Hotel Sacher WienvsThe Guesthouse Vienna
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Hotel Sacher Wien ranks significantly better than The Guesthouse Vienna. Hotel Sacher Wien comes in at 94 with recommendations from 14 reviews like Fodor's, Jetsetter and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Sacher Wien Show All Reviews
Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Vienna A-1010, Austria
From $403/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The smart blend, balancing the best of fin-de-siècle Vienna and the new siècle, carries over into the rest of the hotel."
Jetsetter
"Vienna charmer with bohemian history, a bold design and a fabulous bar and restaurant scene." Full review
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Despite how much there is to do and see in Vienna, many Sacher guests choose to spend a considerable amount of their time parked at the hotel.
Travel + Leisure
"1876 property opposite the opera house, popular for its old-world opulence, central location, and Pierre-Yves Rochon redesigned restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ever since the Hotel Sacher was founded in 1876 it has been a Viennese institution, with guests ranging from emperors, diplomats and artists."
Frommer's
"The Sacher was built in 1876; and despite recent improvements, partial rebuilding, and renovations which added 40 new rooms and a deluxe spa, it still has an air of Habsburg-era glory." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
96.8
""Charming and with an excellent location," this "very nice, old-world hotel" opened in 1876 across from the Vienna State Opera and was once a meeting place for Austrian nobility." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The reception, with its dark-wood panelling, deep red shades and heavy gold chandelier, is reminiscent of an expensive fin de siècle bordello." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sacher is synonymous with luxury in Vienna. It’s the name of not just the hotel, but also Austria’s most famous cake, the delectable Sacher-Torte. " Full review
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And be sure to enjoy the famous torte—it’s an essential Vienna treat.
Star Service
"This lavish lair feels like a pied-a-terre for one of the Hapsburgs." Full review
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And although the rooms and hallways fascinate with a collection of more than 1,000 antiques and original oil paintings, it manages to avoid coming off as too pretentious—the fate of many of its peers in Europe.
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The rooms in this hotel dating back to 1876 are elegant and classic. They are also modern and equipped with all the latest technology." Full review
The Guesthouse Vienna
Fuehrichgasse 10, Vienna 1010, Austria
From $234/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Nestled in the heart of Vienna, The Guesthouse offers a unique combination of intimacy and elegance." Full review
Frommer's
"It's artsy, chic, and central, right next to the Albertina and the Vienna State Opera." Full review
Fodor's
"Smack behind the Albertina and the Staatoper, this authentically Austrian boutique hotel is an absolutely delightful addition to the Vienna lodging scene, with fabulous views of the heart of the Innere Stadt." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A boutique hotel just behind the Opera, designed to evoke the spirit of Vienna from the turn of the century." Full review
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Request room 602 or 702 for a cozy up- holstered bay window.
Oyster
Upscale
"Luxury here comes not from marble and priceless antiques (there is some of the former, none of the latter), but from a cafe that churns out incredible baked goods and roasts its own coffee." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the First District, designer Terence Conran’s hotel is reminiscent of a high-end Nordic ski lodge, with plenty of blond wood and recessed lighting." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Sharing the same square as the Albertina, Opera House and Sacher Hotel, this property is a favourite among the hotel offerings in the city centre." Full review
Independent
"This contemporary boutique hotel comes with modern comforts, trendy design and a fantastic view – most of the hotel’s 39 rooms and suites overlook the Staatsoper and the Albertina museum"
Michelin Guide
"The Guesthouse, a cool, pared-down hotel with 39 contemporary rooms and suites...staying here is more like having the keys to a spacious designer apartment with a few extra services. " Full review