UrbanKey Pods - Vienna Neubau
This property is a very basic, budget-oriented option for short stays in Vienna, best suited for travellers who are highly tolerant of noise and facility shortcomings.
UrbanKey Pods - Vienna Neubau offers a budget-friendly stay in Vienna, featuring open-bunk style pods. While some guests find the pods comfortable and clean, many report significant issues with noise, as pods are often located directly in corridors with thin walls, leading to disturbances from other guests. Ventilation within the pods can also be poor, making them uncomfortably hot. Shared bathrooms are a consistent point of contention, with complaints about cleanliness, lack of toiletries, inconsistent hot water, and an insufficient number of facilities for the guest capacity. The property operates with remote management, leading to mixed experiences with responsiveness and occasional security concerns, including unauthorized individuals on the premises. Despite these drawbacks, its central location with good public transport access is frequently highlighted as a positive aspect, making it suitable for those prioritising location and price over comfort and amenities for very short stays.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Burggasse122 m2 min walk
- Burggasse-Stadthalle126 m2 min walk
- Urban-Loritz-Platz161 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 111 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise isolation is a significant issue, with numerous complaints about thin walls, noise from other guests, and pods being directly in corridors, leading to constant disturbances.
“seeehr schalldurchlässige Wände. Wenn jemand schnarcht, kriegt das jeder mit. Auch mit Oropax.”
“a very noisy, people screaming and knocking on the door after 10PM”
“Noisier than or should have been”
Pod comfort
Pod comfort is highly variable, with some guests finding them comfortable and clean, while others report saggy mattresses, poor ventilation leading to heat, and crumpled blankets suggesting prior use.
“My sleeping pod was comfy, clean and big enough to be comfortable.”
“The ,,room" at first sight it looked like it was used before(crumpled blanket), but probably not.”
“the pods were not properly venitlated, even tough i had a blind, i could not sleep with it closed, as it was too hot.”
Privacy
While some guests found the pods private, others strongly disagreed, noting that pods are located directly in hallways, leading to a lack of privacy and constant noise. Lockers are available but their security is questionable due to general access issues.
“Very private, clean, good lockers, they receive you with food and a towel, excellent instalations, very good place.”
“the pods were Directly in the floor where all visitors go and leave their rooms, no privacy at all and noise all Night/morning.”
“It’s not big but still private.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent, with some guests praising it as very clean, while others reported used beds and towels, crumpled blankets, dirty kitchen floors with mice, and hair in pods. Shared bathrooms are also frequently cited as unclean.
“Very private, clean, good lockers, they receive you with food and a towel, excellent instalations, very good place.”
“Bed and Towels were used, no one there to get a new one, a very noisy, people screaming and knocking on the door after 10PM”
“The ,,room" at first sight it looked like it was used before(crumpled blanket), but probably not.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a major drawback, with frequent complaints about lack of hooks in showers, inconsistent hot water, absence of toiletries (soap, toilet paper, shampoo), mould, and insufficient numbers of toilets and showers for the number of guests, leading to queues and cleanliness issues.
“ein Haken in den Duschkabinen wäre nicht schlecht - damit man seine Kleidung nicht am Boden platzieren muss, wenn man sich duscht.”
“The restroom didn't have any refillers: soap, toilet paper. And some guest cant use the toilet properly. (-_- )”
“Only two shower cubicles with very high showers heads. Impossible to keep hair dry! Also one leaked out on to the carpet in the corridor by the kitchen. One tap in one of the basins impossibile to fully turn off.”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is available, with some guests mentioning bag boxes with keys or free lockers. However, there are concerns about the security of the luggage room lacking a door code, small safes, and difficulty in locating the luggage area.
“Very private, clean, good lockers, they receive you with food and a towel, excellent instalations, very good place.”
“The luggage room doesn’t even have a door code, so basically anyone can walk in, which feels really unsafe.”
“outside the capsule there is a bag box with a key”
Staff & check-in
Staff service is inconsistent and often problematic due to remote management. While some guests experienced quick responses and helpfulness, others faced issues with unresponsive staff, non-working access codes, poor customer service, and slow communication, highlighting a lack of on-site presence.
“The quick responce from the managment and the solution provided in no time at all.”
“I arrived late when the staff can no longer be contacted and the code they sent me didn’t work so I wasn’t able to get in for the first night”
“The customer service was very poor, staff didn’t seem to care at all about guests’ issues.”
Location & access
The location is generally praised as good, perfect, or alright, with easy access to public transport (metro, tram, buses) and walking distance to attractions. However, some guests found the building entrance difficult to find.
“the walking distance to the arena for Eurovision 2026 made my stay a lot more enjoyable”
“Location and price”
“The location is perfect.The self check-in system is easy.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as having a 'fancy dormitory vibe' and being 'cute', but the lack of staff and common social spaces means it's not a social hostel. There are concerning reports of homeless people sleeping in common areas and police involvement, which negatively impacts the overall atmosphere.
“It was cute inside the apartment. Perfect for a short stay.”
“It's a bit of a different experience going to a hostel that doesn't have staff or a common space for socialisation, but it was a pleasant experience!”
“Gave off a fancy dormitory vibe.”
Value for money
Value for money is a mixed bag. Many guests consider it inexpensive and good for the price, especially for short stays or as a last resort. However, the numerous issues with cleanliness, noise, and facilities suggest that while cheap, it often falls short of providing a decent rest or comfortable experience.
“Cheap for the location but barely enough for decent rest”
“Inexpensive”
“Value for money!”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- severe noise issues
- poor ventilation in pods
- inconsistent cleanliness
- inadequate and poorly maintained shared bathrooms
- remote and unresponsive management
- security concerns with general access
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