Hotels near Prater and the Riesenrad

Hotels near Prater and the Riesenrad

1020 Wien, Austria

Search in Prater and the RiesenradApr 26 - Apr 272 guests

The Wiener Prater is a vast public park and amusement area that has been a recreation ground for Viennese since Emperor Joseph II opened it to the public in 1766. At its entrance stands the Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel), built in 1897 and made famous by its cameo in the 1949 film The Third Man. The wheel lifts you 64.75 metres above the park in enclosed wooden gondolas for a slow, 15-minute rotation with views across the Danube and the city skyline. It is unmistakably one of the top things to do in Vienna, especially around sunset.

A standard Riesenrad ticket costs EUR 14.50 for adults. The adjacent Wurstelprater amusement park is free to enter - you pay per ride, with roller coasters, bumper cars, and carnival games stretching along the Hauptallee. Beyond the amusement area, the Prater's green parkland extends for 6 km along the Hauptallee, a dead-straight chestnut-lined avenue popular with joggers and cyclists. Praterstern station (U1/U2) is directly at the park entrance.

Pro Tip: Ride the Riesenrad 30-45 minutes before sunset for the best light and photo conditions. The Schweizerhaus beer garden inside the Prater serves excellent Stelze (roasted pork knuckle) and Czech Budvar on tap - a perfect post-ride dinner spot that locals have frequented since 1920.

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Appartements de Royale
954 m from Prater and the Riesenrad

Appartements de Royale

185 Vorgartenstraße, 1020, Vienna, Austria
Parking, Restaurant, Wifi + 4 others
Set in Vienna, within 1.3 km of Messe Wien and 2 km of Vienna Prater, Appartements de Royale offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a restaurant. It is situated 2.2 km from Kunst Haus Wien - Museum Hundertwasser and offers an ATM.<br/><br/>The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.<br/><br/>Austria Center Vienna is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Ernst Happel Stadium is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 17 km from Appartements de Royale.<br/>This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Appartements de Royale in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of EUR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. Managed by a private host<br/>Check-in 15:00 - 00:00<br/>Key collection at the property - someone will meet you.
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