Westend City Hostel
Budget hostel in a historic 1876 building, steps from Mariahilfer Straße and Westbahnhof.
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48%
Solo travelers
80%
Would stay again
55%
Made friends here
2 nights
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Our Honest Take
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Westend City Hostel is the practical budget pick. You're not choosing it for a legendary garden (Ruthensteiner) or a famous bar (Wombat's, St Christopher's), but for the combination of €20/night, a central Mariahilf location, and a historic building that's genuinely pleasant to stay in. The Mariahilfer Straße shopping strip is at your door, Westbahnhof is 5 minutes away, and the supermarket next door makes self-catering easy even without a full kitchen. The 7.7 rating is the lowest in our Vienna selection, but the lower score reflects simpler facilities, not poor quality — beds are comfortable, rooms are clean, staff is friendly.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1The supermarket next door (Billa or Hofer) is your best friend — stock up on arrival for cheap breakfasts.
- 2Mariahilfer Straße has everything from H&M to independent shops — good for replacing lost travel gear.
- 3Westbahnhof has the U3 (Stephansplatz in 2 stops) and U6 (Gürtel nightlife) — ideal transit hub.
- 4Ask about private rooms with bathrooms if traveling as a couple — great value at this price.
🔥 Why We Love It
€20/night in Mariahilf — central location at Stadtaffe prices.
1876 Gründerzeit building with real architectural character.
Steps from Mariahilfer Straße and Westbahnhof U3/U6.
Private parking available — rare for a budget hostel.
Supermarket next door for easy self-catering.
📖 The Full Story
Westend City Hostel occupies a renovated Gründerzeit building from 1876, which gives it more architectural character than most Vienna hostels. The high ceilings and period details survive in the common areas, while the rooms themselves are clean and modern.
The location is the headline: Fügergasse puts you 2 minutes from Mariahilfer Straße (Vienna's main shopping street) and 5 minutes from Westbahnhof U3/U6 station. You can walk to the MuseumsQuartier in 15 minutes or take the U3 two stops to Stephansplatz. A supermarket is next door.
The hostel runs bar crawl events and has a game room for socializing. There's a garden for warm-weather lounging and — unusually — private parking, which matters if you're driving through Austria. Some rooms have private bathrooms, which is a nice upgrade at this price point. At €20/night in the Mariahilf district, it's comparable to Stadtaffe's value but in a significantly more central location.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Polina
🇨🇿 Czech Republic · April 2026
“Location is amazing. Staff communicated well before arrival. The room had a private bathroom which was very comfortable. Clean and nice facilities.”
Amber
🇦🇺 Australia · March 2026
“Handy location, clean facilities and comfy beds. Good pricing. A little out of the main city but one to three train stops and you are in the main city.”
Katheleen
🇪🇸 Spain · April 2026
“Nice staff, also it's right next to the supermarket and a train station. Very convenient for getting around Vienna.”
📍 What's Nearby
Mariahilfer Straße
2 min walk
Westbahnhof U3/U6
5 min walk
Supermarket
1 min walk
MuseumsQuartier
15 min walk
Naschmarkt
15 min walk
Stephansplatz
2 stops by U3
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00, check-out by 10:30
- •Photo ID and credit card required at check-in
- •Let the property know arrival time in advance
- •No smoking inside
- •Quiet hours from 22:00
- •Families welcome — playground available
From
€20/night
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Room Types
8-Bed Mixed Dorm
€20
Budget dorm in a historic building near Mariahilfer Straße.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€24
Slightly smaller dorm with shared bathroom.
1 person (6 per room)
Private Double Room (shared bath)
€55
Private room with shared bathroom facilities.
2 persons
Private Double Room (en-suite)
€70
Private room with en-suite bathroom.
2 persons
🏠 Amenities
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