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# Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek \*\*\*

Bed & breakfast in Vienna, a short walk to Hofburg Imperial Palace

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A short walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera, Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek \*\*\* has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

## Popular amenities

-   Breakfast available
    
-   Pet-friendly
    
-   Air conditioning
    

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## About the area

Innere Stadt, a neighbourhood in Vienna, is home to this bed & breakfast. Vienna State Opera and Hofburg Imperial Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Belvedere and Ernst Happel Stadium. House of Music Museum and Wurstelprater are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking and cycling.

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### What's nearby

-   Hofburg Imperial Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
    
-   St. Stephen's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
    
-   Stephansplatz - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
    
-   Vienna State Opera - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
    
-   Vienna Christmas Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
    

### Getting around

-   Herrengasse U-Bahn - 4 min walk
    
-   Vienna Mitte Station - 17 min walk
    
-   Vienna International Airport (VIE) - 30 min drive
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪Demel – K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker - ‬2 min walk
    
-   ‪Julius Meinl - ‬1 min walk
    
-   ‪Zum Schwarzen Kameel - ‬1 min walk
    
-   ‪Chattanooga - ‬2 min walk
    
-   ‪Segafredo Graben - ‬2 min walk
    

## About this property

### Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek \*\*\*

Bed & breakfast near St. Stephen's Cathedral

Close to Vienna State Opera and Vienna Christmas Market, Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek \*\*\* has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

-   Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a lift

Room features

All guest rooms at Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek \*\*\* include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Extra amenities include:

-   Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
-   TVs with cable channels
-   Fridges and heating

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: WiFi
    

### Food and drink

-   Breakfast available for a fee
    

### Accessibility

-   Lift
    

### More

-   Smoke-free property
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Bedsheets provided
    

### Bathroom

-   Bathtub or shower
    
-   Hair dryer
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Entertainment

-   TV with cable/satellite channels
    

### Food and drink

-   Refrigerator
    

### More

-   Air conditioning
    
-   Heating
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

### Pets

Pets are allowed

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### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### Optional extras

-   Equipment fee: EUR 47 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Superior Doppel Oder Zweibettzimmer Pension Nossek

Superior- Doppel Oder Zweibettzimmer - Pension Nossek Vienna

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## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek *** pet-friendly?

> Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

### What time is check-in at Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek ***?

> Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

### What time is check-out at Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek ***?

> Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

### Where is Superior double or twin room - Pension Nossek *** located?

> Located in Innere Stadt, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Graben, Hofburg Imperial Palace and Spanish Riding School. Stephansplatz and St. Stephen's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Herrengasse U-Bahn and Stephansplatz U-Bahn are within a 5-minute walk.

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