Holiday Inn — the niu, Franz Vienna  

In Vienna’s Brigittenau neighborhood, a hip hotel base close to the Danube. A short drive gets you to the Prater, Stephansplatz and the Vienna State Opera. Millennium City, the Giant Ferris Wheel and Messe Wien are all within easy reach.

Imperial-cool meets contemporary: antique furniture, modern baroque touches and playful portraits of Sissi and Franz set a stylish tone. There are 158 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes, desks and private bathrooms with showers, toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms are warm and streamlined, with daily housekeeping and tech-friendly touches.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, concierge and a tour desk to book city excursions. Onsite sauna, kids’ playrooms and vending for quick snacks. Self-parking is available for a fee, and the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage keep arrivals easy; pets are welcome, making this a pet-friendly, family-friendly pick.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and concierge services to help with logistics. There’s onsite paid parking and a 24-hour front desk with safe-deposit facilities.

An onsite restaurant serves local flavors alongside a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Wind down with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are offered for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM–10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM–11:30 AM.