TLDR: All around the best experience! Barely any flaws…read more This was my 2nd time ever staying a hostel. I stayed around XMAS time and it was well worth the decision to choose Wombats. I definitely would stay at this chain again. [ PRICING ] It is cheaper to book directly with Wombats than through a service site, like HostelWorld. However, the price difference is insignificant (only a couple of dollars) There are different types of rooms available. You can choose from a mixed or female-only room, how many people are in your dorm (3-8 ppl). It just depends on what is available at the time. Private rooms are more expensive and are better suited if you have enough people to fulfill the space or are willing to pay more. I'm not sure if prices change depending on when you book (with exception of major events of course). [ SERVICE ] The staff is great, friendly, and helpful. During Christmas, the staff provided a list of places that are open which is super helpful. [ CHECK-IN/OUT ] Checking is a smooth and easy process. Front desk is open 24 hours. To receive your key, instead of a financial deposit, you need to leave some form of ID with them (i.e. drivers license or other non-passport ID). Make sure to have one accessible but be sure to give them one you would not need during your trip. For instance, it might be good to keep your student ID since some places will give you student discounts and require proof. They give you a map of the city with suggestions for food, places to sightsee, etc. It's nice to reference. You also get a coupon for a free drink at the bar. These definitely help welcome you into the city and the hostel environment. The front desk should also give you a number tag so that you can mark your bed in your dorm. The number matches what locker number you have. Make sure to give this back when checking out or you will be charged. [ DORMS ] The dorms are very safe. In order to get inside to access the rooms, you need a key card. For your room itself, use the same card to get in. Sheets are provided for each bed. You need to put it on yourself which can take time and be confusing at first. I recommend just getting it done with so you can just come back and lay down. When you are checking out, be sure to bring down the sheets. The room as a whole is spacious and clean. The bunk beds are spaced out from each set in the room so it does not feel like you're super close to other people. It feels like you have your own personal space. I came with a friend in a 6 bed dorm and it felt like we had our own side in the room. For each bed, there is a space with an outlet, a small counter, and a light. Included in your room are lockers for safekeeping. They are secure and you need your key card to lock and unlock it. They are pretty big so there should be plenty of space to fit your belongings, such as a large backpack or small suitcase. There's a hanger rack. Inside the room is a section with tables and chairs. It encourages interactions and is nice to sit down especially when I am only taking a small break, do not want to climb back into bed especially when I have dirty clothes on. The bathroom is inside the room. It is pretty big and clean. There is space to leave your toiletries without having to leave it in the shower. [ AMENITIES ] There are several amenities. Free WIFI! The common room is super chill and relaxed. It's extremely comfy so you'll see people resting and falling asleep there. Laundry is downstairs. Each machine is 3€ but only accepts 50 cent coins. You can ask for change at the front desk if needed. The bar opens at 6pm. It always seems lively and the bartenders have always friendly. You can play pool and also buy games to play with people. The interior of the bar is super spacious and has a lot of seating. Great place to socialize and make friends. If you go up the stairs, there is a kitchen and eating area. You can purchase breakfast if you'd like. The eating area has a lot of space to chill or eat at. The kitchen has two fridges and labels. Pots, pans, utensils are free and accessible. [ CULTURE/COMMUNITY ] To my surprise, it seemed like there was a diverse range of people. There are young travelers as well as people who seem to be in their 40s. Everyone is friendly (staff and travelers) and I was able to easily meet people from all across the world. I recommend going to the bar to socialize and putting yourself out there! [ LOCATION ] The hostel is in a very good location and has a lot nearby. A lot of places are within walking distance and there is a bus stop and train station nearby. Within the area, there are many food places to try. There is a grocery right next door and many Asian markets in the block. Directly across is the Naschmarkt market which has lots of seafood. It is fun to walk around or eat.

Stopped in for some coffee and a break. Good coffee and great atmosphere. Looking forward to going…read moreback and staying for a couple days in a few months.

Is Gosia still there? I stayed in 1990 and she was awesome. She gave me a copy of Rattle of Hum,…read moreU2 and made my first trip to Europe a blast. I wonder where she is today? SandraLuna.com

I have nothing but positive things to say about this "hostel". Quotation marks you may ask??…read moreBecause it is far from a hostel. It's more of a guesthouse and the owner Lily treats you as a guest in an apartment. I really believe if I stayed any where else my trip to Vienna wouldn't be the same. The process to book wasn't terrible, I booked through the hostel website and paid in cash when I received my keys to the apartment. The hallway to get to the apartment was a bit dodgy but once you get inside the apartment is so well maintained and clean! The beds were comfortable and there is also a kitchen if you want to cook. Breakfast, wifi, and toiletries are also included. The location was absolutely amazing and safe! I really plan on coming back to Vienna and when I do I'll be coming back here!

Love this hostel! They have lots of options for different size rooms. The vibe is amazing and they…read morehave a great garden and common area. Provide all essentials and have daily activities. They have a dinner program where you pay as much as you want and the breakfast is very affordable and tasty. They also have many vegan options. Would recommend!

I'm usually not a huge fan of hostels, but this one was great. I booked a private room for a few…read moredays in Vienna, and when I checked in, they upgraded me to a full apartment for my stay. Pretty nice to have the private kitchen and a great view. In the lobby, there were guitars for playing and travel books you could check out. They also had a box of leftover items travelers didn't need, and a basket for metrocards that were still good. Just a lot of good ideas in this hostel. Oh, and the lobby had a bar, too. Good location for me walking distance from the night buses, trams, and metro. Nice front desk staff. No complaints at all!

We were disappointed with our stay here. The dorm rooms were extremely hot, to the point that our…read morebeds felt damp from the humidity, making it very uncomfortable to sleep. Additionally, we were woken up by guests having sex in the bed next to us.

I'm glad I chose this place for my stay in Vienna . I…read morereally like the design of it and it's conveniently located next to a major metro hub that has both a food, court, a grocery store as well as a few shops . Perhaps the most amazing and unique thing, though is the fact that the hostel shares the same building as an IKEA so you can literally go to an IKEA food court in your pajamas if you want and order a coffee for your fikka ( Swedish coffee break) Lastly they also host some really cool events like a paid LGBTQ branch on Sundays, and a weekly showing of Germany's drag race that's hosted by some contestants. I was super sad to miss those events as I had to leave to go to Prague but it was nice knowing they had some specific lgbtq events as well . I'm giving the place a 4/5 only due to noise / sound insulation issues . Every Wednesday night they host a live karaoke on the main lobby level floor and you can hear it on the floor above where the rooms are so much so that it's hard to fall asleep at a decent hour .

- Staff: Very friendly with many good tips to offer. -…read moreCleanliness: No complaints. - Location: Great location, very close to a busy shopping area that takes you right to the old city within 20-25 minute walk. A fun walk though. 7 minutes from a main train station, trams and buses. Also from the bus that takes you directly to the airport. Also close to couple of the nice nightlife spots. - Rooms: We got a private room with its private bathroom, it was clean and nice. The weather started to get cold a bit, the heat was turned on right away in the whole facility. - Facilities: Did not get the chance to check out their facilities. No feedback on this. - Internet access: The staff told us we can have it in the common areas, but not in our room. We did have internet access in our room for some reason!

I visited Strawberry Hostels last summer for a week and I really enjoyed it. Things were clean, the…read morehallways, rooms, bathrooms, there is also the possibility to ask for a second cleaning if we wanted to. The staff was really incredible. The receptionists were always friendly, smiling and were ready to tell me everything about places I wanted to know (supermarkets, pubs, sights). What i really liked that it was close to everything I could imagine, I didn't even have to take a bus. Overall I was really satisfied for the amount I payed for my stay and am thinking about visiting it another time.

This hostel was more like an apartment than a hostel. We had a double room but shared a bathroom,…read morebreakfast area and kitchen with two other rooms whom we never even saw. They had free WIFI and they did our laundry for us (and folded it) for cheap! The hostel was a little bit outside of the city center but really not too far to walk and explore plus it was very close to one of the train stations, Westbahnhof, and very close to a U-bahn (subway) stop. The staff here were extremely kind and friendly and gave us maps and lots of information about the city and what to do. Vienna is a beautiful city and it was nice to have a break from the usual hostels we had been staying at and actually experience a very comfortable stay. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone traveling through Vienna.