Where to stay near Vienna’s Hofburg Palace

The vast Hofburg Palace was once the home of the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled over Europe for hundreds of years. Situated in the heart of Vienna’s Innere Stadt, one wing of the Hofburg is the official residence of the Austrian president, while others contain the Austrian National Library and the Spanish Riding School.

To help you stay nearby, we’ve picked out four popular apartments within walking distance.

Heart of Vienna Luxury Residence

A few steps from the Spanish Riding School, Heart of Vienna Luxury Residence lives up to its name. A grand entrance hall leads into a living room with parquet floors, high stuccoed ceilings and a crystal chandelier. The bedrooms and bathroom are simple and tasteful, while the monochrome kitchen-diner comes stocked with tea bags and coffee capsules. The apartment is a couple of minutes’ walk from Michaelerplatz Square and the main entrance of Hofburg Palace. There are plenty of spots to eat and drink in the area, including Ilona Stuberl – a Hungarian restaurant known for traditional dishes like stuffed cabbage, potato dumplings and goulash.

High Street Suites

High Street Suites offers stylish studios and apartments, each sleeping up to four guests. They’re all decorated differently, with statement furniture and their own colour scheme – muted pinks and greys in one apartment, inky blues and crisp whites in another. Every little detail has been thought of, from thick towels and robes in the bathrooms to a welcome pack of kitchen essentials. The suites are located in a historic building on the Kohlmarkt shopping street. Luxury brands including Gucci, Armani and Tiffany are within a minute’s walk, while the Hofburg Palace is around three minutes away. Around the corner, you’ll find low-key Italian restaurant Regina Margherita – a local favourite thanks to its fresh seafood pasta and charming courtyard setting.

Vienna Apartment am Graben

Vienna Apartment am Graben is a restored two-bedroom apartment with outstanding views of Vienna from its private terrace. In the living room, gleaming hardwood floors, vintage furniture and a huge patterned rug give a welcoming feel, with framed black-and-white photos and antique city maps decorating the walls. The modern bathroom has a big free-standing bathtub – ideal for a relaxing soak after a long day of sightseeing. Previous guests were impressed by the helpful owner and the central location above Stephansplatz underground station. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is just across the square, and a 5-minute stroll brings you to Michaelerplatz and the entrance of the Hofburg.

Penthouse Stephansplatz by welcome2vienna

Located on the top floor of an Art Nouveau building, Penthouse Stephansplatz by welcome2vienna is only five minutes from Hofburg Palace. Inside it’s all clean-lined furniture and chic neutral colours. There’s enough space for large groups to stay here, with two bedrooms and a huge open living-dining area with two sofa beds. In the sleek galley kitchen, the sloping roof is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the whole place with light – as well as offering close-up views of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You’ll even have your own private terrace with views of the Innere Stadt. On the same street as the apartment, you’ll find Ristorante Procacci, known for upmarket Italian food.