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Hidden on the pedestrian-only Hafnersteig, the Pension Christina is an efficiently-run property with a great location and a pretty darn dated interior. Equidistant from the food stalls of the Schwedenplatz, the tourist scrum of the Stephansdom, and the shops of the Graben, the Christina offers value without much in the way of modern trappings. For the bare bones set, it's one of the better-priced sleeps to the found in Innere Stadt.
The 33-room hotel, owned by the same group as the significantly swankier Pension Pertschy, is a bit more down at heel than its sister property.
The large breakfast room is a hub of activity, though thanks to the below-street level location of the lobby and common areas, it's quite dark. Take the elevator upstairs, however, and you'll find small rooms with views of Innere Stadt rooftops.
The style is light Viennese, with plenty of pink and patterns (dig those wacky headboards) but it feels more dated than inspired by Vienna's heyday. Windows are large and rooms overlooking the street are bright. The bathrooms, featuring mostly showers, are neither. Note that wireless is only available in rooms on the third floor. Cable television, however, is available throughout.
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