The giant Ferris wheel is a landmark in Vienna city. This giant wheel which attracts thousands of visitors was built over 100 years ago, and its silhouette can be seen from most parts of the city. At night, the wheel is brightly lit and the lights create a nice atmosphere. There are some fantastic hotels near the giant wheel and they include the following.
Hotel Adlon
This is a 3 star hotel located a few steps from the Prater amusement park, and the Ferris wheel. It’s close to an underground station. Guests will like this hotel with 42 rooms, and the fact that the UN headquarters, city center, and the stadium can be quickly accessed using the underground station.
A single room goes for 95 Euros, while a double one goes for 135 Euros. Triple rooms go for 160 Euros. The hotel has a sauna, solarium, and the check in time is 14.00- 00.00 hours. Check out time is 06.00- 11.00 hours.
Hotel Wilhelmshof
It’s a four star hotel, a modern family run hotel and is close to the Ferris wheel. It’s near the underground station, bus terminus, and one can reach the heart of Vienna from here within 10 minutes. It has 105 rooms all in excellent condition, plus sufficient recreational facilities.
A twin room goes for only129 Euros, while a superior single room may go for between 119 – 129 Euros. A superior double room goes for 179 Euros, while the top floor suite may range between 239 – 259 Euros per night. Check in and check-out times are 14.00 and 12.00 hours respectively.
Austria Trend Hotel Messe
This 3 star hotel is in front of the Messe Wien Neu, which is one of Vienna’s fair and convention center. The hotel is elegantly carved, and guests can easily access the underground station to the city center. This 243-rooms hotel is a modern city hotel and internet connection is available. The check in time is 14.00 – 00.00 hours, while the check out time is 06.00 – 10.00 hours. The hotel’s rates are quite cheap, with a standard double room going for only 65 Euro while a business double goes for between 75 – 89 Euros. A business plus double room goes for 85 – 99 Euros, and all rooms are bright and cozy.
Hotel Capricorno
This 4 star hotel is located in the city center, and is popular with business travelers. The 46 rooms are sound proof, and one can walk to most places in the city, or use the public transport right outside the hotel. The hotel services are exemplary, and a single room goes for 108 Euros, which includes a delicious breakfast. Check in and check-out times are 14.00 and 12.00 hours respectively. Some rooms overlook the Danube canal.
Hotel Am Augarten
This is a superb 3 star hotel located close to the Ferris wheel and is so strategically placed that one can visit almost all of the city’s places of interest, including the Augarten palace complex. Public transport is close, and tram rides are popular and efficient. Single and rooms go for 76 and 96 Euros respectively, and the hotel has limousine services for guests. Check in and check-out times are 14.00 and 12.00 hours.