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Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

Property class: 4

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A historic building with a prominent arched entrance, a large banner with the name 'HOTEL JOSEFSCHOF', and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
A grand hallway with a chandelier, white walls, and a red seating area in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $181
$158 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Explore the area

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Josefsgasse 4-8, Vienna, Vienna, 1080
  • Place, Rathaus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vienna Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rathausplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Wiener Elégance)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table with a flower arrangement, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room (Wiener Elégance)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (Wiener Klassik)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room (Wiener Klassik)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (Wiener Klassik)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room (Wiener Klassik)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (Wiener Elégance)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone and coffee maker, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Room (Wiener Elégance)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Wiener Elégance)

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a desk, and a suitcase.

Deluxe Room (Wiener Elégance)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed artwork.

Superior Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a red coffee maker.

Deluxe Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, glass coffee table, and a TV.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vienna

A stay at Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus places you in the heart of Vienna, within a 15-minute walk of Vienna Christmas Market and Hofburg Imperial Palace. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Vienna State Opera and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. Stephen's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Rathaus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vienna Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rathausplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Vienna - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hofburg Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rathaus Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Vienna (XWW-Vienna West Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffeemodul - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Vestibül - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Raimund - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Einstein - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anker - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus offers 164 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 164 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Onsite venue - bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 59

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 59 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Josefshof
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Vienna
Josefshof Wien
Josefshof am Rathaus Vienna
Josefshof am Rathaus
Mercure Josefshof Wien Hotel Vienna
Mercure Hotel Josefshof Wien
Mercure Josefshof Wien Am Rathaus
Josefshof Am Rathaus Vienna
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Hotel
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Vienna
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Hotel Vienna

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , quiet place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and helpful staff. Very good but also very expensive breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great. Anna was very pleasant and helpful at the front desk. The rooms were clean and neat. Service was wonderful.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, the staff were extremely kind and helpful. The hotel felt very cozy and was decorated beautifully
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, hotel is great, goof location and very helpful and accommodating staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms and hotel in a good location for exploring Vienna.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruichao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay for four nights. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the room is spacious and warm. Good location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old school hotel, great little bar waiting area, Great location for museums and some great restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly, helpful staff. Large, comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - decently sized rooms kept really well. Location is very convenient - good transport options and all key tourist spots are quite close. Staff is super nice! The hotel bar is also good for both drinks and some snacking options.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was so comfortable! Good distance from centre and quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dionne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location & the staff was so pleasant and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in a central location. Rooms were brilliant and staff were more than happy to help 24/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel which is ideally located for all the tourist attractions. Hotel is located off the main road and is lovely and quiet, lots of eating options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff helpful and friendly, hotel very clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, convenient location close to the city centre and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Close to old town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel is very very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service /stay and convenient location .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026