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Hotel in Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Stay at Hotel City Central during the ESC in Vienna
In May 2026, Vienna will once again host the Eurovision Song Contest. The shows will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle. In addition to the shows at the Wiener Stadthalle, the Eurovision Song Contest will be accompanied by public viewing at Vienna's Rathausplatz.
For a stay in Vienna during the Eurovision Song Contest, the Hotel City Central in the 2nd district offers a central location with good public transport connections and a classic Viennese atmosphere.
Experience Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest with your family
The Hotel City Central is located in Leopoldstadt, just a few minutes from Schwedenplatz. Thanks to its excellent public transport connections, the Wiener Stadthalle, where the Eurovision Song Contest is held, is just as easy to reach as the city centre.
The Prater with the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, the Danube Canal and parts of the historic city centre are all located in the vicinity of the hotel. Sights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, museums and family-friendly activities can also be easily integrated into a stay during the Eurovision Song Contest.
Getting to the Wiener Stadthalle for the ESC from Hotel City Central
By underground and tram
From the Wien Taborstraße stop, which is close to the hotel, take the U2 underground line to the Wien Volkstheater stop. There, change to tram line 49 towards Wien Hütteldorf and travel to the Wien Beingasse stop. Including the short walk from there, you will reach the Wiener Stadthalle in around 30 minutes.
By tram from Schwedenplatz
From Schwedenplatz, which you can reach in a few minutes from the hotel, take tram line 1 to the Wien Ring/Volkstheater stop. After changing to tram line 49 towards Wien Hütteldorf, you will arrive at the Wien Beingasse stop. Including the short walk from there, you will reach the Wiener Stadthalle in around 30 minutes.
By underground via Stephansplatz
From nearby Schwedenplatz, which you can easily reach on foot, take the U1 to Stephansplatz and change to the U3 line. This will take you directly to Schweglerstraße station. From there, it is about a ten-minute walk to the Wiener Stadthalle, which takes a total of around 30 minutes.
Experience the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna
During the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, a stay at Hotel City Central allows you to enjoy Vienna with easy access to the Wiener Stadthalle. The location is ideal for combining ESC events with quick trips into the city, the Prater and central sights. Book your stay at Hotel City Central now and experience the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna live.
