St Christopher's Inn Vienna
Vienna's party-ready hostel at Hauptbahnhof with Belushi's bar, happy hours, and the city's biggest traveler community.
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61%
Solo travelers
84%
Would stay again
78%
Made friends here
2 nights
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Our Honest Take
From the Hostelpedia team. No BS, just real advice
St Christopher's is the party-social option. If Ruthensteiner is the garden BBQ and Boutique Premium is the quiet design hostel, St Christopher's is the Belushi's-bar-at-midnight energy. It works best as a first-night or last-night pick: you arrive at Hauptbahnhof, drop your bags, hit the bar, meet people. The staff — especially Liam and Eros, name-dropped in multiple reviews — go beyond the usual front-desk script. The 10th district isn't scenic, but transit is immediate. For 3+ night stays where you want neighborhood character, pick somewhere in Neubau or Ottakring instead.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1Book this for your first or last night — Hauptbahnhof is 10 minutes from the airport by train.
- 2Belushi's happy hour is the cheapest bar night in the hostel scene — ask staff for the current schedule.
- 3Take U1 from Hauptbahnhof — 4 stops to Stephansplatz, 6 to Praterstern (Prater park).
- 4The terrace is a good chill spot during the day when the bar is quiet.
🔥 Why We Love It
Hauptbahnhof location — unbeatable for airport arrivals and inter-city trains.
Belushi's bar with happy hours creates genuine social energy.
Nearly 7,000 reviews — the most-reviewed hostel in Vienna, proven track record.
Staff consistently praised by name in reviews — that's rare.
Private parking available — unusual for a hostel.
📖 The Full Story
St Christopher's Inn is the UK chain's Vienna base, and it follows the formula: Belushi's bar downstairs, happy hours, live sports, walking tours, and a well-oiled social machine that's been perfecting the backpacker experience across Europe for decades.
The Hauptbahnhof location is the main differentiator. If you're arriving by train from Bratislava, Budapest, or the airport, you're literally steps from the hostel. The direct CAT/S7 airport trains stop here. For a first or last night in Vienna, the logistical convenience is unbeatable.
The hostel itself is modern and clean — private bathrooms in most room types, terrace for outdoor hangs, continental breakfast available. The social programming leans toward the party side: Belushi's bar gets lively most nights, and the bar staff are genuinely helpful with city recommendations. The 10th district (Favoriten) isn't Vienna's prettiest, but Hauptbahnhof is a major transit hub with U1 access, putting Stephansplatz 4 stops away.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Nele
🇩🇪 Germany · April 2026
“The staff at the reception and bar were really friendly. Especially Liam & Eros were amazing. Suggestions for sights in the city area and more were great! Definitely coming back.”
Kimberly
🇨🇦 Canada · March 2026
“Hostel is close to main train station so very easy to catch train to airport. The four bed female dorm was very clean, comfortable and spacious.”
Dömötör
🇭🇺 Hungary · April 2026
“The staff was really friendly, helpful and energetic. The accommodation itself was pretty clean and well maintained too. I would 100% return in the future.”
📍 What's Nearby
Wien Hauptbahnhof
3 min walk
U1 Südtiroler Platz
3 min walk
Belvedere Palace
10 min walk
Stephansplatz
4 stops by U1
Prater & Riesenrad
6 stops by U1
Airport (VIE)
15 min by train
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 15:00 to 00:00, check-out by 11:00
- •Photo ID and credit card required at check-in
- •Adults only (18+)
- •No smoking inside
- •Quiet hours from 23:00 in dorms
- •Private parking available on-site
From
€22/night
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Room Types
8-Bed Mixed Dorm
€22
Budget dorm near Hauptbahnhof with lockers.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€26
Smaller dorm with more space and private bathroom.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
€30
Female-only dorm with private bathroom.
1 person (4 per room)
Private Twin Room
€78
Private room with en-suite bathroom and terrace access.
2 persons
🏠 Amenities
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