Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 29 per person)
Junior Suite
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Josefsgasse 4-8, Vienna, Vienna, 1080
  • Place, Rathaus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vienna Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rathausplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Wiener Klassik)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Wiener Elégance)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (Wiener Elégance)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Moderner Jugendstil)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite Joseph 2.0

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Viennese Elegance

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Viennese Elegance

  • Sleeps 2

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Modern Art Noveau

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Viennese Elegance With Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Modern Art Nouveau

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Viennese Classic

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Vienna

A stay at Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus places you in the heart of Vienna, within a 15-minute walk of Vienna Christmas Market and Hofburg Imperial Palace. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mariahilfer Street and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Schönbrunn Palace.

What's nearby

  • Rathaus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vienna Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rathausplatz - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Vienna - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hofburg Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rathaus Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Vienna (XWW-Vienna West Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Eiles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dachboden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Bussi Ciao! - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ribelli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Mexikas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus

Hotel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Vienna Christmas Market
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus offers 164 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 164 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and noon.
Onsite venue - bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (99 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 59

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 59 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Josefshof
Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Vienna
Josefshof Wien
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Mercure Josefshof Wien Hotel Vienna
Mercure Hotel Josefshof Wien
Mercure Josefshof Wien Am Rathaus
Josefshof Am Rathaus Vienna
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Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Hotel Vienna

Reviews

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I had my wallet stolen inside the hotel I lost 500 euros. Four day after it was stolen, the wallet appeared on my bed in my room. I filed a police report and will take legal against this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ifraim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, walking distance to the city center
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central in Vienna, yet on a quiet street. Plenty of coffee shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

angela

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parthiv

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus is a gem in Vienna. The breakfasts are simply incredible—elaborate, fresh, and the perfect start to the day. The staff are warm, professional, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Rooms are spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, offering a restful stay. The location is ideal: tucked in a quiet, charming part of town right behind City Hall, Parliament, and the Supreme Court, yet just a short walk from all the major sights and only steps from the underground. Excellent restaurants are nearby as well. My only quibble is that the internet could be better in some of the upper rooms. That said, I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dolly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service /stay and convenient location .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behnaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff at the front desk. Super helpful young man he was amazing and needs to be recognized!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
VIP benefits was never mentioned nor offered
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel.

The hotel was very user friendly. The staff was AMAZING. I LOVE that they do Breakfast till 12 p.m. That is a BIG PLUS. No restaurant on premise for lunch or dinner, but they do have pizza and sandwiches available with drinks till 12 am, so no big deal.Many great restaurants within walking distance. The only comment is for me the room was a bit small . Having said that everything in the room was in new to perfect condition. Would stay there again when in Vienna.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SHAHEEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location within 15mins walking to old town centre. Easy quick access to transportation and metro. Although the bathroom is small the toom was spacious, bright with courtyard view. Clean. Friendly staff. Strongly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samarth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a bit of a service complaint on the first night but the hotel fixed it and more than made up for it. The location is great, easily accessible to underground, tram as well as hop-on hopoff tours. It is 10 mins walk from the main museums. The morning breakfast, should you opt in, also has a good variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness

Good hotel, solid value.

Very good breakfast that included lox. Croissants were high quality. Very comfortable bed and effective ac, important as temperature went up into the low to mid 90’s, several days. Toilet cover fell off and I reported it but the problem was not completely rectified. People at reception aim to please which is a nice plus. Building is clean and not a lot of noise can be heard from soundproofed rooms. The price of rooms will not break the bank
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay, close to amazing museums and historic buildings. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was within walking distance of most everything. The hotel was very clean and quiet. The staff were excellent, very friendly and so helpful. The breakfast buffet was fabulous. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend the hotel to anyone thinking about booking here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. 5 nights in July, we would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 3 night stay in this hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was pleasant and clean. The bed was comfortable. The hotel was around 15-20 minutes walk from many of the main tourist spots in Vienna. There is not a restaurant for dinner but plenty of places not too far away. The hotel was being renovated externally but this did not disrupt our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best (breakfast) in Vienna

Excellent location, beautiful building, obsequious service, but most of all they have an amazing breakfast! Hot and cold, fruit and meat and cheese, a dozen breads, and a orange juice squeezing machine…
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice courtyard area. Staff were very attentive and courteous. Buffet breakfast was excellent with a good assortment of quality foods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaisy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025