Reviews of Boutique Hotel Columbia
Kochgasse 9, 08. Josefstadt, 1080 Vienna, Austria
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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation
This is a trap, this is not a hotel and the name of the location is different from the site (Pension Columbia)
Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe property was excellently located close to public transport. Tram stop on the corner. Bed was very comfortable
It didn’t have a fan, WiFi that we could find or a bar fridge. No where for cold drinks or miik for tea
Dear Steven, Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the bed comfortable. Regarding the points you mentioned, we would like to clarify: • Right next to the reception there is a large fridge with snacks and drinks. • Wi-Fi is of course available – in the information brochure in the room you can find the instructions for Freewave, which works without a password. • Milk for tea was available in the breakfast room. If you had called us, sent a message, or asked our staff on site, we would have been happy to show you everything right away. Best regards, Hotel Columbia
Dear Steven, Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the bed comfortable. Regarding the points you mentioned, we would like to clarify: • Right next to the reception there is a la… Show more
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpecious; large rooms; palace like feeling
Entrance is bit tricky particularly if you are check-in late. Also a roadside parking might be very useful though in Vienna those parkings are not easily available
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMade us pay $15 for breakfast without letting us know it wasn’t included. Didn’t know how to get into our room and no one was there to help until we called someone
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bed was small but comfortable
The room is really small. Much smaller than in the pictures
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location, very quiet neighborhood, has an electric kettle for tea
The bed and pillows were OK, bur not the best. Also it takes a while for the boiler to kick in, so you have to wait for the water to get warm
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location on a quiet street
It's a very basic room which our price reflected so it was fine. I asked for a sofa bed which was accepted, but on arrival we didn't have one.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis is a delightful, small, "family" hotel. Staff are present onsite from 07:15 to 14:00 each day.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLarge, high ceiling, which was helpful in the heat.
Kitchen was poorly equipped, could not find a bottle opener. Door lock was not a latching system which was a hassle if one of our party stayed in, they would need to keep the key and lock the door and stay up to the others returned. If the others had taken the key and locked the door, the person left could not get out. Only one air con, it was very hot.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice small hotel, in a great localization (walking distance to Vienna city centre), very kind and helpful staff. Good breakfast, spacious and quiet room, dog-friendly hotel.
Most likely, it's not the fault of the hotel, but of the Booking.com itself: a 'discount' does not mean a lower price for a room, but just a room of a lower quality. In our case, it was a room (#8) with a very small and a bit old bathroom, which was is not displayed in the booking.com gallery.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely big rooms in authentic Viennese building; easy check-in and parking available; fantastic location
No AC but that is normal in these parts.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSize of the property. Great location. Separate toilet. Friendly staff
Second bedroom a little on the small size. Couch a little hard wouldn’t want to sleep on it.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful building, very comfortable bed and the shower had great water pressure and was lovely to use. It was not too far to walk to main attractions in Vienna.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe first room assigned to us was too small and did not meet expectations given the price, but we discussed with the manager and were assigned a much better, larger and well-lit room for the remaining days of the trip. that speaks a lot to good customer service.
Breakfast could have been included in room tariff. An additional Euro 15 per person is a big cost for tourists.