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Vienna hotels under $400 a night, Nov 21 to 28, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 29 of the 60 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Leopoldstadt and the Prater: parks, market streets and late bars, with distinctly different pockets. Wieden and the Naschmarkt: the best compromise between classic sightseeing and a neighborhood worth coming home to. Neubau and Spittelberg: choose it for independent shops, courtyard dinners and museums without the formality. Alsergrund: a calmer, lived-in Vienna, especially around the Servitenviertel's cafes and bistros.

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Vienna hotels under $400 a night, Nov 21 to 28, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Vienna under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-21, check-out 2026-11-28, 7 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Leopoldstadt & the Prater; Wieden & the Naschmarkt; Neubau & Spittelberg; Alsergrund. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (29 of 60 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Leopoldstadt & the Prater: Parks, market streets and late bars, with distinctly different pockets. Typical $199 a night. Subway: U1 at Nestroyplatz/Praterstern and U2 at Taborstrasse/Praterstern.
  • Wieden & the Naschmarkt: The best compromise between classic sightseeing and a neighborhood worth coming home to. Typical $197 a night. Subway: U1 at Taubstummengasse, U1/U2/U4 at Karlsplatz, U4 at Kettenbrückengasse and trams on Wiedner Hauptstrasse.
  • Neubau & Spittelberg: Choose it for independent shops, courtyard dinners and museums without the formality. Typical $236 a night. Subway: U2/U3 at Volkstheater, U3 along Mariahilfer Strasse and tram 49 on the northern side.
  • Alsergrund: A calmer, lived-in Vienna, especially around the Servitenviertel's cafes and bistros. Typical $145 a night. Subway: U4 at Rossauer Lände/Friedensbrücke, tram D on Porzellangasse and additional trams toward Schottentor.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. The Social Hub Vienna — 4-star, independent

2. Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof — 4-star, Mercure

3. Hotel Babula am Augarten — 3-star, independent

4. ibis budget Wien Messe — 2-star, Ibis Budget

5. Arthotel ANA Gala, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — 3-star, Trademark Collection

6. Hotel Kaffeemühle, Novum

More hotels in the area (54)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 21 to 28, 2026
  1. The Social Hub Vienna, Leopoldstadt & the Prater
    #1 of 6 · Leopoldstadt & the Prater

    The Social Hub Vienna

    4-star · Independent

    $106a night · Nov 21 to 28

    Sociable shared spaces, work facilities and games for an active stay. You accept uneven housekeeping and limited bathroom privacy in some rooms.

    $21/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $499 vs $541 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $742 all in for 7 nights, of which $24 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Mariahilf & Mariahilfer Strasse
    #2 of 6 · Mariahilf & Mariahilfer Strasse

    Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof

    4-star · Mercure

    $116a night · Nov 21 to 28

    Cheaper Westbahnhof access when transport matters more than hotel polish. You accept dated rooms; Budget Twins lack full air-conditioning.

    $12/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $439 vs $463 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $813 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Babula am Augarten, Leopoldstadt & the Prater
    #3 of 6 · Leopoldstadt & the Prater

    Hotel Babula am Augarten

    3-star · Independent

    $121a night · Nov 21 to 28

    Cheaper, often spacious rooms near Augarten with friendly staff and casual dining. You accept uneven upkeep, room-specific cooling and an unreliable small lift.

    $65/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $488 vs $618 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $849 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. ibis budget Wien Messe, Leopoldstadt & the Prater
    #4 of 6 · Leopoldstadt & the Prater

    ibis budget Wien Messe

    2-star · Ibis Budget

    $122a night · Nov 21 to 28

    The cheapest Prater-area basics for short stays with easygoing bathroom expectations. You accept bedroom shower, limited toilet privacy and weak cooling reports.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $854 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Arthotel ANA Gala, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Alsergrund
    #5 of 6 · Alsergrund

    Arthotel ANA Gala, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    3-star · Trademark Collection

    $122a night · Nov 21 to 28

    Basic, often spacious rooms near U6 for short stays with modest expectations. You accept recurring cleanliness, maintenance and cooling failures; limited reception.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $856 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel Kaffeemühle, Neubau & Spittelberg
    #6 of 6 · Neubau & Spittelberg

    Hotel Kaffeemühle

    Novum

    $123a night · Nov 21 to 28

    The cheapest Neubau base here, with family rooms and useful transport. You accept worn rooms, thin walls and uneven heating or cooling. 25 minutes' walk to MuseumsQuartier.

    Nov 21 to 28, two adults: $860 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

29 of 60 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna · Mariahilf · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $399 vs $654 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  2. 2. Hotel Lucia · Schonbrunn · 3-star$121/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $498 vs $740 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  3. 3. Renaissance® Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel · Schonbrunn · 4-star$79/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $345 vs $503 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  4. 4. The Hoxton Vienna · Landstrasse · 4-star$89/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $476 vs $654 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  5. 5. IntercityHotel Wien · Mariahilf · 3-star$41/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $291 vs $372 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  6. 6. roomz Vienna Prater · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$61/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $430 vs $553 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  7. 7. Hotel Babula am Augarten · Leopoldstadt · 3-star$65/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $488 vs $618 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

  8. 8. H+ Hotel Wien · Alsergrund · 4-star$38/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $311 vs $387 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 21 to 28

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  1. 1. roomz Vienna Prater · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$61/night less than Expedia (22%)$127Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  2. 2. Hotel Calmo · Alsergrund · 3-star$131Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  3. 3. Hotel George Vienna · Schonbrunn · 4-star$48/night less than Expedia (15%)$138Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  4. 4. Hotel Schani UNO City · Donau City · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (10%)$139Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  5. 5. Prize by Radisson, Vienna City · Belvedere · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (16%)$144Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  6. 6. Ibis Wien Hauptbahnhof · Belvedere · 3-star$146Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  7. 7. Ibis Styles Wien City · Alsergrund · 3-star$148Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  8. 8. Hotel Enziana Wien · Belvedere · 3-star$6/night less than Expedia (10%)$150Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  9. 9. Boutiquehotel Stadthalle by Cocoon · Mariahilf · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (1%)$151Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  10. 10. IntercityHotel Wien · Mariahilf · 3-star$41/night less than Expedia (22%)$151Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  11. 11. arte Hotel Wien Stadthalle · Neubau · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (8%)$152Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  12. 12. Renaissance® Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel · Schonbrunn · 4-star$79/night less than Expedia (31%)$154Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  13. 13. myNext - Hotel Rudy · Wieden · 2-star$159Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  14. 14. H+ Hotel Wien · Alsergrund · 4-star$38/night less than Expedia (20%)$166Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  15. 15. Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna by IHG · Mariahilf · 4-star$171Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  16. 16. Austria Trend Hotel Maximilian · Schonbrunn · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (18%)$176Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  17. 17. Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof · Belvedere · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (2%)$176Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  18. 18. Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt · Wieden · 2-star$178Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  19. 19. Novotel Suites Wien City Donau Hotel · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$179Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  20. 20. Hotel Deutschmeister · Alsergrund · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (7%)$179Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  21. 21. Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn · Schonbrunn$184Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  22. 22. ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna · Donau City · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$184Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  23. 23. ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna · Mariahilf · 4-star$127/night less than Expedia (39%)$185Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  24. 24. magdas HOTEL Vienna City · Landstrasse · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (9%)$191Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  25. 25. MOOONS · Wieden · 4-star$192Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  26. 26. Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof · Belvedere · 4-star$194Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  27. 27. The Weekend Hotel · Neubau · 3-star$196Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  28. 28. Leonardo Hotel Vienna Westbahnhof · Mariahilf · 4-star$196Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  29. 29. Hotel Imlauer Vienna · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$219Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  30. 30. Hotel Max Brown 7Th District · Neubau · 4-star$222Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  31. 31. Melia Vienna · Donau City · 5-star$16/night less than Expedia (5%)$226Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  32. 32. The Hoxton Vienna · Landstrasse · 4-star$89/night less than Expedia (27%)$227Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  33. 33. Holiday Inn Vienna City by IHG · Wieden · 4-star$26/night less than Expedia (6%)$231Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  34. 34. Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna by IHG · Landstrasse · 3-star$61/night less than Expedia (15%)$231Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  35. 35. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Vienna Hauptbahnhof Hotel · Wieden · 3-star$234Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  36. 36. Hotel Johann Strauss · Wieden · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (13%)$236Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  37. 37. Courtyard Vienna Prater/Messe · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$241Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  38. 38. Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere, part of JdV by Hyatt · Belvedere · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (10%)$254Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  39. 39. 25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier · Neubau · 4-star$264Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  40. 40. Hotel Mozart · Alsergrund · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (6%)$264Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  41. 41. Novotel Wien City · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$276Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  42. 42. InterContinental Vienna by IHG · Innere Stadt · 5-star$49/night less than Expedia (13%)$283Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  43. 43. Der Wilhelmshof · Leopoldstadt · 4-star$287Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  44. 44. Fleming‘s Selection Hotel Wien-City · Neubau$288Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  45. 45. Harmonie Vienna · Alsergrund · 4-star$292Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  46. 46. Hotel Erzherzog Rainer · Wieden · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (13%)$300Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  47. 47. Hotel Drei Kronen Vienna City · Wieden · 3-star$300Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  48. 48. Hilton Vienna Park · Landstrasse · 5-star$308Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  49. 49. Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus · Neubau · 4-star$343Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  50. 50. Vienna Marriott Hotel · Innere Stadt · 5-star$348Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  51. 51. Hotel Lucia · Schonbrunn · 3-star$121/night less than Expedia (33%)$353Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  52. 52. K+K Hotel Maria Theresia · Neubau · 4-star$364Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  53. 53. SO/ Vienna · Innere Stadt · 5-star$365Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
  54. 54. Le Méridien Wien · Innere Stadt · 5-star$393Rooms for Nov 21 to 28
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