Penzing Travel Guide
Vienna





Popular places to visit

Vienna Technical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Vienna Technical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

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 art galleries.

Prater
Ride the famous Ferris wheel or a roller coaster at one of the longest-running amusement parks in the world or simply enjoy a walk in the surrounding park.

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

Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg

Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)

Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School

Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace & Panoramic Train

Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Top hotels in Penzing

Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
"Very nice hotel, affordable breakfast with lots of choices. This hotel is 15 min walk to the Shonbrunn palace and 20 min walk to subway to go down town. Rooms are clean every second day. Hotel have a bar with finger food available for dinner it also have a small shelf service snack outlet wich I ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Rioca Vienna Posto 2
"The hotel looked very impressive as I got there. The rooms were clean. I wish there was more trash baskets since there is only one in bathroom. I expected more from the room, but overall it had all the amenities and friendly staff. The location was good close to all the connections."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
"Thank you so much for everything! We arrived late and only stayed one night, but the staff received us very kindly. The room was perfect and very clean. The hotel was extremely convenient for us since it’s right next to the airport and we had to be there very early in the morning. It’s also easily ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
"Good location. Only real negative is I would expext a door on the bathroom when booking a twin room - quite inconvenient for friends travelling."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

The Social Hub Vienna
"Great location, space and staff members. The vibe is excellent and there are plenty of places to relax and work; whatever your aim for the stay. The only minor potential for improvement might be providing more loo roll when doing up the rooms. The rest was exemplary and I had a wonderful stay."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

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Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penzing

Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Museum of Contraception and Abortion 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.

Meidling
The historical sites and shopping are a few things visitors like about Meidling. Check out Euro Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hetzendorf S-Bahn or Altmannsdorfer Straße Tram Stop to get around town.

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 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.

Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Theater in der Josefstadt and Palais Auersperg are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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.
