I'm not a snob about hotels/motels, in fact, I usually stay at family run pensions when I'm in Europe but I found this pension to be old, musty and poorly kept and not clean. It is by far the worst I've stayed in Europe. The bed was uncomfortable, the bed frame falling apart and the walls were missing their artwork.... more

Staff were helpful and very knowledgeable about things to do in Vienna. The owner is awesome! Ruthensteiner's not a party place, but the kitchen and common areas were great to meet some interesting people. Beds were comfortable. There was a long wait for the two bathrooms in the dorm I was in though - two dorms (one with four beds,... more