At a Glance
The boutique Hotel Sans Souci, located in trendy Spittelberg across the street from Vienna’s impressive Volkstheater—and just a 10-minute walk to Hofburg Palace—offers a great hotel option with stylish, contemporary rooms for visitors looking to stay near all the major sites but away from the tourists.
Indagare Loves
- The sleek, cream-hued rooms with hardwood floors and chic furnishings
- The location on the edge of the cool 7th district, placing guests inside a “real” neighborhood that is also within easy walking distance to all of historic Vienna
- The subterranean spa and its large indoor pool
Review
Don't be fooled by the purple lighting on the ornate exterior or in the lobby—the Hotel Sans Souci has some of Vienna’s loveliest hotel rooms. Located near MuseumsQuartier and the charming 7th district in the Spittelberg area, the beautiful property was designed by London based firm yoo Studio, and the style in its guest accommodations is one of its strongest assets. The property's 63 rooms and suites are well sized and many feature four-poster beds, marble bathrooms with oversized tubs, prints by Roy Lichtenstein and balconies. La Véranda restaurant and Le Bar offer lovely service and dishes, but most visitors take advantage of their placement nearby some of Vienna’s coolest and best restaurants. There is a spa, gym and indoor pool in the basement.
Fun fact: The San Souci building dates from 1872 and hosted the US army during part of WWII. It was turned into a hotel in 2010
Who Should Stay
Design mavens and visitors to Vienna who eschew imperial grandeur in their rooms.
Written by Amelia Osborne Scott
