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
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
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.
Things to do
Budapest Day Trip from Vienna with Hotel PickUp incl. Bratislava Photo Stop
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Panoramic Train
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Skip-the-Line Entry Schönbrunn Palace & City Tour
Top hotels in Penzing
Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
"My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel is in a good location, easy to travel too and from."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
"I can’t fault this hotel, the room amenities was well thought of and everything an accommodation needs. The area is quiet and free coffee is a plus. I will definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
"Dinner in the restaurant."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
"I had to go down to the desk twice to have my safe fixed before I could go to sleep after an international flight that left me exhausted. (And I let them know that I needed sleep.) Still I waited over an hour before going down the second time. I finally got into bed when the technician came back ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna
"Hotel has a green policy so no cleaning of rooms change of towels or bedding unless upon request which I get on one or two night stays. We stayed 7 nights in a suite with a separate living room/ lounge which I think should have been cleaned at least once during our stay without having to request ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
MOOONS
"Roof top bar closed when we went disappointed. Breakfast mixed some good some not so good items . Nice room and mooon ambience"
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Museum of Contraception and Abortion 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 Kaiserstra ße/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.
