Expert reviews
“How clever: the Magdas is a hotel making a social difference as here the staff who welcome guests are refugees. The former retirement home turned boutique hotel opened its doors in 2016 and hit the ground running. The rooms are retro cool.”
What guests liked
- Great food
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Excellent breakfast
All you need to know
The hotel is located on 12 Laufbergasse, 02 Leopoldstadt in the city of Vienna where it offers tourists and travelers nothing short of hospitality excellence. The hotel is widely known throughout the city for its friendly staff who create an equally friendly atmosphere by making guests feel welcome at the very moment they step into the hotel.
The hotel offers the ideal temporary home for tourists in the beautiful city of Vienna. The hotel is the first social business hotel in Austria operated by refugees which makes it unique and special.
The hotel rooms are well-furnished with modern décor and feature stylish and warm colors.
The hotel offers lush room options such as Triple Room, Suite with Terrace, Double Room with Balcony, Double Room and Double Room with Terrace. The rooms with terraces enjoy a commanding view of the city and nearby landmarks.
The Magdas Hotel is just a five-minute walk from the Prater Amusement Park while the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel is also a 5-minute walk away from the Magdas Hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, plush bed options, a work desk, an iPod docking station and a comfy sofa.
The rooms also come with an en suite private bathroom which features thoughtful touches and additions such as free toiletries, fresh linens, and bathroom slippers.
The hotel offers a stunning view of several landmark and historic buildings located close to it.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
31 August 2022
Fabulous
29 August 2022
Very good
25 August 2022
Very good
24 August 2022
Passable
24 August 2022
Very good
24 August 2022
Very good
17 August 2022
Very good
12 August 2022
Exceptional
11 August 2022
Fabulous
7 August 2022
Exactly as described and expected, in a good way
Hotel was pretty much exactly as advertised and expected. Room was clean, beds were comfy, breakfast was slightly quirky in a good way with some unsusual options, but otherwise of good quality and kept us all happy. Staff were super, nice bar with fair prices. Pleasantly surprised to discover that it was just within walking distance of most of the main things in the city center, although we principally used public transport.
None of the apparent downsides didn't bother us. There were limited eating options within 5-minute walking distance. It was a 12- or so minute walk from public transport. It looks rather like a spruced up old-folks' home, because that's what it is and what it says in the description.
4 August 2022
Exceptional
2 August 2022
Very good
1 August 2022
Fabulous
31 July 2022
Pleasant
31 July 2022
Exceptional
27 July 2022
It was lovely stay.
Atmospheric and cosy hotel. Localization is great.
There were some stains on the blanket and one of the towels.
26 July 2022
Very good
25 July 2022
Original idea, but disappointing.
I liked the location. The staff was very friendly. The idea of creating such a hotel with used furniture is original but not something I would prefer.
Room has no air-condition. Although the furniture was old, because the concept of the hotel is made of used and preowned furniture, I would prefer some modern preferences such as air-conditioning and TV, and maybe some orange juice at the breakfast table for the price of stay.
24 July 2022
Passable
Location
The light doesn't work in bathroom. No air conditioning, it was really hot.
24 July 2022
Very good
24 July 2022
Pleasant
23 July 2022
1 night and we could enjoy Prater twice since it is so close :)
It's not an ordinary hotel, it is so cool! The room was bigger than expected and view was nice. The best about the hotel are: super friendly staf and being so close to Prater.
23 July 2022
Pleasant
No air condition, warm room! Breakfast could be included.
21 July 2022
Loved the venue, will definitely be my first choice if I return to Vienna.
Beautiful no frill design, very calming, generous breakfast, not pretentious yet delivers.
Didn't know there would be just one soap for body and hair, would have enjoyed a bathrobe.
17 July 2022
Exceptional
17 July 2022
Very good
17 July 2022
Pleasant
17 July 2022
Very good
15 July 2022
booking you tricked me
big rooms
old need refurbishment
15 July 2022
Very good
14 July 2022
Exceptional
Zeyad was the best very gentle and helpful
13 July 2022
Exceptional
13 July 2022
very good!!
very nice hotel, good location, good value for money, helpful hosts
10 July 2022
Fabulous
8 July 2022
my stay at Magda's was Magnificent thanks to location. Nearby park was Fabulous!!
access to most things
none
6 July 2022
Fabulous
6 July 2022
Pleasant
The location is really great and the breakfast was absolute delicious. The staff was very nice and helpful all the time.
The bed was very uncomfortable, everything else was okay.
4 July 2022
Pleasant
I have a room with two windows which can not open, and it was so hot in the room. It is close to the city center. It would be better if it provides a refrigerator inside the room.
4 July 2022
Fabulous
2 July 2022
excellent
the view is good. rooms are beautiful and the layout is super as well. there is a big park across and river on the other side. food was great, service is exceptional.
wish they had some more dinner/ evening snack options like fries or so. but there are plenty of food options close by so its not the most inconvenient thing.
1 July 2022
Disappointing
1 July 2022
Fabulous
30 June 2022
Exceptional
breakfast was fantastic and the staff was super nice 👍 Thank you!
few sockets in the room- but we managed! no worries :)
29 June 2022
good value for money, good location, try the bicycles!
cozy beds, big rooms, nice outdoor patio, great bicycles
bathroom is poorly lit, no shampoo, just a shower curtain. breakfast was also quite basic, although food quality was ok
27 June 2022
Great
27 June 2022
Very good
Everything was pristine. Good location and very quiet despite the proximity to Prater.
I couldn't find the iron if there was any. Breakfast was not worth the money.
27 June 2022
Exceptional
26 June 2022
Pleasant
25 June 2022
Very poor
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)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Cycling
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Reception services
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
9 October 2022
Pleasant