Penzing Travel Guide
Vienna
Popular places to visit
Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Vienna Christmas Market
When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Things to do
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Madame Tussauds Vienna Admission Ticket
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Top hotels in Penzing
Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
Staff was very helpful. Nice place too stay in good location near transportation.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Clean and new designed room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Great reception staff , very happy to help . Room was great size just a little tired . I would recommend this when visiting vienna , easy to get around
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
MOOONS
Clean and comfortable room. Was very quiet, you couldn’t hear anyone in adjacent rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Great place to stay. Close to the railway station. Super breakfasts and a decent restaurant. Large bedrooms and wc/shower. Also has tea and coffee making facilities. Friendly staff. Would certainly stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penzing
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Theater in der Josefstadt and Palais Auersperg are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Mariahilf
Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
