Hotel Goldene Krone is a straightforward, good-value hotel on Maria-Theresien-Strasse, the broad main street that leads from the old town towards the station and is lined with shops, cafés and the mountain views at the far end. The address is the main draw: the Golden Roof, the Hofburg and the Christmas market are about eleven minutes away on foot, the main station is six, and the casino is two minutes down the street. For a traveller who mostly wants a clean room in the middle of the action, it delivers. Rooms are on the simple side, with city views, showers, a television, a desk, heating and sound-insulated walls, and the building has an elevator, a front-desk safe and free newspapers. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and a breakfast buffet is normally included in the rate, which keeps the total cost down and means you can start the day without having to find a café.
Location and getting around
Maria-Theresien-Strasse is largely pedestrian and tram-free at this end, which makes it pleasant to walk. The airport is a few minutes away by car, and the buses and the Nordkette cable car are easily reached from the station area. The hotel does not offer parking, so drivers should use a public garage nearby, and may prefer to leave the car and use public transport.
Rooms
Single rooms, doubles or twins, triples, quadruples and a family room for four are available. The family room with a queen bed and two twins is the best fit for parents with two children, and the triple and quadruple rooms work for small groups. Rooms are not large, so travellers with plenty of luggage should check the exact room size when they book.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples and solo travellers, families who need a family room, and anyone arriving or leaving by train who wants a simple base with breakfast included. It is not the place for spa facilities, a bar or a restaurant, but plenty of cafés and restaurants are within a few minutes.
Good to know
Check-in runs from the afternoon until early evening, so tell the hotel in advance if you will arrive late. Pets are not allowed. Free cancellation is offered on some rates, so look at the terms when you book. Rates rise with the Advent season, the ski weeks and major events in the city.
Making the most of the stay
The street outside is busy in the daytime and calmer after the shops close, and the sound-insulated walls help with light sleepers. Breakfast included means you can leave early for the cable cars and mountain trails, and the free newspapers and front-desk safe are useful small touches. The old town is a short walk down the street, so most evenings can be spent over dinner in the lanes around the Golden Roof.
Why stay here
- ✓Maria-Theresien-Strasse address
- ✓Breakfast buffet normally included
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓City-view rooms
- ✓Family room for four
- ✓Sound-insulated walls
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Front-desk safe and free newspapers
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Goldene Krone?+
A breakfast buffet is normally included in the rate. Check when you book as some rates may differ.
How far is Hotel Goldene Krone from the station?+
About six minutes on foot. The Golden Roof, the Hofburg and the Christmas market are about eleven minutes away.
Does Hotel Goldene Krone have parking?+
No, the hotel does not offer parking. Use a public garage nearby, or arrive by train, since the station is close.
