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2,930 reviews

Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

Robert-Hamerling-Gasse 24, Vienna, 1150, Austria

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Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Garden

Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

Welcome to Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner, your ideal base for exploration in the vibrant heart of Austria's capital! Nestled just 2mi from the bustling city center, this charming hostel offers a mix of comfort and adventure at an unbeatable starting price of only $94 per night. With the welcoming atmosphere of a true Viennese abode, you can unwind in our cozy, non-smoking rooms while soaking in the views of our picturesque garden.

What’s better than sipping a drink at our cozy bar, enjoying the fresh breeze on our terrace, or listening to live music while mingling with fellow travelers? Our dedicated tour desk is always ready to help you uncover the best of Vienna, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying. With 2,930 glowing reviews, it’s clear that visitors love the fun yet relaxed vibe that sets us apart!

Whether you’re looking to explore iconic sites or simply hang out and enjoy the free wifi, Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner has you covered. Embrace the soul of Vienna, make lasting memories, and let our engaging staff make your stay unforgettable. Adventure awaits just outside our doors, so pack your bags and let the journey begin!

At Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner, you can indulge your adventurous spirit without breaking the bank! Our fantastic selection of room types—from intimate double rooms to vibrant dormitories—caters to every kind of traveler. Whether you’re sharing a bunk with newfound buddies in our male or female-only dorms or opting for the privacy of a cozy double room with your significant other, we’ve got the perfect pad for you. Plenty of space means no wrestling for blankets; feel free to spread out and make yourself at home while you plan your escapades around the city!

When it comes to unwind time, our lively bar is the heart of the hostel, pulsating with laughter and conversation as travelers share stories of their latest adventures. Picture this: the warm glow of the evening sun, your favorite drink in hand, and the sound of live music wafting through the air. It’s the perfect backdrop for making new connections—because let’s face it, there’s no better way to explore Vienna than with the company of fellow wanderers. Plus, if you’re ever up for a little downtime, our delightful terrace is a great spot to soak up the sun or read a book while surrounded by the scent of fresh flowers from our garden.

Navigating the sights of Vienna is made easy with our friendly tour desk, where our staff can help map out your ideal itinerary. Imagine wandering through historic streets and discovering hidden gems, all while enjoying Vienna’s rich culture and history. And when it’s time to unwind after a day of exploring, you can return to the warmth of the hostel, knowing you’ve experienced the best of what this enchanting city has to offer. So gather your travel buddies or come solo—adventure is calling, and Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner is ready to make your stay simply unforgettable!

Closest airports

Vienna International Airport

11.4mi

Bratislava Airport

40.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Garden

Rooms

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Dormitory, Bunk Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

195 sqft

Free wifi

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Each bed is equipped with its own reading light and a private locker. This room comes with free WiFi and access to a women's only shower and toilet immediately across the hall. Please note that men cannot be accommodated in this dormitory room.

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Dormitory, Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Free wifi

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Each bed in this room is equipped with its own reading light and a private locker. The room comes with free WiFi and a shared bathroom with shower and toilet.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

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Dormitory, 10 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Garden view

Shower

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Rest in a cozy bunk bed in our 10-bed mixed dormitory room. Enjoy a garden view in this 258 sqft space, perfect for solo travelers.

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Budget, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

110 sqft

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The twin room features parquet floors, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

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Dormitory, Bunk Bed, Male Only

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Free wifi

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Each bed is equipped with its own reading light and a private locker. This room comes with free WiFi access. Please note that women cannot be accommodated in this dormitory room.

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

175 sqft

Free wifi

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This room features free WiFi and a private bathroom. Each bed is equipped with its own reading light.

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Standard Studio, 3 Bed, Terrace

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The studio includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

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The double room provides parquet floors, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The double room features a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

Free wifi

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This room comes with a single bed and a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Free WiFi is featured.

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Deluxe Apartment

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This apartment comes with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

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Budget, 1 Bed

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The single room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

110 sqft

Free wifi

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This double room features free WiFi.

Guest reviews

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2,930 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Ada

10

June 2023

EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL!! The atmosphere of this hostel, cleanliness (fresh sheets, towels), value for money, a huge variety of activities to do and integrate guests at the hostel. everything is thought through, one has a private locker in mixed 6-people room with a socket in it(!). Loved the patio (green and quiet) as well as the common room with sockets and pillows to sit comfortably. there's no other place I'd rather returned to in whole Vienna, absolutely recommend

at times bathroom floor was slightly dirty, but no wonder - it was 6-people room, can't get everyone to pay attention to cleanliness

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Kay

10

November 2023

Very friendly, helpful staff. Atmosphere in the hostel was great. It was nice to come back to at the end of the day & feel relaxed. Bathroom in dorm was good. Very clean. Close to bakery & small supermarket, nice walk to city centre about 45 minutes. Also close to metro . Outdoor area & inside common area.

Unfortunately the stove burners in the kitchen are very slow to heat up & cook on but still manageable.

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Dominika

10

April 2023

First of all : Location ! 10/10 8 minutes walk to the airport bus, around 25-60 minutes walk to all the places we wanted to see in Vienna. Also it was very safe during nighttime and well connected with trams in case you got tired. Room was very nice. Not big, but clean and has everything we need. There is a lot of 'extra' things in hostel like kitchen, bar, free tea, piano, nice garden etc. The stuff is really kind and helpful We liked also the atmosphere of this place :) Highly recommended

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Spiegel

9.1

November 2022

I was traveling with my son and had booked a "studio". This turned out to be a lovely, light-filled, spacious efficiency apartment with two single beds. The furnishings were very nice; beds were comfortable, the kitchen seemed brand new and was well-supplied. Bath towels were superior, and the bathroom was top-notch. This room was on the top floor of an "annex", reached by separate entrance next door to the main hostel. There is an elevator with glass walls so you can see the neighbors' gardens as you go up. The view was very nice from the 5th floor, and the apartment was very quiet. The front desk staff were helpful, and we found renting the transportation passes well worth the cost (4 Euros per day). The location - walking distance to the Westbahnhof train station - is very convenient if your train arrives there. The distance to the downtown is not far and is a pleasant walk. Otherwise there is a metro station close-by to the hostel. Also, there are eating option not far away if you don't feel like socializing with the other hostel guests or making use of your private kitchen. The price for the "studio" was a good bargain.

There was a very strong antiseptic smell in the elevator which severely affected my sinuses, even wearing a KN95 mask. (It smelled like the anti-covid sprays I had smelled in Mexico City this past summer.) Possible improvements to the kitchen would be the addition of a second dish towel, plus a roll of paper towels. The presence of a microwave would be welcome.

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Tuğçe

9.1

February 2024

The staff at the hostel were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Even though I arrived almost 2 hours early from check-in time, they took me to the room. Check-in was efficient, requiring only a brief formality. Transportation was quite comfortable. Being able to walk to the train station was a big advantage. My accommodation was a single room equipped with a private bathroom, where I encountered no issues with heating or hot water - essentials that significantly contributed to a comfortable stay. My usage was primarily for rest, and I did not explore additional facilities. Towels were provided, and extra ones were available at reception for 1 euro. There was a soap for the toilet. Apart from that, they provide the cleaning products in the photo I added. The internet connection was reliable, and the availability of 3-4 type C electrical sockets was convenient for charging multiple devices. The checkout process was seamless. I departed early in the morning, between 6:00 and 6:30, by simply leaving the keys in the designated box at the reception, without the need for any further procedures.

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Nour

9.1

October 2023

I booked a female only dorm (in a separate building) and it was MASSIVE. The lockers were rather small though (could fit one small carry-on) and were a bit difficult to get stuff in and out of. Many of the roommates opted to keep their luggage on the floor as a result. The bathroom and shower were outside of the room, which was nice, as that minimized disruptions. While I didn't socialize much with others, the hostel had a fantastic social vibe with communal dinners (pay-as-you-wish) that I joined one evening. The hostel also provides (monthly) transit passes for 4 euros a day, which was great considering one ticket was 2.60, so if you used the transit more than once that day, you were already breaking even on the cost. If you like access to a garden/courtyard, the main building also had one that seemed rather pleasant during the daytime.

The thing that I disliked the most about this hostel was the location. The staff insisted that the hotel was central as it was between the center and Schonburnn Palace. I'm not sure how the Viennese define "central", but in my books, a 40 minute walk (and a 20 minute transit trip) to the center of the city is not central by any means. If you're someone who prefers walking to taking public transit (to be able to see more of the city), going back to the hostel at any point in the day to rest becomes somewhat out of the question given the trek (unless of course you use public transit). I also found the wifi and reception to be spotty in my room, but this may have been different in the main building.

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Avista

10

September 2023

Definitely the BEST HOSTEL I stayed in so far!!! Absolute recommendation, I will come back! I stayed in a girls room (6 beds): + very friendly workers + WhatsApp Group with daily information about activities, dinner and organisation + free lockers for arrival and after check-out + very nice rooms with comfortable beds, lamps and plug sockets next to each bed, very clean, NO bed bugs! + big lockers inside the room (big backpack fits inside) + electronic key cards for doors and individual lockers + very clean and modern bathroom with separate WC and rain shower (hotel vibes) + free water and lemonade at the entry for everyone day and night + big kitchen with everything you need, clean + laundry room with several washing machines and dryers + nice lobby with guitars and piano + dining room, cool bar and nice garden + yummy breakfast menu every morning like in a Café + VERY SOCIAL HOSTEL and perfect for solo travellers, activities every day + TIP BASED DINNER every night at 8 pm! Good food and also good opportunity to meet new people, eat and drink together and play games + good location! I felt very safe although I'm a solo female traveller, the area is lively and safe and you can walk from Mariahilfer Street to the city center (30 minutes) or to the Schönbrunn Palace (20 minutes) or take the tram + many supermarkets (Penny, BILLA, LIDL), drug store (dm) and restaurants near hostel

Honestly, I cannot complain about anything! I had a very good time. Thank you so much!

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Natasza

10

January 2024

The food was delicious, very veggie friendly and extremely good value. The location was excellent and there were directions available in the hostel for popular attractions, so getting around Vienna was made very easy for us. We also rented bikes from the hostel for the whole day at a great price! There were very fun activities every night organised and run by the very friendly and enthusiastic staff. The lovely staff member Laura taught us how to crochet! There was a great selection of board games in the common area and the bar had delicious cocktails that were very cheap. The facilities in general were fab, most importantly, very clean and tidy. The staff was very helpful with all our questions related to the night life, activities and must-see attractions. The hostel had a lovely vibe all around and was very social and welcoming! We will be sure to return to Ruthensteiner in the near future. :)

We really did not have any problems, it was perfect!

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Andrea

10

January 2024

The hostel staff made us feel at home, helping us with everything we needed. The shared rooms are very good, very spacious, comfortable, and are equipped with closed lockers to store your personal belongings. Cleanliness is excellent. It is a hostel designed for young people and for meeting people, with many common spaces and scheduled activities to meet other guests (which you can attend or not, depending on your plans).

The only thing to improve, in our opinion, is that there is only one bathroom (with joint toilet and shower) for each shared room. Sometimes we had to wait for others to shower or go down to the ground floor to use the toilet (if it was not occupied too)

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Bianca

10

December 2023

I loved the concept of the hostel. Everything is designed in such way to encourage interaction and comfort. They have a beautiful garden, a nice space to relax, a bar and chicken. They also prepare for you every night dinner at a very decent price and it’s delicious. I met so many great people and the entire vibe was awesome. We really had a blast, I would definitely come back.

The only things missing were towels, I mean you could ask for them at the reception and I don’t mind necessarily, I just expected them to be in the room. I am not sure if you were supposed to pay for the towels but I didn’t check. Anyway this is nothing major, just something I noticed.

Points of Interest Around Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

Attractions

Third Man Museum (Dritte Mann Museum)

1.2mi

Maria Theresa Square (Maria Theresien Platz)

1.4mi

Vienna Secession

1.5mi

Heroes’ Square (Heldenplatz)

1.6mi

Burggarten

1.6mi

Neue Burg

1.6mi

Sisi Museum

1.7mi

Vienna Theatermuseum

1.7mi

Vienna Musikverein (Wiener Musikverein)

1.8mi

Beethoven Pasqualatihaus

1.8mi

Freyung Square

1.9mi

Wiener Konzerthaus

2mi

Johann Strauss Museum (Johann Strauss Wohnung)

2.8mi

Vienna Woods (Wienerwald)

19mi

Archaeological Park Carnuntum (Römerstadt Carnuntum)

24.9mi

Amenities of Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Garden

Stay rules - Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner

What are the rates at Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner?

The entry-level price at Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner is $94. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner?

The hotel offers a range of rooms including Budget 2 Beds, Standard Studio, Deluxe Apartment, Studio with Terrace, and Budget rooms, all accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, with non-smoking policy. Additionally, there is a 258 sqft Dormitory Bed which accommodates 1 adult, does not allow smoking, and features a bunk bed. The bed and room sizes are not specified.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner?

At Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner, guests can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax in the garden, savoring the beautiful garden view or socialize on the terrace. The hotel also provides live music and performances, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture and entertainment. Moreover, for those who want to wind down and enjoy some refreshments, the bar is a perfect spot.

With these amenities, guests could engage in a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, whether exploring the garden and terrace or enjoying live performances. The combination of nature, music, and socializing makes Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner an ideal place for leisure and entertainment during a stay.

What methods of payment does Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner accept?

Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner accepts Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and UnionPay for payment. Additionally, they also accept cash as a method of payment.