Vienna Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Vienna cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Vienna, Austria range from $15 to $202/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 32 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 2, Jan 4, Jan 5.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $18/night.

At $15/night and up, Vienna is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Austria.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 20 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-08T00:51:11.909Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 2 (one night),January 4 (one night),January 5 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Vienna

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster in the 6th and 7th districts, Mariahilf and Neubau, within easy reach of Mariahilfer Strasse and several stops along the U3 line. The 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, is worth considering too. It runs along the Danube Canal, tends to be cheaper, and connects to the center quickly via the U1 at Praterstern.

Getting around

Skip the City Airport Train from Schwechat. The S7 S-Bahn covers the same route to Wien Mitte for a fraction of the price using a standard airport-zone transit ticket.
A 24-hour or 72-hour Wiener Linien pass covers the full U-Bahn, tram, and bus network and almost always costs less than buying single tickets, even for a half-day of sightseeing.
The Naschmarkt flea market runs every Saturday at the Kettenbrückengasse end of the strip. Vendors start packing up by early afternoon, so arrive before noon if you want a real look around.

When to go

January and February are the quietest months with the lowest hostel rates. Prices climb and beds fill fast in July and August, and again in December when the Christmas markets draw large crowds.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Vienna cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21. Dorm beds currently range from $15 to $202/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Vienna?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Vienna include November 2, January 4, January 5.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Vienna?

HostelHound currently tracks 32 hostels in Vienna, Austria.

How much do hostels in Vienna cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $18/night.

Is Vienna affordable compared to other hostel cities in Austria?

Vienna is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Austria, with dorm prices starting from $15/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Vienna?

Most budget hostels cluster in the 6th and 7th districts, Mariahilf and Neubau, within easy reach of Mariahilfer Strasse and several stops along the U3 line. The 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, is worth considering too. It runs along the Danube Canal, tends to be cheaper, and connects to the center quickly via the U1 at Praterstern.

What is the best time of year to visit Vienna?

January and February are the quietest months with the lowest hostel rates. Prices climb and beds fill fast in July and August, and again in December when the Christmas markets draw large crowds.