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The ideally-located Christkönig-Kolleg Frühstückspension, built in 1376, is nestled behind Kapitelplatz. It's a perfect midrange-to-budget choice for those seeking atmosphere and location in place of luxury amenities.
Once a Catholic school, the building was converted to a 15-room pension in 1960 by a group of Dominican sisters from Berlin. As major renovations are not permitted, the original details—such as gorgeous vaulted ceilings and original stone steps—have been preserved. One should note that religious iconography still has a major presence. However, everyone is made to feel welcome.
Inside the Christkönig, it's as if you've escaped 2007. The décor appears unchanged since the 1960s with brown-and-white patterned curtains, wall-to-wall carpeting, and floral lampshades. However, the result is atmospheric, not outdated—a feeling aided by a smattering of lovely antiques. And hey, who doesn't love a doily on their nightstand?
Bathroom situations vary, bringing a slew of choices with rates to match. The simplest options just have a sink; the fanciest have shower and WC en suite. A few rooms have TVs with a couple of Austrian channels; a few have telephones.
Some rooms have beautiful views of Mönchsberg and the Altstadt's rusting church spires; others face the historic building across the street, which now houses a Balkan restaurant.
We still don't quite understand why it's cheaper for solo travelers to stay in a double room as opposed to a single room, but there you have it. | 
