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Hotel Sacher Wien vs The Guesthouse Vienna
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Guesthouse Vienna is $619 a night less. They are 141 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book The Guesthouse Vienna unless you specifically want the Sacher's history and spa. It rates slightly higher with far more reviews at $339 versus $722, and both sit within a hundred metres of each other behind the Opera. The Sacher's premium buys antiques, two grand salons, and a spa the Guesthouse doesn't have; the Guesthouse buys you a sleeker, quieter kind of luxury for less than half the money.
The look and the feel
Hotel Sacher Wien
The Sacher is a nineteenth-century institution, all crimson damask, oil portraits and gilt mirrors, run by the same family since the 1870s and still trading on the Sacher-Torte it invented. The Rote Bar and Grüne Bar are dim, velvet-lined rooms where old Vienna performs itself over coffee and cake, and the corridors are hung with real paintings rather than reproductions. It draws an older, monied crowd, opera-goers and diplomats, people who want the hotel to feel exactly as it did fifty years ago.
Guests who want the theatre of old Viennese grandeur, antiques and a spa, and are happy to pay for it.
The Guesthouse Vienna
The Guesthouse occupies a converted eighteenth-century palais just round the corner, but the interiors are contemporary: warm timber, brass fittings, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, and large windows framing the Opera and the rooftops. The brasserie and in-house bakery give it a lighter, more social ground floor than the Sacher's formal salons, and free Austrian wine in the room signals a place more interested in ease than ceremony. It suits a younger, design-literate guest who wants five-star comfort without the museum feel.
Guests who want serious design and comfort in the same location for roughly half the price.
At $339 the Guesthouse has no listed spa or fitness facility, so anyone wanting massages, treatments or a gym on-site should factor in the Sacher's premium.
The Guesthouse is the more beautiful room to actually sit in - clean lines, good light, real timber - while the Sacher is theatre rather than design, and worth it only if that theatre is the point.
The numbers
| Hotel Sacher Wien | The Guesthouse Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,063 | $444 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 1537 | 2541 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 4 |
| Distance apart | 141 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hotel Sacher Wien has
- Spa
- Fitness
Only The Guesthouse Vienna has
Nothing on our list that Hotel Sacher Wien lacks.
What guests actually say
Hotel Sacher Wien
- excellent location
- attentive, friendly staff
- elegant, luxurious atmosphere
- room cleanliness and tidiness
“The history, elegance, luxury and great staff.”
The Guesthouse Vienna
- central location near opera
- free wine and minibar
- creatively furnished rooms
- curt front desk person
“For sure the best in-room coffee I've ever had.”
The Guesthouse Vienna's guests seem happier overall, praising thoughtful extras like free wine and good coffee alongside location, whereas Sacher guests note a recurring gripe about room cleanliness despite the luxury.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Hotel Sacher Wien
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,063
- Deluxe Room ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$1,105
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,112
The Guesthouse Vienna
- Deluxe Plus King Room (Opera View)Room Only · free cancellation$444
- Double Deluxe with ViewsRoom Only$446
- Deluxe Plus Double RoomRoom Only$480
In guests' own words
Hotel Sacher Wien
10/10
“A fantastic hotel in the heart of an amazing city.”
The history, elegance, luxury and great staff.
There was nothing to dislike
10/10
Alles
The Guesthouse Vienna
8/10
“Nearly perfect - just one bad point”
The room was small but creatively laid out and well-furnished. The whimsical layout cheered us instantly. We loved that they supplied us with many free amenities - especially the wine that we could enjoy in the room or at dinner. There was even a coffee maker that ground actual coffee beans as needed. For sure the best in-room coffee I've ever had. Great location as well.
The only negative was a front desk person with a curt and dismissive attitude. Actually rude.
10/10
This is the second time we stayed in the Guesthouse. Still impressed by its location,well equipped room, friendly staffs, and wines in the room. We had a very pleasant experience during our stay. Highly recommend!
Nothing
10/10
Wonderful central location! Only steps away from the state opera house and Albertina. Very clean and modern facility. We loved the free mini bar!
About each
Hotel Sacher Wien
Luxurious Accommodations and Dining Hotel Sacher, a historic gem in Vienna, offers elegant rooms furnished with antiques and valuable paintings. Indulge in traditional Viennese cuisine at Rote Bar and Grüne Bar, or savor the famous Sacher-Torte at Café Sacher. Relaxation and Wellness Unwind at the Sacher Spa with a variety of massages and beauty treatments.…
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The Guesthouse Vienna
Luxurious Accommodations The Guesthouse Vienna offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with high-class furniture, Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, and stunning views of Vienna's landmarks. The individual atmosphere ensures a comfortable and upscale stay. Gourmet Dining Experience Indulge in the brasserie and bakery's delicious offerings, including freshly…
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Facilities, in full
Hotel Sacher Wien
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
The Guesthouse Vienna
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Cycling
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
Where they are
Philharmoniker-Straße 4Führichgasse 10
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