Innere Stadt Travel Guide
Vienna
Visit Innere Stadt
Popular places to visit
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.
Spanish Riding School
You can take time to visit Spanish Riding School during your travels to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower
Vienna: Classical Music Concert in the World-Famous Musikverein
Madame Tussauds Vienna Admission Ticket
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Top hotels in Innere Stadt
Hotel Grand Ferdinand Vienna
Excellent hotel. Good location, excellent breakfast and great value for money. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Ruby Lissi Hotel Vienna
A great hotel, steps away from Schwedenplatz, with live music. Such a great hotel, with an excellent atmosphere.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hilton Vienna Plaza
Extremely nice hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Leo Grand
Rooms are spotless with comy beds. Staff friendly and extremely helpful. Little added extras of the mini bar and complimentary wine, soft drinks and pastries. Breakfast choice amazing. A wonderful location.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Sacher Wien
Beautiful “grande dame” hotel with very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Le Méridien Wien
Room on the top floor had strange windows, not as advertised. Hotel breakfast was extremely overpriced at 50$ USD. Otherwise hotel is nice
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Stadt
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.
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.
Wieden
Spend some time visiting places like Karlsplatz while getting to know Wieden, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Paulanergasse Station or Taubstummengasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.
Weißgerber
While you're in Weißgerber, take in top sights like Vienna House of the Arts or Landstraßer Hauptstraße, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hetzgasse Tram Stop or Marxergasse Tram Stop.
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.
Landstraße
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Landstraße. Spend some time visiting top spots like Landstraßer Hauptstraße, and catch the metro at Rochusgasse U-Bahn or Sechskrügelgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.
