Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt review: This boutique hotel is a Viennese garden oasis
The hotel is a modern, boutique location that is ideal for those looking for quiet, contemporary luxury
Highlights
Trendy interior design
- Private terraces in select rooms
- Attention to detail
Beautiful bar area
- Well-connected location
- Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt Review
Step off the U-Bahn, Vienna’s busy metro system, into the Margareten district, and at first glance, you might miss Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt.
Tucked away from the main street, the hotel, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family is discreetly hidden in its own courtyard behind a bronze metal, geometric facade, that offers a unique kind of privacy not often found in city hotels. The hotel lives on the site of a former car park, and now blends seamlessly in with the residential buildings that surround it.
Guests make their way into the hotel's front courtyard via a short tunnel, where a cosy seating area awaits, adorned with plants and greenery. We visited in the wintertime, but are told that as soon as those warmer rays of sunlight emerge, this courtyard becomes one of the hotel's most popular areas.
Having only opened its doors in 2022, the 158-room hotel is a modern, boutique location that is ideal for those looking for quiet, contemporary luxury.
But, as with all of Hotel Indigo's locations, there are subtle nods to the surrounding neighbourhood and its heritage dotted throughout. Intricate patterns made famous by the Austrian architect Otto Wagner, whose artistry can be seen just a stone's throw away at Majolikahaus, are woven into the hotel's carpet and displayed on the tiles behind the lobby area.
The hotel's design also pays homage to Wagner's love of gold, present in the fixtures and artwork throughout rooms and the communal areas. But as well as Wagner's designs, Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt also celebrates the greenery of the traditional courtyard gardens traditionally found in the surrounding district. Communal areas are filled with lush plants and the hotel is divided up by two main courtyards dotted with trees and plants.
Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt also features its own rooftop 'urban jungle' garden, with the hope of creating a new habitat for insects and birds, helping to contribute to biodiversity that surrounds the hotel.
The Rooms
Rating: 4.5/5
You can choose from one of five different room types, depending on your needs and how much space you're after. Families might prefer the One Queen Bedroom Suite, tucked away in the front building of the hotel, which offers plenty of space and a free-standing bathtub.
For our stay, however, we checked into the Queen Bed Standard with a balcony - a welcome surprise that we were not expecting. It seems rare to find a room with their own balcony or terrace in city hotels, and this offers the perfect spot to catch a breath of fresh air and relax in the hanging egg chair.
Despite being in the city, the hotel's placement means that rooms are peaceful and you can expect an undisturbed night's sleep
Inside, muted tones are accented by flashes of pastel pink in the bed frame and lampshade Meanwhile, the urban jungle theme is continued in a bold, fun wallpaper. Nods to Austria's heritage can be found again in the Wagner-inspired print of the rug and traditional Vienna straw, a type of weave with an octagonal pattern that is often found in bistros, found in the lampshade.
There's plenty of room for storage, including a large wardrobe with shelves and hanging space, a fridge, and a desk for working, as well as coat hooks set within a vast, rounded mirror. The bathroom is also spacious, with a vanity sink and a large walk-in shower.
Despite being in the city, the hotel's placement means that rooms are peaceful and you can expect an undisturbed night's sleep.
Dining And Drinking
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Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt has guests covered from breakfast through to dinner, with a couple of handcrafted cocktails in between.
Breakfast can be enjoyed downstairs in the green-hued Pigment restaurant. In the mornings, a continental buffet breakfast can be enjoyed, with the option to add a hot, freshly cooked dish.
The restaurant re-opens for dinner between 6 and 10pm where the menu combines local flavours with nature to provide an array of contemporary dishes packed with simple vegetables and greens.
The Erdnuss-Karfiol, a cauliflower and peanut dish, is a menu standout - especially for those on plant-based diets, though there is also a selection of locally sourced meat and fish dishes.
Amenities
Bar
- Restaurant
- Underground parking
- Fitness centre
- Dry cleaning
- Hair dryer
Accessible rooms
- Family-friendly
- Complimentary in-room tea and coffee
- USB charging points
- Iron and ironing board
- Wi-Fi
Standort
Rating: 5/5
Nestled in Margareten, the fifth district of Vienna, Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt is well-placed to get around the city, whether you want to take the slightly longer walk into the centre or hob on the U-Bahn.
You can reach The Stephansplatz, Vienna's geographical centre and home to the gothic wonder of St Stephens Cathedral, in just 36 minutes on foot or 15 minutes on the U-Bahn.
The MuseumsQuartier, where you can take in some of the city's most renowned cultural institutions and contemporary art galleries, is just 19 minutes on foot. Schönbrunn Palace is just under 20 minutes walk away, while Belvedere Palace can be reached in just over 20 minutes via bus.
The hotel is also just a stone's throw from its namesake Naschmarkt, Vienna's best-known market home to 120 different stalls and eateries.
For trendy bars and restaurants, Neubau, the city's seventh district, is the place to go - think natural wine bars and restaurants packed with hip locals. From Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt, you can easily get there by bus in around 12 minutes or an extra 10 minutes if on foot.
Value For Money
Lead in rates start at £130 per night and breakfast can be added on for an additional cost. Find rooms and book direct on the Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt, IHG Hotels & Resorts website.
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Final Verdict
Hotel Indigo Vienna Naschmarkt
Rechte Wienzeile 87, 1050
Wien, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 8909373
Website: www.ihg.com
Hotel Indigo Naschmarkt offers a truly unique stay, from the design details that tell the story of the surrounding neighbourhood's history to the peaceful courtyard area, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Though the hotel is within walking distance of the city centre, and in the heart of the busy Naschmarkt area, it promises a calming and quiet stay.
The lobby bar area is the perfect place to hang out, whether you're busying yourself with some work during the day or enjoying a glass of local wine once dusk falls. In the summer months, the front courtyard promises to become a hub for hotel guests and those who duck in for a coffee or snack. Meanwhile, the addition of a fitness centre means you always have time to squeeze in a workout between sight-seeing.
The boutique size of the hotel means that things never feel too over crownded, so that once you're done exploring Vienna, you can head back and relax in style.