Our ball hotel this season is the Sans Souci Vienna, a 10-minute-walk from the town hall. Special conditions apply to guests of the Science Ball: simply state the code “SciBall2026” for a  20% discount on all room prices if booked by e-mail or by phone (+43 1 5222520250).

Art and culture dominate not only the interior of the hotel, but also the immediate surroundings: The Sans Souci Vienna lies close to the grand museums, theaters, as well as a lively restaurant and bar scene, which is particularly popular with the locals. The Spittelberg art and culture district and the MuseumsQuartier are in the immediate vicinity; Vienna’s largest shopping mile, Mariahilferstrasse and the classy luxury boutiques in the first district are within easy walking distance.

The Hotel Sans Souci Vienna offers rooms and suites in various sizes, from the spacious Superior Room with 25 square meters to the luxurious Master Suite with 70 square meters. The bright, stylish rooms are equipped with parquet floors, mirror screens, high-quality beds and design classics. In addition to antiques, designer furniture and Vi-Spring beds, the master suites also have marble bathrooms with a free-standing, round bathtub. The highlights in the rooms include golden wall paintings as well as photographs by Hubertus Hohenlohe and works by Roy Lichtenstein.

Photos: Stefan Gergely

An additional offer awaits you at Hotel Schani Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna’s main train station), where tradition and casual style go hand in hand! An innovative hotel for modern travellers who follow the latest trends while also appreciating the charm of old Vienna. Smart technologies like mobile check-in and mobile key are combined with Viennese Schmäh and a cozy atmosphere. Belvedere Palace is just a short walk from the hotel, and the city center is also within easy reach. Use the code WISSENSCHAFT10 for a 10% discount on stays January 20-27, 2026.

Hotel Schani Wien Hauptbahnhof , Karl-Popper-Straße 22, 1100 Vienna
www.schanihotels.com/hotels/hotel-schani-wien-hauptbahnhof