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 theatre scene 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.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
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
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
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
Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City
Really nice spacious room with everything you could need and in a great location
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
The hotel was clean and had everything you could want, we paid a little extra for a premium room and breakfast and both were well worth the extra, especially the breakfast which was a great start to the day. All the staff were polite, friendly and helpful and the entire stay was very easy. The location ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
A surprising amount of kitchen appliances
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Friendly staff, I even got a free upgrade! My room was very clean, b3d was very comfortable. The hotel is soundproof, you cannot hear the planes at all! There is a bar and a buffet style restaurant in the lobby as well. Dinner had many options and everything tasted great. The hotel is across from ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
The room was extremely hot. The AC only works when outside temperatures raise above 26 degrees, but since the afternoon sun hits a side of the hotel, not even leaving the windows wide open would help to cool down the rooms on that side.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm or Strudlhofstiege 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.
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.
Innere Stadt
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Vienna State Opera and Graben, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
