Find Cheap Hostels in Vienna

By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and art galleries.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: JO&JOE Vienna - Hostel - Located steps from Mariahilfer Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as 2 bars/lounges. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. St Christopher’s Vienna - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Keplerplatz U-Bahn for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Wombat’s City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt - Located steps from Naschmarkt. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. A&t Holiday Hostel Wien - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Laxenburger Straße-Troststraße Tram Stop and Reumannplatz U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Robin Wood Apartment - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mayerhofgasse Station and Paulanergasse Station. Property features include free WiFi and air conditioning. Rooms come with hair dryers.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Vienna, one of Expedia’s 15 hostels might be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Vienna is 27 inches.

Overall, Vienna is known for its museums, art, and monuments. Top attractions include Vienna State Opera and Schönbrunn Palace. Get out into nature with places like Stadtpark, Playground in the Stadtpark, and Prater. Cultural attractions include Burgtheater, Sigmund Freud Museum, and Hofburg Imperial Palace.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Vienna in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away. An alternative is Bratislava (BTS-M.R.Stefanika), situated 38.6 mi (62.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. Take advantage of metro transit at Schottentor U-Bahn, Rathausplatz/Burgtheater Tram Stop, and Herrengasse U-Bahn. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Vienna Franz-Josefs-Station, Vienna Mitte Station, or Vienna Praterstern Station.