How Axel worksAxel $120 a night vs $135 on Expedia at Grätzlhotel Belvedere, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $15 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Favoritenstraße 17/3–5, Vienna
Smoke-free property · Ticket assistance · Express check-in · No elevators · Safe-deposit box · Concierge services · Luggage storage · Free Wi-Fi · Tour assistance · Pets Not Allowed · Contactless check-in and/or check-out
Hotels in ViennaA mid-range, self-check-in collection of converted shopfront suites
7.8/10
Characterful Vienna suites for independent travelers, with ventilation and arrival details worth checking.
Grätzlhotel Belvedere is a mid-range collection of converted shopfront suites, not a conventional hotel. It's a good pick for independent travelers who want generous space, individual design and a neighborhood base near Belvedere and Vienna's main station. Expedia guests and Booking.com reviews reproduced on other booking sites repeatedly praise the location, room size and helpful staff; overall feedback is positive rather than uniformly glowing.
The practical details matter here. Favoritenstraße is the operator's office address, while suites occupy separate nearby addresses: confirm yours and read the emailed key-safe instructions before arriving. Several recent guests report limited ventilation, and two 2026 Expedia reviews describe strong damp smells, one also mentioning shower mold. We'd skip it if you need a reception desk, reliable fresh-air ventilation or a predictable, full-service hotel experience.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · skiplagged.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$120 a night with Axel against $135 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (11%).
Double Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$264 a night with Axel against $289 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $25 a night less (9%).
Double Suite (full double bed) · refundable
$25/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Junior Suite (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $120 a night vs $135 on Expedia at Grätzlhotel Belvedere, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $15 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
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Characterful Vienna suites for independent travelers, with ventilation and arrival details worth checking. A mid-range, self-check-in collection of converted shopfront suites, scored for what it is.
Grätzlhotel Belvedere is a mid-range collection of converted shopfront suites, not a conventional hotel. It's a good pick for independent travelers who want generous space, individual design and a neighborhood base near Belvedere and Vienna's main station. Expedia guests and Booking.com reviews reproduced on other booking sites repeatedly praise the location, room size and helpful staff; overall feedback is positive rather than uniformly glowing.
The practical details matter here. Favoritenstraße is the operator's office address, while suites occupy separate nearby addresses: confirm yours and read the emailed key-safe instructions before arriving. Several recent guests report limited ventilation, and two 2026 Expedia reviews describe strong damp smells, one also mentioning shower mold. We'd skip it if you need a reception desk, reliable fresh-air ventilation or a predictable, full-service hotel experience.
Best for: Independent couples; Design-minded city explorers; Travelers using Vienna's main station
Watch out for: Office address differs from suite address; Limited ventilation and some damp-smell reports; Self-check-in without a reception desk
Location: Walkable Wieden base near Belvedere and the main station; exact convenience depends on your suite.
Rooms: Spacious, individually designed former shops; ground-floor entrances and window arrangements vary.
Cleanliness: Generally praised, but recent damp-smell reports and one shower-mold complaint warrant attention.
Service: Staff often earn praise for help, though some guests struggle with access instructions or communication.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi and coffee-making facilities; nearby cafés replace the conventional breakfast room.
Fees and surprises: Confirm your suite address and cleaning arrangements; the official site allows dogs with advance notice and a surcharge.
Axel's opinion of Grätzlhotel Belvedere, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · skiplagged.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Grätzlhotel Belvedere within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $120 a night · non-refundable · Double Junior Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) | $135 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $264 a night · refundable · Double Suite (full double bed) | $289 a night on Expedia | $25 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · Double Junior Suite (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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