Luxury hotels in Vienna

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Vienna. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz is a 5-star luxury hotel in a historic building in the centre of Vienna. It offers air-conditioned suites, a gourmet restaurant, and free WiFi and wired internet access. An exclusive spa area over the roofs of Vienna, featuring a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, an indoor pool and a sun terrace, is available at Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz. There is also a modern fitness centre. A bottle of champagne, a fruit/chocolate treatment and a flower bouquet are provided to all guests. The price also includes free minibar consumption. Austrian and international gourmet cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wines are served in Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant and in the Restaurant Clementine im Glashaus. On New Years Eve, guests can enjoy a gala dinner. Please note that there is a dress code (black tie). Palais Coburg Hotel Residenz is only a short walk away from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Stadtpark, and several underground stations. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 760 EUR.

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• 2 The Leo Grand Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Boasting a bar, The Leo Grand is situated in the centre of Vienna, 100 metres from St. Peter's Catholic Church. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from St. Stephen's Cathedral. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Leo Grand rooms include bed linen and towels. A à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Austrian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Staff speak Bulgarian, German, Greek and English at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near The Leo Grand include Vienna Volksgarten, House of Music and Hofburg. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 18 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 272 EUR.

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• 3 House of Time - Fancy Suites Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Only a 15-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral, House of Time - Fancy Suites offers accommodation situated at the trendy Karmeliter Market in Vienna's 2nd district. House of Time is a private residence set in the building from the 19th century. All 5 individually furnished suites are air-conditioned and fitted with an Apple flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as Netflix, and a private bathroom with a rain shower. Other amenities include a laptop safe, Nespresso coffee machine, tea facilities and Chopard cosmetics. Depending on the suite, amenities such as a private sauna, a bar, a balcony or a terrace are featured. A fridge, filled with free alcoholic and free non-alcoholic beverages, free high-speed WiFi and free parking are also provided. Guests can enjoy the market-fresh gourmet breakfast served in the suite. A professional kitchen is available at the House of Time and there is meditation room and a parlour. Graben street is 1.2 km from the property. Vienna International Airport is 17 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 385 EUR.

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• 4 Hotel Sacher Wien Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. The traditional Hotel Sacher is located in the heart of Vienna, opposite the State Opera and right next to the Kärntner Straße. The Karlsplatz transport hib offering connection to all parts of Vienna is just a 2-minute walk away. The Rote Bar and Grüne Bar restaurants serve international and traditional Viennese cuisine. The Blaue Bar is a popular meeting place. Classic Viennese coffee and the original Sacher-Torte are available at Café Sacher. Coffee and tea facilities are provided in every room. All non-alcoholic beverages from the minibar are free of charge. Opened in 1876, Hotel Sacher Wien is furnished with valuable antiques, elegant furniture, and a famous collection of paintings. The rooms are individually furnished with precious materials. The Sacher Spa offers a wide range of massages and beauty and wellness treatments. Kärntner Straße is the most important shopping street and pedestrian zone in the centre of Vienna. The Ringstraße, the Albertina Museum, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace with its Congress and Event Centre are only a 5- to 10 minutes walk away from Hotel Sacher Wien. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 558 EUR.

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• 5 Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna is situated directly opposite the Museum Quarter and a 5-minute walk from the Ringstraße Boulevard in the centre of Vienna. The large Sans Souci Spa includes an indoor pool. Free WiFi is available. In the Sans Souci Spa, guests can also relax in a sauna, a steam bath, and a relaxing area free of charge. A modern fitness centre with a personal trainer is available as well. The Sans Souci Hotel also features a bar and the Veranda restaurant, where guests can enjoy Austrian and international cuisine. The spacious rooms feature elegant interior design and works by various well-known artists. They are air-conditioned and include parquet floors, a minibar, a flat-screen satellite TV, and an iPod docking station. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, toiletries, and a hairdryer. Public parking is available at the Museum Quarter, with valet parking offered by the hotel. The Volkstheater Underground Station (lines U2 and U3) is just a 2-minute walk away. St. Stephen’s Cathedral can be reached on foot in 15 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 703 EUR.

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• 6 The Amauris Vienna - Relais & Châteaux Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. The Amauris Vienna - Relais & Châteaux is an elegant and modern design hotel, situated right in the city centre on the famous Ringstraße boulevard, 200 metres from the State Opera. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire hotel. Situated on the historic Ring Boulevard, right between the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein concert hall, our luxury boutique hotel is your gateway to Viennese rich culture. Explore the city’s opulent palaces, famous museums, renowned restaurants, coffeehouses and vibrant shopping districts. Explore the cultural heart of this historic city and then come back to The Amauris for its five star pampering. With a love for tradition and an urge to experiment, executive Chef, Alexandru Simon blends the cultural heritage of Vienna with bold new flavors. Dinning in our Restaurant Glasswing, you’ll experience meals with a perfect mix of innovation and tradition worthy of Vienna. Whether the food comes from the nearby region or the sea, Chef Simon’s main focus is always on the highest quality. Our Restaurant "Glasswing" has been awarded with one Michelin Star in 2026. Cleanse your body and spirit by immersing yourself in the relaxing ambience of our spa. Here, every detail is carefully thought out, from delicate colors, relaxing scents to serene background sounds, we pamper you, giving guests a complete sense of renewal. Let the heat of our steam room or Finnish sauna relieve your stress, body and soul. Then cooldown at the ice fountain before taking a dip in our relaxation pool, which is located at the center of the Amauris’s courtyard. Complete with massage jets and a counter current system, it’s one of the best ways to relax. The glass roof overhead makes swimming a scenic experience. The hotel's 19th-century façade conceals historic details such as the listed lift. The Hofburg Congress and Event Centre is a 10-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 960 EUR.

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• 7 Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. The luxurious, renowned 5-star Hotel Imperial is set directly on the Ringstraße boulevard in the heart of Vienna and takes you back to the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It features exclusive hotel rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre with a sauna. It was inaugurated in 1873 by Emperor Francis Joseph as the Palais Württemberg. Decorated with precious antiques, silk walls and historical details, the rooms and suites of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna offer modern comforts such as air conditioning, a sound system and an extra-large TV. Bathrobes and slippers are available in the spacious marble bathrooms. For guests of the suites, a personal butler service is available. Guests can dine in the award-winning Restaurant Opus or enjoy a classic Viennese coffee and pastries, including the famous Imperialtorte (cake), at Café Imperial. At the 1873 Hallensalon, a wide range of cocktails and other drinks, as well as live piano music, are offered. The on-site business centre comprises modern meeting rooms and elegant conference salons equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The historic and carefully restored Festsaal and Marmorsaal are an ideal location for events. The Musikverein (concert hall), site of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert, is right behind Hotel Imperial. Karlsplatz Underground Station, the State Opera, and the Kärntner Straße shopping street can be reached in a 5-minute walk. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 345 EUR.

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• 8 Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Opened in 1892, the luxurious Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, set directly next to the Vienna State Opera, is ideally located to explore the major sights of the city. Saint Stephan’s Cathedral, the famous Kärntner Straße Shopping Boulevard as well as cultural institutions are only a short walk away. The Bristol Lounge Restaurant, rewarded with one toque by Gault Millau, serves Austrian delicacies and international cuisine. The luxurious rooms and suites at the Bristol feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and elegant marble bathrooms. Room service is available around the clock and complimentary mineral water is waiting for all guests upon arrival. The breakfast buffet, the business lunch and the dinner are served in the restaurant, which also serves specially created vegetarian and vegan dishes and it fulfills every desire. Afternoon Tea is offered from 15:00 to 17:00, including fine pastries, mini sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, organic jam and cakes and homemade sweets. Guests can unwind in Vienna’s first American Bar, the Bristol Bar, where cocktails according to themes such as the opera, music, and wine are served The business centre is located on the 5th floor and is equipped with computers and printers. A gym is also at guests’ disposal boasting unique and fantastic views of the Vienna Ring Road and the State Opera. Both facilities are available free of charge and 24 hours a day. The hotel offers an awarded Clefs d'Or concierge service, featuring an experienced team, available prior and during guests' stay, providing information and insider tips about the city, organising city trips, sight-seeing tours and arranging you tickets or making reservations. The Karlsplatz Metro Stop is right in front of the hotel and valet parking is offered at the hotel. The Hofburg Congress and Event Centre is a 10-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided in the entire property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 285 EUR.

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• 9 The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is located in 4 historic palaces in the centre of Vienna and combines luxury with contemporary design. A 24-hour room service is available. The most beautiful sights can be reached in a few minutes by foot and the hotel is the perfect starting point for exploring the city. After a day of sightseeing, guests can relax at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. It features the largest indoor pool in the center of Vienna with underwater music, a fitness room, separate saunas and steam baths for men and women, and three spa suites for spa treatments with Susanne Kaufmann products. The luxurious rooms and suites are air-conditioned and include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a Geneva sound system with an iPod docking station. Each marble bathroom has a bath, shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. The Atmosphere Rooftop Bar, high above the rooftops of Vienna, offers exquisite cocktails and panoramic views during the summer season. Steaks from Austrian Dry Aged Beef combined with local produce and a wide selection of international wines are served at the Dstrikt Steakhouse Restaurant. The D-bar serves modern cocktails with a creative twist. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna also offers a Club Lounge with private check-in, exclusive concierge service, airport transfer and unlimited champagne. Guests can enjoy culinary delights and drinks throughout the day. Popular sights such as the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg can be reached within a few minutes by foot. The Schwarzenbergplatz Tram Stop (lines 2 and 71) is 200 metres away, and Stadtpark Metro Stop (line U4) is a 3-minute walk from The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna. The Vienna State Opera is 500 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 300 EUR.

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• 10 Grand Hotel Wien Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Only a 3-minute walk from the Vienna State Opera and the famous Kärntner Straße Shopping Street, the luxurious Grand Hotel Wien offers 5 restaurants, 2 bars, a spa area, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Vienna. Valet parking and free WiFi are available as well. The luxuriously-furnished rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel's impressive historic building are equipped with elegant furniture, large modern flat-screen TVs with a selection of international channels and coffee making facilities. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the marble bathroom with 2 washbasins. The 200 m² large Grand Spa N°605 invites you to enjoy the extended wellness facilities. These include free sauna and a steam bath, a separate ladies-only area, a relaxation zone and a cardio area with the latest equipment. The comprehensive range of beauty and massage treatments are offered at an additional cost. Guests can enjoy haute cuisine in the traditional Japanese restaurant “Unkai” and in the Michelin-starred “Le Ciel by Toni Mörwald”, while fruity cocktails are offered in the Kavalier Bar. Typical Viennese specialities are served at the award-winning Grand Brasserie. Also on site is the Rosengarten Lobby Café with a patio to dine outside, the Unaki Bar & Sushi. Guests can make free use of the business centre, take advantage of the free shoe-shine service and they will find a bottle of mineral water in their room on arrival. For meetings and events, 12 multi-functional meeting rooms are offered, as well as the “Quadrille”, one of Vienna´s biggest ballrooms. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 280 EUR.

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• 11 Hyatt Regency Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Located in Vienna, 500 metres from Museum of Military History, Hyatt Regency Vienna provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Conveniently set in the 10. Favoriten district, this hotel features a bar, as well as a sauna and a spa centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room includes a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave and a stovetop. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Hyatt Regency Vienna offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Belvedere Palace, Vienna Main Railway Station and Karlskirche. Vienna International Airport is 17 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 322 EUR.

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• 12 Hotel Topazz & Lamée Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Situated in the heart of the city, 200 metres from Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and close to Vienna's exclusive shopping streets, Hotel Topazz & Lamée offers modern design and free high-speed WiFi access. The property consists of 2 hotels across the road from one another. The non-smoking rooms are decorated in an exclusive style and furnished with custom-made furniture. The modern and spacious bathrooms are equipped with mahogany and marble elements. A TV with satellite and Sky channels is a further feature, and a minibar is also available in each room (at a surcharge). Some rooms have divan windows that invite to relax and offer a unique views of the city, while some rooms also have a balcony. Breakfast is served in Hotel Topazz. There is also a restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Lamée. Vienna’s main attractions, including Hofburg and Vienna State Opera, are all within a 10-minute walk. Schwedenplatz, which offers connections to many tram lines and the U1 and U4 underground lines, is 400 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 199 EUR.

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• 13 Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. The 5 Star Superior Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna is located in the city center of Vienna and offers luxurious life style in a historic landmark building. Right on Vienna’s famous Ringstraße boulevard it is only a short walk away from St. Stephen's Cathedral, the imperial palace (“Hofburg”) as well as most other touristic attractions within the city center. It features an 800 m2 luxury spa with hydro pool and several saunas and fitness center as well as a Michelin Star restaurant. The spacious rooms at the Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna are decorated with high-quality fabrics and carpets and are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine and an in-room tablet. The marvelous bathrooms are supplying Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. The rooms offer views of the surrounding historic buildings or the inner courtyard. All rooms are non-smoking. Free WIFI and air condition in the entire hotel. A wide range of typical Viennese specialties, as well as dishes from all over the world are served in the 2 hotel's restaurants, as well as in the impressive Lobby area, famous for its Apple Strudel and typical Viennese pastries. Exquisite breakfast including a la carte dishes, an elegant cigar lounge and a bar serving delicious cocktails as well as a Sushi Restaurant are rounding up the food experience. Spa and fitness facilities include a sauna area with four different saunas, 6 treatment rooms, a hydro pool and state-of-the-art equipment for your workout. Sufficient parking spaces are available on site. Within a 5-minute walk, you can reach the Sigmund Freud Museum and the Danube Canal. The Baroque-style Augarten Park is 10 minutes away. Schönbrunn Palace is easily reachable by metro from the nearby Schottenring Metro Station. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 316 EUR.

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• 14 Le Méridien Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Vienna. Located right on the Ringstraße in the heart of Vienna, Le Méridien Vienna offers free access to its pool and 24/7 gym, free WiFi, 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor pool. The famous State Opera House and popular shopping street Kärntner Strasse are right accross from the hotel. All the spacious rooms at the Le Méridien Vienna have a large flat-screen TV with a multimedia system. Most of the large bathrooms feature a free-standing Victorian-style bath and separate massage shower. Spa facilities at the Le Meridien include a swimming pool, a hot tub, a steam bath, a sauna, and a fitness centre with a personal trainer. YOU Restaurant & Bar offers a place for relaxed enjoyment, fun by the plate, coolness by the glass and music that’s hand-picked. Guests can also relax at the YOU and savour a wide range of cocktails, delicate finger food, illy coffee with eclairs or seasonal oysters and truffles. The Hofburg Imperial Palace and Congress and Event Centre is within a 5-minute walk from the Le Méridien Vienna, and Karlsplatz Underground Station is a 2-minute walk away, offering easy access to other underground lines. Guests enjoy free admission to selected cultural attractions. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 383 EUR.

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• 15 Melia Vienna Vienna, Austria

  

  Hotel. Located in Austria’s highest skyscraper, the DC Tower, the Melia Vienna features luxurious and modern rooms as well as a rooftop terrace with a cocktail bar offering stunning views of the Danube River and the city of Vienna. Free WiFi is provided in the entire property. Each room and suite is fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, a modern interior decoration and cutting-edge technology. Amenities such as a Nespresso coffee machine (with 2 free capsules per day), a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box are standard in all rooms. Mediterranean as well as local cuisine can be enjoyed at the 57th Restaurant, while local cuisine and cocktails can be enjoyed at the Flow Restaurant and the Flow Bar. The 57th Lounge Cocktail Bar is open from 18:00 until 01:00 from Monday to Sunday. Every Friday and Saturday, a DJ is available from 21:00 for entertainment. A rich breakfast buffet is served every morning. The Kaisermühlen-VIC Underground Station (line U1) is right in front of the building and provides direct connections to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the city centre within 6 minutes. The airport bus stops nearby as well. The Vienna International Centre and the Austria Center Vienna, an exhibition and conference center, are both within 400 metres from the Melia Vienna. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 152 EUR.

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