Hilton Vienna Danube WaterfrontvsHotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront scores marginally higher than Kaiserin Elisabeth. Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront is ranked #26 in Vienna with approval from 6 reviewers like Star Service, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
Handelskai 269, Vienna 1020, Austria
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The rooms in this former warehouse building are spacious, elegant and modern and offer views over the Danube or the city."
Frommer's
"Business people like this one for its proximity to international companies, although it's equally suitable for vacationers as well." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Hilton hotel is on the banks of the Danube. The hotel has its own “Active Club” where tennis, cycling and golfing is on offer."
Star Service
"This property continues to compete at the top of the second tier, offering a resort edge on the banks of the river Danube." Full review
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Note: Request a room with a Danube view—others face suburban roadways.
Star Service
"This property continues to compete at the top of the second tier, offering a resort edge on the banks of the river Danube." Full review
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Note: Request a room with a Danube view—others face suburban roadways.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 367-room Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront is an upscale chain hotel located right along the Danube River, but far from the city center." Full review
Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Weihburggasse 3, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $82/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The superior rooms are particularly comfortable."
Frommer's
"This yellow-stoned hotel is conveniently located near the cathedral. The interior is decorated with oriental rugs on well-maintained marble and wood floors." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It’s unusual to find a chandelier mounted in a skylight; you’ll find one here." Full review
Star Service
"On a curving side street off Karntner Strasse, this hotel is a small, straightforward family-run hotel with an illustrious history dating back to 1804." Full review
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Some of the older units are downright drab so be sure to book a renovated room.
Star Service
"It feels very, very Viennese and was once known for hosting composers: Mozart, Liszt and Wagner among them." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl, 63-room hotel is conveniently located in the center of Vienna, just around the corner from Saint Stephen's Cathedral and Stephansplatz Metro station." Full review