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
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.
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
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.
24 June 2022
Pleasant
Very close to Prater and car park Balcony
Not very clean overall Weed growing on balcony floor Creepy elevator Some bugs found in the room Bathroom weirdly built Breakfast selection and quality very poor Car park tight and not easy to access and park
24 June 2022
Highly recommended. Great value, friendly staff. Would definitely return.
The room was lovely, clean and comfortable - as was the hotel. Great choice for breakfast.
23 June 2022
Fabulous
Everything was very fine - the view from the balcony to the giant wheel and over trees was stunning, the space of the room was comfi and the atmosphere of the hotel is very charming. Not to mention the superbe location: close to Prater and lots of greens, close to water at Danube and Old Danube, close to the city and many nice restaurants. It could not have been better. And I have been living in Vienna for more then 20 years...I know the town very well. Big shout out to Magdas Hotel - we truly like it!
14 June 2022
Overall really happy with our choice to stay in Magdas hotel! Thanks to the very friendly staff!!!
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Such a lovely breakfast every morning.
Matras was quiet hard.
10 June 2022
Ideal location to visit the funfair and the river Danube both within easy walking distance.
Staff were friendly and professional throughout. You pay for the location which is just across the park from the Fun Fair . Location.Location.Location. Meals looked good but we ate at the park and on a Danube trip the next day. Were able to leave our luggage at the desk for the day whilst we took in the sights and a river trip. The desk were able to book a uber to the airport very quickly when requested.
The furniture is old and tired. It was like stepping back in time. The bed was harder than I would have liked and there is no air-conditioning however an electric stand alone fan is available. Supposedly smoking only permitted on the balcony however the room stank of stale smoke.
6 June 2022
More of a hostel than a hotel
Magdas hotel is an interesting concept: social commitment, sustainability... The rooms are big and the location is comfortable: just a 20 min walk to the city centre, but away from the fuss, close to the park and the river. The garden is lovely and the staff is friendly.
The room, although clean and big, was not practical: there were no plugs in the bathroom, nor close to the bedside tables, no drawers to put our clothes in, no space to hang the towels in the bathroom. There is no AC, just a fan. Overall, it felt more like staying in a hostel than in a hotel, which was OK for us as we spent most of the time walking around the city, but I wouldn’t recommend it if you want a relaxing holiday.
29 May 2022
Very good
The location is very good, the terraces overlook the Prater, and the view is wonderful. The hotel staff is very welcoming and polite. The room has some small lovely details, like a water pitcher, a relatively big table, large terrace. Breakfast can be served in the lovely garden. The breakfast buffet has a decent variety both for meat-eaters and vegetarians.
The room was a bit tired, there are smears on the walls, and wall skirting is dusty. The bathroom only has one dim lightbulb and no shower cabin, so even a short shower leads to a flooded bathroom floor. The doors are not soundproof.
23 May 2022
Fabulous
great location, within walking distance of the inner city. close to the river. lots of public transport nearby. Also great garden and place to relax after exploring the city
7 May 2022
Budget Accomodation
Basic accomodation, clean sheets, nice staff
5 May 2022
Very good
Staff friendly
Facilities snacks and bar closed early
3 May 2022
Pleasant
staff - very friendly, multiculti is a bonus owner - Caritas still make Go(o)d job balcony - I'm a smoker, so it's important
breakfast, especially coffee - was awful
3 May 2022
Very good
Spacious room with balcony,very quiet at night. Very friendly staff. Very clean. I would recommend it with whole my heart.
Everything was ok.
27 April 2022
Not the fanciest hotel, but a very good place to stay! Highly recommended!
It is rare to see so many truly happy people at a hotel (both employees and customers). The building is old and the rooms are probably best described as basic. But the style of the hotel and the way old furniture is used everywhere is charming. Staff is extremely friendly. Breakfast is really good. Fresh mix of breads every morning, salads, yoghurts and even very tasteful Syrian specialties.
All available bikes were unfortunately rented out during my stay.
24 April 2022
Very good
Staff is great, breakfast quality except the coffee, the garden, the bar, location, Prater, dog friendly
Shower was a bit broken, water came from everywhere, no A/C
16 April 2022
Very good
Location staff
Everything nice
13 April 2022
Very good
Location Bed
No fridge in room. Breakfast is way over priced.
19 March 2022
Fabulous
I liked the old flare and the quick and nice Service at the reception.
7 March 2022
Fabulous
Cosy hotel, nice staff, excellent breakfast. Walking distance from a station (train, tram, subway).
7 March 2022
Fabulous
Breakfast was incredible. ;-)
22 January 2022
Fabulous
Location was superb. The staff - especially the front desk folks - are just amazing. Thank you!
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
8 July 2022
my stay at Magda's was Magnificent thanks to location. Nearby park was Fabulous!!
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