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Hotel Stephanie
On the Danube Canal - bike paths at the door, short walk to the centre.
About the hotel
Classic Viennese four-star on the Danube Canal, traditionally run. The Danube Canal bike path is right at the door, popular for summer walks. Centre walkable in 15 minutes. Mostly classical clientele, quiet atmosphere, solid amenities. Breakfast has a good reputation.
Location: 2nd district (Leopoldstadt). Between the Danube and Danube Canal. Prater, Karmelitermarkt, Augarten - Vienna's most colourful district.
Location & getting there
Hotel Stephanie is in Leopoldstadt, Vienna's 2nd district, right on the Danube Canal - the canal-side path starts at the door and doubles as a running and strolling route in summer. The old town is about a 15-minute walk across the canal, remarkably central for this price bracket. Leopoldstadt has its own highlights too: the Prater, Karmelitermarkt and the Augarten, all things many visitors miss. The district is well served by metro and tram, and from the airport the CAT or S7 train brings you to Wien Mitte, just a short hop across the canal from the hotel.
Who is it for?
A classic four-star for guests who like things calm and traditional: families appreciate the family rooms and the short walk to the Prater, while older visitors enjoy the dignified atmosphere and a breakfast with a solid reputation. If you arrive by car, the hotel garage (for a fee) is a real plus. From around 135 euros, the rate is fair for a four-star within walking distance of the centre. It's not the right pick if you're after design hotels, rooftop bars and a buzzing scene - for that, Neubau or Mariahilf are better addresses.
Highlights
- Direkt am Donaukanal
- Radwege und Spazierwege vor der Tür
- 15 Minuten zu Fuß ins Zentrum
- Solides Frühstück mit gutem Ruf
- Familienzimmer verfügbar
Frequently asked
Breakfast included?
In most rates yes.
Wi-Fi?
Free throughout the hotel.
Family rooms?
Yes, several options - ask directly.
Parking?
Hotel garage available for a fee.
Sights nearby
Prater & Riesenrad
Amusement park with the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel from 1897 - Hauptallee for running and cycling.
Donauinsel
21-kilometre recreation strip between Danube and New Danube - swimming, cycling, festivals.
Millennium Tower
At 171 metres one of Austria's tallest buildings - skyline accent at Handelskai.
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