Popular places to visit
Vienna Christmas Market
When you visit Vienna Christmas Market, a popular shopping spot in Vienna, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the world’s oldest zoo, find your way through an 18th-century maze or take a tour around the opulent summer castle of Austria’s former ruling family.
Vienna State Opera
See a performance, visit the nearby opera museum or simply admire the architecture in one of the world’s most revered opera houses.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Browse splendid museums and opulent rooms and visit theaters and equestrian shows in this historic residential estate of the powerful Habsburg dynasty.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Inspiring designs, religious artworks, intriguing legends and great views are featured in the city’s prominent Gothic building, the seat of Vienna’s archbishop.
Stephansplatz
Vienna’s geographic heart buzzes with street performers, horse-drawn carriages and a procession of shoppers, sightseers and seekers of perfect coffee.
Things to do
Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church
Vienna: Classical Concert in St. Anne's Church (Annakirche)
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket to the Danube Tower
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tours in Vienna
Vienna: St. Stephen's Cathedral & Dom Museum Wien Tickets
Vienna: Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schoenbrunn
Top hotels in Ottakring
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Great location opposite main station 20 mins from airport. Then easy access to central Vienna. Lovely room, excellent friendly staff. Modern hotel. Very competitive price. Only stayed one night but would definitely stay hete again and have a longer stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
MOOONS
Lovely modern hotel, very clean, we didn't eat there so can't comment on the food. The you lady on reception was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Vienna City
Great location - next to the train station: easy to get to airport or to take a train to a destination point. Also, not too far away from historical center. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was also good. Blanket was a bit surprising - too small even for one. Staff on reception were nice and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Schani UNO City
Well kept,clean, good location, good food and service.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Ruby Lissi Hotel Vienna
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Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Jaz in the City Vienna
Check in was friendly and welcoming, but not a good selection of records. Very clean room, but the bathroom is a see through glass stall in the middle of the room. It worked fine but water got everywhere. The bed was a nightmare. Literally hard as a rock. Great location, right in the middle of ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ottakring
Schottenfeld
While you're in Schottenfeld, take in top sights like Lugner City or Mariahilfer Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kaiserstraße/Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Kaiserstraße, Burggasse Tram Stop.
Josefstadt
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Josefstadt. Top attractions like Theater in der Josefstadt and Piaristenkirche are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Florianigasse Tram Stop or Laudongasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. Top attractions like Mariahilfer Street and Wiener Stadthalle are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mariahilfer Straße, Geibelgasse Tram Stop or Staglgasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Neubau
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Neubau. You can visit top attractions like Volkstheater and MuseumsQuartier, and jump on the metro at Zieglergasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop or Neubaugasse-Westbahnstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Alservorstadt
If you're spending time in Alservorstadt, check out sights like Strudlhofstiege or Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung im Narrenturm and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lazarettgasse Tram Stop or Lange Gasse Tram Stop.
Spittelberg
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Spittelberg. A stop by MuseumsQuartier or Leopold Museum might round out your trip.
