Where to stay near Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral

St Stephen’s Cathedral is a medieval masterpiece in Vienna’s old town. Geometric roof tiles, Romanesque towers and an ornate spire make it a stand-out of the city skyline, while its elaborate interiors combine Gothic architecture and Byzantine-style art.

To stay close to the the cathedral, take a look at our list of five highly rated Viennese apartments.

Residence Wollzeile

Residence Wollzeile sits in the shadow of St Stephen’s bell tower, a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral’s main entrance. It’s located in a renovated Baroque house on a bustling shopping street. Inside, the apartments are bright and inviting, with plush velvet-covered sofas, deep armchairs and high-end kitchens and bathrooms. The top-floor flat is particularly popular with guests, thanks to its original wooden beams and bedroom window overlooking the cathedral’s spire.

Senator Suite Stephansplatz by welcome2vienna

At Senator Suite Stephansplatz by welcome2vienna, apartments are painted a crisp white, with polished parquet floors and occasional pops of colour: yellow armchairs in one apartment, bright red kitchen cabinets in another. They all have high ceilings and tall windows, and the two-bedroom apartment even has a small balcony looking onto a courtyard. From here, St Stephen’s Cathedral is less than five minutes’ walk away. You’re also right on the doorstep of Graben Street and Stephansplatz Square, both filled with shops and cafés selling the city’s famous Sachertorte chocolate cake.

High Street Suites

Six minutes’ walk from St Stephen’s Cathedral, you’ll find High Street Suites. You’ll find them on the Kohlmarkt, one of the city’s most upmarket shopping streets, and within 200 metres of both St Peter’s Church and the Spanish Riding School. Inside the apartments, original features like ornate cornices and sloping ceilings blend seamlessly with contemporary furnishings and statement light fittings. Guests appreciated the helpful staff and thoughtful touches, from soft bathrobes to herbs and oil provided in the kitchens.

Singerstrasse 21/25 Apartments

Singerstrasse 21/25 Apartments is in the middle of Vienna’s old town, within 300 metres of St Stephen’s Cathedral and the buzz of Stephansplatz Square. The rooms and apartments at Singerstrasse are cheery and understated, with wooden flooring and quality finishes. All of them include a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities – but book an apartment instead of a room to get a dining area and fully equipped kitchen. For grocery shopping, there’s a supermarket right across the road.

HeyMi Apartments Wollzeile

Just 400 metres from Stephen’s Cathedral, HeyMi Apartments Wollzeile is located on Wollzeile, one of the city’s oldest shopping streets. It’s lined with stores selling traditional Austrian treats and local produce – ideal if you’re cooking at home. The apartments are decorated in chic white, with parquet floors and minimalist furniture. Colour is used here and there for impact – whether it’s a corridor painted dusky purple or a wildflower print paired with bright red dining chairs.