Vienna
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8 handpicked hostels in Vienna, sorted by traveler rating.
Vienna pairs imperial grandeur with a surprisingly strong hostel scene. From Naschmarkt food stalls to MuseumsQuartier courtyards, Kaffeehauskultur to Gürtel nightclubs, the city rewards travelers who dig past the classical surface. Eight hostels across Neubau, Ottakring, and the transit hubs.
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Best Hostels in Vienna
8 handpicked hostels in Vienna, sorted by traveler rating.
Vienna Boutique - Premium Hostel
The highest-rated hostel in Vienna at 9.3, tucked into Neubau's creative 7th district. Small, spotless, and deliberately quiet — more design hotel than party hostel, with curated art on the walls and privacy curtains on every bunk.
Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner
A Vienna institution since 1968, Ruthensteiner has the garden courtyard, BBQ nights, live music, stand-up comedy, and a shared kitchen that make it the social heart of Vienna's hostel scene. Five minutes from Westbahnhof, well-connected to everything.
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt
Vienna's biggest hostel brand, right at the Naschmarkt food market. 6,600+ reviews, a solid bar with karaoke and live music nights, a shared kitchen, and adults-only policy keep it social but manageable. The historic Wienzeile façade hides a modern interior.
Stadtaffe - Chic Hostel VIE
Stadtaffe sits in Ottakring near the Brunnenmarkt and Yppenplatz bar scene. Self-check-in, a well-equipped shared kitchen, garden with terrace, and a picnic area make it feel more like a well-run shared apartment than a traditional hostel. Excellent value at €20/night.
JO&JOE Vienna
The Accor group's hostel brand brings hotel-level polish to the hostel format. Two on-site restaurants, a sun deck with garden, billiard table, stand-up comedy, walking tours, and a shared kitchen. Right at Europaplatz next to Westbahnhof with a 9.2 location score.
Jugendherberge Wien - Myrthengasse
The HI (Hostelling International) flagship in Vienna. Classic institutional hostel with the best breakfast buffet in the city, a pool table, game room, and 24-hour reception. Clean, well-run, and centrally located in Neubau near the MuseumsQuartier.
St Christopher's Inn Vienna
The well-known UK hostel chain's Vienna outpost, steps from Hauptbahnhof (main train station). In-house Belushi's bar with happy hours, live sports, walking tours, and a continental breakfast. Nearly 7,000 reviews make it Vienna's most-reviewed hostel overall.
Westend City Hostel
A renovated 1876 building on Mariahilfer Straße's doorstep, 5 minutes from Westbahnhof. Private parking, garden, bar crawl events, and a playground make it family-friendly yet social. Budget-friendly at €20/night in one of Vienna's best-connected locations.
Hand-picked guides.
Vienna's hostel scene runs on social programming. From Ruthensteiner's legendary garden BBQs to Wombat's karaoke nights and St Christopher's…
Self-catering in Vienna saves serious money. These 4 hostels have properly equipped shared kitchens, not just a microwave and a kettle. Comb…
A good hostel breakfast saves €8-12/day and sets up your morning for museum-hopping or neighborhood walks. These 4 Vienna hostels serve genu…
Vienna bar prices are steep. These 4 hostels run regular happy hours that make socializing affordable — cheap drinks, good crowds, and the p…
Vienna is the city of Mozart, Strauss, and one of the world's great music traditions. These 3 hostels bring live music into the hostel scene…