Hotel Topazz and Lamee is a boutique hotel in the first district, close to St Stephen's Cathedral, and it offers a more individual alternative to the large grand hotels on the Ring. It has 65 rooms, a size that allows for personal service and a calm atmosphere, and it is classed as a four-star property. The setting is the old town: narrow streets, cafes, small shops and some of the best-known sights of Vienna within walking distance, including the cathedral, the Spanish Riding School, the Hofburg and the Christmas market on Rathausplatz in season. Facilities include a restaurant and a bar on the property, and breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your rate includes when you book. The hotel is aimed at travellers who want a stylish, central place to stay without the formality of a palace hotel, and it appeals to couples, to visitors on a short city break and to those who like to walk everywhere. The style leans toward the contemporary and the decorative, in contrast to the heavy classicism of the Ring hotels, and rooms are designed for comfort and atmosphere rather than size, so check the room category if you need extra space. Being in the pedestrian heart of the city has trade-offs: some streets are busy at night, and taxis and cars cannot always reach the door, so luggage handling may need planning. The reward is that you can step out for an early walk in the cathedral quarter before the day-trippers arrive, and return for a quiet drink in the evening. Tourist tax is added to the rate, and prices rise during the Christmas market season and the summer.
The rooms and the feel
The rooms are individually styled and compact to medium in size, with bathrooms that are modern and well kept. Categories vary in size and outlook, and quieter rooms away from the street are worth requesting if you are a light sleeper. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, without the formality of the grand hotels, and staff are used to guests who are exploring the city on foot.
Eating and drinking
The restaurant and bar on the premises are convenient for a first-night dinner or a nightcap, and breakfast is available for an additional charge. The old town offers endless options within a few minutes, from traditional coffee houses and wine bars to casual restaurants around the cathedral and the Graben. The Naschmarkt is a short ride away if you want market food, and the Christmas markets are within easy reach in season.
Location
The hotel is a short walk from St Stephen's Cathedral and the pedestrian centre, with the Spanish Riding School and the Hofburg also on foot. Stephansplatz underground station serves the U1 and U3 for quick access to the Prater, the Belvedere and Schonbrunn by transfer. For couples and independent travellers who want a characterful base in the oldest part of Vienna, it is a sound choice.
Why stay here
- ✓65 individually styled rooms
- ✓Four-star boutique hotel
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar on the property
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Close to St Stephens Cathedral
- ✓Walk to the Hofburg and Riding School
- ✓Pedestrian old-town location
Good questions
How big is the hotel?+
It has 65 rooms, which gives it a boutique feel compared with the large grand hotels on the Ring.
Is it close to the cathedral?+
Yes. It is in the first district, close to St Stephen's Cathedral, and the Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School are also within walking distance.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available at the hotel for a surcharge. Whether it is included depends on your rate, so check when you book.
