No curfew, but courtyard closes at 10:30pm

This was a fantastic place i stumbled on because my first choice hostel had been booked out. Not that this turned out to be a problem.

It is situated about 5 mins walk from Westbahnhof Station. Follow the signs off Mariahilferstrasse. The hostel is split into two parts, the main hostel and then another buliding around the corner coming under the same name, which is where I stayed. All the rooms were dorms with up to 10 people in each room. Everyone has their own locker and you share the bathroom/kitchen facilities with your dorm.

There is a courtyard with a huge table and chairs which acts like a central point for meeting people. It's also useful for anything from eating breakfast to reading in the sun. As there was no bar (drinks available from reception) this is where everyone congregated for dinner and evening drinks to meet fellow travellers and head out for the night.

Everyone I met was extremely friendly and the whole place had a very laidback vibe. I recommend going to the Billa supermarket on Maria Hilferstrasse and spending €2.49 for a big bottle of wine, great for sharing and making new friends

Clean and lively place, helpful owners and brillant people.

www.hotelruthensteiner.com