With over 300 museums, Vienna is one of the most important cultural metropolises worldwide. Around 16.5 million people from all over the world travel to Austria's capital every year. In addition to great musicals, unforgettable theatre productions and museums with constantly changing exhibition offerings, the classics such as the Albertina Museum, the Jewish Museum or the Technical Museum are a MUST-VISIT. The internationally known music legend "Falco" has not only left his mark on people's minds: The city of Vienna offers several hotspots dedicated musically and culturally to the Austro-popper. Besides Falco's grave at Vienna's Central Cemetery, the universally known Palais Schwarzenberg was once the location for the video shoot "Rock me Amadeus". If you are lucky, you will find musicals in Vienna that are dedicated to Falco musically and theatrically. But it is not only institutes, museums and galleries that are constantly striving to offer a wider range of cultural attractions. Especially the hotel industry has increasingly focused on art in recent years, which is reflected in one or the other establishment. Falstaff recommends the following hotels that are wholeheartedly dedicated to the topic of art and design. 

On March 12, 2020, the Albertina MODERN will open - as the second location of the Albertina Museum. With over 60,000 works by 5,000 artists, it will be one of the great museums for contemporary art.

Park Hyatt Vienna

Guest in an old bank including pool in the vault

Located right in the centre of Vienna, the Park Hyatt is the ideal starting point for exploring the city on foot, with its diverse range of art and culture. In the former building of the Länderbank, this unforgettable hotel of the Park Hyatt Group was created. The Bank Brasserie and Bar offers an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte as well as an excellent selection of cocktail creations in the evening. On the other hand, Café am Hof invites every visitor to Vienna to immerse themselves in the diversity of traditional Viennese coffeehouse culture. The absolute highlight of the Park Hyatt Vienna, however, is the hotel's own pool. The indoor pool, embedded in the vault of a former bank vault, provides peace and relaxation after an exciting city trip. The hotel itself reflects the unparalleled elegance of the Park Hyatt brand, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for leisure and business travellers alike. The 143 guest rooms including 41 suites come with the usual exclusive Park Hyatt coziness, a unique design as well as sophisticated Viennese atmosphere. Wood, marble and mother-of-pearl give each room an exceptional and aesthetic look. Numerous museums - such as the Albertina Museum, the Jewish Museum and spectacular art galleries - are only a few minutes' walk from the hotel. Double room from € 530 / night

THE Trieste

A Viennese classic reinvented

The name of the boutique hotel DAS Triest goes back to the stagecoach connection between Vienna and Trieste established under Maria Theresa, for which the house once served as a railway station. In 1995, the design hotel, created by the English architect Sir Terence Conran, opened in Vienna. The old cross vaults that housed the stables were converted into salons, suites and seminar rooms with a distinctive flair. In addition to specially designed furniture by renowned designers, DAS Triest also scores with artworks and accessories that underline the appearance of the boutique hotel. The large, free-standing bar directly at the entrance of the new Bistro Porto is enclosed by a simple, but very high-quality travertine cladding and closes off to the ceiling with a golden mirror frieze, which shows a historical photograph of Trieste's harbour basin in the shimmer. Double room from € 145.- / night

The Guesthouse Vienna

Viennese charm with cosmopolitan flair

In the midst of Vienna's magnificent buildings and cosy, narrow streets lies The Guesthouse Vienna, another beautiful design hotel. The hotel claims to be a home away from home for all travellers. The design of the hotel is characterised by a surprising and at the same time unagitatedly elegant language of form: The interior design by British designer Sir Terence Conran and Conran & Partners combines trend awareness, comfort and functionality to create a style all of its own. Coffee addicts, business people and food lovers meet in the Brasserie & Bakery, where bistro and brasserie culinary delights are served from 6.30 a.m. to midnight with dedication to the profession. The hotel spoils every traveller with its diversity: in the double room Deluxe, guests look out over the famous Vienna Opera and the Albertina Museum. For those seeking peace and quiet, but not wanting to miss out on Guesthouse Vienna's unique location, the "Suite zum Innenhof" is the perfect retreat after a turbulent day in the city with the highest quality of life in the world. For freedom lovers who need air and space, the Maisonette Suite with its view of Vienna's rooftops is the only right choice. Double room from € 250 / night

Sans Souci Vienna

Urban retreat in the cultural and artistic centre of Vienna

With discreet luxury, inspiring design and a top location, the Sans Souci Vienna welcomes its guests. Art and culture-loving lifestyle travellers are at the right address here. The location of the boutique hotel in the Spittelberg artists' quarter, right next to Vienna's Museumsquartier, is something very special in itself. The city's most important museums and sights are just a few minutes' walk away, making the hotel the perfect starting point for a tour of the historic city. But the Sans Souci Vienna itself is also an art and culture highlight in its own right: it was the first Austrian hotel to win the famous design studio YOO from London for the interior design. Even the light-flooded lobby bears the signature of world-famous designer Philippe Starck and visionary real estate developer John Hitchcox. The distinctive yet understated style continues into the luxurious rooms and suites. The perfect complement to this are exhibits by renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Allen Jones and Steve Kaufmann, which are part of the hotel's modern art collection and are displayed as a special highlight in the rooms as well as public areas of the hotel. Apart from its interior, the Sans Souci Vienna also delights with its culinary offerings: In the LE BAR, more than 60 exquisite champagnes are waiting to be tasted, and the VERANDA serves the finest modern Austrian cuisine. If you are looking for a little relaxation in between, the Sans Souci Spa is a wellness oasis in the middle of Vienna: saunas, a steam bath, a sunbathing lawn, relaxation and treatment rooms as well as a fitness area with a sports pool invite you to dive in and relax. Ideal for recharging your batteries - because the next cultural or artistic must-do event is rarely long in coming in the Austrian capital!

Picture credits: Shutterstock; Wien Tourismus - Christian Spemper; Park Hyatt Vienna; Steve Herud; Andreas Scheiblecker et al.; Gregor Titze