Hotel Kaiserin ElisabethvsThe Guesthouse Vienna
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Guesthouse Vienna ranks significantly higher than Kaiserin Elisabeth. The Guesthouse Vienna scores 86 with accolades from 7 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Star Service.
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
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