With a large, lovely private garden, this friendly, family-run hotel in Vienna is about a 5-minute walk from the beautiful Prater park with its iconic Ferris wheel and 15 minutes on foot from the historic centre of Vienna.

Set in an 18th-century building, the hotel has 41 rooms which boast bright, modern décor, satellite TV, telephones, heating and Wi-Fi for an extra charge. Bathrooms are en suite except for the some of the single rooms which have in-room sinks and shared bathrooms, and family rooms additionally offer tea- and coffee-making facilities and balconies. Breakfast is available daily, and the hotel services include a café/bar, laundry service, and 24-hour reception.

The Hotel Praterstern is just a stone's throw from the magnificent Prater, where you can take a twirl on the enormous Riesenrad (Ferris wheel), or enjoy a drink in a beer garden. Stroll into Vienna's enchanting historic quarter, crowned by the enormous spires of St Stephen's Cathedral, or hop on the convenient metro at the Praterstern stop to reach attractions further afield.