Ruby Sofie began life as the Sofiensäle, a grand 19th-century bathhouse.
Thanks to her outstanding acoustics though, singing in the shower quickly turned to concerts and gala balls, with everyone from Johann Strauss to the Kinks gracing her stage.
When it comes to design, we’ve taken cues from our leading lady’s past life, mixing vintage furnishings with statement spotlights and a head-turning piano.
But while playbills, vinyl sleeves and instruments hint at past glories, the bar menu’s thoroughly modern.
From the healthy breakfast and barista coffee to eclectic cocktails and tasty snacks, there’s something for everyone, 24/7.
Upstairs, each room reflects our Lean Luxury style, with a big, comfy bed, a rainfall shower and soft, fluffy towels.
A few modern touches bring Sofie firmly into the 21st century, like a Marshall amp, to once again fill the air with music.
Vienna’s historic 1st district is a short stroll away and Wien Mitte station is a five-minute walk, from where the airport’s 16 minutes by train.
Ruby Sofie lies in the heart of Vienna’s old diplomatic quarter, now an up-and-coming entertainment district, flanked by the Danube and the Wien fluss canal. The historic 1st district, where you’ll find St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and the Vienna State Opera is within easy walking distance, while quirky spots like the colourful Hundertwasserhaus and the Museum of Art Fakes are minutes away.
Wien Mitte station, is 500m away, giving Ruby Sofie outstanding local transport connections on the U3, U4 and S-Bahnlines. The airport’s a 16-minute hop on CAT, the City Airport Train.
While we don’t have our own car park, there’s a public one just under the hotel, and a 24-hour ticket for a single entry and exit costs €8.
Tiefgarage Sofiensäle
Blattgasse 14
1030 Vienna
Like you, we travel a lot. And wherever we go, we expect three things: a great night’s sleep, a powerful shower and top-notch connections – both to the city and the WiFi.
What we’re less keen on is paying for extras we never use. In dynamic cities bursting with Michelin stars and foodie pop-ups, room service sandwiches just don’t cut the mustard.
So we set out to create the best of both worlds – hotels with style and substance, but none of those expensive extras.
It’s what we call Lean Luxury.
To us, luxury means laid-back comfort in characterful surroundings, right in the heart of the city.
The lean part is all about being smart with space, streamlining things behind the scenes and doing away with the things you don’t need.
This innovative approach saves us and you money, without compromising on comfort.
Please note, bookings of up to nine rooms can only be made online using a valid credit card.
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