Stadtaffe - Chic Hostel VIE
Vienna's best-value hostel in the real Ottakring neighborhood, with a garden, kitchen, and zero tourist markup.
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.
Stadtaffe occupies a quiet street in Ottakring, Vienna's most multicultural district. The 16th is where Brunnenmarkt — Europe's longest street market — runs daily with produce, spices, and cheap food from Turkish, Balkan, and Asian vendors. Yppenplatz, at the top of the market, has become one of Vienna's best bar and café clusters. None of this is on the tourist circuit.
The hostel runs on self-check-in, which means you arrive when you want, no waiting at reception. The shared kitchen is properly equipped (pots, pans, sharp knives, enough fridge space), and the garden with terrace and outdoor dining area gives you a genuinely pleasant space to eat and socialize. Board games and a game room round out the common areas.
At €20/night, Stadtaffe is the best pure value in Vienna hostelling. The U6 is 2 minutes away, getting you to Westbahnhof in 5 minutes or the Gürtel nightlife strip without even changing lines. If you want the real Vienna — not the Stephansplatz postcard version — Ottakring delivers.
- 01€20/night — hands-down the best value hostel in Vienna.
- 02Ottakring neighborhood: Brunnenmarkt, Yppenplatz, and a genuinely local vibe.
- 03Garden with terrace and picnic area — rare outdoor space for a hostel.
- 04Kitchen properly equipped for real cooking, not just reheating.
- 05Self-check-in means total flexibility on arrival time.
- €20/night — best value hostel in Vienna
- Garden with terrace and picnic area
- Ottakring: Brunnenmarkt + Yppenplatz bar scene nearby
- Self-check-in — arrive anytime without hassle
“Great location. The U6 is 2 minutes away, and everything is easily accessible. Everything was clean. The beds are comfortable, and the private bathrooms are clean and nice-looking.”
“The hostel is quite close to the subway station. There are lots of nice shops and restaurants nearby. The staff were lovely and the rooms were clean and tidy.”
“The self-check-in has detailed instructions so it's really OK even arriving late. The room is pretty good with bathroom inside. The garden and common area are great for socializing.”
- Brunnenmarkt5 min walk
- Yppenplatz bars7 min walk
- U6 Josefstädter Straße2 min walk
- Gürtel nightlife strip8 min walk
- Westbahnhof5 min by U6
- City center (Stephansplatz)20 min by U-Bahn
