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 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour
Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Light of Creation Votive Church
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
Love the location & the staff was so pleasant and very helpful!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
The location to train station is perfect for us. The room, mattress, pillows were very nice. A very good room for one person but for my wife and I it needed a bit more. Need plug in outlets on both sides of bed. USB plug in would be great. The shower wall is glass, even with the shade when you had ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
lyf Schönbrunn Vienna
It’s a very unusual place. The stairs to the bed may be hard to do and the living room is weirdly laid out. But the location is right by a tram and there’s a restaurant right there. The 5 is because the staff are SO helpful. Anything we asked for they made it work. It’s a fun place and ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
MOOONS
Clara and spacious room
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
The room was spotless.The maid did a good job the day she came in.Reception staff were very helpful and friendly.Breakfast was fresh and enough.The RBar manager and staff were very pleasant especially Isla.She looked up train times for me and over all a lovely young lady.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Super convenient location and the hotel is beautiful.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
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 Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, 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 Christmas Market and Graben, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn 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.
