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Axel’s take

A strong sightseeing base with old-fashioned charm, but choose your room carefully.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a traditional 4-star hotel in Vienna’s historic center

Graben Hotel is a traditional 4-star in Vienna’s historic center, and we’d choose it for sightseeing rather than a luxurious hotel experience. St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the U-Bahn are just a short walk away. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, breakfast and convenient location, with cleanliness also scoring well. The Italian restaurant downstairs is a useful bonus.

The main compromise is the accommodation: several guests describe small rooms and dated furnishings, while some courtyard-facing rooms offer little outlook. The hotel’s own room descriptions confirm that entry-level singles are compact. That makes it a strong pick for travelers spending their days exploring, less so for anyone wanting spacious, contemporary four-star comfort. Check the room category and whether breakfast is included before booking.

Rooms
Individually furnished and air-conditioned; size, condition and outlook deserve attention when choosing.
Cleanliness
Generally praised across booking sites, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in guest feedback.
Amenities
Buffet breakfast, Trattoria Santo Stefano and free Wi-Fi are the practical highlights.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast inclusion varies by booking; parking, pet stays and airport transfers carry extra charges.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

Dorotheergasse 3, Vienna

Excellent for exploring the historic center on foot, with Stephansplatz U-Bahn nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Buffet breakfast, Trattoria Santo Stefano and free Wi-Fi are the practical highlights.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly (extra charge)
  • Dogs allowed
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €70 per guest per night; Deposit: €30 per room per stay; Pets: €10 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: €260
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Graben Hotel, Vienna: from $199 a night

From $199 a night at Graben Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 18–19, 2026, 2 adults: $199 total. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $712 total on Axel; Expedia listed $1,045 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Graben Hotel is a traditional 4-star hotel in Vienna’s historic center in Vienna, Austria.

Address: Dorotheergasse 3, Vienna. Property ID: 1303978.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/vienna/graben-hotel-1303978

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Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$594$754 on Expedia$160 less (21%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$712$1,045 on Expedia$333 less (32%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Total price: $1,182 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-091 night $319 · 2 nights $638 · 3 nights $1,047 · 4 nights $1,374 · 5 nights $1,767 · 6 nights $2,169 · 7 nights $2,373 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-101 night $319 · 2 nights $728 · 3 nights $1,055 · 4 nights $1,448 · 5 nights $1,850 · 6 nights $2,054 · 7 nights $2,254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-111 night $409 · 2 nights $736 · 3 nights $1,129 · 4 nights $1,531 · 5 nights $1,735 · 6 nights $1,935 · 7 nights $2,135 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-121 night $327 · 2 nights $720 · 3 nights $1,122 · 4 nights $1,326 · 5 nights $1,526 · 6 nights $1,726 · 7 nights $1,925 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-131 night $393 · 2 nights $795 · 3 nights $999 · 4 nights $1,199 · 5 nights $1,399 · 6 nights $1,598 · 7 nights $1,997 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-141 night $402 · 2 nights $606 · 3 nights $806 · 4 nights $1,006 · 5 nights $1,205 · 6 nights $1,604 · 7 nights $2,002 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-151 night $204 · 2 nights $404 · 3 nights $604 · 4 nights $803 · 5 nights $1,202 · 6 nights $1,600 · 7 nights $1,998 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-161 night $200 · 2 nights $400 · 3 nights $599 · 4 nights $998 · 5 nights $1,396 · 6 nights $1,794 · 7 nights $2,112 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-171 night $200 · 2 nights $399 · 3 nights $798 · 4 nights $1,196 · 5 nights $1,594 · 6 nights $1,912 · 7 nights $2,307 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-181 night $199 · 2 nights $598 · 3 nights $996 · 4 nights $1,394 · 5 nights $1,712 · 6 nights $2,107 · 7 nights $2,516 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-191 night $399 · 2 nights $797 · 3 nights $1,195 · 4 nights $1,513 · 5 nights $1,908 · 6 nights $2,317 · 7 nights $2,712 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-201 night $398 · 2 nights $796 · 3 nights $1,114 · 4 nights $1,509 · 5 nights $1,918 · 6 nights $2,313 · 7 nights $2,705 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-211 night $398 · 2 nights $716 · 3 nights $1,111 · 4 nights $1,520 · 5 nights $1,915 · 6 nights $2,307 · 7 nights $2,706 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-221 night $318 · 2 nights $713 · 3 nights $1,122 · 4 nights $1,517 · 5 nights $1,909 · 6 nights $2,308 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-231 night $395 · 2 nights $804 · 3 nights $1,199 · 4 nights $1,591 · 5 nights $1,990 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-241 night $409 · 2 nights $804 · 3 nights $1,196 · 4 nights $1,595 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-251 night $395 · 2 nights $787 · 3 nights $1,186 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-261 night $392 · 2 nights $791 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-271 night $399 · 2 nights $798.50 · 7 nights $2,778.50
2026-11-281 night $399.50 · 2 nights $799.50 · 6 nights $2,379.50
2026-11-291 night $400 · 2 nights $798 · 3 nights $1,197 · 4 nights $1,597 · 5 nights $1,980
2026-11-301 night $398 · 2 nights $797 · 3 nights $1,197 · 4 nights $1,580

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-011 night $399 · 2 nights $799 · 3 nights $1,182
2026-12-021 night $400 · 2 nights $783
2026-12-031 night $383
2026-12-061 night $399 · 2 nights $757 · 5 nights $1,943.50
2026-12-071 night $358 · 2 nights $738.50 · 4 nights $1,544.50
2026-12-081 night $380.50 · 2 nights $783.50 · 3 nights $1,186.50
2026-12-091 night $403 · 2 nights $806
2026-12-101 night $403
2026-12-131 night $399 · 2 nights $798 · 3 nights $1,198 · 4 nights $1,589 · 5 nights $1,988 · 6 nights $2,391 · 7 nights $2,790 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-141 night $399 · 2 nights $799 · 3 nights $1,190 · 4 nights $1,589 · 5 nights $1,992 · 6 nights $2,391 · 7 nights $2,761 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-151 night $400 · 2 nights $791 · 3 nights $1,190 · 4 nights $1,593 · 5 nights $1,992 · 6 nights $2,362 · 7 nights $2,684 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-161 night $391 · 2 nights $790 · 3 nights $1,193 · 4 nights $1,592 · 5 nights $1,962 · 6 nights $2,284 · 7 nights $2,604 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-171 night $399 · 2 nights $802 · 3 nights $1,201 · 4 nights $1,571 · 5 nights $1,893 · 6 nights $2,213 · 7 nights $2,605 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-12-181 night $403 · 2 nights $802 · 3 nights $1,172 · 4 nights $1,494 · 5 nights $1,814 · 6 nights $2,206 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-12-191 night $399 · 2 nights $769 · 3 nights $1,091 · 4 nights $1,411 · 5 nights $1,803 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-12-201 night $370 · 2 nights $692 · 3 nights $1,012 · 4 nights $1,404 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-12-211 night $322 · 2 nights $642 · 3 nights $1,034 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-12-221 night $320 · 2 nights $712 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-12-231 night $392 · 2 nights $789.50 · 7 nights $2,784.50
2026-12-241 night $397.50 · 2 nights $800.50 · 6 nights $2,392.50
2026-12-251 night $403 · 2 nights $803 · 3 nights $1,194 · 4 nights $1,592 · 5 nights $1,995
2026-12-261 night $400 · 2 nights $791 · 3 nights $1,189 · 4 nights $1,592
2026-12-271 night $391 · 2 nights $789 · 3 nights $1,192
2026-12-281 night $398 · 2 nights $801
2026-12-291 night $403

January 2027

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2027-01-011 night $401 · 2 nights $594 · 3 nights $787 · 4 nights $980 · 5 nights $1,173 · 6 nights $1,309 · 7 nights $1,445 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-021 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $772 · 5 nights $908 · 6 nights $1,044 · 7 nights $1,182 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-031 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $715 · 5 nights $851 · 6 nights $989 · 7 nights $1,127 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-041 night $193 · 2 nights $386 · 3 nights $522 · 4 nights $658 · 5 nights $796 · 6 nights $934 · 7 nights $1,072 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-051 night $193 · 2 nights $329 · 3 nights $465 · 4 nights $603 · 5 nights $741 · 6 nights $879 · 7 nights $1,017 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-061 night $136 · 2 nights $272 · 3 nights $410 · 4 nights $548 · 5 nights $686 · 6 nights $824 · 7 nights $962 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-071 night $136 · 2 nights $274 · 3 nights $412 · 4 nights $550 · 5 nights $688 · 6 nights $826 · 7 nights $964 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-081 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $828 · 7 nights $966 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-091 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $828 · 7 nights $966 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-101 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $828 · 7 nights $966 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-111 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $828 · 7 nights $966 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-121 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $828 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-131 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-141 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-151 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-161 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-171 night $138 · 2 nights $277 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-181 night $139 · 2 nights $277 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $965 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-191 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $826 · 7 nights $964 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-201 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $688 · 6 nights $826 · 7 nights $964 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-211 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $550 · 5 nights $688 · 6 nights $826 · 7 nights $965 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-221 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $412 · 4 nights $550 · 5 nights $688 · 6 nights $827 · 7 nights $965 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-231 night $138 · 2 nights $274 · 3 nights $412 · 4 nights $550 · 5 nights $689 · 6 nights $827 · 7 nights $965 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-241 night $136 · 2 nights $274 · 3 nights $412 · 4 nights $551 · 5 nights $689 · 6 nights $827 · 7 nights $967 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-251 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $831 · 7 nights $970 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-261 night $138 · 2 nights $277 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $693 · 6 nights $832 · 7 nights $970 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-271 night $139 · 2 nights $277 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $555 · 5 nights $694 · 6 nights $832 · 7 nights $970 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-281 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $416 · 4 nights $555 · 5 nights $693 · 6 nights $831 · 7 nights $969 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-291 night $138 · 2 nights $278 · 3 nights $417 · 4 nights $555 · 5 nights $693 · 6 nights $831 · 7 nights $969 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-301 night $140 · 2 nights $279 · 3 nights $417 · 4 nights $555 · 5 nights $693 · 6 nights $831 · 7 nights $969 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-311 night $139 · 2 nights $277 · 3 nights $415 · 4 nights $553 · 5 nights $691 · 6 nights $829 · 7 nights $1,021 · up to 14 nights priced

February 2027

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2027-02-011 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $690 · 6 nights $882 · 7 nights $1,020 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-021 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $552 · 5 nights $744 · 6 nights $882 · 7 nights $1,022 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-031 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $414 · 4 nights $606 · 5 nights $744 · 6 nights $884 · 7 nights $1,022 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-041 night $138 · 2 nights $276 · 3 nights $468 · 4 nights $606 · 5 nights $746 · 6 nights $884 · 7 nights $1,022 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-051 night $138 · 2 nights $330 · 3 nights $468 · 4 nights $608 · 5 nights $746 · 6 nights $884 · 7 nights $1,023 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-02-061 night $192 · 2 nights $330 · 3 nights $470 · 4 nights $608 · 5 nights $746 · 6 nights $885 · 7 nights $1,025 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong sightseeing base with old-fashioned charm, but choose your room carefully. a traditional 4-star hotel in Vienna’s historic center, scored for what it is.

Graben Hotel is a traditional 4-star in Vienna’s historic center, and we’d choose it for sightseeing rather than a luxurious hotel experience. St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the U-Bahn are just a short walk away. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, breakfast and convenient location, with cleanliness also scoring well. The Italian restaurant downstairs is a useful bonus.

The main compromise is the accommodation: several guests describe small rooms and dated furnishings, while some courtyard-facing rooms offer little outlook. The hotel’s own room descriptions confirm that entry-level singles are compact. That makes it a strong pick for travelers spending their days exploring, less so for anyone wanting spacious, contemporary four-star comfort. Check the room category and whether breakfast is included before booking.

  • Best for: first-time Vienna visitors; couples on sightseeing breaks; travelers who prefer traditional hotels

  • Watch out for: compact entry-level rooms; dated furnishings in some rooms; limited outlook from some courtyard rooms

  • Location: Excellent for exploring the historic center on foot, with Stephansplatz U-Bahn nearby.

  • Rooms: Individually furnished and air-conditioned; size, condition and outlook deserve attention when choosing.

  • Cleanliness: Generally praised across booking sites, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in guest feedback.

  • Amenities: Buffet breakfast, Trattoria Santo Stefano and free Wi-Fi are the practical highlights.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies by booking; parking, pet stays and airport transfers carry extra charges.

Axel's opinion of Graben Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Graben Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Kremslehner
  • Dorotheergasse 3, Vienna
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 689 reviews (location 5.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Vienna International Airport: 31 min by public transport · St. Stephen's Cathedral: 3 min walk · Austrian National Library: 6 min walk · Belvedere Palace: 10 min by taxi · Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: 14 min walk · Museum of Natural History Vienna: 14 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €70 per guest per night; Deposit: €30 per room per stay; Pets: €10 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: €260
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Vienna

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