BENEDIKTUSHAUS IM SCHOTTENSTIFT, Vienna

Benediktushaus Im Schottenstift is a guesthouse operating within the Benedictine Schotten Abbey, a Roman Catholic monastery in central Vienna. The property sits on a triangular square, offering a hidden yet central setting steps from major landmarks. Loud church bells ring from the abbey, contributing to the tranquil character of the stay.

Rooms are available without televisions and radios, designed to preserve the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery. Each room includes a private bathroom, telephone, and a basic work desk; some rooms feature renovated interiors with carpeted floors and seating areas. Guests staying in Comfort Rooms or Standard Rooms receive electric kettles for tea and coffee preparation.

St. Stephen's Cathedral is reachable in a 5-minute walk from the guesthouse, placing guests within easy reach of Vienna's primary tourist attractions. Schoenbrunn Palace and the Burgtheater are listed as nearby attractions, alongside the Holocaust Memorial. The hotel is located on Freyung, a historic square with direct access to the Altwiener Christkindlmarkt during December.

A varied cold buffet breakfast is served each morning, providing a hearty start to the day. The property offers on-site luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator for access to upper floors. An allergy-free room category is available, and the entire building is a non-smoking environment with no pets allowed.

The guesthouse targets cultural travelers seeking historical experiences and business professionals who require a central but quiet base. Rooms without televisions and radios, combined with the abbey's thick stone walls, create a noise-free environment unusual in a city-center hotel. The monastery's chapel and shrine are accessible to guests, adding a spiritual dimension to the stay.

Setting: Active Roman Catholic monastery in central Vienna

Rooms: Quiet rooms with no TV or radio for enhanced peace

Location: 5-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral

Breakfast: Varied cold buffet including fresh bread, cheese, pastries

Atmosphere: Church bells and stone walls create a tranquil stay

Target guests: Cultural travelers and business professionals needing a quiet base