Patti McCracken

Patti McCracken

McCRACKEN's articles have appeared in Smithsonian, Wall Street Journal, Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, and Christian Science Monitor. Her work also appears in online journals, as well as popular travel and inflight magazines. She is at work on her first book, --historical narrative nonfiction--which will be published by Simon & Schuster. She is represented by The Gersh Agency.

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The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

Vienna is a surprisingly affordable city and there are plenty of options for travelers who want to go easy on their wallets.
The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

Most Austrians cut their teeth on the Heurigen, or wine taverns, that are charmingly dotted around the neighboring countryside.
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
A commanding presence on the quieter part of Ring, the opulent edifice was a masterpiece of architect Theophil Hansen.
Am Stephansplatz

Am Stephansplatz

$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
Talk about being in the heart of the city-- you simply cannot get closer than this.
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
A commanding presence on the quieter part of Ring, the opulent edifice was a masterpiece of architect Theophil Hansen.
Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom

Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
In a city flush with Imperial architecture, the rousing modernist skyscraper is as refreshing as it is rare.
The Hotel Ring, Relais & Chateaux

The Hotel Ring, Relais & Chateaux

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
Commanding a corner on the Vienna's famed Ringstrasse, this 19th Century building is replete with 21st Century luxury.
Topazz

Topazz

$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
This 33-room boutique hotel in the heart of Vienna's Innere Stadt is as architecturally inventive as it is convenient.
Rathaus Wine & Design

Rathaus Wine & Design

$$ | Vienna | Hotels
This exclusive, family-run boutique hotel and its celebration of all things wine truly sets it apart from the pack.
Pension Zipser

Pension Zipser

$$ | Vienna | Hotels
Recent updates and extensions have turned what was long the Pension Zipser into the Hotel Zipser.
Imperial

Imperial

$$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
Originally built for a prince in the middle of the 19th Century, it was soon converted into a hotel.
Hotel Vienna Downtown Sissi

Hotel Vienna Downtown Sissi

$ | Vienna | Hotels
Situated in the middle of the thriving second district — Leopoldstadt — this budget accomodation offers surprising value
Altstadt

Altstadt

$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
The street-level entrance to this Spittelberg Quarter lodging is unassuming, but holds great treasures within.
Am Stephansplatz

Am Stephansplatz

$$$ | Vienna | Hotels
Talk about being in the heart of the city-- you simply cannot get closer than this.
The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

The Best Bargain Hotels in Vienna

Vienna is a surprisingly affordable city and there are plenty of options for travelers who want to go easy on their wallets.
The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

The Best Hotel Bars in Vienna

Most Austrians cut their teeth on the Heurigen, or wine taverns, that are charmingly dotted around the neighboring countryside.