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Hotel near the Wiener Stadthalle for the ESC 2026
Stay at the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer during the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in Vienna in May. The Wiener Stadthalle will serve as the venue for the shows. In addition to the shows at the Wiener Stadthalle, public viewing at Vienna's Rathausplatz offers another opportunity to experience the Eurovision Song Contest in the city centre.
For a stay in Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest, the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer in the 4th district offers a central location close to the opera, Karlsplatz and the city centre with excellent public transport connections.
Short break in Vienna during the ESC
The Hotel Erzherzog Rainer is located near Wiedner Hauptstraße and offers good connections between the city centre and the Wiener Stadthalle. During the Eurovision Song Contest, the event dates can be clearly planned, while central locations in Vienna remain easily accessible during the day.
The Vienna State Opera, Karlsplatz with St. Charles's Church and the city centre with St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Ringstrasse are all located in the vicinity of the hotel. Museums, the Naschmarkt and shopping streets are also within easy reach. This makes for a wonderful holiday in Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest, combining visits to events with time to explore the city.
Public transport connections from the hotel to the Wiener Stadthalle
By tram from Paulanergasse
The nearest tram stop, Wien Paulanergasse, is located directly next to the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer. From there, take tram line 1 to the Wien Ring/Volkstheater stop, change to line 49 and travel to the Wien Beingasse stop. Including the short walk from there, you will reach the Wiener Stadthalle in around 30 minutes.
By tram via Matzleinsdorfer Platz
Once again, use the nearest stop, Wien Paulanergasse, right next to the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer, and take tram line 1 to Matzleinsdorfer Platz. There, change to line 18 and travel to the Wien Urban-Loritz-Platz stop. From there, you can reach the Wiener Stadthalle after a short walk, with a total journey time of around 30 minutes.
Accommodation in the centre of Vienna during the ESC 2026
During the Eurovision Song Contest, the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer is located near the Wiener Stadthalle and in a central location close to the opera and city centre. Its location in the 4th district makes it easy to flexibly integrate ESC events, cultural highlights and city experiences into a holiday in Vienna. Book your stay at the Hotel Erzherzog Rainer now and experience the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 live in Vienna.
