Josefstadt Travel Guide
Vienna
Visit Josefstadt
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.
Vienna Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. 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.
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
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 Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City
The carpet cleaning isn't very good, but the rest is very clean.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus exceeded my expectations. The cleaning staff visited everyday. Unlike some hotels, they occasionally varied the breakfast buffet and accommodated my lactose intolerance by providing lactose-free yogurt and lactose-free lattes. Unlike some hotels, they did have lots of ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design
The crew stood out they were all so nice and accommodating. They made me feel at home. Unfortunately I was in and out of the hotel i really didn’t have time to taste their wine collection they also had beautiful art inside. It’s super close the district 1 (9 mins walk) and tram was close too ( 9 ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
The rooms were fairly clean. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Thank you. Personally I found the black too dark . Just a personal preference.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Easy hotel in great location! Beautiful room abd helpful staff. It was very nice that we could leave our bags after check-out!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Clean, convenient to airport,
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm or Osterreichisches Museum fur Volkskunde and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
Vienna City Hall Area
Consider a visit to Vienna Christmas Market and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Vienna City Hall Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rathausplatz/Burgtheater 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.
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.
Spittelberg
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Spittelberg. A stop by MuseumsQuartier or Leopold Museum might round out your trip.
Alsergrund
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Alsergrund. Spend some time visiting top spots like Volksoper Vienna, and catch the metro at Sensengasse Tram Stop or Spitalgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
