Expert reviews
“Grand Ferdinand, abundant in burgundy leather, parquet flooring and offbeat details like a taxidermy horse, offers gorgeous rooftop vistas. Its 188 rooms range between a grand suite of rich tapestries and a Lobmeyr chandelier to what might be the city’s — if not Europe’s — swankiest dorm rooms with mahogany bunk beds and housekeeping services.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vienna, Austria.
“An enormous taxidermied horse stands in the reception area of this ultrahip newcomer, which is shaking up Vienna’s accommodation scene by offering parquet-floored dorms with mahogany bunks alongside richly coloured designer rooms with chaises longues and chandeliered suites with private champagne bars.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Rooftop bar
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The walls of the Grand Ferdinand Hotel would have some tasty tea to spill is they could talk. One of Vienna’s newest boutique hotels, it a 19th-century palace that was bombed in World War II. The building was then used as an office in the 1950s. Rumor had it though, that it was actually an Austrian Secret Service headquarters. It was then converted into this luxurious hotel. That is quite a rich and interesting history!
The hotel is located along the Ringstrasse in Vienna. This boulevard circles Old Town and is only a few steps away from the rich culture that the museums, coffeehouses and vibrant people have to offer. Johann Strauss memorial and the Vienna State Opera beg for a visit too. Musikverein, Vienna State Opera, Viennese City Park, Karlsplatz and Albertina are also nearby.
The hotel is seven floors tall and is decorated with sophisticated items inspired by the imperial era of Emperor Franz Joseph. Suites on the highest floor have amazing views of the vistas below and even of the giant Ferris wheel. Guests live in style with plush accommodations. Features include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a minibar, wooden floors and premium bedding. The private bathrooms have an open floor plan for an even more spacious feel.
Hotel Details
— 186 rooms
— Opened in 2015
— Classic style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Bar and lounge
— Swimming pools
— Spa and wellness center
— Fitness center
— 24-hour front desk
— Child care services available
— Pets allowed
— Valet parking
— Laundry service available
— Concierge service
— Bicycle rentals on site
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check-in age is 18
Address
Schubertring 10-12, 1010 Wien, Austria.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
7 April 2026
Great staff and nice rooms, a bit too expensive.
Beautifully rooms, and kind staff. The breakfast was nice.
Quite expensive and no room service. For that price and size of the hotel one would expect some kind of spa or room service, especially since there are good restaurants on site, but one needs to reserve beforehand and I don’t think you can write expenses on the room in some cases.
7 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff is super nice everyone is very welcoming and happy to help! The rooms are cute and the location is great!
6 April 2026
Great location, just a bit noisy as on a main road
Location
On the main road
5 April 2026
Very good location
Very good location. Great choice at breakfast. We loved the scent of the bath products! :) And the fruity candies in the room were our favorites. Also, there's a bottle of water and a coffee machine in the room, a very nice touch. BTW the barman in "Goulash und Söhne" downstairs makes awesome schnitzel.
Breakfast was very expensive. Also, just a warning, not bad but needs getting used to: the sink is in the room; there is no "bathroom" as such. There's the loo, and then there's a sink and a shower stall in the actual bedroom. It was somewhat surprising and disconcerting.
4 April 2026
I ❤️ the hotel
This is one of the best hotels I have ever been to. Awesome details, comfort, rooftop view of Vienna. Great food and perfect location❤️
3 April 2026
Excellent value for money
Excellent location and outstanding service
Pillows
1 April 2026
Exceptional
The team at the breakfast was amazing - attentive, polite and helpful young people who were the best start of the day.
31 March 2026
A lovely stylish hotel in the perfect location to walk everywhere.
Great location - we walked everywhere. Lovely stylish hotel with good restaurants and cafe. Great view from the rooftop too.
Room was a bit small and couldn’t really unpack as there was no storage space.
31 March 2026
If Vienna is on your radar — or even if it isn’t yet — Hotel Ferdinand deserves a place on your luxury travel list. This
✨ Vienna, you masterpiece — and Hotel Ferdinand, you were the perfect stage. Just returned from an unforgettable stay at Hotel Ferdinand, and it’s safe to say this is where timeless Viennese elegance meets modern luxury in the most effortless way. From the moment we stepped through the doors, the atmosphere wrapped around us like a warm, sophisticated embrace — soft lighting, and that unmistakable scent of a hotel that gets luxury. The staff were exceptional, striking that rare balance of attentive and discreet, making every moment feel personal. Special mention to Marc Corpuz who made our stay a little extra special. Our suite? A dream. High ceilings, plush textures, and views that framed Vienna like a living postcard. Mornings started with artisanal pastries and rich Viennese coffee, and evenings ended with a glass of Grüner Veltliner. What truly sets Hotel Ferdinand apart is its ability to make you feel both at home and utterly spoiled. Whether you’re exploring the city’s imperial history or simply sinking into the comfort of your room, everything feels curated, intentional, and beautifully indulgent. If Vienna is on your radar — or even if it isn’t yet — Hotel Felrdinand deserves a place on your luxury travel list. This is the kind of stay that stays with you. #LegacyTravelsOfficial #Vienna #HotelFerdinand #LuxuryTravel #TravelInStyle #EuropeanEscapes #WhereToStay #ViennaHotels #TravelWell
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30 March 2026
Very good
Excellent breakfast and focused waiters
30 March 2026
Nice weekend stay in the city center
Very good location. Excelent breakfast. Nice restaurants inside the hotel. Clean rooms.
Norhing
26 March 2026
City break with a side trip to the alps
Location
23 March 2026
Very good
Fantastic location for access to Musikverein and museums
We wanted a twin room (I.e. 2 beds) but this was difficult for the hotel. We reached a compromise where we paid for a larger room and the hotel installed an additional temporary bed. We also thought the cost of the breakfast buffet is outrageous
23 March 2026
Fabulous
Breakfast
15 March 2026
Exceptional
Great location, comfortable bed, really super nice breakfast.
Note that the shower is open to the bedroom, so it works well for a couple but may be more difficult for friends.
12 March 2026
Exceptional
The best location related the visit of Opera :-) The breakfest is amazing on the roof terrase :-)
7 March 2026
Perfect Vienna stay
Great location, excellent breakfast and a spacious room
Nothing
6 March 2026
Exceptional
Great location, small but nice rooms, Great views from rooftop bar . Friendly staff.
€200 deposit required at check in
2 March 2026
Great location for sightseeing
Great staff at breakfast
Lighting in room poor.
2 March 2026
Effortless elegance
Location, comfort, very friendly staff, breakfast excellent service
Nothing
1 March 2026
Exceptional
Very nice location, personal, the good breakfast
28 February 2026
Fantastic Hotel!
Fantastic Hotel!
24 February 2026
Great location!
This hotel is located in a fantastic position. It’s basically within walking distance of the principal attractions in the city centre, making it an ideal base for exploring Vienna on foot. The Opera House, Kärntner Straße, and many of the main cultural landmarks are just a few minutes away, which adds real convenience to the stay.
The rooms are nice and clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully designed in a modern style. However, in the standard room there is very little surface space to put your clothes or personal items. There is no desk or table, only the minibar, which does offer very much appreciated complimentary water. The only other surface space is essentially the basin, which in this modern design is located directly in the room. For this reason, having a chair would be very helpful, even just to place clothes or other personal objects. It’s a small detail, but it would make the room significantly more practical without taking away from the design. Overall, the hotel offers a stylish and comfortable stay in an excellent location, with just a minor improvement that could enhance functionality
23 February 2026
Very nice hotel to visit the city. Less if you want to sleep long.
the hotel is one of the most historical ones in Vienna and it preserves its charm. It is well locatel (10' walk from the old town and very close to the Stadt park).
Two mornings out of two we got awaken by strong noises in front of the room from both cleaning staff and other customers. Plus very noisy from the clients upstairs (you can clearly hear when the walk since the room as no carpet)
17 February 2026
Very good
Quirky clean rooms. Friendly staff
I messaged them a few days before arriving if anything extra could be done to the room for Valentines. The message was completely ignored no response. A courtesy response would have been appreciated.
14 February 2026
Great atmosphere and top location
Great interiors, restaurants serve delicious food; location very central
11 February 2026
Fabulous
Nice clean room, comfortable bed, coffee machine, friendly staff, very good location, decent breakfast. Thank you!
As for me, almost transparent shower cabin seems not to be comfortable for everybody, but who knows…
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Location and price
9 February 2026
Excellent choice
Location, cleanliness
I loved it - pool was cold in winter
6 February 2026
My favourite hotel in Vienna!
Creative Full of lovely details
Nothing
5 February 2026
Fabulous
Room, quality, cleanliness. Hygienic Accessories.
The sofa was under the TV and not really usable.
1 February 2026
Fabulous
Room decor and pool
30 January 2026
Very good
Great Location, good restaurants in the hotel and the staff is very friendly.
30 January 2026
Very good
staff is not very helpful and very nice
27 January 2026
Exceptional
Friendly stuff . The hotel was spotless
25 January 2026
Great location and spacious rooms
Super quiet rooms. Very comfy beds and great bed linen.
They don't remember if you have been there already
25 January 2026
Great value for money
Great location.
Rooms are smaller than expected but nevertheless comfortable.
25 January 2026
Exceptional
Staff excellent throughout our stay. 10/10. Room was clean, very quiet despite being on main road, beds comfortable, location great. 3 x restaurants give great choice.
Breakfast in hotel was very expensive so we ate at a nearby cafe instead.
22 January 2026
Stunning view from roof top restaurant
Great location, excellent breakfast with stunning view
18 January 2026
Excellent!
Interaction on the reception. Young people, very communicative, very good English, helpful and polite.
18 January 2026
Fabulous
Location
14 January 2026
Fabulous
Well located. Excellent value and comfort.
12 January 2026
Great stay!
The location of the hotel is great! Personal is very kind and helpful, rooms are comfortable and clean. There are two restaurant in the hotel, but you have to make the reservation, nonetheless. We were in one on the last floor called Limon and despite the prices, the food was very tasty, so apsolutely worth it!
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Only good impressions from staying a nice winter weekend at Grand Ferdinand. Many thanks to the hotel staff, excellent job
11 January 2026
Exceptional
A perfect stay, beyond expectations. An excellent international breakfast, served on a beautiful terrace on the eighth floor, which makes waking up even more pleasant. However, the real added value is the kindness and professionalism of Lisa and all breakfast staff, who are always available and ready to satisfy every request: a welcome that is rarely found. Original rooms with attention to details. Highly recommended.
I would clearly separate the entrance to the hotel and the restaurant on the ground floor, as the restaurant does not offer the same level of hospitality and quality as the hotel. I will definitely return to the Grand Ferdinand, but I will not return to the restaurant on the ground floor.
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Breakfast on rooftop was very nice, good selections. Rooms were modern, clean and cozy. Perfect location.
We had a problem with parking. We paid in the hotel, but then in the garage it wanted us to pay again. Luckily the staff in garage was very helpful and trusted us. I am mentioning it here as the mistr at the reception seemed confused by steps he needs to take and which card to give us.
7 January 2026
Comfortable hotel in a great location that fell a bit short for our exceptation of a great guest experience
Great location close to tram stop and walkable to a lot of landmarks. Room compact but comfortable and clean.
No quiet spaces to sit. Downstairs is given over to restaurants and upstairs bar is small and noisy next to another restaurant. Would have liked a kettle to provide hot water for tea drinkers, coffee maker only which doesn’t provide hot enough water for tea.
5 January 2026
Fabulous
Great hotel in the perfect location to walk to all the major Vienna attraction areas! View from rooftop breakfast was amazing! Would definitely stay again.
5 January 2026
Enjoyed the stay and well located to the city centre and public transport.
Well located and comfortable.
Amenities in the bedrooms are a little minimal.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (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
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - 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
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property

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7 April 2026
Clean, tidy, fantastic location, comfy bed & great staff.