Visit Josefstadt
Popular places to visit
Vienna Christmas Market
When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Schönbrunn Palace
Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.
Vienna State Opera
Come and experience world-class opera productions in opulent surroundings or simply admire one of the most famous opera houses on the planet.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Things to do
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
English Vienna Historic Center Guided Walking Tour
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Staff is excellent. We met guys from two shifts and I can’t be happier with ether one of them. So if I miss names: George, Anna Lena, and Anna made me feel like at home.
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Good room and location. Only issue was the walls was not sound proof. Can hear next door. But my neighbors was respectful also so wasn't that much of a issue.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
MOOONS
Absolutely spotless room, left a note and free chocolates for my girlfriend’s birthday. Gave us vouchers for free drinks if we chose to skip housekeeping for the day. Really cool place and lovely decoration. Absolutely lovely hotel in a lovely city. Will definitely be my go to when i return!
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
We arrived into Vienna past midnight. The hotel was easy to find, and the member of staff at the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Great base for a short stay in Vienna. Loved the kitchenette! Amazing shower. Comfortable bed. Very quiet
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Hilton Vienna Park
I was given an upgrade which was cool. But my mini fridge wasn’t working. I called them. No one came. Next day I told the front desk, they replaced it. Now it worked but was weak. So I kept all my drinks in my friend’s room through out my stay 😂 also, they didn’t replace used things in the bathroom. ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
Vienna City Hall Area
Consider a visit to Vienna Christmas Market and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Vienna City Hall Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rathausplatz/Burgtheater Tram Stop.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Strudlhofstiege or Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Alsergrund
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Alsergrund. Spend some time visiting top spots like Volksoper Vienna, and catch the metro at Sensengasse Tram Stop or Spitalgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Roßau
If you're spending time in Roßau, check out sights like Sigmund Freud Museum or Danube River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rossauer Lande U-Bahn or Seegasse Tram Stop.
