Altstadt Vienna: A Boutique Hotel Where Art Meets Comfort in the Heart of Spittelberg
Updated: Nov 13
Altstadt Vienna hotel, originally built in 1902 as an apartment building, now stands as a boutique hotel in Vienna’s seventh district, Spittelberg. Nestled amidst charming small boutiques and shops, this hotel offers both comfort and artistry. Owned by the passionate art collector Otto E. Wiesenthal, it serves as a unique fusion of a cozy boutique hotel, residence and a captivating gallery. Conveniently situated, guests can explore the wonders of Vienna within minutes, with the renowned Museumsquartier, an array of cultural institutions altstadt-vienna-a-boutique-hotel-where-art-meets-comfort-in-the-heart-of-spittelbergincluding Hofburg Palace.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Altstadt Vienna features over 400 art pieces dispersed among its 62 rooms, suites, and apartments. Included in the collection are works by renowned artists such as Brigitte Kowanz, Markus Prachensky, and Hubert Schmalix. The hotel’s distinctive ambiance is further enhanced by designer furniture, captivating light installations, and one-of-a-kind decorations that give each room a unique character. To create a seamless fusion of art and hospitality, carefully curated Austrian designers and architects were enlisted to design the newly introduced rooms throughout the years. Worth mentioning are magnificent photographs by Joseph Fischnaller and the Bösendorfer Suite featuring an Austrian made grand piano.
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The two apartments offer an expansive living space comprising a generous living room, a separate bedroom, a convenient kitchenette, and a dining area. With a connecting door, these apartments can be combined to provide a spacious 170 square meters of living area.
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NOTABLE
Member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World network and awarded TripAdvisor’s “Best Hotel in Austria” in 2022, Altstadt Vienna obtains 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources. Furthermore, Altstadt’s breakfast buffet focuses on regional products and offers vegan and gluten-free alternatives. Additionally, the hotel hosts a not-to-be-missed tea time event from 4-6 p.m., where guests can indulge in organic teas by Sonnentor along with freshly baked cakes and other delightful treats.
Hotel Altstadt Vienna
Kirchengasse 41
1070 Vienna Austria
+43 (0)1 52266 66-800