Hotel Kugel – Best Hotels

Vibe: family affair and floral wallpaper
Location: situated amongst the plentiful bars and cafes of the hip 7th district, close to plenty of public transport options, a 15 minute walk from the city center

Your stay described in a few words: Here you’ll experience what the Viennese mean by the term ‘wohlfühlen’ (to feel at home). From the colourful wallpaper bearing birds and flowers to the poster beds in each room to the owner who reminds us somehow of an Austrian version of Basil Fawlty, this old family hotel is a genuine experience of Viennese old world charm. The floorboards may creak beneath your feet, but the old Dusche signs still standing above what used to be the showers in the passageway (don’t worry – now each room has its own bathroom), you’ll be reminded you’re sleeping in history. Each room has a colour scheme, while some even have a theme (the Asian room was a random surprise). Their breakfast, with all ingredients sourced from regional farms, is also worth staying for.

Recommended if you are: on a budget, seeking a hotel in a residential neighbourhood away from the tourist traps, looking for a hotel where you feel comfortable to walk up and down the stairs in your pyjamas in the middle of the night, desiring a hotel with character