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Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
Right at the main station - skybar with Belvedere views, modern lifestyle hotel.
Our verdict
The Andaz Am Belvedere is the most modern five-star building block on this list: Hyatt's lifestyle brand in striking new architecture, with pool, spa and the Aurora skybar overlooking the Belvedere - all a few minutes' walk from the main station. It answers the question of what five-star comfort looks like without Ringstraße pathos. For rail travelers with standards, there is no more logical address in Vienna.
About the hotel
Hyatt's lifestyle brand, in Quartier Belvedere on the border of the 3rd and 10th districts, right by the main station. Modern, urban, with unusual architecture and skybar (Aurora) overlooking Belvedere and the city. Guests: business travelers with design sensibility, weekend urbanites, travelers who like the Belvedere quarter. Main station in five minutes, very convenient for arrivals.
Location: 3rd district (Landstraße). Belvedere, Hundertwasserhaus, embassies. Quiet, elegant, perfect for art lovers.
Who is it for?
The Andaz suits business travelers with a design sensibility, weekend city-breakers and anyone who prefers modern architecture, a pool, a spa and a skybar over historic ambience. It is also one of the most accessible five-star entry points in the city - well below the grand hotels on the Ringstraße. Rail travelers benefit especially from the location at the main station. If, however, you want to step from your room straight into the lanes of the old town or breathe imperial flair, the first district is the better choice - the Quartier Belvedere is new, not historic.
What works
- + The Aurora skybar with views over the Belvedere and the city - a draw even for non-guests
- + The main station a few minutes on foot, with direct rail connections from the airport
- + Indoor pool and spa on-site - otherwise only found at the Park Hyatt within this list
- + The Belvedere with its Klimt collection within walking distance
What to weigh up
- − The Quartier Belvedere is a new office and station quarter - there is no old-town atmosphere here
- − Breakfast and extras are not included in every rate and are priced at five-star levels
- − A lifestyle concept instead of classic grand-hotel service - if you expect doorman culture, you will miss it
Location & getting there
Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere stands in the Quartier Belvedere, the new neighborhood around the main station on the border between the third and tenth districts. The station itself is just a few minutes on foot - one of the most practical hotel locations in the city for rail travelers, and from the airport you arrive at the main station directly by train. The Belvedere with its world-famous Klimt collection is within walking distance, and the view of the palace comes free with a drink at the Aurora skybar. From the main station the historic center is a quick ride away, and the dense rail and subway network makes day trips easy too.
Getting around from here
| Main station | approx. 5 min on foot |
| Upper Belvedere | approx. 10 min on foot |
| Karlsplatz | approx. 10 min by transit |
| Stephansplatz | approx. 15 min by transit |
| Vienna Airport | approx. 20 min by transit |
Rounded estimates from our location analysis - actual times vary by route and time of day.
How the price compares
What you pay for here is five-star equipment without a downtown address: pool, spa, skybar and new-build comfort, but Quartier Belvedere instead of the Ringstraße. That is exactly what explains the discount against Vienna's classic grand hotels. If you need the historic backdrop outside your door, this is the wrong choice; if you are happy to reach it with ten minutes of transit and swim before breakfast instead, you get the better deal.
Know before you book
- Specifically request a Belvedere-facing room - the view differs greatly depending on orientation
- Compare breakfast rates: as an add-on it is pricey, in a package often much fairer
- Reserve a table for the Aurora bar in the evening - it is popular with locals too
- Use the train: from the airport you ride directly to the main station, a taxi is almost never necessary here
Highlights
- Aurora skybar with a view over the Belvedere palace
- Directly at Hauptbahnhof, Vienna's main train station
- Modern lifestyle concept from Hyatt
- The Belvedere and its palace gardens within walking distance
- Pool and spa on site
Editorially checked: location, transport links, price level and amenity details last verified in August 2026 - against hotel information, current guest reviews, location analysis and price comparison. We have not slept in every listed property; where you read a verdict, it is analysis, not claimed experience. How we select and review hotels
Frequently asked
Breakfast included?
Depends on rate.
Is the skybar public?
Yes, Aurora is open to non-hotel guests.
Pool?
Yes, indoor pool and spa.
How far to the main station?
A few minutes on foot.
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