Airbnb in Vienna: Which districts are particularly worthwhile for landlords?
March 15, 2024

Vienna attracts millions of visitors year after year — from tourists to business guests. Anyone who owns an apartment in Vienna can earn high income through Airbnb rentals. But in which districts is it particularly worthwhile?
Airbnb in Vienna: Which districts are particularly worthwhile for landlords?
Vienna attracts millions of visitors year after year — from tourists to business guests. Anyone who owns an apartment in Vienna can earn high income through Airbnb rentals. But in which districts is it particularly worthwhile?
1st district — inner city
The center of Vienna with St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg and Opera is the first address for international guests.
Advantages:
•Maximum willingness to pay
•Exclusive location with many sights
•High booking rate among business guests and tourists
•Top location: Graben, Kärntner Straße, Stephansplatz
7th district — Neubau
Creative, alternative, hip — the 7th district attracts young travelers, digital nomads and expats.
Advantages:
•Popular with modern target groups
•Close to Mariahilfer Straße
•Stylish apartments perform particularly well
•Top location: Museumsquartier, Spittelberg, Burggasse
2nd district — Leopoldstadt
Located right on the Danube, between Prater and Augarten — urban but green.
Advantages:
•Perfect mix of local recreation & proximity to the city
•Cheaper entry prices
•Rapidly growing market for short-term rentals
•Top location: Karmeliterviertel, Praterstraße
3rd district — Landstraße
This well-connected and popular district is located between Belvedere Palace and the main train station.
Advantages:
•Good infrastructure
•Ideal for longer business stays
•A mix of classic and modern real estate
•Top location: Rennweg, Rochusmarkt, Quartier Belvedere
6th district — Mariahilf
Between shopping, culture and nightlife — a hotspot for weekend visitors.
Advantages:
•Right on Mariahilfer Straße
•Ideal for city travelers & young target groups
•Top occupancy due to central location
•Top location: Gumpendorfer Straße, Naschmarkt
Conclusion: Vienna is diverse — and so are the Airbnb strategies
Depending on the target group, both the inner city and Neubau or Leopoldstadt can be perfect. The positioning of your accommodation is crucial. Arbio helps you get the best out of every district.
