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Hotel California, Vienna Overview
Hotel California is a 3-star hotel in Vienna, Austria. Rated 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 guest reviews.
Johnstraße metro station is about 0.7 km away (around 10 minutes on foot), placing Hotel California in Vienna’s Penzing district, roughly 4 km from the city centre. It’s a practical base for essential sightseeing, with free WiFi, a television in common areas, and tour or ticket assistance to help you plan your days. The guest rating is 6/10 from 4 reviews, and the property is listed with a 3-star official rating.
For rooms, the Basic Room includes a private bathroom and free WiFi, with no rollaway or extra beds and no cribs (infant beds). Check-in runs from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The nearest metro stops include Schönbrunn metro station at about 0.8 km (around 10 minutes on foot). If you’re flying in, Vienna International Airport is about 21 km away in straight-line distance. Please note there’s no elevator, and a deposit may be required at the property.
Important information
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.A deposit may be required at the property.
Should You Book Hotel California?
Book if you need a simple, budget-focused base in Vienna’s Penzing district, with free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance. The main trade-off is very low guest feedback, plus reports that the hotel is closed and that no accommodation could be provided.
Best For
- Solo travellers: Basic Room with private bathroom and free WiFi
- City explorers: Johnstraße metro station is about 10 minutes on foot, and Schönbrunn metro station is about 10 minutes on foot
- Essential planning support: Tours/ticket assistance and multilingual staff
- Travellers who prefer limited-hours reception: Front desk is limited hours with a check-in window from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Not Ideal For
- Travellers who want reliable availability: Guest review summary includes “Hotel is closed” and “No accommodation could be provided”
- Anyone needing step-free access: No elevators
What to Expect
Check-in runs from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM, with check-out at 12:00 PM. Free WiFi is available, and there’s a television in common areas. The property offers tour/ticket assistance, plus a grocery/convenience store on site. Reception is limited hours, and housekeeping is on request.
Location Intelligence
Vienna city centre is about 4 km away. Johnstraße metro station is about 10 minutes on foot, and Schönbrunn metro station is about 10 minutes on foot. Major sights like the Vienna State Opera house and Albertina are both about 4 km away.
Rooms & Comfort at Hotel California
Hotel California Facilities & Amenities
General
Television in common areas
Grocery/convenience store
Housekeeping on request
Designated smoking area
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Tours/ticket assistance
Internet
Free WiFi
Reception Services
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Hotel California Photos
Hotel California Location in Vienna
Closest Airports
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) 21 km
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) 67 km
- Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ) 110 km
What's Nearby
- Johnstraße 0.7 km
- Schönbrunn 0.8 km
Top Attractions
- Kunsthistorisches Museum 4 km
- Hofburg Palace 4 km
- Albertina 4 km
- Vienna State Opera house 4 km
- Belvedere 5 km
City Walks
- Penzing 0.9 km
- Rudolfsheim 1.0 km
- Breitensee 1.1 km
- Schmelz 1.3 km
- Hietzing 1.5 km
Restaurants & Cafes Nearby
Top dining spots near Hotel California
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Viet Soup Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant3
Shang Li
Chinese restaurant4
Somali Restaurant
Restaurant5
Das Augustin
Restaurant6
The Golden Harp Irish Pub Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Irish pub7
Exil in der Märzstraße
Bar8
Fünfhaus Shisha & Cocktail Bar
Hookah barRatings and review counts: Google Maps, as of October 2026.
FAQ About Hotel California
How far is Hotel California from Vienna city centre?
Hotel California is 4 km from Vienna centre.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Which restaurants and bars are within walking distance of Hotel California?
You can walk to Grill Restaurant Đerdan (0.3 km), Viet Soup Restaurant (0.5 km), and Shang Li (0.6 km).
What is the nearest station to Hotel California?
Johnstraße [metro station] is the closest, at about 0.7 km (around 10 minutes on foot).
How far is the nearest airport from Hotel California?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 21 km away in straight-line distance.
What house rules or restrictions should I know for Hotel California?
Pets are not allowed. A deposit may be required at the property.
Is there a lift or elevator at the hotel, and is it wheelchair accessible?
There are no elevators. Wheelchair accessible facilities are listed.
Does the hotel offer WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi is available.
Good to Know at Hotel California
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Check-out until 12:00 pm
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- Accessibility
- No elevators
- Wheelchair accessible
- Other policies
- Guest type: Essential workers only - NO
- General: Professional property host/manager
Hotel California Guest Reviews
6.0
Pleasant
4 reviews
