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Welcome to Vienna

Experience a wealth of sightseeing in Vienna during your relaxing stay at the Hotel Bristol. A unique location right opposite the Vienna State Opera on the corner of Kärntner Strasse makes this five star hotel in Vienna the perfect starting point for your tour of discovery of the Austrian capital. Vienna is a truly diverse city, packed with culture and history, just like the Hotel Bristol, which is also steeped in tradition. Our Luxury Collection concierge has a vast knowledge of the city’s secret treasures and will be happy to share them with you. Just have a word with him and start planning your excursions around Vienna!

Our Vienna Favourites

The team from Hotel Bristol Vienna share some of their highlights from across the city. Cultural landmarks, local haunts and family-run businesses come with personal recommendations in this insider view.

The team had great fun putting together these finds. Enjoy exploring! We will be delighted to share them with you once you are at the Bristol.

Opposite the opera house

This exclusive location has long been appreciated by celebrities from the music business. Richard Strauss, Sergei Rachmaninov and Herbert von Karajan have all enjoyed the stunning views of the Vienna State Opera from the exclusive rooms and suites of the Hotel Bristol.

From leisure to luxury

Visit the Prater, an enormous park which was once the private hunting ground of the emperors. You can also experience the countless Viennese coffee-houses and go shopping in the Goldenes Quartier, Vienna's luxury retail quarter.

Live opera

Opera lovers can enjoy free, open air opera performances on Karajan Square during the months of April, May, June and September as well on New Year's Eve. The Vienna State Opera broadcasts more than 80 performances live on a 50-square-metre LED video wall.

Family and children's activities

0.8 km

ZOOM Kids Museum

Phone: "+43 1 52479; ext= 08"

Interactive children's museum with play & experimentation areas, plus a cartoon studio & workshops.

0.8 km

Time Travel Vienna

Phone: "+43 1 53215; ext= 14"

Entertaining place with multi-media experiences & interactive exhibits on the history of Vienna.

2.9 km

Prater

Phone: "+43 1 72805; ext= 16"

Large park open 24hrs with old-time amusements including a landmark giant wheel dating from 1897.

1.7 km

Aqua Terra Zoo

Phone: "+43 1 58714; ext= 17"

Aquarium with 10,000 creatures including snakes, crocodiles & sharks, plus a tropical house.

Local attractions

Fiaker Tour

Vienna City Centre

6.5 km from hotel

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

1.8 km from hotel

Vienna State Opera

Opernring 2

1.7 km E from hotel

St Charles Church

Kreuzherrengasse 1

1 km S from hotel

Wiener Musikverein

Musikvereinsplatz 1

1.9 km from hotel

Local sightseeing

Private Limousine Tour

Upon request and interests

Austrian Business Cars

Phone: +43 1 6060737

Hop on Hop off - Sightseeing tours

All major sights

Vienna Sightseeing

Phone: +43 1 7124683

Guided City Tour

Historical Center + Schoenbrunn Palace

Vienna Sightseeing

Phone: +43 1 7124683

Guided Tour of the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Phone: +43 1 514440

Vienna City Walks

different Hot Spots in Vienna

Vienna Tourism Board

More activities

Biking trail (0.1 km) Bowling (4.5 km) Hiking (10 km) Jogging/fitness trail (0.1 km) Mountain biking, trail (10 km) Miniature golf (5 km) Sauna (1 km) Solarium (1 km) Volleyball (3 km) Water-skiing (7.3 km) Table tennis (3 km) Bike Rentals (0.4 km)

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