FAQ - Frequently asked questions
1. When is check-in or check-out?
You can purchase the room on the day of arrival from 2 pm. Depending on availability, also a little earlier. If you arrive earlier, we will be happy to store your luggage until your room is ready for occupancy. On the day of departure you can stay in your room until 12 noon. A late check-out is possible at a small extra charge, depending on availability.
2. How do I reach the hotel?
The hotel KÖNIG VON UNGARN is located in the heart of Vienna's city center, only 150 meters behind St. Stephen's Cathedral. Therefore, the hotel is easily accessible by public transport.
Subway: U1 and U3 Stephansplatz
Bus: 1A and 2A Stephansplatz
City maps and information brochures are available at the reception.
3. How do I reach the reception internally?
You can reach us personally at extension "58".
4. When is the reception desk open?
You can reach us personally around the clock, Monday through Sunday 24/7.
5. When is breakfast available?
Our breakfast buffet is available from 6:30 am to 11:30 am on the first floor. If you wish, you can also enjoy your breakfast in your room. You will find the order form for this in the information folder in your room. Orders are also gladly accepted by telephone under extension "15".
6. When is the bar open?
The bar is open from 3pm until 11.30pm.
7. Should I leave the room key at the reception?
During your absence it is best to leave the key at the reception. During the night hours the entrance door is closed for security reasons, by ringing the outside bells our night porter will open the door for you at any time.
8. Does the Hotel König von Ungarn offer airport pick-up?
If you provide us with your flight number and arrival time before your arrival, we will be happy to organize a transfer for you. The price is currently € 50,00 for a limousine and € 70,00 for a van. Requests for a return transfer can be made at the reception. It is recommended to depart from the hotel about 2 hours before departure.
9. Do you organise concert and opera tickets?
Our very experienced concierge Michael Fallmann will be happy to assist you with his many years of experience in purchasing tickets for cultural events.
10. What are the emergency numbers?
122 Fire department
133 police
144 Rescue
11. What museums and sights are near the hotel?
The hotel is located directly behind St. Stephen's Cathedral, the landmark of Vienna. The Vienna State Opera, the Albertina, the Vienna Hofburg, St. Peter's Church and many more are within walking distance. A walk along the Graben, Kohlmarkt, Hofburg to the museums and Maria-Theresien-Platz is beautiful. Opposite is the Museumsquartier with the Leopold Museum, the MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art) and beautiful courtyard with cafes, housed in the former court stables.
12. Where can I do good shopping nearby?
The Kärntner Straße and the Graben, as well as the Kohlmarkt as exclusive shopping miles are located in the immediate vicinity and are within walking distance. Vienna's longest shopping street, Mariahilfer Straße is accessible from Stephansplatz by U3 (Neubaugasse). Smaller local stores can be found, for example, in Wollzeile. More details gladly on site.
13. Is Schönbrunn Palace also in the center?
The Habsburg summer residence Schönbrunn Palace with the Gloriette and the zoo is best reached by subway (U1 from Stephansplatz to Karlsplatz, then U4 direction Hütteldorf to Hietzing for the zoo or to Schönbrunn for the palace). A walk through the park to the Gloriette for a Viennese pastry is well worth it.
14. What is the best way to get to the Prater and the Ferris wheel?
The fastest way to get to the Prater is to take the U1 from Stephansplatz to Praterstern. You can also walk to the Vienna Prater with the Ferris wheel in about 30 min, a nice walk along the Danube Canal. On the occasion of the World Exhibition, the Giant Ferris Wheel was built in 1896/97 by the English engineer Walter Basset on the area of the Kaisergarten. Although already a landmark of the city from the beginning, it became world famous through the key scene in the cinema classic "The Third Man".
15. Where can I get tickets for public transportation?
You are welcome to purchase tickets for single trips or 24h to 72h at the reception. The tickets are also available at the subway station.
16. Which restaurants nearby are recommended?
Zu den 3 Hacken, Singerstraße 28
Restaurant Walter Bauer, Sonnenfelsgasse 17
Artner at Franziskanerplatz, Franziskanerplatz 5
Plachuttas Gasthaus zur Oper, Walfischgasse 5
Old Viennese restaurant Beim Czaak, Postgasse 15
Weibel's Wirtshaus, Kumpfgasse 2
17. Which coffee houses are recommended?
Café Sperl, Gumpendorfer Strasse 11
Café Museum, Operngasse 7
Café Diglas, around the corner Wollzeile 10
Café Landtmann, Universitätsring 4
Café Prückel, Stubenring 24
Café Schwarzenberg, Kärntner Ring 17
We will be happy to give you further recommendations on the spot!
18. Do you also offer city tours?
We are happy to organise individual tours, excursions or city tours on request. The best spot to get to hoppon hoppoff bustours is th Opera House.
19. Do you have wifi and do I need a password?
The Wlan is simply "Hotel King of Hungary". After selecting just click on "Connect" and confirm that, a password is not required.
20. Is there a safe in the room?
There is a safe in every room. The instructions for it can be found directly in the safe. If you enter the wrong code by mistake, you will have to wait 30 minutes before you can enter it again.
21. Do you have a minibar in the room?
A minibar with soft drinks, wine and beer can be found in every room. If you need refills or have special requests, please let the reception know at tel. 58. By the way, Vienna tap water is excellent drinking water. So you can drink it with pleasure.