More photosThe Anantara Palais Hansen is a magnificent Neo-Renaissance palace located on Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse. Originally designed by the renowned architect Theophil Hansen for the 1873 World Exhibition, the building is a true architectural jewel. While it wasn’t used for the fair as originally intended, it has since served various civic purposes before its meticulous restoration into the luxurious urban resort it is today.
Inside, the hotel seamlessly blends imperial heritage with modern elegance. You’ll find soaring ceilings, marble columns, and grand staircases that reflect its 19th-century origins. A standout feature is the Michelin-starred restaurant, EDVARD, which focuses on a sustainable, low-waste culinary philosophy. Guests can also enjoy the expansive 800-square-meter spa, which offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western wellness traditions, including a hydrotherapy pool.
The hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring Vienna’s cultural treasures. It sits right in the heart of the historic center, making it an ideal starting point to visit iconic landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, and the nearby Sigmund Freud Museum.
Whether you are looking to admire the city’s stunning architecture or dive into its rich history, the hotel’s location on the Ringstrasse provides a front-row seat to Vienna’s grandeur. It’s a sophisticated retreat that honors its storied past while offering every contemporary comfort a traveler could desire.
Expert reviews
“Inside a building designed by Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World Expo, the lobby appears as a bright atrium, with skylights beaming onto the tasteful lounge area and reflecting off intricate chandeliers. This place is luxurious, but without the Old-World pomp of some of its Ringstrasse peers.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Vienna.
“A commanding presence on the quieter part of Ring, the opulent edifice was a masterpiece of architect Theophil Hansen. The design blends Hansen’s 19th Century beauty with 21st Century sensibilities.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Vienna.
“Lauded for its innovation when it opened in 2013, Palais Hansen Vienna exudes a stately calm, primarily from the inspired architecture by Theophil Hansen. Danish architect Hansen originally designed the building in 1873 for the World’s Fair hosted in Vienna.”
“A polished example of how history and modernity can gracefully coincide. The beating heart of this orange-hued Viennese palais, located just inside the Ringstraße, is the glossy lobby-lounge, where guests can be found enjoying loose-leaf tea and warm apfelstrudel to the rustling of newspapers and quiet lull of jazz.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Breakfast buffet
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
27 November 2025
High price with out any service
Location only
Bad service specially house keeping
19 June 2025
Will be back again :)
Very modern and comfortable, perfect beds, amazing breakfast and a lot more
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30 May 2025
well designed and high end hotel; definitely go back
breakfast was good and all the staff were very courteous accommodating
everything was excellent
20 May 2025
The best luxuries hotel
One of the best hotel in Vienna , luxurious and high quality. Once they sow I have kids they upgrade my room to bigger rooms.
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25 April 2025
Perfect stay , great location, beautiful hotel, attentive staff
Beautiful hotel in a grade listed building
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21 April 2025
Great location and experience
The location and the building are great. Stuff are very friendly and professional. Even though we have asked for separated beds and got one king sized instead it was spacious enough to compensate for the request that was not met. The spa is just enough to rest after a long day of shopping or visiting cultural spots.
The buffet seemed to have a bit less options than buffets in similar hotels that we visited, but we had a great breakfast anyway.
20 April 2025
Great location very clean
Great location/very clean
8 April 2025
Wonderfully pleasant experience
The breakfast is excellent
Nothing everything was amazing
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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22 May 2026
We would like to thank Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, and especially manager Dominic, who made our vacation truly