Ruthensteiner Hostel in Vienna
Hostel Ruthensteiner, the original independent backpacker's hostel in Vienna, Austria, is the perfect place to stay with its friendly, international atmosphere in a smoke-free environment. Just a stone's throw from the Westbahnhof Train Station, it is situated between the City Center and lovely Palace Schoenbrunn.
Our newly renovated early 19th century building is alive with color and offers a comforting place for weary travelers to rest their bodies and refresh their souls. Enjoy our beautiful gardens, revolving art exhibitions, cosy lounge and bar with musical instruments or well-equipped self-service kitchen! “Cleanliness and friendliness” is our motto and our passion is helping you to feel at home!"... more information coming soon!!
Service & Facilities
- Free use of kitchen and BBQ w/ cooking utensils to design your own meal!
- High-speed Internet computers and Free Wireless (with your own laptop)!
- Lush, beautiful gardens.
- Art from around the World revolving art exhibits
- Smoke-free (The first completely non-smoking hostel & bar in Austria.)
- No curfew! We are open 24 hours per day.
- We serve breakfast as well as coffee and other beverages throughout the day
- Great international atmosphere.
- Free lockers.
- Free and unlimited hot showers!
- Oversized chess and backgammon set in the garden.
- Music instruments for your free entertainment.
- Book Trade
- Games
- Free City Maps
- Free Info Point
- Friendly international staff speaking German & English; some French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Serbocroatian.
- Laundromat in house.
- Lively Bar open every evening where impromptu concerts often happen, best draft beer ("Ottakringer") in town! Also wines and non-alcoholics of course!
- Tours and bike rentals very close!
- Credit Cards accepted, but cash is preferred!