HOTEL KAISERIN ELISABETH, Vienna

Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth - A Historic 4-Star Vienna Hotel Steps from St. Stephen's Cathedral

Located directly in Vienna's city center, this elegant Vienna hotel occupies a historic building next to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Kärntnerstrasse shopping district. The 63-room property includes a spacious lobby lounge featuring a glass roof, brown leather armchairs, and a cozy fireplace. Guest rooms range from 49.2 ft^2 single rooms to 118.1 ft^2 superior doubles, each equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibars, and free WiFi. Superior rooms offer separate living areas and bathrooms with both tubs and showers. The Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth serves a breakfast buffet from 7:00-11:00 AM, including traditional Austrian Kaiserschmarren. A computer station and souvenir shop adjoin the front desk, where staff assist with opera and concert ticket bookings. The property sits 5 minutes from Stephansplatz metro station (U1/U3) and within 1640.4 ft of the Vienna State Opera, Imperial Crypt, and Albertina museum.

Pros

Historic property dating back to 1348 with imperial heritage and notable past guests including Otto von Habsburg

Early 1:00 PM check-in available

Pet-friendly accommodations in a city with extensive green spaces

Staff arranges airport transfers via limousine service for 2-3 passengers

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Vienna International Airport

Nearby parking available only in external garage facilities