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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Top hotels in Meidling
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
Es war alles tip top...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
lyf Schönbrunn Vienna
The room was big enough for 2. Clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. Easy to access to the public transports. Only downside was our room was the end of the bilding which is next to the train rails. The trains were running every 5 minutes from early morning to very late night. The ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Ibercity Wien Schönbrunn
Yes, the room was near spotless, desk staff were good, breakfast could have been slightly better. The building felt it had been recently refurbished. I thought it could be looked after better.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Wien Schönbrunn
Spacious room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Great service !
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Meidling
Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn is well liked for its gardens and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Schönbrunn Palace and Gloriette are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hietzing U-Bahn or Schonbrunn U-Bahn to get around.
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.
Margareten
Spend some time visiting places like Kaffeemuseum Wien while getting to know Margareten, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Arbeitergasse, Gürtel Tram Stop or Laurenzgasse Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Vienna Furniture Museum and Volkstheater, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
