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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Walking Tour
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Skip-the-Line Entry Schönbrunn Palace & City Tour
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Concert at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Top hotels in Penzing
Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
the staff were so friendly and helpful. the room was immaculately maintained. a lovely stay.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Clean room, comfy bed, adequate breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien
Nothing special, average 4 star hotel
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
MOOONS
Absolutely spotless room, left a note and free chocolates for my girlfriend’s birthday. Gave us vouchers for free drinks if we chose to skip housekeeping for the day. Really cool place and lovely decoration. Absolutely lovely hotel in a lovely city. Will definitely be my go to when i return!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
We arrived into Vienna past midnight. The hotel was easy to find, and the member of staff at the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Great breakfast. Bar could have opened earlier. Closed for private function on one day, no notice to other guests until just before. Egg station lady incredibly friendly, slightly intense though.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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 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.
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 Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, 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 Piaristenkirche 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.
