There’s a version of Vienna most people see.
Grand buildings. Busy streets. A checklist.

Of course, there are the classics like Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, or the Austrian National Library.
The kind of places every Vienna guide will send you to, along with a night at the Vienna State Opera or coffee at institutions like Café Sacher and Café Central.

And then there’s this version.
The one where you move differently.
Where every place you walk into feels considered.
And where the women behind these spaces quietly shape how the city feels, connected by a sense of sisterhood and support.

This is Vienna - through her.

GoLeonessa Tip: If you are comfortable riding a scooter. It's a fun way to explore the city!

Each of these hotels is part of the GoLeonessa Women-Trusted selection. Carefully chosen for location, atmosphere, and that subtle feeling of being truly at ease.

Grand Ferdinand
Classic elegance with a modern twist, right on the Ringstraße. Head up to the rooftop pool to float above the city, then settle in at restaurant Limón for Mediterranean dishes served with those wow-worthy views over Vienna’s rooftops. And if you’re in the mood for something more traditional, a perfectly done Wiener Schnitzel is waiting for you at Meissl & Schadn, right on site.

Grand Ferdinand

Hotel MOTTO
A cool mix of Parisian elegance and Viennese soul, right in the heart of the city. Set directly on Mariahilfer Straße, it’s the perfect location for shopping and exploring Vienna. On the 7th floor, the restaurant Chez Bernard brings modern, feel-good cuisine to the table, while one level above, a rooftop bar opens up to amazing views over the city. Stylish and full of life - this is where you come to enjoy, linger, and take it all in.

Hotel Motto

The Leo Grand
Playful luxury with bold design and a strong sense of character, right in the center of Vienna, just a few steps away from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Famous for its breakfast - fresh, carefully prepared, and especially beautiful when enjoyed under an open roof, weather permitting. As the day turns into evening, the bar Le Fou adds a touch of Paris with elegant cocktails and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The Leo Grand

Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier
Tucked away and full of charm, this place feels like Vienna from another time - warm, a little nostalgic, and full of personality. The historic building gives it that “this place has stories” vibe. Mornings begin with a generous breakfast that feels like a warm hug, before the house opens into small, inviting spaces, including a restaurant with outdoor seating and an idyllic garden made for relaxing.

Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier

Crème de la Crème - founded by Julia Kilarski.
This is your soft moment. Fine pâtisserie, delicate textures, and the kind of beauty you don’t rush through.

Crème de la Crème, Lange Gasse 76, 1080 Vienna. Opening times: Tuesday through Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Café Vollpension
A café where grandmothers and grandfathers bake from cherished family recipes, bringing generations together and supporting a more connected, caring community.

Vollpension, Johannesgasse 4A, 1010 Vienna, Monday through Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

lara - by Larissa Andres
A relaxed, plant-based restaurant in the heart of Vienna, open for lunch and dinner, with a beautiful Saturday brunch that’s worth planning for. Seasonal, creative dishes make it just as perfect for a quick midday pause as for a long, easy evening.

lara, Passauer Platz 2, 1010 Vienna. Open Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 am -3 pm, Dinner Monday through Saturday 7;30 pm -11 pm, Saturday Brunch 9 am - 2 pm.

Chocolate Museum “BO-YO” - co-founded by Jovana Misaljevic Yoyo.
A playful, hands-on experience where you create your own chocolate and explore the world behind it, through workshops like “Mozartkugeln” or “Be a chocolatier for a day.”

Chocolate Museum “BO-YO”, Schönbrunnerstraße 99, 1050 Vienna. Opening times: Monday through Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Zur Herknerin - by Stefanie Herkner
Relaxed, expressive, and full of character - traditional Viennese dishes are given a personal, modern touch. Perfect for a laid-back dinner that flows into conversation. Open only Thursday and Friday, 6 pm-11 pm, which makes it feel all the more special when you catch it. (It is cash only!)

Zur Herkerin, Wiedner Hauptstraße 36, 1040 Vienna

JOLA - by Larissa Andres
An intimate, dinner-only restaurant where a seasonal set menu guides the entire experience. Creative, and entirely plant-based. Each evening unfolds as a carefully composed journey, with dishes evolving around what’s freshest and most expressive.

JOLA, Salzgries 15, 1010 Vienna, Open Wednesday through Saturday, 6 pm - 11 pm.

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Von Frauen, die verstehen:
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• wie Details ein Gefühl der Leichtigkeit schaffen
• wie man Orte gestaltet, zu denen man gerne zurückkehrt

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