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MEININGER Vienna City Center Reviews

Columbusgasse 16, Vienna, Austria

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85%Overall Rating

From 102 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 90%Cleanliness

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97%

Very good place. Nice facilities and very secure. The bathrooms could do with a bit more ventilation, but I'm being picky. I have already recommended it to other travallers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ecuador
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
hey there, thanks a lot for your rating. we will work on the ventilation until you come back :-) take care, your MEININGER Team

77%

The staff was really cool and helpful when it came to finding places to see and go. However, there was a pretty big mix-up with our room. A boy that was supposed to check out did not do so and continued to stay in the bed that we had paid for. We got the money back for that one bed, but it was a total inconvenience and the guy at the front desk asked our group to deal with him... it was just very frustrating. Otherwise, the place was pretty good and a prime location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
hello, thanks for your comment. we really do apologize for the problems you had during your stay. if you decide to visit us again, we would be glad to upgrade you ;-) take care, your MEININGER Team

80%

The Hostel is really ok, but the kitchen could be better, actually the kitchan hasn´t a cook properly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thank you for your review, hope to have you here again when you are in Vienna, kind regards, your MEININGER Team

80%

Great location, not even a minute walk to a metro stop. Clean, comfortable rooms, and very helpful staff. This hostel is a great bargain. The only other thing I would add is if you are looking for a hostel that organizes social activities such as pub crawls and that you can easily meet others in this is not that hostel. If you are just looking for a place to sleep for the night then I highly recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
hi there, we are happy that you liked our place, hope to see you here again. :-) take care, your MEININGER Team

90%

Nice rooms, nice people, nice staff... It was really good experience, no surprises

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Latvia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Meininger was a really nice hotel. We had been 5 days and left happily. Rooms are very clean, heating system is perfect, beds are comfy etc. staff were very cheerful and helpful. Location was great too. It is just 20 meters away to underground station and just 10 minutes to old town, opera, some palaces. We only didn't like the prices of drinks of the hotel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
hi there, thank you for your rating. looks like you had a good time with us. hope to see you guys again for a drink in our hotel :-) take care your Meininger Team

87%

Great place! A little hard to get to, but worth it. The people are great, the place is clean, internet is lobby is good and the kitchen for a late night tea is an extra bonus. Great value

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment and the rating ;-) Kind regards, your Meininger Team Vienna

83%

Very nice and clean room!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your rating. your Meininger Team

67%

so far so good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Macau
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

i really appreciated the staff being very friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Moldova
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your rating. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Vienna. Kind regards, your Meininger Team Vienna

63%

Given that Meininger is a chain, we were surprised by how little they used this to their advantage in creating a hostel comparable to most similarly priced independent hostels. Though clean and with friendly staff, it lacked many of the special touches that hostels are increasingly expected to provide (e.g., there were: no towels in bathrooms, poor mattresses, no bed lamps, no internet in dorms, no free breakfast). Perfectly fine stay for a hostel, but we expected more.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment and rating. Hope to see you soon. Kind regards M-Team

80%

It's good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thanks see you next time :-) your Meininger Team

100%

Totally loved the place Meininger.. very neat and tidy for a cleanliness freak like me.. secure too

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
hello and thanks for your review. hope to have you here again :-) your Meininger Team

67%

We asked for three different recepcionist what club to go, neither of them said us a good place. In fact, the neighborhood of Pratersauner, one of the clubs as really dangerous. So, never ask these recepcionist where to go out at night. The atmosphere of the hostel makes it almost a hotel, that's why there are familys and it's not the coolest place for young people. Besides that, everything is very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your rating. We are sorry to hear, that you guys didn`t like the Pratersauna. It is true, the area around Pratersauna is a bit shabby but far away from dangerous ;-) Hopefully, (if there is a next time ;-)), we can recommend you a club, which you like. Kind regards, Your Meininger Team Vienna

80%

Pretty good. More TV channels and complimentary breakfast,

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

I stayed at Meininger hostel for 3 night, in a dorm. Everything was good and clean. Our only problem turned out to be another person we shared the room with who stinked. The location seemed a little far from the center at first but the train is direct so it takes no more than 10 minutes to get there. I would recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place, clean and well ubicated. WiFi should be FREE on the rooms as it´s only in the lobby. Very confortable beds and rooms, i really recommend this place. Also delicious breakfast (Euro 4.50) and 2 minute walk to the underground metro.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you a lot for you comment and rating. We hope to see you soon here again. your M-Team

97%

Very good hostel, excellent value. Great staff, big rooms, nice ensuite, very secure. Bunk beds are steady. Located a few stops away from the city centre. Next to shopping areas and right next to supermarkets! A great place for all ages.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment and rating. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay here. Hope to see soon here ;) Take care, Your MEININGER TEAM

87%

Loved this hostel! impeccably clean, friendly staff and good place to meet other travellers!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your rating. Hopefully we will see you soon here in Vienna again ;-) your Meininger Team Vienna.

97%

Extremely secure and clean and quiet hostel in a good location. We enjoyed staying there a lot. Very good (but a little bit expensive) breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you a lot for your comment. We are glad that you liked to stay with us. Take care, Your MEININGER TEAM

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