Vienna rooftop scene is dominated by hotel options with views of the Stephansdom or the Hofburg. The 10 below cover the 1st district and Wieden.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Vienna
01 · Vienna
Sofitel
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Hotel rooftop · 18th floor
On the 18th floor of the Sofitel. Stunning panoramic view of Vienna's skyline.
Order: A spritz at sunset, north-facing
02 · Vienna
7th
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of 25hours Hotel. Casual rooftop with sweeping city views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
03 · Vienna
Hotel Lamée
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Hotel rooftop · Stephansdom view
At Hotel Lamée. Direct view of St Stephen's Cathedral.
Order: A signature cocktail with the cathedral view
04 · Vienna
Ritz-Carlton
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the Ritz-Carlton Vienna. Polished hotel rooftop with sweeping views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
05 · Vienna
Steffl
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Department store rooftop
On top of the Steffl department store. Direct view of the Stephansdom.
Order: A spritz with the cathedral view
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06 · Vienna
Naschmarkt
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Casual rooftop
Casual rooftop near the Naschmarkt with sweeping views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
07 · Vienna
1st
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At Radisson Blu Style. Modern rooftop with central Vienna views.
Order: A signature cocktail at the rooftop
08 · Vienna
Stephansplatz
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Hotel rooftop · Cathedral
At DO & CO Hotel. Direct view of the Stephansdom.
Order: A martini with the cathedral view
09 · Vienna
DC Tower
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Hotel rooftop · 57th floor
On the 57th floor of the DC Tower. The highest bar in Vienna.
Order: A signature with the panorama
10 · Vienna
1st
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
Sister rooftop at Sofitel Vienna. Polished hotel rooftop with central views.
Order: A craft cocktail at sunset
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How Vienna does rooftops
Das Loft is the iconic option. 25hours Hotel is the casual alternative. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
