Before its opening, the "Hus" at Vienna's Westbahnhof was a controversial project, as a building steeped in history had to make way for it. But now, shortly after the Swedish furniture store IKEA has moved into its flagship store and other shops have been added, the mood has changed. The façade of the sustainable "Hus" is unconventional and already iconic. It also gives the first hints of what visitors can expect inside. Because in addition to a shopping experience of the XXL kind, the JO&JOE Vienna is also hidden behind the many balconies. Accor's new opening in Vienna is intended to provide travellers with unconventional travel experiences of a new kind.

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The concept is simple: at JO&JOE Vienna, the relaxed sharing atmosphere of a hostel meets the comfort, quality and security of a hotel. Located on the fifth and sixth floor of the "Hus", it offers 345 beds and a large community area with bar and restaurant. The highlight is undoubtedly the huge roof terrace. From here, guests can enjoy outstanding views over the city's rooftops. On 1,800 square meters, travelers and locals can socialize and relax over good drinks. The restaurant below serves everything that can be shared. The menu ranges from salads to burgers to pizza. Things get really unconventional in front of the beer wall. Here, guests can tap their own beer. Changing DJs make the new opening in Vienna dance. There is even a cinema.

The design of the hostel, which is actually not one, was taken over by the urban street artists Lady K, Reso, Dinho Bento and Skirl. Instead of empty walls, guests can now expect colourful works of art. As fancy as the concept seems, it's still not just specifically tailored to a younger target group. On the contrary. Thanks to different room options - "Together" and "Yours" - the JO&JOE Vienna is also suitable for couples and business travellers with a modern mindset. 44 shared rooms ("Togethers") and 33 two- to three-bed rooms ("Yours") are available to guests. The latter have their own bathroom. The JO&JOE concept is characterised by a relaxed atmosphere, simplicity and a strong sense of community. In this respect, the new opening in Vienna is in no way inferior to its sister hotels. And the idea is proving itself. Since the brand's first hotel opened in Hossegor (France) in 2017, a JO&JOE in Paris-Gentilly followed in 2019. In addition to the JO&JOE Vienna, the Paris Nation branch also opened this year, with Rio, Venice and Medellín (Colombia) to follow in the next six months.

JO&JOE Vienna
Europaplatz 1/6, 1150 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 14 18 00 60
joeandjoe.com