Where to stay near the Vienna State Opera

The Vienna State Opera, or Wiener Staatsoper, is one of the world’s pre-eminent opera houses, host to performances composed by the likes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Richard Wagner. Here visitors can watch spellbinding opera and ballet, or take a guided tour covering the venue’s long history.

A stay near the Opera House positions you in the heart of the Innere Stadt, Vienna’s oldest district – beloved for its impressive architecture, hidden alleyways and inviting cafés. We’ve selected four spacious apartments just a few minutes away from the Opera House entrance.

Abieshomes Serviced Apartments – Opera

Abieshomes Serviced Apartments – Opera doesn’t shy away from colour or bold patterns. The living and dining area favours blue – with a sky-shaded sofa and light indigo flowers dotting the wallpaper – while the bedroom goes for a mustard-yellow scheme. Persian and block-print rugs feature throughout, with touches like a zebra desk and chandeliers adding some eclecticism. The roomy apartment comes with a big spa bath and sleeps six guests comfortably. It’s three minutes from the Opera House and round the corner from traditional Austrian sandwich spot Leberkas-Pepi Wien – perfect for a quick lunch.

Opernring Apartments

The sleek Opernring Apartments come in a range of sizes, sleeping five to ten guests. All units feature island kitchens, enormous windows and statement artworks – accented in calming greys. A grand piano, high ceilings and minimalist furniture complete the picture of luxury. Walk out of the door and you’ll reach the Opera House in less than two minutes. A minute in the other direction gets you to Burggarten, a beautiful park with a butterfly house.

Central Apartment Nibelungengasse

Central Apartment Nibelungengasse is full of character. This three-bed, three-bath home is located in a classical Viennese building only four minutes’ walk from the Opera House. Inside, gilded chandeliers, oil portraits and a drawing room with plush armchairs transport you to a Vienna of centuries past. The overall airiness of the apartment invites guests to spread out and unwind. Wherever you go, there are little details to take in – a stone bust in the living room, a mirror illuminated by candlestick lights in the bathroom. From the apartment, the famous shopping streets of Kärtnerstrasse and Mariahilferstrasse are an easy stroll.

Apartments Opera 2

From the moment you enter Apartments Opera 2, you almost forget you’re in the heart of the Old Town. The entire apartment is soundproofed, and that coupled with the comfy beds all but guarantees a peaceful night’s sleep. Furnished in traditional Austrian style, the living room is decked out in velvety red curtains, with dark wood cabinets and parquet flooring. You can cook at home or head out for dinner in the area – just across the street is the delicious Tunisian restaurant Le Couscous Tunesische und arabische Spezialitäten. Another five minutes walking gets you to the Opera House.