Ottakring, Vienna

Scores

Safety by day 8.3/10, at night 7.8/10.

About Ottakring

A densely built western Vienna district with apartment blocks, local shops, tree-lined residential streets, and convenient public transport. The area around these coordinates feels more residential than central, with a quieter pace away from busier commercial streets and evening venues.

Good for

• long stays
• budget travelers
• foodies
• culture lovers
• public transport users

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• quiet seekers
• luxury travelers
• people with limited mobility

Watch out for

• Use normal city awareness around busy transit stops and commercial streets at night.
• Check the exact accommodation for street-facing noise, especially near tram or bus routes.
• Expect hills and some uneven or steep streets toward the western edge of the district.

Sources

• Ottakring

Getting around

• Ottakringer Friedhof Bus, 100 m
• Pav. 29 Bus, 250 m
• Maroltingergasse Tram, 280 m
• Maroltingergasse Bus, 330 m
• Kollburggasse Bus, 380 m

5.3 km to the city center (Wien).