Stock photo: Gugerell, Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Editor's pick · ★★★ · Apartments & suites
Stanys - Das Apartmenthotel
On Mariahilfer Straße - five minutes to Westbahnhof, large apartments with kitchens.
Our verdict
Stanys is the selection's answer to a simple question: where in Vienna do you get the most living space for your money without moving to the periphery? Generous apartments with kitchen and washing machine, right on Mariahilfer Straße, five minutes from Westbahnhof. That many guests recommend the place fits the picture. If you expect classic hotel service with a breakfast room, adjust your expectations - here you live rather than being waited on.
About the hotel
Apartment hotel at Mariahilfer Straße 161 - formally already in the 15th district, at the outer end of Vienna's shopping street. Apartments are generous, with fully-equipped kitchen and living area. Guests: families, business travelers on longer stays, travelers who prefer cooking to restaurants. Westbahnhof with U3 and U6 is about five minutes on foot.
Location: 6th district (Mariahilf). Mariahilfer Straße - Vienna's longest shopping mile. Mix of hotels, restaurants, theaters.
Who is it for?
The generous apartments with kitchen, washing machine and living area make Stanys a strong pick for families and anyone staying longer - business travelers on multi-week projects appreciate the concept too. You get considerably more space for your money than in conventional hotels in a comparable location, and the underground garage (for a fee) solves the parking question. If you're after quiet side-street romance, keep in mind that Mariahilfer Straße is very busy during the day - and if you expect daily hotel service with a breakfast room, a classic four-star will serve you better.
What works
- + Generous apartments with fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and living area
- + Right on Mariahilfer Straße - shopping and restaurants at the door
- + Westbahnhof and the U3 five minutes away - ideal for train arrivals
- + On-site underground garage solves the Vienna parking problem (for a fee)
- + Several apartment sizes, good for families and long stays
What to weigh up
- − Mariahilfer Straße is very busy during the day - do not expect side-street calm
- − No classic hotel service, breakfast optional only
- − At the Westbahnhof end of the shopping street, formally already in the 15th district: the historic center is a U3 ride away, not a walk
Location & getting there
Stanys sits right on Mariahilfer Straße by Westbahnhof - formally already in the 15th district, but in the middle of Vienna's longest shopping street, with shops, restaurants and cafés literally at the door. Westbahnhof is only five minutes away, as is the U3, which puts Stephansplatz a few stops away. The Haus des Meeres aquarium and Mariahilf's theaters are within easy reach too. From the airport, take the CAT or S7 to Wien Mitte and continue on the U3 - or, if you arrive by train at Westbahnhof anyway, you're practically there already.
Getting around from here
| Westbahnhof (U3, U6, long-distance trains) | approx. 5 min on foot |
| U3 (towards the center) | approx. 5 min on foot |
| Stephansplatz | approx. 15 min by transit |
| Naschmarkt | approx. 15 min by transit |
| Schönbrunn Palace | approx. 15 min by transit |
| Vienna Airport (via Wien Mitte) | approx. 45 min by transit |
Rounded estimates from our location analysis - actual times vary by route and time of day.
How the price compares
Stanys sells space, not service: kitchen, washing machine and a real living area instead of a breakfast hall and front-desk routine. For two people on a two-night trip that barely registers; with a family or a full working week it means noticeably more square meters per euro than conventional four-star rooms on the same axis. The trade-off is the busy Westbahnhof end of Mariahilfer Straße.
Currently from €76 per night, which places it in the cheapest third of our Vienna selection (rank 2 of 25 by lowest rate). In the 6th district, the median entry rate across our picks is €148.
Calculated across the current rates of all 25 properties with live data, as of Sep 28, 2026.
Know before you book
- Ask for a courtyard-facing unit if street noise bothers you - Mariahilfer Straße is a main artery
- Match the apartment size to your group and have the capacity confirmed in advance
- Breakfast is an add-on - alternatively, supermarkets for your own kitchen line the shopping street
- If needed, reserve the garage space along with the booking
Highlights
- Right on Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna's main shopping street
- Roomy apartments with a kitchen
- Five minutes to Westbahnhof train station
- U3 subway line within walking distance
- Well suited to families and longer stays
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?
Optional - or self-catering in the apartment kitchen.
Families?
Yes, several apartment sizes, good for families.
Wi-Fi?
Free.
Parking?
Underground garage for a fee.
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