3 Best Hotels in District 7/Neubau, Vienna

A circus theme predominates at this bohemian addition to the city's lodging scene, each room containing exceptionally illustrated wallpaper of old-time big-top themes by German artist Olaf Hajek and quirky vintage furnishings. Larger rooms come with well-equipped kitchenettes, and the power showers are much appreciated after a day of hiking around the city. The Dachboden Loft, a mixture of beach bar, live music venue, and café, is on the roof, and has a to-die-for view and its ground-floor restaurant, Ribelli, serves Italian fare in trendy digs. Close to the city center, this place is perfect for the young (or young at heart). In case it wasn't cool enough, guests can reserve bikes and even mini cars to cart their hipster selves around Vienna.

When contemporary-arts patron Otto E. Wiesenthal hired premier Italian architect Matteo Thun to revamp this lodging, the results were exquisitely decorated, sensuous chambers oozing atmosphere from the Vienna era of Freud and Klimt. All the guest rooms are large and differ in their color palette, from light, bright classic rooms to Thun's rich, dark designs, but all have up-to-the-minute comforts. The display of modern art throughout adds character and style.

"Sans souci" means "without worry," and you truly do shed all worries and traveler weariness as you step through the doors of this elegant boutique hotel in the MuseumsQuartier. The rooms are large with parquet flooring and bathrooms are sleek; and there’s complimentary coffee room service. Guests can choose from an array of massage treatments at the well-equipped spa. Veranda restaurant serves modern Austrian cuisine inspired by organic, local, and seasonal produce. Le Bar offers vintage elegance and a variety of champagne varieties and cocktails.