My boyfriend and I stayed here for 1 night during our weekend in Vienna. The owner was really lovely and very helpful. The place is in a great location near to the Westbahnhof, and opposite a train station for great links to the city. The room we stayed in had a great view over the city. The building and the... More

We (my boyfriend and I - both in our mid-20's) recently spent 3 nights in this hostel and although the rooms were clean and the owner most helpful we found the accomdation very basic and outdated. There was a fusty/old smell. This was very reasonable and the location central however it was a case of paying for what you get.

The Arabella guesthouse is actually located in a regular 10-storey apartment house near a main road in Vienna. It is really central with many main attractions and stations in a walking distance plus good transport. The price is reasonable (even cheaper than the cheapest hotel rooms) and comes with a spacious apartment with kitchen, bathroom, balcony. The owners are motivated... More

My husband and I stayed in a two bedroom apartment with the Guesthouse Arabella in July 2010. We had a wonderful time. The woman who runs it is very friendly and helpful. She helped us find connecting Strassenbahn and how to get to attractions. If you want to do laundry, give her your laundry in a bag and she'll get... More

I was searching for a place to stay, considering the Ibis hotel forlornly, as they are all boring worldwide in my experience. Was standing outside the Gasthaus Franceschi looking lost I suppose and the proprietor asked me if I needed a room. A lucky coincidence and ended up having a great night at the Arabella rather than a boring night... More

We had booked four nights at Guesthouse Arabella’s primarily because of the reviews we had read. It sounded a bit quirky and welcoming and the reviews were right! Arabella and her husband Rudi welcomed us with open arms. They fired out and marked on a map some places to see, what to avoid and the best restaurants in the vicinity... More

We stayed in Arabella for 4 nights and it was everything we needed and more. The Guesthouse has a home-like atmosphere with cosy rooms and ok kitchen. The staff is extremely frinedly and helpfull. Excellen location.

Likes: 5 minute walk from the main train station. 5 minute walk to the main shopping streets Walked to most of the cultural sights Only 2 bedrooms in the apartment I stayed in. Full kitchen availiable Owners were very helpful and nice - especially when I arrived very early in the morning Dislikes: Internet did not work in room Little... More

We were in the nice appartment on the 3rd flour, with ensuite bathroom and kitchen where you can make lunch and coffee. It's heated well and its warm and pleasant. It is near metro station and about 10 min. walk from Maria Hillfer Strasse, one of the main shopping streets. Arabella is nice and helpfull lady, she gave us maps... More