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.
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.
Vienna Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your trip to Vienna. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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
Imperial Gala Concert at Palais Auersperg
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School
Evening in Schönbrunn: Dinner & Classical Concert
Highlights of Vienna: Small Group Food, Coffee & Market Tour
Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option
Top hotels in Penzing
Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
An average non-descript generic chain hotel with way overpriced breakfast, considering that the selection is at the level of a three star hotel. Quite expensive underground parking (considering the out of center location), but a nice perk is the free EV charging. Don’t pay for the breakfast and it’s ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
OLIVER comfy I Self check-in Apartments
Sauberes, großes Zimmer
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Rioca Vienna Posto 2
I Stay here again and again! Great location only a few stops from the city centre easy to get to the main attractions. The rooms are a good size and clean. Friendly staff. The hotel is on a quiet street so easy to sleep at night . Highly recommend
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Vielfältiges Frühstücksbuffet und vor allem sehr guter Kaffee (bei einem Franke-Automaten wenig verwunderlich), schönes, anständig grosses Zimmer, sehr gute Lage gleich beim Hauptbahnhof
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Very nice breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
MOOONS
Clean and spacious room, great location, really good vegetarian breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 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 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.
