Best Hostels with Happy Hour in Vienna
4 top-rated hostels with happy hour in Vienna Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
Vienna bar prices are steep. These 4 hostels run regular happy hours that make socializing affordable — cheap drinks, good crowds, and the perfect warm-up before hitting the Gürtel clubs or Donaukanal bars.
Vienna's going-out culture starts late — dinner at 20:00, bars at 22:00, clubs at midnight. Hostel happy hours fill the gap between sightseeing and nightlife, giving you a social bridge and a cheaper warm-up.
🍸Why Vienna is Perfect for Happy Hour
A beer at a Vienna bar runs €4-6, cocktails €8-12. Hostel happy hours typically drop prices to €2-3 for beer and €5-6 for cocktails, saving you real money over a multi-day stay. More importantly, they create a natural social moment — a scheduled time when everyone converges.
Wombat's and St Christopher's have dedicated bars with regular happy hours. Ruthensteiner runs happy hours in the garden courtyard. JO&JOE combines happy hour with its restaurant and sun deck setting. Each offers a different vibe: Wombat's is loud and social, Ruthensteiner is garden-chill, St Christopher's is Belushi's-bar-party, JO&JOE is polished and laid-back.
Traveler's take
“Ruthensteiner's garden happy hour on a warm evening is hard to beat. €2 beers, fairy lights, travelers from everywhere. We started there around 18:00, chatted until 21:00, then a group of us walked to the Gürtel clubs. The happy hour basically organized our entire night out.”
Our Top 4 Picks
Hostels in Vienna with happy hour, sorted by guest rating.
Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (15th district)
Excellent
2,878 reviews
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.
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€22//night
Why travelers love Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner
“Reviewers highlight the legendary garden with BBQ evenings, the genuinely social atmosphere without being a party hostel, and the range of activities from themed dinners to bike tours. Staff knowledge of Vienna is repeatedly praised.”
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt
Wieden (4th district)
Excellent
6,676 reviews
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.
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€25//night
Why travelers love Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt
“Guests love the Naschmarkt doorstep location, the in-house bar with events, and the clean, well-organized dorms. The shared kitchen and laundry are frequently praised. Consistently described as well-run and reliable.”
JO&JOE Vienna
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (15th district)
Very Good
4,014 reviews
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.
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€28//night
Why travelers love JO&JOE Vienna
“Guests highlight the friendly, attentive staff, the restaurant quality (breakfast and dinner), and the range of social activities. The billiard table and board games are popular. Many describe it as the best hostel they've stayed in.”
St Christopher's Inn Vienna
Favoriten (10th district)
Very Good
6,908 reviews
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.
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€22//night
Why travelers love St Christopher's Inn Vienna
“Staff friendliness is the top theme across reviews — particularly bar staff who double as city guides. The Hauptbahnhof proximity is praised by travelers with early trains or airport connections. Clean rooms, modern facilities, and Belushi's bar nights are consistent highlights.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Happy Hour in Vienna
- 1Ruthensteiner's garden happy hour is the most atmospheric — warm evenings only.
- 2Wombat's happy hour is the most consistent — runs on a regular weekly schedule.
- 3St Christopher's Belushi's bar is the party option — live sports plus happy hour.
- 4Pre-game at hostel happy hour, then hit Donaukanal bars (summer) or Gürtel clubs (year-round).
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