Visit Josefstadt
Popular places to visit
Schönbrunn Palace
Once the summer retreat of Austria's ruling dynasty, this stunning palace is set among 120 hectares of land which also houses the world's oldest zoo.
Vienna State Opera
Come and experience world-class opera productions in opulent surroundings or simply admire one of the most famous opera houses on the planet.
Vienna Christmas Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Vienna Christmas Market during your stay in Vienna. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Centuries of architectural genius, artistic endeavour and fascinating history are packed into Vienna's most important religious structure.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Things to do
Wiener Mozart Konzert at the Musikverein
Classical concert Vivaldi 4 seasons in Karlskirche Vienna
Vienna: Vivaldi`s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart in the Musikverein
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna
Top hotels in Josefstadt
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
The room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was amazing. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Great location.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Clean, quiet, and convenient! I had a flight to catch in the morning, from the hotel, it only took me five minutes walk to the railway track in the central station, where the 13-minute direct ride to the airport was waiting for me.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna
Es war alles tip top...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
Beautiful hotel with spotless rooms. It is walkable to the airport. The restaurant was also very good.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Josefstadt
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Strudlhofstiege or Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm and hop on the metro to see more the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
Vienna City Hall Area
Travelers choose Vienna City Hall Area for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rathausplatz/Burgtheater Tram Stop and check out top sights like Vienna Christmas Market.
Neubau
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. Top attractions like Vienna Furniture Museum and Volkstheater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Schottenfeld
If you're spending time in Schottenfeld, check out sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Innere Stadt
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Graben and Kohlmarkt Street, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mariahilf
Travelers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.
