Central – Südtiroler Platz
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Surroundings / Area
Directions from Airport
To get from Vienna airport to the Do Step Inn – Cental at “Südtiroler Platz” you have different options:
RAILJET:
The easiest and cheapest way would be to take the railjet train to ‘Wien Hauptbahnhof/ HBF’ (which is the central train station). From there it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station on Südtrioler Platz.
VIENNA AIRPORT BUS:
Otherwise there would be the option to take the Vienna airport bus (Homepage Airport Bus). Taxis however, are quite expensive and only necessary if you arrive between midnight and 5 AM, they will cost around €35.
Directions from train stations
Westbahnhof:
When you are in the Westbahnhof train station you need to take the tram number 18 in front of the ‘Westbahnhof’, direction ‘Schlachthausgasse’ to ‘Hauptbahnhof’. From there it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station Südtiroler Platz 3 .
Approximate time to destination: 19 minutes
Hauptbahnhof (main train station):
From the Hauptbahnhof it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station on Südtiroler Platz 3 .
Approximate time to destination: 3 minutes
Bahnhof Wien-Meidling:
When you arrive at the train station ‘Wien-Meidling’ you simply take any train (railway) that passes ‘Hauptbahnhof’ (most of them do). Since there are so many different once that go from Meilding to Hauptbahnhof we cannot provide a regular time table. However, you can simply look at the screens with the train information, they also write there what stations a train passes. From the Hauptbahnhof it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station on Südtiroler Platz 3 .
Approximate time to destination: 16 minutes
Other train station:
If you are arriving at another train station or have further questions about the information above, do not hesitate to contact us using ‘central@dostepinn.at’ or +43 699 19232769.
Directions from bus stations
Stadion:
The easiest way to get to us would be by underground! The subway Station ‘U2 Stadion’ is located right next to the bus station. Take subway line 2 (U2), direction ‘Karlsplatz’ to ‘Praterstern’ and change to subway U1, direction ‘Oberlaa’ to ‘Hauptbahnhof’. From the Hauptbahnhof it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station onSüdtiroler Platz 3 .
Approximate time to destination: 30 minutes
Erdberg:
The easiest way to get to us would be via underground! The subway Station ‘U3 Erdberg’ is located right next to the bus station. You simply take subyway line 3 (U3), direction ‘Ottakring’ to ‘Stephansplatz’ and change there in the subway line 1 (U1), direction Oberlaa to ‘Hauptbahnhof’. From the Hauptbahnhof it is only a 3 minutes walk as we are located right opposite of the station on Südtiroler Platz 3 .
Approximate time to destination: 21 minutes
Other bus stations:
If you are arriving from another bus station or have any further questions regarding the above information do not hesitate to contact us using ‘central@dostepinn.at’ or +43 699 19232769.
Enjoy Vienna – our Vienna-Guide
The following list provides recommended restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs. Please note that this list was composed by us based on personal recommendations. We do not have any cooperations with either of them.
Viennese kitchen
Figlmüller
Figmüller set up shop over almost 100 years ago in 1905. As one of the oldest restaurants Figmüller is one Vienna’s scene restaurants where, according to legend, one is able to eat the best Wiener Schnitzel in town.
Directions: U3 to Stephansplatz + 5 minutes walk
Address: Wollzeile 5, 1010 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Figlmüller
Siebensternbräu
Siebensternbräu is offering a wide range of Austrian specialities, besides Schnitzel and dumplings we strongly recommend trying their homemade beer. Siebenstern is not only a restaurant but also home to one of the old Viennese breweries. In the summertime you can enjoy sitting outside in the garden and it’s easy to reach by only 15 minutes on foot.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse or 15 min walking distance via Mariahilferstraße
Address: Siebensterngasse 19, 1017 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Siebensternbräu
Centimeter
The centimetre, like the Siebensternbräu, is known for its traditional Austrian kitchen. The restaurant is popular especially among students for it serves big portions for a fairly cheap price. It is easy to reach either on foot or with the U3 undergorund line.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse or 15 min walking distance via Mariahilferstraße
Address: Stiftgasse 4, 1070 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Centimeter
International kitchen
SAPA
Sapa is one of the best vietnamese restaurants in town and quite close to our Hotel. It’s well known for fresh woks and delicious fingerfood but also for it’s fresh chicken dishes.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse or 15 min walking distance via Mariahilferstraße
Adresse: Lindengasse 35, 1070 Wien – open: daily
Homepage SAPA
Orpeheas
Orpheas is situated in the inner city just around the corner from St. Stephens Cathedral. It has a great range of Cretan and Greek food and also provides a big offer for vegetarians. Apart from a very beautiful interior design they have a very nice service. Best see for yourself
Directions: U3 to Stephansplatz, then + 4 min walk
Adresse: Spiegelgasse 10, 1010 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Orpeheas
ShanghaiTan
The ShanghaiTan is well known for it’s very unusual and magical interior design. Hundreds of chines lanterns are hanging from the ceiling and give the location a beautiful atmosphere. The place isn’t only a restaurant but also a bar so you will not be disappointed here whether you just want to go for a drink or like to dig into some asian food.
Directions: U4 to Kettenbrückengasse, then + 5 min walk
Address: Gumpendorferstraße 9, 1060 Wien
Homepage ShanghaiTan
Naschmarkt Wien
The Naschmarket is the biggest market in Vienna. Saturday is your best bet to go there, for it also is a huge flee market then. During the rest of the week it’s a treasure trove for fresh vegetables, spices, cheese and of course delicate food. The lowest part of the market is only restaurants, here you can find food and dishes for fair prices from all over the world.
Directions: U4 to Kettenbrückengasse
Otto Bauer
Ottobauer is a very special place. Besides its very extraordinary austrian-italien kitchen , the place is well known for a rather edgy design. They not only sells food but also all the vintage furniture you can sit on is home made and can be purchased there.
Directions: 15 min on foot or U3 to Zieglergasse
Address: Otto-Bauer-Gasse 13, 1060 Wien
Homepage Otto Bauer
Thai Isaan kitchen
Very good and fairly cheap thai kitchen , unchallenged one of the best thai places in Vienna and just around the corner from Felberstrasse. It also offer a great range of vegetarian food.
Directions: U3 to Zieglergasse, then 7 min walking
Address: Gumpendorferstraße 91, 1060 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Thai Isaan kitchen
O’Connors Irish Pub
Small but nice. This pub is a bit off the beaten track and might not seem very special on first glance however they have amazing pub food. As one of there chefs is award winning this is where you get the best irish pub-food in town. Whether you are in for some classic fish and chips or some irish stew I promise that you will not be disappointed. As it is a real insider tip make sure to reserve online or prepare for a bit of waiting.
Directions: Tram Nr. 18 (from West BHF) to St. Marx approx. 25 min direct
Address: Rennweg 95, 1030 Wien – closed on sundays
Homepage O’Connors Irish Pub
Vegetarian and Vegan
St. Josef Naturkost
The St. Josef’s originally set out as an organic food store and slowly turned into a restaurant which now provides an absolutely excellent vegan LUNCH (and lunch only) buffet and a daily menu. More over you can buy freshly baked organic cakes and other treats. Only open until about 5 p.m…
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse or 15 min on foot via Mariahilferstraße
Address: Zollergasse 26, 1070 Wien – closed on sundays and in the evening
Loving Hut
The loving hut is a completely vegan restaurant as close as you can get to us (only 10 minutes walking distance from Felberstrasse). Loving hut offers a wide range of vegan dishes whether you only like some soup or salad or some proper plates, you will even find vegan barbecue and burgers on their menu.
Directions: 10 min walking
Address: Neubaugürtel 38/5, 1070 Wien – closed on tuesdays, open from 4:30 -9 p.m.
Homepage Loving Hut
Vegetasia
The Vegetasia is another really good thai restaurant specialized in vegetarian food. Even though the getting there is a bit of an adventure it is worth it. Vegetasia does offer a brilliant buffet and 3 to 5 course menus.
Directions: U3 to Landstraße and then Tram 0 direction Raxstraße to Neulinggasse
Address: Ungargasse 57, 1030 Wien – closed on mondays
Homepage Vegetasia
Weltcafé
The world Café and Bar, first one of its kind, only sells fair trade and organic products.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater change to U2 to Schottentor, behind Votiv church
Address: Schwarzspanierstr. 15, 1090 Wien, Mo-Fr:8:30-24h Sa-Su:9-24h
Viennese Coffee shops
Café Central
Café central is one of the very many traditional Viennese coffee shops in Vienna. Especially in the 20th century it was a well known café amongst writers, professors and philosophers like Sigmund Freud or Arthur Schnitzler. Today it offers a wide range of traditional austrian pastries in a unique atmosphere with piano live music.
Directions: U3 to Herrengasse
Address: Corner Strauchgasse / Herrengasse, 1010 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Café Central
Hawelka
Like the Café Central, Hawelka is one of the traditional Viennese coffee shop still arguing about being the oldest coffee shop in Vienna. With its ancient furniture and design it sends you on a time travel to the last century. Hawelka was and still is a meeting point for writers and scholars. Unfortunately it has become well known by tourists over the years therefore prices are quite high. Still, it’s definitely worth going and if you want to treat yourself try out there homemade “Wuchteln” a sweet austrain specialty normally served with custard cream that you should not miss out on.
Directions: U3 to Stephansplatz
Address: Dorotheergasse 6, 1010 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Hawelka
Café Neco
If you want something completely different to the classical Vienna “Kaffeehaus” then you might try Café Neco, the first austrian-japanese cat coffee shop – yes, cats. This coffee shop is rather known for its 5 furry dwellers than for its menu and is especially popular amongst those who aren’t allowed pets in their own place. Cuddling and playing welcome as far as the cats can be bothered…
Directions: U3 to Stephansdom
Address: Blumenstockgasse 5, 1010 Wien – open: daily
Homepage Café Neco
Bars
Museumsquartier – Café Leopold
Nice cafe and club. Stylish lounge. Good cocktails and dinner. Not cheap, but free entrance.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater
Address: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Homepage Café Leopold
Cocktailbar Q {Kju}
Good music. Good Cocktails. The cocktails due the happy hour are very chap.
Directions: U6 to Nussdorferstraße, then 3 min on foot (towards city)
Address: Währinger Gürtel (Stadtbahnbogen) 142-144, 1090 Wien
Homepage Hawelka
Downstairs
Nice pool and cocktail bar with cheap cocktails and good music. Cocktail of the month, always € 5,1. Admission is free.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse, than 5 min on foot
Address: Theobaldgasse 15, 1060 Wien
Homepage Downstairs
B72
Music outside the mainstream, mostly frequented by students. Admission is free, except for concerts.
Directions: U6 to Josefstätterstraße, than 4 min on foot
Address: Hernalser Gürtel 72 – 73, 1080 Wien
Homepage B72
Freiraum
Is Nightcafé, Restaurant and Bar located only 10 min on foot from the Hotel directly on the main shopping street. They are well known amongst students and offerer nice food, snacks and also breakfast in the morning. Edgy location, fair prices.
Directions: 10 min on foot – directly on Mariahilferstraße
Adress: Mariahilferstraße 117, 1060 Wien
Café Freiraum
Pubs
Travel Shack Vienna
A must go for all backpackers! The best and only Backpackers and travellers pub in Vienna only 10 minutes from our Hotel on Felberstrasse 20. Travel shackss is open all week and offers colourful clientele, billiard, karaoke, Dart, cheap beer, creative shots and snacks. Travel shacks is also the meeting point for one of Viennas Pub Crawls. Tours normally run regularly departing from travel shacks at about 9 to 9:30 p.m..
Directions: 10 walking distance
Address: Mariahilfergürtel 21, 1150 Wien
Homepage Travel Shack Vienna
The Bog Side Inn
One of the few pubs in Vienna, which offers hot mead. Very cozy. This pub is known for the peanuts, that are everywhere on the tables and the tradition of just throwing their empty shells on the floor.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater then 8 min on foot
Address: Landesgerichtsstraße 18, 1010 Wien
Homepage The Bog Side Inn
Shamrock
For all sports fans. Football games are broadcast live on a big screen.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse or about 15 min walking
Address: Kirchengasse 3; 1070 Wien
Homepage Shamrock
Wind and Mills
A very nice Irish pub run be an asian family! Irish at heart is more than enough for this pub is one of the coolest Irish pubs in Vienna. Besides the good Asian noodles, they also serve delicious burgers.
Directions: U3 Neubaugasse
Address: Gumpendorfstrasse 50, 1060 Wien
Homepage Wind and Mills
Discos
TITANIC
On a disco dance floor music of the 60s, 70s, 80s. The other is mixed. Every Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.- 6 a.m., free admission.
Directions: U3 to Neubaugasse, then 5 min on foot
Address: Theobaldgasse 11, 1060 Wien
Homepage TITANIC
Disco Passage
Exclusive disco, nice location but not cheap. Entrance fee. Music: commercial.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater, located right behind the art museum
Address: Babenbergerstrasse, 1010 Wien
Homepage Disco Passage
Flex
One of the largest discos that plays different types of music depending on the current event (Event calender can be looked up online). Opening hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m.. Entrance fee.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater, U2 to Schottentor
Address: At Donaukanal – exit Augartenbrücke, 1010 Wien
Homepage Flex
Volksgarten
If you are into RNB or house this place is worth spending your money for. Entrance fee.
Directions: U3 to Volkstheater, then 5 min on foot
Address: Burgring 1, 1010 Wien
Homepage Volksgarten
Fledermaus
Every Tuesday FREIFLUG (Pop & Party Classics, Every Thursday LA PALOMA, FLIEGER and specials, Every Friday CLASSIC (80’s,rock,alternative), Every Saturday BOOGIE NIGHT (Disco,Soul,R&B,Latin), Every Sunday FREAK OUT (60’s,70’s,Pop,Rock,Beat). Eintritt.
Directions: U3 to Stephansplatz
Address:Spiegelgasse 2, 1010 Wien
Homepage Fledermaus
Alternative
Club Pi – GOTHIC
For fans of the black scene. Music: Middle Ages, Rock, Irish, Medieval-rock, electro and much more…
Address: Zieglergasse 26, 1070 Wien
Meggido – GOTHIC
Music: Metal, Gothic, EBM, Alternative. Good cocktails, streamlined decor, loud music. Football tables are available.
Address: Ullmannstrasse 12, 1150 Wien
Escape – METAL
A must for all fans of heavy metal! Inconspicuous from the outside, inside you will find a nice bar with loud music and with lots of tables and . Below is a wide range of live music.
Address: Neustiftgasse 116-118, 1070 Wien
Graffiti – METAL
One of the best hard rock bars in Vienna. Monday to Thursday from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. And Friday, Saturday from 7 p.m.-4 a.m.. From Monday to Thursday is always a drink (vodka, tequila, Jagermeister and Vodka Black) cheaper.
Address: Krugerstraße 8, 1010 Wien
No Limits – FETISCH
SM Bar and Lounge, cool Location, nice people and cheap drinks. Regular events, workshops, lectures and dance partys and much more. Open for everyone who practices SM or simply is curious. Floor is always open to play but you are also welcome to simply drop by for a beer and chat away at the bar.
Address: Wurmbstraße 36/1, 1120 Wien
Homepage No Limits
Emergencies
Pharmacy, doctors and Hospital
The Austrian emergency number is: 144 or the euro-emergency number: 112
Pharmacy:
The nearest pharmacy is located on the Favoritenstraße 76B, 1110 Wien (8-minutes walking distance). Find the homepage here: Elisabeth-Apotheke. In Vienna pharmacies are usually open from Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00a.m. until 12:00 a.m. (lunch time) – Sundays are closed. However, there is always one ’emergency pharmacy’ that is open after hours and also on Sundays. Which pharmacy is on duty outside regular hours you can either find online or at a note pinned to the entrance door of every pharmacy (it changes daily).
Doctor:
In case you need a doctor, we can recommend a general practitioner near Do Step Inn Central:
‘Dr. Andreas Kurzreiter’
general practitioner
Schelleingasse 26; 1040 Wien
Phone: +43 1 504 33 30
Mon: 15-19h; Tue: 9-13h; Wed: 15-19h; Thu: 9-13h; Fri: 11-15h
Hospital and emergency facility:
The closest hospital with an emergency facility is the ‘Rudolfstiftung’:
‘Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung’
Juchgasse 25; 1030 Wien
Phone: +43 1 711 650
Services
Our unique modern beds
Stay in a cool dormitory and still have your own privacy. This exactly is the concept of Do Step Inn- Central.
With the lockable bed, you have your own room/area for protection of your stuff. If you explore the city or chill out in the lounge, you can lock up your things there comfortably. Our easy-to-use code access system ensures that only you have access to your bed.
WiFi
WiFi Name (SSID): Dostepinn_free
Password: 11223344
Free WiFi is provided throughout the entire hostel building.
Lounge
Guestkitchen
We have a guestkitchen thats is equipped with a fridge, stove, microwave, kettle, dish washer and a vending machine that all our guests can use – due to safety reason, we do not have an oven. You can use the guest kitchen on your day of arrival, before the rooms are ready as well as on your check-out date after leaving the room. The guestkitchen is open continously except during cleaning.
Vienna Card 24h|48|72
All three Vienna Cards can be bought at our reception in the main house on Felberstrasse or in every tourist information. Apart from the possibility of using all public transportation in the Vienna 100 Zone, you also receive a discount book with reductions to 210 different places (such as museums, attractions or restaurants) when purchasing those cards. The Vienna Cards have the same conditions as the 24h hours ticket, from the moment you validate the ticket, you can use it 24h, 48h or 72 hours.
Every purchased Vienna card includes one child below the age of 15 for free, meaning that the child can use public transportion free of charge.
