Why we picked this hotel
Many hotels borrow from the past by filling rooms with antiques. Josefine goes much further, inventing an entire world around its mysterious heroine, forgotten artists and half-told stories. The pleasure is not simply sleeping somewhere beautiful, but gradually noticing how completely the hotel commits to its own peculiar version of Vienna.
Hotel description
Just behind Mariahilfer Straße, Die Josefine draws you into a richly imagined version of 1920s Vienna. Velvet, marble, patterned floors and surrealist details fill the historic townhouse, whose interiors are shaped around the story of Josephine de Bourblanc, an aristocratic exile who supposedly made this address her private artistic refuge. Mornings begin over a leisurely à la carte breakfast before the shops, museums and cafés of Mariahilf draw you outside. Return to choose from more than 3,000 records in the Phonotek, then head downstairs for cocktails beneath the green marble and mirrors of Barfly’s Club. This is a theatrical city stay for travellers who value atmosphere, music and storytelling more than extensive hotel facilities.
Hotel location
This is great
A hotel unlike anywhere else in Vienna
Inspired by the glamour, surrealism and creative spirit of the 1920s, Hotel Josefine feels more like stepping onto a film set than checking into a hotel.
Evenings revolve around Barfly's Club
The hotel's intimate cocktail bar is one of Vienna's hidden gems, serving expertly crafted drinks in a setting that perfectly matches the hotel's theatrical character.
Wake up in one of Vienna's most vibrant neighbourhoods
Set in Mariahilf, you're within walking distance of Naschmarkt, MuseumsQuartier, Mariahilfer Straße and countless independent cafés, restaurants and galleries.
Rooms full of character
Every room has its own personality, combining vintage-inspired design with modern comforts, luxurious linens and little details.
A breakfast guests keep talking about
Fresh pastries, made-to-order dishes and beautifully presented breakfasts regularly rank among the highlights of a stay.
Small touches that make it memorable
From the Phonotek with more than 3,000 vinyl records to the genuinely warm service, it's a hotel that encourages you to slow down and enjoy the experience.
Our take on the stay
Barfly’s Club is where the hotel’s fictional history finally clicks into place. One drink there explains the entire mood upstairs.
Curated by
Eliza
What guests loved
Breakfast worth waking up for
The beautifully designed interiors
Walking almost everywhere
The incredibly comfortable beds
The exceptionally friendly staff
Best for
Mariahilf • Design lovers • Boutique stays • Walkable city breaks • Art Deco interiors
Good to know
49 individually designed rooms
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 12:00
Room sizes: approximately 14–49 m²
Barfly’s Club cocktail bar
Phonotek with 3,000+ records
Maisonette with private terrace
Reserved parking: €18 per day
Zieglergasse U-Bahn nearby
Vienna Airport: around 30 minutes by car
Amenities
Free cots available for children
About the destination
Vienna - capital of Austria
Vienna is a city where grand imperial architecture and everyday local life exist side by side, with elegant boulevards, neighbourhood cafés, and traditional wine taverns. Margareten offers a more relaxed side of the city, known for its creative spirit and easy access to the Naschmarkt. Die Josefine sits within this characterful neighbourhood, offering a warm, intimate stay away from Vienna's busiest tourist streets.
