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District Living

Self-catering apartments in Vienna's Donaustadt district, steps from the metro and the Austria Center Vienna.

  • Self-catering studios with kitchenettes
  • By the metro and congress venues
  • Fitness centre, games room and sun terrace
8 Great 4783 reviews Booking.com 8 · 4783 reviews

About

District Living

District Living sits on Donau-City-Strasse in Vienna's 22nd district, Donaustadt. The apartments are around a 5-minute walk from the Austria Center Vienna and about 690 metres from the United Nations in Vienna, Platz der Vereinten Nationen, Donau City Church, Kaiserwasser Lake and St. Markus Kirche.

The property is set up for independent stays. Rooms come with a kitchenette – a microwave, refrigerator, kettle and cookware – plus a sitting area, heating and air conditioning. There is a sun terrace, a garden, a leisure/TV room, a fitness centre, table tennis, billiards and a yoga class, along with a coffee shop, vending machines and a bar/lounge.

  • No smoking on site
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Excellent location for conferences and the UN — About a 5-minute walk to the Austria Center Vienna and roughly 690 metres to the United Nations in Vienna, with the metro close by. Several guests highlighted the convenience for the Vienna International Centre and congress centre.
  • Well-equipped self-catering kitchens — Studios and rooms come with a microwave, refrigerator, electric kettle and cookware, plus a dining table. Reviewers appreciated having these facilities in the room.
  • Strong overall guest satisfaction — The property holds an 8.0 rating from 4,783 reviews, with particularly strong scores for staff (8.4) and general experience (8.7).
  • Good value for money — Guests describe it as affordable and great value, especially considering the location and facilities.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited housekeeping — Rooms are only cleaned once a week, which may not suit guests expecting daily servicing.
  • Check-in window ends at 22:00 — Standard check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00. Late arrivals after 22:00 may need to contact the 24-hour reception in advance – a review notes midnight check-in was possible, but this may not be guaranteed.
  • Distance from the historic centre — The apartments are in Donaustadt, roughly 4 km from St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Historic Center. The metro makes it easy to reach, but it's not a walk into the old town.
  • Mixed feedback on corridors — One reviewer noted an occasional bad smell in the corridors, though this was described as a minor issue.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Studio Mobility accessible

  • 1 Single bed

Gold Studio

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

Studio

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

Premium Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Food & Drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Dining table

Recreation

  • Fitness centre
  • Table tennis
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class
  • Game room
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden furniture

Services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Accessibility

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

Safety

  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

In-Room

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Free toiletries

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

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Great 4783 reviews

Guest-rated 8/10 from 4,783 reviews

Booking.com · 8 · 4783 reviews
8Verified guest

“Rooms have a kitchen, and the metro station is right next door.”

8Verified guest

“I had a very pleasant stay; the location is right in the middle of the city.”

8Verified guest

“It's in the centre of town, and also right by the congress centre, Vienna International Centre and a subway station.”

8Verified guest

“I was happy with the excellent price and the magnificent, absolutely perfect location.”

8Verified guest

“Convenient location in Donaustadt, a residential area popular for outdoor recreation – perfect for nature lovers wanting to explore Vienna's green spaces.”

8Verified guest

“Generally good: a quiet room, a favourable location so close to the Vienna International Centre, the congress centre and a subway. The apartment staff were amiable. We liked having a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee/tea making machines in the room. Wheelchair access was as described. About 500 feet to Stroeck.”

04 — Location

Getting around Vienna

Key spots near the property — Prater is about 2200 m away.

  • Prater2200 m · 28 min walk
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral4000 m · 50 min walk
  • Viennese coffeehouses4400 m · 55 min walk
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel2200 m · 28 min walk
  • The Hofburg4500 m · 56 min walk
  • Hundertwasser House3100 m · 39 min walk

Around the property: The Austria Center Vienna, United Nations offices, DC Towers and Donau City Church are all within roughly a 5-10 minute walk. Several restaurants, including Uno Kitchen, E-wok and 57 Restaurant & Lounge, are within 500 metres.

Green spaces: Danube Park (Donaupark) is about 1.6 km away, and the Danube Island is around 900 metres. The area is known for outdoor recreation, as one guest noted.

Into the city: The Historic Center is about 4.2 km away, reachable by metro or a short train ride. Landmarks like St. Stephen's Cathedral (4 km) and the Hofburg (4.5 km) are a quick trip from the nearby U-Bahn station.

Donau-City-Strasse 3, Vienna, Vienna (Area), 1220, Austria

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-22:00
Check-out
By 07:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
78 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00. Check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00. The reception is open 24 hours, and one guest mentioned that a midnight check-in was possible.

Is there a kitchen in the rooms?

Yes, rooms come with a kitchenette featuring an electric kettle, cookware and kitchen utensils, plus a dining table. Guests have mentioned microwaves, refrigerators and toasters in the rooms.

Are pets allowed at District Living?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How far is it to the Austria Center Vienna?

The Austria Center Vienna is about 410 metres away, roughly a 5-minute walk. The United Nations in Vienna is about 520 metres from the property.

Is there a fitness centre?

Yes, there is a fitness centre on site, as well as table tennis, billiard tables and a yoga class. One guest described it as large and well-equipped.

Is the property wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the property has rooms and facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair access. There is a specific 'Studio Mobility accessible' room type.

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The bottom line

A practical, well-located base for conference-goers and visitors wanting self-catering space near the UN and Austria Center. The strong staff ratings and honest value offset the less central location and minimal housekeeping.

8Best for UN/conference visits, not for a classic old-town Vienna holiday.

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