Hotels with Breakfast near Wien Hauptbahnhof
An early Railjet to Salzburg, Munich or Budapest is much easier with a proper breakfast before you leave, and the five hotels in this selection near Wien Hauptbahnhof all serve one. They differ in what they offer: breakfast is included at the Hotel Eurostars Embassy and the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer, MOOONS Vienna serves a vegetarian buffet below its rooftop bar, while the Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof and the Prize by Radisson offer a buffet that you can add when you book. All five are rated between 8.4 and 9.2 by the guests who have stayed there.
Wien Hauptbahnhof, completed in the mid-2010s on the site of the old Südbahnhof, sits on the edge of the Favoriten district beside the new Quartier Belvedere offices. Belvedere Palace and its gardens are a short walk north, and St. Charles's Church and the Naschmarkt lie a little further towards the centre. The U1 metro reaches Stephansplatz in a few minutes, and S-Bahn and Railjet services link the station to the airport and to cities across central Europe.
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Included, optional or vegetarian breakfasts
Breakfast in the hotel saves time on the morning of a departure, and Vienna's cafes near the station do not always open early enough for the first trains. Knowing whether breakfast is included, optional or vegetarian helps you choose, which is why I note it hotel by hotel below, together with the distance to the platforms.
If you want breakfast included in your stay, two hotels stand out. The Hotel Erzherzog Rainer, the best rated in this selection at 9.2, is a long-standing hotel a short walk from St. Charles's Church, with relaxed rooms, a restaurant, a bar, parking and a breakfast buffet listed as included. The Hotel Eurostars Embassy, rated 8.8, is a straightforward hotel near the station offering comfortable rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar, complimentary breakfast and parking, and it is family-friendly and accessible. Both suit travellers who prefer not to think about the first meal of the day.
MOOONS Vienna takes a different approach with a vegetarian breakfast buffet, which is rare among hotels near a major station. This contemporary hotel, rated 9.0, also has a rooftop bar, a restaurant, a fitness centre and parking, and it is a short walk from Belvedere Palace and the Quartier Belvedere, with easy access to public transport and the airport. I would choose it for travellers who eat little or no meat, or simply for a lighter start to the day, followed by an evening drink on the roof before an early train the next morning.
The Hotel Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof is the most reviewed hotel here, with more than five thousand reviews and a rating of 9.0. It is sleek and modern, a short walk from the station, with comfortable rooms, a bar, a restaurant, air conditioning, parking and a paid breakfast buffet. The Prize by Radisson, Vienna City, rated 8.4, is a straightforward hotel near the station with funky rooms, a breakfast buffet, a restaurant and a bar, and it suits families and travellers with pets. At both, breakfast is a buffet you add when you book, which leaves you free to skip it on the day.
A few practical points help to decide. Four of the five hotels are described as pet-friendly; the Eurostars Embassy does not mention pets, but it is the one that highlights family-friendly and accessible features. All five list parking, which helps if you arrive by car before taking the train. For a quick comparison: the Erzherzog Rainer wins on rating and included breakfast, the Eurostars on its suites, MOOONS on its vegetarian buffet and rooftop bar, Motel One on proximity and reviews, and the Prize by Radisson on its relaxed, funky style close to the station.
A traveler's perspectiveMy choice depends on how I like to start the day. For breakfast included and the best rating, I would book the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer. For a vegetarian buffet and a rooftop bar, I recommend MOOONS Vienna. For the shortest walk to an early train, the Motel One would be my pick, adding breakfast only if I have time to sit down before leaving.
4.6Guest scoreBreakfast includedHotel Erzherzog Rainer
Relaxed rooms with a restaurant, bar, and breakfast buffet
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Erzherzog Rainer is a long-standing 4-star hotel a short walk from St. Charles's Church, and it describes itself as suitable for families. The breakfast buffet makes mornings easy with children, and the restaurant and bar mean dinner can stay simple after a day in Vienna. Rooms are relaxed, parking is available and pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with a dog. A guest score of 9.2 from more than 1,100 reviews is excellent for a classic city hotel.
4.5Guest scoreBreakfast includedHotel Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof
Design hotel opened in 2015 beside Wien Hauptbahnhof, with tram D close by
View hotel →Why guests love itMotel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof works for rail travellers because it removes the last stretch of the journey: the hotel stands beside Vienna's main station, and tram D stops about 100 metres away. Opened in May 2015, it has around 533 air-conditioned rooms, compact rather than spacious, a lounge bar and a paid breakfast buffet that starts at 06:00 from Monday to Friday and at 07:00 at weekends. A garage serves guests who arrive by car, for a fee, and pets are accepted on request. With 5,213 reviews averaging 9.0, guests rate the cleanliness and the location highly, while some mention that the air conditioning struggles in summer. Families with more than one child will find the rooms tight, and travellers after period Vienna should look towards the Ringstraße hotels instead.
4.5Guest scoreBreakfast includedMOOONS Vienna
Contemporary hotel with a rooftop bar and vegetarian breakfast
View hotel →Why guests love itMOOONS Vienna is a contemporary hotel near Wien Hauptbahnhof and a short walk from Belvedere Palace, whose gardens make an easy family outing. The vegetarian breakfast buffet is a good option for families with varied diets, and the restaurant covers later meals. Parents can use the fitness center or enjoy the rooftop bar once the children are in bed. Parking is available, pets are welcome, and more than 1,300 guests give it a score of 9.
4.4Guest scoreBreakfast includedHotel Eurostars Embassy
Comfortable rooms with breakfast, a restaurant, and parking near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Eurostars Embassy includes breakfast, has rooms and suites with air conditioning and offers a restaurant, a bar and parking, which covers the essentials for a family stop near Wien Hauptbahnhof. Suites give a little more space for parents travelling with children, and accessible features help with prams or reduced mobility. A guest score of 8.8 out of 10 from close to 1,300 reviews shows steady service. I would choose it for a no-fuss stay before onward trains.
4.2Guest scoreBreakfast includedPrize by Radisson, Vienna City
Funky rooms with a/c, a restaurant, and pet-friendly options near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itPrize by Radisson, Vienna City is a straightforward hotel near Wien Hauptbahnhof with funky, air-conditioned rooms that suit families arriving by train. The breakfast buffet makes mornings easy with children, and the restaurant and bar on site cover the evening. Wi-Fi is included, parking is available, and the hotel is explicitly suitable for families and for guests travelling with pets. More than 2,100 guests give it a score of 8.4, a reassuring result for a practical station base.
Local tips
- 1Book the Erzherzog Rainer or the Eurostars Embassy if you want breakfast included in your stay.
- 2Choose MOOONS Vienna for its vegetarian breakfast buffet and a drink at its rooftop bar the evening before.
- 3Add the breakfast buffet at Motel One or the Prize by Radisson when booking if you want it.
- 4Check breakfast opening times at check-in if you are catching one of the first Railjets.
- 5Walk to Belvedere Palace gardens after breakfast, a short distance north of the station.
- 6Use the U1 line from Hauptbahnhof to reach Stephansplatz in a few minutes after your morning meal.