ 139 respectively. When you come, you have to carry your suitcase up 2 flites of stairs, then take an elevator up another flight to the reception and the carry your suitcase up another floor to your tiny, tiny room. The shower is great but the entry to the shower is so small that an slightly overweight person cannot access the shower.

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Brian

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My bed was on rollers and was one of the worst beds I’ve ever slept in. My back is killing me.

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Christine

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the chandelier in my room! Great view of the Votive Church - which is beautiful at night. Floodlit. Few too many stairs for this old lady - but there is a lift eventually. Handy having access to a jug for a cuppa.

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daniela

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

La cama era dividida esto hace q sea muy incomodo para dormir en pareja

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Carey

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was in great location. Near train station. Didnt realize no AC and it was very warm. They did supply a fan and its fine if only one person in room. Windows had to stay open but bus stop and bar downstairs made early night too noisy. Checkin only till 5pm so had to be done electronically via a machine. Difficult for a less techy visitor. Still a good stay. Nice rooms.

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Jessica

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location for a weekend exploring Vienna. Our flight was delayed and hotel staff were great at communicating with us regarding late check in. The hotel was right by Votivkirche and the surrounding area had great restaurants and bars. It was also close to a big tram and train station/stop, although you could also walk into the very heart of the city within 15/20 mins. The hotel was quiet and the room was good for the weekend. The staff were helpful when needed - they were there between 07.00-19.00 and could be contacted via Whatsapp out of hours. The only issue we faced was that our shower was either really cold or scolding hot and could only get a decent temperature for about 60 seconds at a time. Would highly recommend this hotel to people looking for weekend breaks in the city.

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Petya

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer klein, aber sauber, riecht allerdings fürchterlich nach Zigarettenrauch, obwohl das wohl ein Nichtraucher-Zimmer ist. Fenster direkt oberhalb einer sehr befahrenen Straße schlechte bis keine Isolierung der Fenster-> durchgehend lauter sehr störender Lärm.

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Service

Service is mixed: many describe staff as friendly, helpful, and communicative for late/early check-ins, but others report an unwelcoming attitude, unresolved problems, or missing invoices.

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Leah

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the view from the bedroom and overall the room was comfortable. The bathroom was tight and a bit small but we made it work. My main issue is with the reception. The guy at the welcome desk was extremely unwelcoming and unkind. I asked about parking when I overheard him tell another guest it was free. I asked where exactly we were allowed to park for free so I made sure I followed any rules. He looked at me like I was stupid, rolled his eyes and said my question made no sense. Then he said yes, you can park on the street by the hotel for free. So we did what he said we could and found a nice ticket the morning of our departure. Only because of him I will never stay at this location again. He was horrible at his job and very unprofessional.

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Emma

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed my stay, I'd emailed to say I'd be there before check in and they said I could possibly check in early or there was a luggage store. When I arrived my room wasn't available which was to be expected but then there seemed to be a problem as lots of phone calls and the word overbooking was used. Was all resolved (sorry if you were the booking that got moved). Room was lovely, just incredibly warm. Brilliant location, as close enough to the centre but not overwhelmingly so. Public transport is the dream in Vienna. Would absolutely stay here again

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Elias Benjamin

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is simple but overall good. The problem was that in the middle of the day I was called because apparently there was a leak from my room to the floor downstairs. When I arrived back at the hotel hours after they still haven't resolved the issue and claimed to not have other rooms, so I had to go look for another hotel after a long day of meetings. I asked for them to at least get me somewhere to take a shower and they claimed not to have any options for me.

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Shane

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location & easy to get to everywhere we needed. Staff were polite & the room was basic but very clean.

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Paola Lima

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Estadia muito boa, com boa localização. A equipe é gentil e atenciosa, e o quarto é confortável. Por isso, recomendo o Hotel Pension.

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Jessica

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location for a weekend exploring Vienna. Our flight was delayed and hotel staff were great at communicating with us regarding late check in. The hotel was right by Votivkirche and the surrounding area had great restaurants and bars. It was also close to a big tram and train station/stop, although you could also walk into the very heart of the city within 15/20 mins. The hotel was quiet and the room was good for the weekend. The staff were helpful when needed - they were there between 07.00-19.00 and could be contacted via Whatsapp out of hours. The only issue we faced was that our shower was either really cold or scolding hot and could only get a decent temperature for about 60 seconds at a time. Would highly recommend this hotel to people looking for weekend breaks in the city.

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Moritz

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room category I booked on hotels.com does not exist (Standard individual), I just got a single bed instead of a double bed. The pictures were also wrong. I didnt get an invoice, even tho I asked for it a day before booking. The room didnt have air condition. Price/Value-ratio really bad. Personnel trying to be helpful though, not their fault.

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JING ZHAO

5 Aug 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff l! Great location!

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ARTURO

17 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excelente ubicación. Edificio antiguo pero en buenas condiciones. El check in muy ágil y buena atención. Muy recomendado

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Magnus

12 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; close to all modes of transport. Walking distance to museums, cafes, restaurants and shops. Excellent service and room condition. Would recommend!

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Location

Consistently praised location near Votivkirche, City Hall, and multiple tram/metro links, with easy walks to central sights. Handy for exploring Vienna.

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Felicity

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s a pension hotel, one flight of stairs leading up to the lift (around 12 stairs). Very convenient - tram stop about 30m which leads to metro, which is only about 3 mins walk anyway. Excellent room with a double bed and sofa bed.

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Apexa

11 Dec 2024

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It was close to city hall and other Christmas markets

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Joachim

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sehr gut gelegen: der Ring ist nur 100m entfernt - ebenso U-Bahn und Straßenbahn. Alt(ehrwürdig) aber gepflegt. Sehr freundlicher, kompetenter und motivierter Receptionist. Ein Kühlschrank ist vorhanden. Parken preiswert in der Liechtensteinstraße 4 (300m) für 10 Euro anstelle von der Votif-Tiefgarage (25 €, wenn man Vouchers im Hotel kauft). Gewöhnungsnedürftig sind die Stufen rauf zum Bad/WC; ist halt dem Alter der Anlage geschuldet.

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William

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to public transportation

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Emma

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed my stay, I'd emailed to say I'd be there before check in and they said I could possibly check in early or there was a luggage store. When I arrived my room wasn't available which was to be expected but then there seemed to be a problem as lots of phone calls and the word overbooking was used. Was all resolved (sorry if you were the booking that got moved). Room was lovely, just incredibly warm. Brilliant location, as close enough to the centre but not overwhelmingly so. Public transport is the dream in Vienna. Would absolutely stay here again

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Shane

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location & easy to get to everywhere we needed. Staff were polite & the room was basic but very clean.

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Carey

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was in great location. Near train station. Didnt realize no AC and it was very warm. They did supply a fan and its fine if only one person in room. Windows had to stay open but bus stop and bar downstairs made early night too noisy. Checkin only till 5pm so had to be done electronically via a machine. Difficult for a less techy visitor. Still a good stay. Nice rooms.

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Paola Lima

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Estadia muito boa, com boa localização. A equipe é gentil e atenciosa, e o quarto é confortável. Por isso, recomendo o Hotel Pension.

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Jessica

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location for a weekend exploring Vienna. Our flight was delayed and hotel staff were great at communicating with us regarding late check in. The hotel was right by Votivkirche and the surrounding area had great restaurants and bars. It was also close to a big tram and train station/stop, although you could also walk into the very heart of the city within 15/20 mins. The hotel was quiet and the room was good for the weekend. The staff were helpful when needed - they were there between 07.00-19.00 and could be contacted via Whatsapp out of hours. The only issue we faced was that our shower was either really cold or scolding hot and could only get a decent temperature for about 60 seconds at a time. Would highly recommend this hotel to people looking for weekend breaks in the city.

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Magnus

12 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; close to all modes of transport. Walking distance to museums, cafes, restaurants and shops. Excellent service and room condition. Would recommend!

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Florentin

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

(+) Das Hotel ist relativ zentral gelegen, zu Fuss kommt man schnell zu verschiedenen schönen Orten, das Zimmer war für den Preis gross, unser Zimmer hatte ein Balkon mit Blick auf die Strasse, jedoch hat sehr wahrscheinlich kein anderes Zimmer einen solchen Balkon, kleine Take-Aways sehr nahe. (-) Leider wird kein Frühstück angeboten, das Zimmer war nicht besonders sauber, der Fön war noch voller Haare, Staub und Spinnennetze waren vorhanden, die Dusche stank etwas, in der Nacht ist es oft laut wegen der Strassenbahn.

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Jessica

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in a perfect location for a weekend exploring Vienna. Our flight was delayed and hotel staff were great at communicating with us regarding late check in. The hotel was right by Votivkirche and the surrounding area had great restaurants and bars. It was also close to a big tram and train station/stop, although you could also walk into the very heart of the city within 15/20 mins. The hotel was quiet and the room was good for the weekend. The staff were helpful when needed - they were there between 07.00-19.00 and could be contacted via Whatsapp out of hours. The only issue we faced was that our shower was either really cold or scolding hot and could only get a decent temperature for about 60 seconds at a time. Would highly recommend this hotel to people looking for weekend breaks in the city.

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Month	Average price
January	US$80
February	US$83
March	US$83
April	US$109
May	US$129
June	US$126
July	US$104
August	US$104
September	US$111
October	US$118
November	US$117
December	US$183

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $544	2 $503	3 $378
4 $102	5 $109	6 $156	7 $152	8 $126	9 $172	10 $174
11 $137	12 $104	13 $135	14 $86	15 $104	16 $135	17 $136
18 $84	19 $97	20 $109	21 $85	22 $98	23 $127	24 $127
25 $115	26 $115	27 $88	28 $105	29 $100	30 $109	31 $123

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Standard Single Room

Standard Double Room

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Comfort Double Room

Standard Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Superior Triple Room, Balcony

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20	21 $85	22 $77	23 $134	24 $145	25 $118	26 $177
27 $74	28 $88	29 $141	30 $366