because some people showed their disrespect to a hostel and got 9/10 in terms of cleanness. If it is warm/hot outside, expect a similar temperature inside (at least if you are on a top floor)

Amazing price, and even better support, help, guide, and just outstanding staff who strive to help you in each and every case. You can deposit 50€ to get .only ticket and pay 4€ per day, and then they will return you the remaining money(depending on how many days you will use this ticket). Reasonable price for food, good quality and beautifully served food, good taste good quality. Nice courtyard is also a top-notch for this hostel. Bathrooms are the best I have ever seen before in hostels for such a price. Try it, and I will want to return to this hostel. It was one of the best experiences so far, so I highly recommend it for you, no, really you should try it and won't regret it, believe me. The kitchen has some food other people leave, so even if you are hungry and on a low budget, you still can cook something from that free shelf. One of the best lovation in terms of public transport is extremely easy to get to and travel across the city

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing! No complaints here!!

- extremely clean - bed very comfortable and clean linens provided - volunteers/staff were very friendly and helpful - location is just minutes (walking) from central tram lines, train stations and buses. - the bar was good for socialising but closed early so happily no noise/lager lout issues; the complimentary lemonade was delicious! - rooms, lockers and building felt secure, important for me as a female solo traveller.

Stayed in October 2023

Absolutely nothing.

Everything was fantastic, the rooms were very clean and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Dinners were served every night and were delicious. Free homemade lemonade available as well!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

It was amazing, I will stay here for the nest time as well, location a little far from city center but overall it is not a big deal. Super clean, very comfy beds, quite neighborhood, shared baths and toilers are clean as well and enough for not be in a queue, very beautiful garden, so yeah, it is my location for the next stays in Vienna.

Stayed in October 2023

There are no curtains on the bunk beds, so there is a lack of privacy if you are looking for at least that in a hostel. Shower rooms were most of the time really small and with no ventilation.

Great location, staff is very friendly. There is a good vibe, rooms are spacious and you can open your locker and door using the same access card, which is a huge plus. The bar is affordable! The bed is comfortable and with good bedding sheets

Stayed in September 2023

Hostel staff is gentle. There's a common area with drinks to buy so it's good to meet other people if you're traveling alone. The environment is really good.

Stayed in October 2023

Would have been nicer if the beds had curtains

Friendly and helpful staff created a nice vibe. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean and quiet

Stayed in October 2023

N/a

Great hostel, they have really thought about everything to make the stay super convenient for a solo traveller. The atmosphere made it easy to connect with fellow travellers. Super friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2023

The cooking plate were working very slow… it was annoying. However, the stay was good.

The staff was friendly and the location was good.

Stayed in October 2023

I actually can't think of much.

Very cozy vibes, a nice quiet room, good internet, clean facilities and many additional offers such as a public transport ticket for 4€, activities and donation based dinner.

Stayed in October 2023

The thing that I disliked the most about this hostel was the location. The staff insisted that the hotel was central as it was between the center and Schonburnn Palace. I'm not sure how the Viennese define "central", but in my books, a 40 minute walk (and a 20 minute transit trip) to the center of the city is not central by any means. If you're someone who prefers walking to taking public transit (to be able to see more of the city), going back to the hostel at any point in the day to rest becomes somewhat out of the question given the trek (unless of course you use public transit). I also found the wifi and reception to be spotty in my room, but this may have been different in the main building.

I booked a female only dorm (in a separate building) and it was MASSIVE. The lockers were rather small though (could fit one small carry-on) and were a bit difficult to get stuff in and out of. Many of the roommates opted to keep their luggage on the floor as a result. The bathroom and shower were outside of the room, which was nice, as that minimized disruptions. While I didn't socialize much with others, the hostel had a fantastic social vibe with communal dinners (pay-as-you-wish) that I joined one evening. The hostel also provides (monthly) transit passes for 4 euros a day, which was great considering one ticket was 2.60, so if you used the transit more than once that day, you were already breaking even on the cost. If you like access to a garden/courtyard, the main building also had one that seemed rather pleasant during the daytime.

Stayed in September 2023

Location was about 20 min walk from central areas, but easy tram access means that this isn’t a major issue at all.

Super clean with great common spaces. staff super friendly with recommendations and activities.

Stayed in October 2023

N/a

Everything. In particular the passion and the knowledge of all the staff. Very sociable place, but still plenty of places to have a private space. Comfy beds. Showers were luxurious!

Stayed in October 2023

The shower right next to my bedroom was tiny, kinda hard to move around. Gladly I could use other showers around the hostel.

Hostel is in a great and convenient location, you can walk or take the metro anywhere in Vienna. The room was very spacious and I appreciated they had a table and chairs in the room. The lockers worked with the same card you use to open the room door, so very convenient. I didn't use the kitchen or laundry but they have it and seem to be well equipped. I liked that the hostel organizes activities for guests, I didn't participate in any but it's nice for those who like it. The showers were good and the bathrooms were always clean. If I go back to Vienna, I will definitely stay at this hostel again.

Stayed in September 2023

Check out is too early

Facilities were nice and clean

Stayed in October 2023

The only thing that slightly bothered me was that I was in a top bunk and the space between the floor and the first step of the ladder was too high. I'm 5'3 and I felt like I was pole vaulting myself into bed every night. But it's the tiniest thing.

This is one of the best hostels, if not the best hostel, I have ever stayed in. Everything was spotless. I stayed in a female dorm that had six beds and there was so much space, we weren't cramped in a tiny space, and it was lovely. The ensuite bathroom with rain shower was fantastic. The hostel definitely has a social vibe (communal dinners, daily activities, bar...) but it doesn't feel like a party hostel either, just like-minded people enjoying traveling and meeting each other. (It helped that everyone was lovely) The staff was lovely. I loved the garden, the common areas, the key card-activated lockers...Everything was impeccable. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed in October 2023

Expensive bike rental cost.

Great kitchen, staff and bathroom facilities. Laundry machine 4 euros with free laundry powder. Beds were clean. Good info for Vienna at reception.

Stayed in October 2023

None

Great staff with cool friendly people around the world

Stayed in October 2023

Maybe booked at a popular time so it was expensive. Despite booking in deluxe dorm which included towel and toiletries, this wasn't offered this right away at check-in. Some restaurants and bars nearby but have to take the underground to get into the historic center (20 minutes) or trendier districts.

Hostel Ruthensteiner deserves it's high score and lived up to expectations in terms of comfort and having a sociable atmosphere. Stayed in one of the deluxe female dorms, this was spacious and had an en-suite shower room with a fantastic shower. It was on the ground floor so didn't have good views and was a bit dark. Imagine a room on higher floor would have more light. It has plenty of communal areas where you can hang out including a bar which is open in the evening and there is a pleasant garden. This means that it can be more sociable than other hostels with limited communal areas. They have a happy hour at the bar between 7-9pm and do a pay as you want meal every evening at 8pm which was popular.

Stayed in October 2023

The staff were super lovely, really homey vibe. Everyone was super social, common areas were great to meet people, they have daily activities, a cooked meal every night in which you pay as you wish, beds were comfy, laundry facilities did the job - 4euro for washer and 4euro for dryer.

Stayed in October 2023

Honestly, I cannot complain about anything! I had a very good time. Thank you so much!

Definitely the BEST HOSTEL I stayed in so far!!! Absolute recommendation, I will come back! I stayed in a girls room (6 beds): + very friendly workers + WhatsApp Group with daily information about activities, dinner and organisation + free lockers for arrival and after check-out + very nice rooms with comfortable beds, lamps and plug sockets next to each bed, very clean, NO bed bugs! + big lockers inside the room (big backpack fits inside) + electronic key cards for doors and individual lockers + very clean and modern bathroom with separate WC and rain shower (hotel vibes) + free water and lemonade at the entry for everyone day and night + big kitchen with everything you need, clean + laundry room with several washing machines and dryers + nice lobby with guitars and piano + dining room, cool bar and nice garden + yummy breakfast menu every morning like in a Café + VERY SOCIAL HOSTEL and perfect for solo travellers, activities every day + TIP BASED DINNER every night at 8 pm! Good food and also good opportunity to meet new people, eat and drink together and play games + good location! I felt very safe although I'm a solo female traveller, the area is lively and safe and you can walk from Mariahilfer Street to the city center (30 minutes) or to the Schönbrunn Palace (20 minutes) or take the tram + many supermarkets (Penny, BILLA, LIDL), drug store (dm) and restaurants near hostel

Stayed in September 2023

It’s not cheap, but neither is Europe, so perhaps there’s not too much to be said there.

This was the 27th hostel I’ve stayed in this year, and I can honestly say I was blown away with how social it was without being a party hostel. Immaculate vibe. I had a brilliant time in this city and it’s thanks for the people I met in this hostel. Family dinners, great facilities and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2023

Big comfortable rooms and beds, clean showers and toilets, safe lockers

Stayed in September 2023

Ceiling fan is available but might be not enough in hot ambient (ıt was okey with 26-27degC). There is no bunk curtains.

Cleanliness, size of the rooms, dinner option with tip, friendly staff. Lots of social events in the lobby at evening.

Stayed in September 2023

Only negative thing I can say was the bed was too thin and was uncomfortable.

The common room by the bar where everyone gathers around and eats dinner together. Really nice way to meet other travelers.

Stayed in September 2023