Lobau Travel Guide
Vienna
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.
Vienna State Opera
See a performance, visit the nearby opera museum or simply admire the architecture in one of the world’s most revered opera houses.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Inspiring designs, religious artworks, intriguing legends and great views are featured in the city’s prominent Gothic building, the seat of Vienna’s archbishop.
Vienna Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Browse splendid museums and opulent rooms and visit theaters and equestrian shows in this historic residential estate of the powerful Habsburg dynasty.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Things to do
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Highlights of Vienna: Small Group Food, Coffee & Market Tour
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Panoramic Train
Top hotels in Lobau
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
I Stay here again and again! Great location only a few stops from the city centre easy to get to the main attractions. The rooms are a good size and clean. Friendly staff. The hotel is on a quiet street so easy to sleep at night . Highly recommend
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
The room is clean, comfortable. Breakfast is slightly less variety.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
I had a 12 hours layover at Vienna airport and enjoyed 8 hours of sleep. Shower was perfect and the only confusion was elevators.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
MOOONS
Great value! The hotel is located in walking distance from the Hauptbahnhof and the Belvedere museum. The room was a bit small by American standards but had a great view of the city and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hampton By Hilton Vienna City West
We had an amazing stay at Hampton by Hilton Vienna West. The staff were friendly and efficient, making check-in and any requests seamless. The hotel is very well-connected: tram, metro, and bus stops are all within a 5-minute walk, and the airport is just 30–40 minutes away using public transport. ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Ok budget hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lobau
Donaustadt
You might enjoy the shopping while in Donaustadt. Danube Bike Path (Vienna) is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Oberdorfstraße Tram Stop or Seestadt Station to see more of the city.
Simmering
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Simmering. Top attractions like Central Cemetery and Danube River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Braunhubergasse Tram Stop or Enkplatz-Grillgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Kaisermühlen
While you're in Kaisermühlen, take in top sights like Vienna International Centre or International Atomic Energy Agency, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaisermuhlen-Vienna International Centre U-Bahn or Donauinsel U-Bahn.
Landstraße
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Landstraße. Spend some time visiting top spots like University of Music and Performing Arts, and catch the metro at Rochusgasse U-Bahn or Sechskrügelgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Favoriten
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Favoriten. Spend some time visiting top spots like Franz Horr Stadium, and catch the metro at Altes Landgut Station or Alaudagasse Station to see more of the area.
Weißgerber
While you're in Weißgerber, take in top sights like Vienna House of the Arts or Landstraßer Hauptstraße, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hetzgasse Tram Stop or Marxergasse Tram Stop.
