Altstadt Vienna
Where Art Sleeps (and Dreams Big)
A Living Gallery in Spittelberg
Vienna may be the classical music capital of the world, but at Altstadt Vienna, the rhythm is visual, the tempo is bold, and the setting? Utterly, unforgettably unique. Tucked away in the city’s artsy Spittelberg district, this hotel isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a design statement and a love letter to creative expression. The visionary behind it all is Otto Wiesenthal, a prolific art collector who turned his passion into a hospitality masterpiece. Eschewing the anonymity of big-name chains, Wiesenthal created something more intimate and imaginative: a boutique retreat where every hallway is a curated experience and every suite tells a different story.
A Masterpiece on Every Floor
At Altstadt Vienna, art doesn’t just hang—it flows. The collection includes works by icons such as Warhol and Niki de Saint Phalle, alongside emerging talents that keep the creative pulse fresh and fearless. But the real showstoppers are the individually designed rooms and suites—each a singular vision, bursting with bold patterns, sumptuous fabrics, and mood-altering lighting. No two are the same, yet each delivers on style, warmth, and a sense of playful elegance. It’s less hotel, more dreamscape.
Designed by the Visionaries
Wiesenthal enlisted some of Austria’s most innovative creative minds to shape the hotel’s ever-evolving aesthetic. Collaborators include Adolf Krischanitz, Lili Hollein, Gregor Eichinger, Lena Hoschek, Atil Kutoglu, Matteo Thun, and Elfrid Wimmer-Repp—a guest list worthy of Vienna’s most exclusive design salon. Together, they’ve crafted a space where avant-garde meets intimacy, where you can sip Grüner Veltliner under a Kandinsky, or start your day with a gourmet breakfast in a salon that feels like a Wes Anderson film set.
Vienna, Seen Through a Different Lens
Altstadt Vienna doesn’t just reflect the city’s creative reputation—it pushes it forward. Located just steps from the MuseumsQuartier and a short stroll from the Ringstrasse, the hotel is a sanctuary that’s both plugged into the city’s cultural pulse and blissfully removed from the noise. This is where design lovers, artists, romantics, and thinkers check in and immediately feel seen—not just welcomed, but understood.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Whimsical, worldly, and wildly well-curated, Altstadt Vienna is a masterpiece of boutique hospitality. It’s what happens when an art collector decides to build a hotel not for business, but for beauty. If you believe travel should stir your soul and surprise your senses, this is your Vienna.
