Boutique Hotel Nossek

With a prime location—directly on the pedestrian thoroughfare and luxury clearinghouse of the Graben—the Nossek has recently been updated into a boutique hotel. It's existed as a hotel since 1909, and provides an authentic Viennese experience, right up to the classical music playing in the lobby. (With good reason: Mozart once took up residence in this building!)

This charming hotel was formerly a budget-friendly pension. You can still find good deals here, but we have to note that with the upgrade to a boutique hotel came an increase in prices.

The 30 rooms are tasteful but without much in the way of a theme. Wooden desks, tufted headboards, and unique light fixtures impart a vague feeling of Central Europe; we really liked the parquet floors and double-height ceilings as well. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and TV. Some rooms have bathtubs but most have showers, which are spotlessly clean. Smaller rooms face the Nossek’s courtyard, while suites face the Graben.

With the Stephansplatz in sight, there is no shortage of shopping options nearby.