Picolo recommends · Hotel in Vienna, Austria
Hotel Altstadt Vienna
An old townhouse in Spittelberg where every room is hung with art from the owner's own collection and no two are alike.
Spittelberg is the oldest corner of Neubau, the 7th district, a small grid of cobbled lanes and Biedermeier houses behind the MuseumsQuartier. Hotel Altstadt occupies a former apartment building on Kirchengasse, on the edge of it.
The owner is a collector, and it shows: paintings and photographs cover the walls, each floor has its own character, and the salon with a fire is kept open for guests to sit in. It feels more like a home than a hotel.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Altstadt Vienna
We picked the Altstadt for travellers who care about design and art more than marble. The museums are a short walk away, and staying here feels personal in a way large hotels cannot copy.
Because every room is different, quality of light and size vary a great deal, and some rooms are small. If you want a predictable standard room and a classic reception, this is not the place.
What you get
- Every room decorated differently
- Salon with a fireplace for guests
- Rooms from compact to studio size
- Art from the owner's collection
- Personal, small-hotel service
A day at Hotel Altstadt Vienna
- Morning
- Breakfast, then a walk through the Spittelberg lanes before the shops open.
- Midday
- The Kunsthistorisches Museum, a few minutes away.
- Afternoon
- Coffee in Neubau, then the small design shops on Kirchengasse.
- Evening
- Dinner in Spittelberg, back to read by the fire in the salon.
Location
Neubau, Vienna, Austria
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Altstadt Vienna
Where is Hotel Altstadt Vienna?
On Kirchengasse in Neubau, the 7th district, on the edge of Spittelberg and close to the MuseumsQuartier.
Are all rooms at Hotel Altstadt Vienna different?
Yes. Each room is decorated individually with art from the owner's collection, and sizes range widely, so read the description of the room type you book.
Is Hotel Altstadt Vienna close to the museums?
Yes. The MuseumsQuartier and the big museums by the Ring are within walking distance.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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