Vibe: sexy, mysterious, hipster and calm
Location: in a quiet residential area, close to the city’s largest park, the Prater, well connected and close to the center of the city
Your stay described in a few words: Years after the fire that almost destroyed one of Vienna’s culturally and historically significant buildings, the Sofiensäle, which was once a concert hall, became a chic design hotel. On a residential street, the famous restored ballroom also now houses a new hip restaurant, a hotel, some apartments and the hotel/bar “Ruby Sofie.” There’s details everywhere – a piano hanging on the wall, a selection of old instruments adorning the dark walls. There’s a convenient self check-in option at the reception to take care of before you head up into the maze of dark, mysterious hallways whose calmness make you want to whisper and walk on your tiptoes. This maze leads to the 77 rooms that come in five different categories and styles: nest, cosy, lovely, wow and loft, starting at 69 € a night. The rooms are bright and sexy, with white sheets and old furniture blended into the modern setting.
Recommended if you are: somebody who likes to stay where the people live, rather than where tourists stay
