Beyond the central sights, Alsergrund’s Schottenpoint area offers a look at Vienna through its historic buildings and local streets. It is part of the city’s 9th municipal district, with nearby transit connecting this northern side of the centre to the rest of Vienna.
- District: Alsergrund, Vienna’s 9th municipal district.
- From the hotel: Schottentor is about a 7-minute walk away.
- Nearby landmarks: Palais Chotek is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Josephinum is about a 5-minute walk.
- Public transport: Alser Straße is a station on the U6 line.
Where the Schottenpoint area sits
The Schottenpoint area sits in Alsergrund, a district that stretches along the Danube Canal from central Vienna towards the north. The City of Vienna gives Alsergrund’s area as 2.97 square kilometres.
Alsergrund’s name comes from the Als stream, also known as Alsbach or Alsterbach. The name appears in a document from 1044. The district took shape in 1850, when seven former suburbs were combined and incorporated into it; its present boundaries were established in 1905.
Josefstadt, Vienna’s 8th district, has its own distinct history. The city purchased the area in 1700 and named it Josephstadt in honour of Crown Prince Joseph, who became Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I in 1705.
If you want to plan a day around central sights from this part of town, a one-day Vienna itinerary from Schottenpoint offers a related perspective.
Nearby historic buildings
Several historic landmarks are close to the hotel, including Palais Chotek, Josephinum and Palais Clam-Gallas. Palais Chotek is about a 3-minute walk from this 3-star hotel in Alsergrund; Josephinum and Palais Clam-Gallas are each about a 4- or 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Other nearby buildings include Palais Angerer, Palais Festetics and Schauspielhaus Wien, each about a 4- or 5-minute walk from the hotel. These short walks make it easy to group several nearby exteriors into a stroll, while leaving time to continue towards Schottentor.
For more detail on the closest landmark, read about Palais Chotek near the hotel.
How do you get from the Schottenpoint area to Schottentor and the centre?
From Hotel am Schottenpoint, walk about 7 minutes to Schottentor for a convenient starting point towards central Vienna. You can pair the trip with a stroll past nearby historic buildings such as Palais Chotek and Josephinum.
Other stations offer different walking options: Roßauer Lände is about a 13-minute walk from the hotel, while Rathaus is about a 16-minute walk away. If you’re planning to use Schottentor as a transport hub, this guide to getting around Vienna from Schottentor covers that starting point.
Plan daily transport from the area
Alser Straße is a station on the U6 line, which runs between Siebenhirten and Floridsdorf. That gives you a metro connection in addition to the walkable stations around the area. You can choose between walking to Schottentor, Roßauer Lände or Rathaus, or using the U6 from Alser Straße, depending on where you’re going.
For airport arrivals, Vienna International Airport is about 47 minutes by car from Hotel am Schottenpoint. If you’re travelling by car, check your route and timing before setting out.
Before you go: Transport timetables can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Which Vienna district is the Schottenpoint area in?
It is in Alsergrund, Vienna’s 9th municipal district.
How far is Schottentor from the hotel?
Schottentor is about a 7-minute walk from Hotel am Schottenpoint.
Which metro line serves Alser Straße?
Alser Straße is a station on the U6 line, which runs between Siebenhirten and Floridsdorf.
What is the history behind the name Alsergrund?
The name comes from the Als stream, also called Alsbach or Alsterbach, and appears in a document from 1044.