CPT Trips Posted February 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2023 We are considering a Christmas Market cruise starting in Vienna. I think we should come in a day early as the itinerary has only the arrival day and evening in Vienna. We’re looking for recommendations for hotels that are convenient to the major markets. We don’t need much in the way of amenities just someplace clean, comfortable, and convenient. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoungDubFan Posted February 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I haven’t done the Christmas markets in Vienna but when I did Vienna, we stayed at Pension Nossek. It is a cute family run hotel, right on the Graben - the pedestrian street in the heart of Vienna. It was less than 10 min walk to both St. Stephen’s cathedral and the Hofburg palace. It doesn’t have a lot of frills but the breakfast was good and the staff were wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted February 22, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted February 22, 2023 @YoungDubFan I’ll check it out. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 23, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2023 10 hours ago, CPT Trips said: cruise starting in Vienna. I think we should come in a day early I always set aside the first day for jet lag, so if you have Vienna sightseeing in mind I would fly in 2-3 days early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 23, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Vienna is an amazing city and the Christmas Markets in Vienna are also amazing. I would strongly recommend flying in 2-3 days early. I would probably do more if I could. The hotel I stayed at and loved (Intercontinental) is being torn down and will be made into a smaller hotel. Such a gorgeous hotel. I had hoped to return before it was torn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted February 23, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted February 23, 2023 @CoralInter Continental is taking on line reservations for December. It isn’t down yet, so you have time. We find that jet lag in not enough of an issue to over come the benefit-cost analysis for a trip like we have in mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 23, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, CPT Trips said: @CoralInter Continental is taking on line reservations for December. It isn’t down yet, so you have time. We find that jet lag in not enough of an issue to over come the benefit-cost analysis for a trip like we have in mind. Interesting - last time I checked, they would have been shut down by then. It must be extended. I would love to go to Vienna again. It was one of my favorite cities on my Christmas market cruise. I probably spent 4 days exploring Vienna - I flew in early and our ship spent 2 days in Vienna. Lovely city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted February 24, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2023 My husband and I have stayed twice (6 days total) at Hotel Karntnerhof in Vienna, Grasofgasse 4. We weren't part of a cruise then, so not sure of its location to the port or to the Christmas markets. Not that expensive (for Vienna), quiet and a short walk to the cathedral and historical areas Rooms are clean, although rather compact and the beds comfortable. The staff is wonderful and they have a open rooftop area open for guests with shaded seating where we always enjoyed our pre-dinner wine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted February 24, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted February 24, 2023 @lynncarol Thank you, checking it out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare irvington Posted March 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Is it worth staying in an airport hotel the night before I leave or should I just stay someplace in central Vienna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted March 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2023 12 hours ago, irvington said: Is it worth staying in an airport hotel the night before I leave or should I just stay someplace in central Vienna? Depends on what time your flight is. If staying in old town, I would allow 4 hours before flight leaves to get to airport and check in. (I usually try to arrive 3 hrs early for international flights). If this is not feasible, stay near the airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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