Austria’s most famous hotel, opened in 1876 directly behind the Vienna State Opera. Home of the Original Sachertorte, the chocolate cake whose “original” designation was contested in a decade-long court battle with the Demel bakery (Sacher won, 1963). The Cafe Sacher on the ground floor is open to non-guests and is the only place to get the hotel’s sealed version of the torte. Luxury pricing (EUR 400+ per night). Philharmonikerstrasse 4. U1/U4 to Karlsplatz. Check current rates at sacher.com. World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 (49th place).
hotel in Vienna City
Hotel Sacher Wien
The most famous hotel in Austria, opened in 1876 by Eduard Sacher. Home of the Original Sachertorte. World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 (49th). The only privately owned luxury hotel in Vienna. Located directly behind the State Opera. Former guests include Queen Elizabeth II and President Kennedy. Three Michelin Keys.
- Type
- hotel
- Destination
- Vienna City
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1876
- Era
- Historicism
- Address
- Philharmonikerstrasse 4, 1010 Wien, 1010 Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.2040, 16.3698
- Official website
- Visit website