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In Vienna, hotels don't get more chic than the Altstadt. At the near edge of the residential Josefstadt but within five minutes' walk of the Ring, the Opera, and the Museumsquartier, the Altstadt is close to many of Vienna's cultural institutions but outside of the twee Innere Stadt.
While not an inexpensive option, beautiful Altstadt's individualized, modern rooms, a charmingly inconspicuous staff, and tons of amenities make the Altstadt worth the price of admission.
This four-star, 37-room hotel ignores the popular Viennese style in favor of something a bit more broadly organic. Walk through the wide hallways and you might see African figurines. Sink into the comfortable chairs of the lounge area and you'll find cushy couches, folk art on the walls, and a fireplace. There's great aesthetic variation from space to space and room to room, but it somehow fits together.
Rooms are outfitted with flat-screen cable televisions, snazzy patterned rugs, and sleek hardwood floors. The bathrooms, completely tiled, are only of average size. Regular double rooms are pretty large and get lots of light from outside. Some have love seats, and all are outfitted with art similar to that in the hotel's hallways. Eight of the rooms were renovated in 2006 by Matteo Thun, but those come at a considerable (and we think unnecessary) premium. | 
