Business Apartment in Vienna: Professional Accommodation with the Comfort of Home

Why Business Travellers Are Choosing Apartments Over Hotels in Vienna

Vienna is one of Europe's most important business hubs. As the seat of numerous international organisations including the United Nations, OPEC, and the OSCE, the city hosts a constant stream of business travellers, conference attendees, and corporate professionals. The traditional approach has been to book a business hotel, but an increasing number of savvy professionals are discovering that serviced apartments offer a superior experience at a lower cost.

The shift makes practical sense. A business hotel in central Vienna typically charges €120 to €250 per night for a standard room. That rate gets you a bed, a desk, and perhaps a minibar. At Old Vienna Apartments, you get an entire apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living space, free WiFi, and self check-in flexibility, starting from just €45 per night. For companies watching their travel budgets, or for self-employed professionals funding their own trips, the savings are substantial without any sacrifice in quality or convenience.

Location: Connected to Vienna's Business Districts

Old Vienna Apartments at Herminengasse 12, 1020 Vienna, is strategically positioned for business travellers. The apartment is just one minute on foot from Schottenring Metro station, one of Vienna's most important transport hubs serving both the U2 and U4 lines. This gives you fast, direct connections to virtually every business-relevant destination in the city.

Vienna's Innere Stadt (First District): The traditional business centre of Vienna, home to major banks, law firms, and corporate headquarters, is within walking distance across the Ringstrasse. You can reach Schwedenplatz in just one metro stop or walk to the first district in approximately ten minutes.

Messe Wien and WU Campus: The Vienna Exhibition Centre, Messe Wien, which hosts major trade fairs and conferences throughout the year, is directly accessible via the U2 line. The adjacent Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien campus, with its striking modern architecture, is a common venue for business events and academic conferences.

Vienna International Centre (UNO City): The United Nations headquarters in Vienna and surrounding international organisations are reachable via the U2 line. If your business involves the international sector, this is a major convenience.

Donau City and DC Tower: Vienna's modern business district along the Danube is accessible via the U2, making it easy to reach corporate offices in the newer commercial developments.

Vienna Airport: The City Airport Train (CAT) departs from Wien Mitte station, which is just two stops away on the U4. You can reach the airport in under 30 minutes, making early morning flights and late evening arrivals entirely manageable.

Features That Matter for Business Travellers

Reliable Free WiFi

Connectivity is non-negotiable for business travel. Every apartment at Old Vienna Apartments comes with free high-speed WiFi, allowing you to handle video calls, upload documents, access cloud services, and stay connected with your team. Unlike hotel WiFi that is often shared across hundreds of rooms and throttled during peak hours, our apartment WiFi provides consistent performance for professional use. You can confidently schedule video conferences, participate in online meetings, and manage your workload from the comfort of your apartment.

Self Check-in: Flexibility for Unpredictable Schedules

Business trips rarely follow a predictable schedule. Flights get delayed, meetings run late, and sometimes you arrive in a city after midnight. Our self check-in system means you never have to worry about reception hours. There is no staffed front desk that closes at a certain time and no need to coordinate key handovers. You arrive when you arrive, check in at your convenience, and get straight to work or rest. This flexibility is particularly valuable for frequent business travellers who know that the last thing they need after a long day of travel is standing in a hotel queue.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Having a kitchen might seem like a secondary concern for business travellers, but it offers genuine practical benefits. You can prepare a quick breakfast before an early meeting rather than waiting for hotel breakfast service. You can make coffee whenever you need it without paying hotel minibar prices. For longer business stays of a week or more, the ability to cook simple meals saves a considerable amount on restaurant bills, which is particularly relevant for professionals on per diem allowances. The kitchen also means you can host a small informal meeting over coffee in your apartment if needed.

A Quiet, Private Workspace

Each apartment provides a comfortable environment for focused work. Unlike a hotel room where the bed dominates the space and the desk is often an afterthought, our apartments offer a proper living area where you can set up your laptop and work productively. The residential neighbourhood of Leopoldstadt is quiet, especially compared to the tourist-heavy first district, providing an environment conducive to concentration and rest.

Recommended Apartments for Business Travellers

The Duett apartment is the ideal choice for solo business travellers. At 16 to 25 square metres with a kitchenette, it provides everything you need for a productive stay at just €45 per night. This is less than a third of what a comparable business hotel in the first district would charge, making it an excellent option for companies looking to reduce travel expenditure.

The Comfort apartment at 30 square metres and €60 per night is well-suited for business travellers who want more space, or for those whose assignments involve a longer stay where the extra room makes a real difference to daily comfort. The separate bedroom and kitchen layout creates a clear distinction between work and rest areas.

For team trips or when two colleagues travel together, the Quartett apartment at 40 square metres with two bedrooms offers an economical solution. At €70 per night split between two people, it costs just €35 per person while providing far more space and privacy than individual hotel rooms.

Cost Comparison: Apartment vs. Business Hotel

Consider a typical five-night business trip to Vienna. A mid-range business hotel in a central location averages €150 per night, totalling €750. Add hotel breakfast at €20 per day and dinner out every night at €35, and you are looking at roughly €1,025 for the week. At Old Vienna Apartments, the Duett apartment costs €225 for five nights. With grocery shopping for breakfasts and a few home-cooked dinners, your total food cost might be €120. That brings your total to approximately €345, a saving of nearly €700. Even if you dine out every evening, the savings from accommodation alone are significant. For companies sending multiple employees to Vienna regularly, these savings compound rapidly over the course of a year.

Practical Tips for Business Travellers in Vienna

Airport transfer: The most efficient route from Vienna International Airport is the CAT (City Airport Train) to Wien Mitte, then one stop on the U4 to Schottenring. Total journey time is approximately 25 minutes. Alternatively, the S7 train is cheaper and runs to Wien Mitte as well.

Public transport: Purchase a weekly pass from Wiener Linien if you are staying for a full business week. At around €17, it covers unlimited travel on all metro, tram, and bus lines and is far more economical than individual tickets.

Printing and office services: There are several print shops and copy centres in the Leopoldstadt area and along the Ringstrasse for any last-minute document needs.

Business dining: The first district, within walking distance, offers an excellent range of restaurants suitable for business lunches and dinners. For a classic Viennese experience, traditional restaurants along Wollzeile and Bäckerstrasse are reliable choices.

Longer corporate stays: For project-based assignments or temporary relocations, our apartments accommodate stays of up to six months. This makes Old Vienna Apartments an excellent option for corporate housing needs, interim management stays, and consulting engagements.

Book Your Business Apartment in Vienna

Whether you are attending a conference at Messe Wien, meeting clients in the first district, or on a multi-week project assignment, Old Vienna Apartments provides the professional, comfortable, and cost-effective base you need. Book today and experience the smarter way to do business travel in Vienna.