Come In and Enjoy!
Looking for an artsy, sustainable, and friendly place to stay? Hostel Ruthensteiner is the perfect choice for you. Handmade with lots of love and honored as Europe’s best hostel 2024 by Hostelworld, we have been providing travelers with a place to meet, kick back, and enjoy since 1968.
Make new friends
Musicians love our instruments, Digital nomads our speedy WiFi, and we love meeting all of them in our social areas!
52 years of History
The authentic place for young hearts of all ages and cultures was founded by two free spirits in the year of love.
Sustainable
Organic Food, Local Drinks, Vegan healthy options, renewable energy, clothes swap & a fun, fair workplace atmosphere.
Our Rooms
Apartments
Nice, bright studio apartments for 2-3 persons or a place for up to 6 people groups with access to our shared green courtyard. Environmentally friendly with solar hot water, recycling etc.
Private Rooms
Want to stay private? Our cozy private rooms provide everything you need! HighSpeed WiFi in the room. Towels are included, as well as complimentary soap and shampoo.
Dorms
Don’t mind roomies? Book a bed in one of our dorms. Your bed comes equipped with its own reading light, power point, and private locker. Enjoy the HighSpeed WiFi in the room.
Things we offer
Activities
Organic Breakfastglutenfree
Hostel Spirit
Laundromat, dryer, iron
Instrumentsfor jamming
Dinner, Cooking
Bike rental
Lockers
Breakfast, Food & Cooking
Delights & culinary superpowers
Start you day in style! Our breakfast options make for a symphony of flavors that will make your mornings sing!
We’re talking delicious vegan waffles, sporty yogurt variations and hangover-proof ham & eggs.
Cook up a storm!
But wait, there’s more! For the culinary daredevils among us, our guest kitchen is a playground for your culinary creativity, where you can craft mouthwatering masterpieces, present your local cousine and share with others in our cozy dining room or under the plants in the garden.
Our kitchen has 2 fridges, 2 stoves, a microwave, free spices and other basics like oil&vinegar, a “free food” section where guests can leave what they didn’t use, all kinds of pots and pans, dishes & cutlery and much more.
Arts & Music
We’re Vienna’s true Art & Music Hostel.
Vienna is a city full of amazing art history. In our hostel you do not even have to go out – there is art everywhere in our house.
There is a Schiele Room with handdrawn pieces by Sonja Stangl, A Mozart Room with modern graphics by Mathias Doblhammer, all former staff members or friends.
From the austrian masterpieces of Schiele, Dürer and Klimt to the vibrant world of modern street art, this city has been a haven for artistic expression throughout the ages. We are all artists ourselves, be it painters, writers, musicians, and some of the former staff that are now fully endowed artists have left their pieces all over the Hostel.
Whether you’re a musician or simply someone who appreciates good tunes, we invite you to join us and have a great time. If you’re a musician, our hostel is the perfect place for you to showcase your talent and perform a concert.
We also welcome artists of all kinds to exhibit their paintings and other artwork. Feel free to reach out to us if you’re interested in playing a concert or displaying your art at our hostel.
Community & Activities
Something that makes our Hostel so special is the great international atmosphere! For us there is no better place in Vienna to make new friends from everywhere in the world.
A big part of that is that we are really a community of colorful people just like you and always happy to help with our views of the city, talk about our own travel experiences, listen to yours and philosophize about the world and all.
Our lush, beautiful gardens invite you to take some time off from the hustling & bustling. Get a fresh, cool drink from the bar or a hot drink from the reception and take it easy! Have your food from the kitchen next door, challenge someone to a game of chess or play one of our board games.
The Bar, the guest kitchen, the lush gardens and even the laundry … This is where it’s happening – all the time.
Location & Vienna
We are just a short 5-minute walk away from the Westbahnhof train station, ideally located between the city center and the Schönbrunn Palace in a quiet little side street.
Vienna’s fabulous public transport system is just a few minutes’ walk away, providing you with a world of options to explore. As you stroll along the bustling walking area close by or ride it on one of our rental bikes, time will fly by, leading you effortlessly to the historic city center.
Vienna – a glittering gem in the heart of Europe, a city full of history, art, music, and architecture. It is also a city full of life. Some decades ago Vienna could have been described as quaint and maybe a bit stiff, and while it retains a certain feeling of slowness and continuity, the influx of newcomers and general multiculturization have made it into the thriving and colorful place it is today. Vienna is an urban oasis, full of parks and beautiful buildings old and new – in fact, year after year, Vienna has been ranked the most livable city in the world.
The hostel at one glance
Work & Travel
A way to join our community
Would you like to spend time in Vienna and make friends from around the world? Join our working traveler team, stay at the hostel, and gain valuable experience as a hostel worker.
By becoming a part of our W&T team, you can deepdive into the vibrant culture of Vienna while making lasting connections with people from diverse backgrounds. Stay at our welcoming hostel, which provides a comfortable and friendly environment for travelers from all walks of life.
What's going on?
✨ At our hostel, the little signs on the walls tell big stories! From friendly reminders to keep the vibes chill, to practical directions that help you find your way, each sign is here to make your stay smoother (and sometimes give you a laugh). 🚪➡️ Whether it’s “Quiet after midnight,” “Kitchen rules,” or those quirky motivational notes, they’re all part of the hostel charm. 🏠
#HostelLife #TravelCommunity #Backpackers #HostelVibes #viennabackpackers #hostel #vienna #hostelruthensteiner
✨ At our hostel, the little signs on the walls tell big stories! From friendly reminders to keep the vibes chill, to practical directions that help you find your way, each sign is here to make your stay smoother (and sometimes give you a laugh). 🚪➡️ Whether it’s “Quiet after midnight,” “Kitchen rules,” or those quirky motivational notes, they’re all part of the hostel charm. 🏠
#HostelLife #TravelCommunity #Backpackers #HostelVibes #viennabackpackers #hostel #vienna #hostelruthensteiner
☀️✨ August, you’ve been a vibe! From cooking nights and Pub quizzes 🍝🌮 to bike rides, city walks, and those random adventures that turned into the best memories 🚴♂️🌍.
Summer was all about good food, good energy, and even better people—late-night talks, laughs, and the kind of bonding that makes traveling feel like home no matter where you are 💛🤝.
Here’s to the sunsets, the smiles, and the stories we’ll carry into the next journey 🌅✈️ #SummerWrap #TravelFam #vienna #hostellife #soloadventures #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #hostel
☀️✨ August, you’ve been a vibe! From cooking nights and Pub quizzes 🍝🌮 to bike rides, city walks, and those random adventures that turned into the best memories 🚴♂️🌍.
Summer was all about good food, good energy, and even better people—late-night talks, laughs, and the kind of bonding that makes traveling feel like home no matter where you are 💛🤝.
Here’s to the sunsets, the smiles, and the stories we’ll carry into the next journey 🌅✈️ #SummerWrap #TravelFam #vienna #hostellife #soloadventures #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #hostel
Our hostel is amazing, but not because of our bar or because of our amazing rooms and deals. Its amazing because everyone working (and volunteering) here is giving a piece of themselves to keep the vibe and the warmth together. We love our staff, we love our people and we love our house. 🏡
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #viennabackpackers #volunteerwork
Our hostel is amazing, but not because of our bar or because of our amazing rooms and deals. Its amazing because everyone working (and volunteering) here is giving a piece of themselves to keep the vibe and the warmth together. We love our staff, we love our people and we love our house. 🏡
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #viennabackpackers #volunteerwork
🌈 Twister Night at the hostel was a mix of laughs, chaos, and a whole lot of tangled fun! Nothing like breaking the ice with a classic game that turns strangers into friends 🤝
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🌈 Twister Night at the hostel was a mix of laughs, chaos, and a whole lot of tangled fun! Nothing like breaking the ice with a classic game that turns strangers into friends 🤝
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📚✍️ Giveaway time!
We’re teaming up with artist-in-residence alum Amanda Aileen Fisher (Abre Tu Boca) to give one lucky follower a free spot in her Summer Writing Camp — prompts written from beaches, boat docks, and cafés across Europe (including Vienna!).
Starting August 17, you’ll receive daily writing prompts — choose English, German, or Spanish — delivered straight to your inbox so you can write from anywhere in the world, whether you’re on the train or on your own terrace. Plus: weekend editing exercises, and the option to share in online circles and a global WhatsApp group.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hostelruthensteiner , @amandaaileenfisher & @abretuboca
2️⃣ Comment: Where would you most love to write from this summer?
Entries close Friday, August 15 at 8 PM (CEST — Vienna time) — don’t miss it! Winner chosen at random & announced here. Everyone who enters will also get a special discount code for Summer Writing Camp as a thank you.
Full camp info: www.abretuboca.org or via link in Amanda’s profile.
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#vienna #BookGiveaway #LiteratureLovers #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #Bookish #Bibliophile #ReadingLife #ReadersGonnaRead #BookNerd #hostel #hostelgiveaway #hostelworld #friendship
📚✍️ Giveaway time!
We’re teaming up with artist-in-residence alum Amanda Aileen Fisher (Abre Tu Boca) to give one lucky follower a free spot in her Summer Writing Camp — prompts written from beaches, boat docks, and cafés across Europe (including Vienna!).
Starting August 17, you’ll receive daily writing prompts — choose English, German, or Spanish — delivered straight to your inbox so you can write from anywhere in the world, whether you’re on the train or on your own terrace. Plus: weekend editing exercises, and the option to share in online circles and a global WhatsApp group.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hostelruthensteiner , @amandaaileenfisher & @abretuboca
2️⃣ Comment: Where would you most love to write from this summer?
Entries close Friday, August 15 at 8 PM (CEST — Vienna time) — don’t miss it! Winner chosen at random & announced here. Everyone who enters will also get a special discount code for Summer Writing Camp as a thank you.
Full camp info: www.abretuboca.org or via link in Amanda’s profile.
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#vienna #BookGiveaway #LiteratureLovers #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #Bookish #Bibliophile #ReadingLife #ReadersGonnaRead #BookNerd #hostel #hostelgiveaway #hostelworld #friendship
Think you’re the smartest traveler in the room? 🌍
Every week, we bring people from all over the world together for an epic night of fun, laughter, and random facts! 🍻📝
From music to history to the weirdest questions you’ve ever heard… it’s game on! 🔥
Bring your brain, your drink, and your best team spirit! 🍺✨
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#vienna #hostel #soloadventures #hostelvibes #europe #travel #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #HostelLife #TriviaNight #BackpackerVibes #ViennaHostel #TravelAndPlay #hostelactivities #Worldpackers
Think you’re the smartest traveler in the room? 🌍
Every week, we bring people from all over the world together for an epic night of fun, laughter, and random facts! 🍻📝
From music to history to the weirdest questions you’ve ever heard… it’s game on! 🔥
Bring your brain, your drink, and your best team spirit! 🍺✨
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#vienna #hostel #soloadventures #hostelvibes #europe #travel #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #HostelLife #TriviaNight #BackpackerVibes #ViennaHostel #TravelAndPlay #hostelactivities #Worldpackers
Theres very few things more important in life than food and here at the hostel we have that very clear.
Come have breakfast from 8 to 11 am prepared by our amazing chef’s with a wide variety of options to choose.
But if you looking for a cozy dinner and to share a plate with other travelers come at 8 pm every single day with a “pay as you wish” dinner on our common room, prepare by the volunteers with nothing but love ❤️
Hope to see you around and keep that belly full.
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #europe #hostelvibes #travel #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #worldpackers #volunteers #yummy #foodies #foodasalovelanguage #hostelfood #foodporn #backpackerstory #backpackersfood #foodparadis #foodgasm #familyfood #familydinners #breakfastclub #dinnerstories #cozyhostel #cozyvibes
Theres very few things more important in life than food and here at the hostel we have that very clear.
Come have breakfast from 8 to 11 am prepared by our amazing chef’s with a wide variety of options to choose.
But if you looking for a cozy dinner and to share a plate with other travelers come at 8 pm every single day with a “pay as you wish” dinner on our common room, prepare by the volunteers with nothing but love ❤️
Hope to see you around and keep that belly full.
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #europe #hostelvibes #travel #viennabackpackers #budgettraveleurope #worldpackers #volunteers #yummy #foodies #foodasalovelanguage #hostelfood #foodporn #backpackerstory #backpackersfood #foodparadis #foodgasm #familyfood #familydinners #breakfastclub #dinnerstories #cozyhostel #cozyvibes
Music its global language, people from every single corner of the world speaks a version it. No matter your skin colour, your religion, your political beliefs or your dress code… Music is the glue between all of us and here at the hostel we are happy to provide a space for those willing to speak with their souls and also for those who just want to sit and listen 👂
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #travel #viennabackpackers #music #culturalexchange #musicgathering #musically #musictraveler #juglars #europe #safespace #musicartist #artists #artlover #austria #summer #summervibes☀️ #summerhostel #musicaslanguage #musicislove #worldmusicians
Music its global language, people from every single corner of the world speaks a version it. No matter your skin colour, your religion, your political beliefs or your dress code… Music is the glue between all of us and here at the hostel we are happy to provide a space for those willing to speak with their souls and also for those who just want to sit and listen 👂
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #travel #viennabackpackers #music #culturalexchange #musicgathering #musically #musictraveler #juglars #europe #safespace #musicartist #artists #artlover #austria #summer #summervibes☀️ #summerhostel #musicaslanguage #musicislove #worldmusicians
Its been a rainy week in Vienna but we don’t care. Coziness its our second name, from live music performances to board games and trivia nights. Plenty of inside activities plus a few drinks at the bar its all you need to get that warmth that makes you feel at home again 🎶 🏠 🍸
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #travel #soloadventures #budgettraveleurope #livemusic #musichostel #hostelbar #rainyseason #summercozy #coziness #connections #travellersdiary #travelersmeeting #traveler #volunteershostel #boardgames
Its been a rainy week in Vienna but we don’t care. Coziness its our second name, from live music performances to board games and trivia nights. Plenty of inside activities plus a few drinks at the bar its all you need to get that warmth that makes you feel at home again 🎶 🏠 🍸
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#vienna #hostel #hostellife #soloadventures #hostelvibes #travel #soloadventures #budgettraveleurope #livemusic #musichostel #hostelbar #rainyseason #summercozy #coziness #connections #travellersdiary #travelersmeeting #traveler #volunteershostel #boardgames
Traveling as a couple?
Stay in one of our cozy private rooms :) with the option of a private or shared bathroom, depending on your budget. Summer is callinggggg☀️
Check our website: hostelruthensteiner.com
Traveling as a couple?
Stay in one of our cozy private rooms :) with the option of a private or shared bathroom, depending on your budget. Summer is callinggggg☀️
Check our website: hostelruthensteiner.com
When you’re tangled up on a Twister mat 🔴🟡🟢🔵
Just another night at the hostel — fun, messy, and kinda perfect.
#hostellife #vienna #connection
When you’re tangled up on a Twister mat 🔴🟡🟢🔵
Just another night at the hostel — fun, messy, and kinda perfect.
#hostellife #vienna #connection
Feeling the heat coming, the flowers are blooming 🌸💐
Spring & good times are here 🚲☀️🇦🇹
#spring #europe #vienna #travel #backpacking
Feeling the heat coming, the flowers are blooming 🌸💐
Spring & good times are here 🚲☀️🇦🇹
#spring #europe #vienna #travel #backpacking