Degengasse 45, 16. Ottakring, 1160 Vienna, Austria
#28 of 397 hotels in Vienna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 70 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Lies
BelgiumNo complaints about the hotel But it took a while before we found a parking space around 8 PM (currently limited spaces due to road works)
Spacious room Good breakfast Perfect location if you travel by car Close to the hills around Vienna as well as a metro station that takes you to the center Good service for late check in
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Adrian
RomaniaAll perfect, super customer service
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Miguel
United StatesNone
Room was beautiful. Very comfortable and quaint. My wife and I loved the atmosphere of the hotel and the staff was wonderful and very helpful. We would highly recommend The Schwalbe. The breakfast was more than ample and the cooks made your eggs fresh every morning. We would definitely return on our next visit to Vienna. Also, the location made it easy to get around via different available modes.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Alla
UkraineA comfortable quiet place with amazing cozy and clean rooms, helpful people and delicious breakfast and coffee 🥰🥰🥰
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Rupert
AustriaAbsolutely loved my stay at Hotel Schwalbe! From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in a sense of warmth and personalized attention. The nice decor, incredibly comfortable room, and delicious breakfast were just the beginning. What truly set this boutique hotel apart was the exceptional service – the staff went above and beyond to make my experience truly memorable. Keep on!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Brett
United StatesNote that the hotel is not in central Vienna. Expect Uber/taxi charges to the tourist areas.
The staff was very pleasant. The breakfasts were delicious. The room was very nice and clean. As it is an old building, it does not have air conditioning.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Emina
SloveniaSoft bed and glass wall in the bathroom
Location, staff, breakfast, big room, cleanliness
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Rafał
PolandWith the window open it's quite loud. It's a little bit too soft mattress but it's a matter of personal preferences.
Spacious room, nice service, good breakfast (possibility of getting fresh scrambled eggs on request), separate toilet in room. Slippers for guests in the room were a nice surprise. The hotel has its own style.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 July 2024
Ulrike
IndonesiaThere is no AC. It wasn't a big problem but if it's very hot outside, maybe not so ideal.
We loved the personal touches at Hotel Schwalbe. The place is run by a lovely family and the attention you get is exceptional. Our room was spacious and bright and there was even a little kitchen with gorgeous dishes, vintage glasses and a coffee maker. Breakfast is lovely too, don't miss out on it. The owner is around pretty much every day and if you feel like a little chat, she'll tell you about the history of this charming Hotel and give you tipps on where to go.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Beata
SlovakiaNothing
Beatiful staying in Vienna, comfortable, calm and clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Marton
CyprusI have stayed here many times, nice as always.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Eleonora
GreeceNothing.
The area is quiet, not touristic. The connection with the centre is easy both by tram and metro. The room is large, clean, and well equipped. The hotel has very nice collection items that show its history.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Marton
CyprusIt’s a wonderful family-run hotel with warm enteriors and welcoming staff. Metro station is very close, so the city center is reachable within 20 minutes.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Morana
CroatiaWonderful hotel with character. It is a unique and not cookie-cutter chain hotel. Staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Yueliang
BelgiumSound proof could be a bit better but it’s inevitable for properties with some age. But it didn’t bother us too much!
Love it!! Retro, classic and clean. I spent five very laidback night here. It seems to be operated by a small crew of very sweet ladies, who also prepares the nicest breakfast and does the cleaning exceptionally speedy. Thank you all for providing me with such a warm and memorable stay, I had the best new year holiday for my first visit to Vienna.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Vina
IndonesiaThe only thing that I dont like is the pillow, too thin for my liking
The room was big, well actually maybe its more we can call an apt. It has 2 bedrooms, separate room toilet and shower. My 12yo daughter in her own bedroom and she was so pleased. Staffs are super friendly and mostly they can speak English. Location is also easy to reach from the airport. Just use City Airport Train from Airport until Landstraße, change to U3 to Ottakring direction and you are off until the last station. Walk for about 400m, you reach the hotel. Very easy. And when we wanted to walk around the city, just take the U3 and you are good to go to the main city center, old city center ect. Breakfast is traditional German breakfast, with Brötchen, Schinken, eggs, yogurt, juices, tea or coffee. Its so homey there. It feels like coming to Oma's house with some antique furniture around. When we left, we also got a little souvenir, a snowglobe!! I recommend this hotel to anyone who will go to vienna. You will not regret it.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Mislav
Croatia-
Old fashioned and traditional hotel
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
David
Sloveniaonly mistake that they forgot to empty some former's client dustbin in the bathroom
excellent breakfast, beautiful atmosphere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Petr
Czech RepublicWe were really satisfied, very nice hotel with retro and family atmosphere, very large room a very kind a friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Scott
United KingdomThe location was great for us when visiting family in the direct area. It was easy enough to get to the centre of town by public transport. The hotel was run by very friendly ladies. Breakfast was very good. We appreciated how quiet the hotel was at night. Very comfortable room, and the public areas were eclectic, interesting and quirky. We would definitely go back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
John
AustriaNothing
So friendly, so efficient!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Gheorghe
RomaniaIt's very good place to stay in wiena
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Mikio
JapanPrivately owned, simple and clean, located in an authentic residential neighborhood.
Charming privately owned historic hotel.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Viktor
Czech RepublicWi-fi connection was a bit slow at times, not a major issue though
Very welcoming and friendly host, clean and spacious apartment, located in a nice quiet neighborhood while also close to the metro and tram stations
Stayed in July 2023
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