Visit Josefstadt
Popular places to visit
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 Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.
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
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Spacious rooms and hotel in a good location for exploring Vienna.
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
All the receptionists are helpful and friendly. Given a room on 7th floor. Good view.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
The room is clean, staff is polite and very helpful, pillow is a bit soft other than that everything is right.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
The Best Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Typical European breakfast, with bread, meats, hardboiled eggs.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
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.
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 Vienna Furniture Museum and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Innere Stadt
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Graben and Kohlmarkt Street, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
