Name: Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Address: Weihburggasse 3, 01. Innere Stadt, 1010 Vienna, Austria, Weihburggasse 3, Vienna (state), 1010, Austria
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $133 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums – Check location Weihburggasse 3, 01. Innere Stadt, 1010 Vienna, Austria – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums – Check location

*9.1* Hofburg: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.4* Spanish Riding School: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*9.2* Austrian National Library: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.3* Department Store Steffl: only 1 minute away! (200 feet by foot)

*8.7* Albertina Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

Stephansplatz Metro Station: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*7.5* Casino Vienna: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

*9.0* St. Stephen's Cathedral: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*8.2* Mozarthaus Vienna: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*9.0* Graben: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.7* The Imperial Crypt: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.9* House of Music: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.8* Ronacher Musical Theater: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.9* Sisi Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*9.0* St. Peter's Catholic Church: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

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I have stayed at the hotel many times over several decades. The hotel never disappoints, the staff remembered my visits, the facilities including the prime location are perfect for a Vienna stay. I feel at home in splendid surroundings. A piece of heaven in the heart of Vienna

David, United States of America

The bed is fine but pillows are not way too flat n soft

Juliana, Canada

Great location - try Rinderwahn outside if you get chance. Parking was excellent and staff very friendly.

Paul, China

Well, i think part of the problem was that my friend had raved about itvso much that it would have been hard to meet my expectations-also i thinkmit suffered in comparison to the hotels we stayed at in Baku, Tbilisi and even Yerevan where the staff really went out of their way to make our stays in and out of the hotels as easy and pleasant as possible - also the beds and toiletries were nowhere near as good as the other hotels My friend also said that the room was nowhere near as elegant as some of the other rooms she has had there but they did give us a room for early check in advising that it was on the street where there was construction was going on well, I gave mixed these up but the breakfast room and buffet were good thoughntheybhad discontinued the free champagne Also, when I asked desk if they could check us in, they told me to do it myself by using the hotel pc which was ancient and had a German keyboard

Francisca, United States of America

Excellent location center of town and very close to underground. Hotel was very attractive and very clean with good size room. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom very modern and quite large.

Joan, United States of America

Excellent location on a quiet street. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. My room was huge for European standards. I enjoy the historic aspect to the hotel as well. A wonderful stay. Thanks!

Elizabeth, United States of America

The staff was kind, friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, great location

Christine, United States of America

Really fancy hotel in the heart of Vienna. Very polite staff with a lot services available. The driver that took us from and to the airport was just perfect. The room was nice but without a view. Nice breakfast with everything you need. In conclusion, great place to stay, would visit again.

Swarovski, Bulgaria

It looks like a place from 17th century. Very "Vieneese". If you want full Vienna experience, then this is definitely right place to stay.

Daniel, Croatia

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and spoke English which was very important for me. The location was excellent for the price being only 40 meters from the subway in the main downtown square.

Corey, United States of America

9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“I have stayed at the hotel many times over several decades. The hotel never disappoints, the staff remembered my visits, the facilities including the prime location are perfect for a Vienna stay. ”

David United States of America
“The bed is fine but pillows are not way too flat n soft”

Juliana Canada
“Great location - try Rinderwahn outside if you get chance. Parking was excellent and staff very friendly.”

Paul China
“Well, i think part of the problem was that my friend had raved about itvso much that it would have been hard to meet my expectations-also i thinkmit suffered in comparison to the hotels we stayed at...”

Francisca United States of America
“Excellent location center of town and very close to underground. Hotel was very attractive and very clean with good size room. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom very modern and quite large.”

Joan United States of America
“Excellent location on a quiet street. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. My room was huge for European standards. I enjoy the historic aspect to the hotel as well. A wonderful stay. Thanks!”

Elizabeth United States of America
“The staff was kind, friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, great location”

Christine United States of America
“Really fancy hotel in the heart of Vienna. Very polite staff with a lot services available. The driver that took us from and to the airport was just perfect. The room was nice but without a view. ”

Swarovski Bulgaria
“It looks like a place from 17th century. Very "Vieneese". If you want full Vienna experience, then this is definitely right place to stay.”

Daniel Croatia
“The staff were very friendly and helpful, and spoke English which was very important for me. The location was excellent for the price being only 40 meters from the subway in the main downtown square.”

Corey United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Vienna – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Vienna.Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth is located in the heart of Vienna, only a few steps away from Vienna's best-known landmark, St. Stephen's Cathedral. The elegantly furnished rooms are air-conditioned and have free access to WiFi.

Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some also have a work desk. The modern bathrooms are equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer.

This 4-star hotel is only a few steps away from the famous Kärtner Straße shopping street. The State Opera, Hofburg Imperial Palace and many restaurants can be found within a few steps. Stephansplatz Underground Station is only a few feet away.

Guests can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast in the breakfast room or in the privacy of their own room. Warm and cold dishes are offered.

Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth’s front desk is open 24 hours a day. The hotel’s staff assists with booking tickets for the Opera, various concerts and cultural events.

01. Innere Stadt is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums.

This is our guests' favorite part of Vienna, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Vienna! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Vienna! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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A house with historical background, typical Vienna, elegant and traditional, Viennese charm will welcome our guests. We are especially proud of the long-standing membership of our staff, some of them are already more than thirty years with us !

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Feel grand in Vienna's Old Town, among imperial palaces, charming cobblestone streets, and gilded theaters where Mozart and Beethoven premiered their works.

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Department Store Steffl
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Stephansplatz Metro Station
0.1 miles
Bürgertheater
0.1 miles
St. Stephen's Cathedral
0.1 miles
Graben
0.1 miles
Jewish Museum Vienna
0.1 miles
The Imperial Crypt
0.1 miles
Mozarthaus Vienna
0.2 miles
Casino Vienna
0.2 miles
St. Peter's Catholic Church
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Rinderwahn Restaurant
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Zum Weissen Rauchfangkehrer Restaurant
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Billa Supermarket
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Gasthaus Pöschl Restaurant
0.1 miles
Loos Bar Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Onyx Bar Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Sky Bar Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Schwechat Airport
10.6 miles
M R Stefanik Airport
38.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff at the reception desk is perfect. They are humorous, kind and helpful. We love them! Car parking is simple and comfortable. The room is elegant and fr...”

Istvan

Hungary

8.7

“Big room Friendlful stuff Location access to every thing”

Muayad

Iraq

9.0

“Friendly staff, high quality breakfast and comfortable atmosphere in an excellent location.”

Dirk

Belgium

9.1

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Up to two children under 2 years are charged EUR 11 per person per night in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 22 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that after arrival, your stay cannot be shortened. Refunds of the rest of the reservation is not possible.

Please be informed that the parking garage is accessible between 07:00 and 22:00.

“I have stayed at the hotel many times over several decades. The hotel never disappoints, the staff remembered my visits, the facilities including the prime location are perfect for a Vienna stay. I feel at home in splendid surroundings. A piece of heaven in the heart of Vienna”

David

United States of America

“Well, i think part of the problem was that my friend had raved about itvso much that it would have been hard to meet my expectations-also i thinkmit suffered in comparison to the hotels we stayed at in Baku, Tbilisi and even Yerevan where the staff really went out of their way to make our stays in and out of the hotels as easy and pleasant as possible - also the beds and toiletries were nowhere near as good as the other hotels My friend also said that the room was nowhere near as elegant as some of the other rooms she has had there but they did give us a room for early check in advising that it was on the street where there was construction was going on well, I gave mixed these up but the breakfast room and buffet were good thoughntheybhad discontinued the free champagne Also, when I asked desk if they could check us in, they told me to do it myself by using the hotel pc which was ancient and had a German keyboard”

Francisca

“Excellent location center of town and very close to underground. Hotel was very attractive and very clean with good size room. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom very modern and quite large.”

Joan

“Excellent location on a quiet street. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. My room was huge for European standards. I enjoy the historic aspect to the hotel as well. A wonderful stay. Thanks!”

Elizabeth

“Really fancy hotel in the heart of Vienna. Very polite staff with a lot services available. The driver that took us from and to the airport was just perfect. The room was nice but without a view. Nice breakfast with everything you need. In conclusion, great place to stay, would visit again.”

Swarovski

Bulgaria

“The staff were very friendly and helpful, and spoke English which was very important for me. The location was excellent for the price being only 40 meters from the subway in the main downtown square.”

Corey

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Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Hans
Netherlands
5.8

“It was ok for a night alone.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
VERY NOISY early in the morning on the street BREAKFAST not really good, old fashioned line up etc etc ,not very tastefull. VERY BAD COFFEE Old fashioned in the whole Look & ville
Location

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Bogdan
Romania

1 helpful vote
10

“Perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was just...perfect
It is one of the best value for money hotels I ever been. Excellent located in the Inner Stadt, extremely friendly staff, fabulous room, quiet, very good breakfast...Really it is hard to find issues...

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Mark
United States of America
Age group: 65+
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all good and staff very helpful

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Anne-marie
United Kingdom
10

“Quality hotel in excellent location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would have liked coffee making facilities in the room but that wasn't essential
Brilliant location for central underground station and many city centre attractions. Ideal location for Xmas markets. The shower was amazing, my room was lovely and the staff were very nice and helpful

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Anonymous
Australia

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little too much attitude from head receptionist.
Breakfast. Location.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

David
United States of America
10

“Vienna perfection”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have stayed at the hotel many times over several decades. The hotel never disappoints, the staff remembered my visits, the facilities including the prime location are perfect for a Vienna stay. I feel at home in splendid surroundings. A piece of heaven in the heart of Vienna

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Istvan
Hungary
8.8

“Simple perfect, we love it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The superior room has only one area, without a door between the bedroom and living-room. Breakfast is good, but some course is missing (scrambled eggs - omelette, frankfurter, hot-dog sausage).
The staff at the reception desk is perfect. They are humorous, kind and helpful. We love them! Car parking is simple and comfortable. The room is elegant and friendly. The bathroom is clean and warm. Breakfast is good, the restaurant staff is helpful. The location is excellent.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Ancherien
South Africa

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There wasn’t anything
The location was the best close to the metro great restaurants and shopping

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 21, 2018

ddamir
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wifi signal was quite bad in the room where I was located.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Ji
Switzerland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was only one baby chair available in the breakfast room. When there was an anther baby, you can forget a relaxing breakfast experience.
Less than 5 minutes to the subway station on foot. Many good restaurants nearby.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Manayer
Kuwait
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is old and gets scary sometimes
The location is amazing , rooms are very big

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Vibhanand
Thailand
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room overlooking the street with bright street lights
nice rooms, efficient staff, good locaton

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Edwin
Bolivia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The location is great, the food can be improve (breakfast) and WiFi was very poor

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

Muayad
Iraq

5 helpful votes
9.0

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not thing
Big room Friendlful stuff Location access to every thing

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Roger
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room is very spacious, and has elegant furnishings, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, architecture and museums – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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