Ottakring 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.
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.
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)
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Madame Tussauds Vienna Admission Ticket
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Top hotels in Ottakring
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
Hotel clean, easy to navigate and very friendly staff. Comfortable room and great shower!!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
The hotel is clean and very close to the train station HBF. Our stay for 4 days went till we were missing money. What a disappointment to not be able to trust the employees working there.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
MOOONS
We loved our stay here. The room was fantastic, spotlessly clean and the bed was so comfy. The location was ideal and we walked everywhere but the train station was just across the road. The staff were helpful and very polite. We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It is very conveniently located directly across from the airport, which makes travel incredibly easy. The fitness center and steam room were a great surprise—I didn’t expect those amenities, and they made my stay even more enjoyable. This was at least my fifth ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Moxy Vienna Airport
Clean, comfortable. Easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Such a kind staff! And a fabulous location. Comfortable room.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottakring
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.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Osterreichisches Museum fur Volkskunde and Theater in der Josefstadt are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
