Hotel Post Wien

A historic address in the heart of Vienna’s old town.

Tucked into Vienna’s historic first district, Hotel Post Wien feels like a quiet chapter from the city’s long narrative—updated just enough for the present-day traveler. The six-story neobaroque building dates back to 1902, with a stately exterior and subtle touches of Jugendstil in its stairwell and ironwork. Inside, things are unpretentious but comfortable, with over 100 rooms offering everything from compact singles to family-friendly triples. A traditional elevator—wrought iron and wood-paneled—still ferries guests between floors, while the modern essentials haven’t been overlooked: air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofed windows all come standard.

Mornings begin with a generous breakfast buffet served in the light-filled dining room. For many guests, it’s the calm before a day of museums, galleries, and walking tours—the hotel is less than five minutes from Stephansplatz and ten from the Hofburg. Nearby U-Bahn stations (Schwedenplatz and Stubentor) make the city easily navigable in any direction. Staff are helpful and multilingual, and the 24-hour reception is ready to assist with ticket bookings, tour suggestions, or laundry service.

There’s no bar or restaurant onsite, but with Vienna’s cafés, wine taverns, and bistros in every direction, it hardly matters. What the hotel offers instead is location, ease, and a few traces of old-world charm—a blend that works well for those who like the center of things but not the fuss.