Best for
If contemporary architecture appeals more than palace interiors, this canal-side base keeps the old town within an easy walk.
Best for
If contemporary architecture appeals more than palace interiors, this canal-side base keeps the old town within an easy walk.
What makes it special
At Das LOFT, look up at Pipilotti Rist's illuminated ceiling; it makes the restaurant feel like part of the hotel's art collection.
Room to consider
Ask for a room facing St. Stephen's Cathedral if you want the historic skyline to frame your time indoors.
Insider tip
Use the Danube Canal path for a bike ride, then join the Ringstrasse route at Urania to explore central Vienna.
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SO/ Vienna is a design hotel on the Donaukanal with a strong architectural identity and wide views across the Austrian capital. The building by Jean Nouvel gives the stay a clear sense of place: glass, height, light, and a modern edge beside the historic center. It suits travelers who want Vienna with style, skyline views, dining, wellness spaces, and easy access to the old town.
The Classic Ferris Wheel View Room has a queen bed. The room measures 29 square meters and accommodates two guests. Set on floors 6 to 9, it faces Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel and the UnoCity skyline.
White floors, walls and ceilings carry Jean Nouvel's pared-back design through the room. The view also takes in northern Vienna. A desk offers a work surface, and Wi-Fi is available for your devices.
The bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, with bathroom products provided. A private bar carries local snacks, and a Nespresso machine and selection of teas are available for hot drinks.
A Bose Wave sound system plays music in the room. The 42-inch flat-screen TV offers another entertainment option. Connecting rooms can be requested, subject to room type, while a crib is available on request.
The Classic Ferris Wheel View Room has a queen bed. The room measures 29 square meters and accommodates two guests. Set on floors 6 to...
The Superior Ferris Wheel View Room sits on floors 10 to 17. A queen bed and 29 square meters of space suit up to two guests. The view takes in Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel and the UnoCity skyline.
Jean Nouvel's design keeps the floors, walls and ceiling white. A desk provides a place to work within this spare setting. The room has a private bar stocked with local snacks, as well as a Nespresso machine and a selection of teas.
The bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower. Bathrobes, slippers and bathroom products are supplied. A hair dryer and a make-up mirror are also available, while the open bathroom forms part of the room's layout.
A Bose Wave sound system and a 42-inch flat-screen TV provide entertainment. Wi-Fi is available, and air conditioning is fitted. Blackout facilities and double glazing are fitted. A safe keeps valuables stored away.
The Superior Ferris Wheel View Room sits on floors 10 to 17. A queen bed and 29 square meters of space suit up to two...
Soft grey surfaces and views of St. Stephen's Cathedral define the Deluxe Cathedral View Room. It measures 38 square meters and has a king bed. These rooms occupy floors 6 to 9, closer to the rooftops of the city center.
A desk faces the cathedral, while a seating area or armchair provides another place to sit. Jean Nouvel's design gives the walls and furnishings a silky feel. Up to three guests can stay, with any additional bed arranged on request and confirmed for your stay.
A rainforest shower stands apart from the bathtub. Bathroom products, a bathrobe, slippers and a hair dryer are provided. The room also has a make-up mirror, air conditioning and blackout facilities.
Prepare coffee with the Nespresso machine or choose from the teas. A private bar holds local snacks. Wi-Fi, a Bose Wave sound system and a 42-inch flat-screen TV are fitted. The in-room safe offers storage for valuables.
Soft grey surfaces and views of St. Stephen's Cathedral define the Deluxe Cathedral View Room. It measures 38 square meters and has a king bed....
The Executive Cathedral View Room occupies floors 10 to 17. Views stretch towards St. Stephen's Cathedral and the roofs of central Vienna. The 38-square-meter room has a king bed or two single beds, according to your booked option.
Jean Nouvel's interior uses soft grey shades and smooth, silky surfaces. There is a seating area or armchair. A desk is provided for work. The maximum is three guests, with any extra sleeping arrangement requiring confirmation.
A rainforest shower and separate bathtub are fitted in the bathroom. Bathroom products are provided. The room has a Nespresso machine and a selection of teas, while local snacks are kept in the private bar.
A 42-inch flat-screen TV and Bose Wave sound system cover entertainment. Wi-Fi is also available. Connecting rooms may be requested, subject to room type; a crib can be requested too.
The Executive Cathedral View Room occupies floors 10 to 17. Views stretch towards St. Stephen's Cathedral and the roofs of central Vienna. The 38-square-meter room...
Two queen beds furnish the Ferris Wheel View Corner Room. Its 43 square meters accommodate up to four guests. The outlook reaches across Vienna towards the Giant Ferris Wheel and the Wienerwald.
The all-white interior follows Jean Nouvel's play with light and geometry. A comfortable seating area is part of the layout, and underfloor heating is fitted. There is also a business desk, with double glazing and blackout facilities among the room's features.
A separate rainforest shower and bathtub are provided in the spacious bathroom. Bathrobes, slippers and bathroom products are supplied, together with a hair dryer and make-up mirror. Air conditioning allows you to adjust the room temperature.
Nespresso coffee and a selection of teas are available in the room. The private bar carries local snacks. Use Wi-Fi for your devices, play music on the Bose Wave sound system or watch the 42-inch flat-screen TV. A safe is also fitted.
Two queen beds furnish the Ferris Wheel View Corner Room. Its 43 square meters accommodate up to four guests. The outlook reaches across Vienna towards...
The Junior Suite looks over Vienna's second district towards the Prater and its famous Ferris Wheel. A king bed is set within a white interior designed by Jean Nouvel. Suite sizes range from 55 to 58 square meters.
A comfortable living room gives you space away from the bed. A desk is available for work. The suite can accommodate up to three guests; an additional bed must be requested and confirmed.
The bathroom has a rainforest shower and a separate bathtub. Bathroom products, a hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers are provided. A make-up mirror is fitted, and the suite has air conditioning and blackout facilities.
The Nespresso machine and selection of teas cover hot drinks. Local snacks are stocked in the private bar. A Bose Wave sound system, 42-inch flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi are available. Double glazing, a pillow menu and an in-room safe complete the practical features.
The Junior Suite looks over Vienna's second district towards the Prater and its famous Ferris Wheel. A king bed is set within a white interior...
An all-black interior gives the Deluxe Black Suite its distinctive Jean Nouvel design. The suite faces the Danube Canal and measures 55 to 58 square meters. Its king bed provides the main sleeping space.
The living room has room to sit away from the bed. Up to three guests can stay, with extra bedding available only on request and subject to confirmation. A desk is provided, along with a private bar containing local snacks.
A rainforest shower and separate bathtub form the bathroom facilities. Bathrobes and slippers accompany the bathroom products. You will also find a hair dryer and make-up mirror. Air conditioning, blackout facilities and double glazing are fitted.
A Nespresso machine and choice of teas are available for hot drinks. Listen through the Bose Wave sound system or use the 42-inch flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi supports your devices, and a safe provides storage for valuables. A pillow menu and turndown service are available.
An all-black interior gives the Deluxe Black Suite its distinctive Jean Nouvel design. The suite faces the Danube Canal and measures 55 to 58 square...
A separate living room and dining table give the Executive Suite space for time indoors. The suite ranges from 65 to 80 square meters, with a king bed and a direct outlook towards St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Soft grey tones and clear shapes reflect Jean Nouvel's design. The window section can be adjusted to change the way the view is framed. A business desk is provided. The suite accommodates up to four guests, with additional sleeping beds requested and confirmed separately.
The bathroom has underfloor heating, a bathtub and a separate shower. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom products and a hair dryer are supplied, along with a make-up mirror. Air conditioning and blackout facilities are also fitted.
There is a Nespresso machine, a selection of teas and a private bar with local snacks. Entertainment includes a Bose Wave sound system and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi, double glazing and an in-room safe are among the other practical features.
A separate living room and dining table give the Executive Suite space for time indoors. The suite ranges from 65 to 80 square meters, with...
The Presidential Suite spans 180 square meters on the top floor. Its 270-degree outlook takes in Vienna's skyline. A custom-made Hollywood bed is the centerpiece of the sleeping area, within a design that combines black, white and grey.
A separate living room, kitchen and dining room allow you to spread out. The dining table seats twelve, while the suite itself accommodates up to four guests. Additional sleeping beds are on request and require confirmation. Two connecting rooms can be arranged separately.
The wellness bathroom includes a whirlpool and a hammam. Bathrobes, slippers and bathroom products are provided, as are a hair dryer and make-up mirror. The suite also has air conditioning, blackout facilities and a business desk.
Nespresso coffee and a selection of teas are available. The private bar holds local snacks. Three flat-screen TVs, a Bose Wave sound system and Wi-Fi provide entertainment and connectivity. Double glazing and an in-room safe are fitted.
The Presidential Suite spans 180 square meters on the top floor. Its 270-degree outlook takes in Vienna's skyline. A custom-made Hollywood bed is the centerpiece...
The hotel stands near the Donaukanal, close to Schwedenplatz, the first district, and the routes that lead into central Vienna. Guests can walk toward St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, the Hofburg, and many of the city's major museums, cafes, shops, and concert venues. The setting is practical without feeling hidden inside the busiest streets.
This location is one of the hotel's main strengths. It gives guests quick access to historic Vienna while keeping a more contemporary edge at the water. The canal area brings bars, paths, bridges, and a slightly more local rhythm. It is useful for first-time visitors, repeat guests, weekend travelers, and business guests who want a central base with a different personality.
Jean Nouvel's architecture shapes the whole experience. The hotel feels vertical, graphic, and full of contrast. Public spaces use light, reflection, color, and strong lines rather than classic Viennese decoration. That choice makes SO/ Vienna stand apart in a city known for palaces, grand cafes, and imperial architecture.
The design is not just a backdrop. It changes how guests experience the city. Large windows frame rooftops, churches, streets, and the canal, while the interiors create a sharper urban mood. Travelers who enjoy architecture will notice the building quickly. Guests who simply want comfort will still value rooms that are bright, modern, and well connected to the view.
Rooms and suites are calm, clean, and contemporary. Many spaces use light tones, generous windows, and a restrained palette that lets Vienna become part of the room. The mood is more modern apartment than classic hotel chamber. This makes the rooms good for guests who want clarity after a day of museums, meetings, shopping, or long walks.
Views are an important part of the room experience. Depending on the category, guests may look toward the old town, the canal, or the broader cityscape. The best rooms feel especially strong at night, when Vienna's lights give the room a quiet atmosphere above the street. Suites add more space for longer stays or guests who want a more residential feel.
The hotel's dining scene is closely tied to its height. Meals and drinks can come with broad views over Vienna, which gives the property a memorable social focus. Breakfast can feel bright and open, while evenings become more atmospheric as the city changes color. This is one of the reasons the hotel feels distinct from many central Vienna addresses.
The restaurant and bar spaces work well for guests who want the city to be part of the meal. They also make the hotel useful for visitors meeting friends or colleagues in Vienna. Instead of treating dining as a simple convenience, SO/ Vienna turns it into part of the stay. The surrounding city adds classic cafes, wine bars, local restaurants, and fine dining within easy reach.
Wellness gives the hotel a calmer counterpoint to its design energy. Fitness and spa areas help guests reset after travel, long walks, or workdays. This is useful in Vienna because days can be full: museums, concerts, shopping streets, historic sites, and restaurant plans can fill a schedule quickly.
The wellness side is best used as a practical rhythm rather than a strict program. A workout before breakfast, quiet time after sightseeing, or a treatment after arrival can make the stay feel more complete. The hotel works well for guests who want both culture and recovery, especially on short city breaks where every hour counts.
SO/ Vienna gives guests simple access to both classic and contemporary Vienna. The first district is close for St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, the State Opera, the Albertina, and elegant shopping streets. The MuseumsQuartier, Prater, Naschmarkt, and Belvedere can fit into a longer stay with short transfers.
The canal setting also changes the way guests move through the city. Walks along the water, short bridge crossings, and nearby transit links make Vienna feel easy to navigate. For business travelers, the location is efficient. For leisure guests, it keeps the main sights close while giving the hotel a fresher setting than a purely historic address.
The hotel is especially strong for guests who like a full city day followed by a more visual evening. Morning can start with breakfast above the rooftops, then continue with museums, shopping, meetings, or coffeehouse stops. Later, guests can return for a rest, a spa moment, drinks with a view, or dinner above the city.
This rhythm suits Vienna well. The city rewards slow attention, but it also has enough culture to fill a tight itinerary. SO/ Vienna helps guests combine both. It gives them a clean modern base, strong views, and a central position, while the city supplies opera houses, churches, galleries, parks, palaces, and local streets made for wandering.
SO/ Vienna is best for travelers who want a design-led central hotel with architecture, skyline views, dining, wellness spaces, and easy access to Vienna's historic core. It suits couples, solo travelers, culture guests, weekend visitors, and business travelers who prefer a modern hotel over a classic palace mood.
Guests who want old-world interiors, heavy chandeliers, and a traditional Viennese grand-hotel atmosphere may prefer another address. Those who want contemporary design, canal energy, city views, and a practical base near the first district will find SO/ Vienna a strong match. It turns a Vienna stay into something sharper, brighter, and more urban while keeping the city's culture close.
The hotel is also a good choice for travelers who want contrast. Vienna's historic streets provide the classical side of the trip, while SO/ Vienna gives the stay a cleaner, higher, and more current frame. That contrast keeps the hotel memorable after checkout.
Jean Nouvel's bold architecture gives this Vienna address a clear visual identity, with restrained rooms that draw attention toward the city.
Das LOFT's 18th-floor restaurant and bar place meals and drinks above the rooftops, with a broad view across Vienna.
The substantial SO/ Spa provides a sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and relaxation area, giving guests a convenient pause after sightseeing.
Praterstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Yes. SO/ Vienna is a strong choice for travelers who want design, views, dining, wellness, and central Vienna access. It suits couples, business travelers, architecture fans, and visitors who prefer a modern hotel over classic Viennese style.
SO/ Vienna is located at Praterstrasse 1 in Vienna's Leopoldstadt district. The hotel sits by the Donaukanal, close to Schwedenplatz, Stephansplatz, the old town, and public transport.
SO/ Vienna has 182 rooms and suites. The hotel includes 26 suites, with rooms spread between the 6th and 17th floors.
SO/ Vienna is known for Jean Nouvel's architecture, minimalist rooms, city views, and the colorful art installation by Pipilotti Rist. It feels more contemporary and visual than many traditional luxury hotels in Vienna.
Guests can expect views over Vienna rooftops, the Donaukanal, the Prater Ferris wheel, or city landmarks. Higher floors and selected suites are best for travelers who want the strongest skyline outlook.
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