Ruby Lissi Hotel & Bar

Beutiful place to stay for my research journey! Can’t expect nothing better. Fabian was an amazing bartender and also gave us nice suggestions of where to visit. Highly recommended and hope you will meet the same worker as I did!

I have NOT been to Vienna in 50 years, and I am glad, that I found the "Ruby Lissi Hotel" located at Fleischmarkt 19, or just about a few minutes from Schwedenplatz where you can catch the subway to get very quickly to your destination. The location is superb.||At the Hotel, they do not accept cash payments, just Credit Cards. Check-in was smooth. The ground floor at the Hotel Ruby Lissi is kind of "funky." That's what I call it. Some folks refer to it as Bohemian. It is interesting, to say the least. ||The Bar set up with all its Chandeliers - see my photos- with the red Couch in the middle as a focal point is unique. In this space, the delicious daily Breakfast with a huge food selection is served. If you want to have an espresso or cappuccino, the staff will brew it for you with a SMILE. ||On Monday night is Jazz night here beginning at 8:00 PM... the locals will show up and dance the night away which is fun to watch. ||My room, including the bathroom, was super clean, with white bed linens and towels. I slept here well. It was quiet. ||The entire staff was very friendly and helpful, Service with a SMILE is a fact. I recommend staying here, my experience during my two-week stay was excellent.

We stayed here for 4 nights to visit the Xmas markets and Vienna attractions.||Hotel is very accessible, take City Airport train to Landstraße (25 minutes) then either walk to hotel (10 minutes) or get U4 tube train to Schwedenplatz (3 mins). Hotel is 30 second walk from there. From the Schwedenplatz station you reach many parts of Vienna city although walking around the city is very easy anyway. We bought a 7 day travel ticket for trains and trams and cost just under 23 Euros.(excludes City airport train - 24 Euro rtn).||The hotel is modern with a bar and seating area. Hotel offers a free drink if you forego room cleaning every day (3 days in instead). Our room was on the middle floor. Room is modern with shower and toilet in bedroom (glass cubicles with modesty curtain on bedside if required). Sink is also in bedroom so not to everyone’s taste. Bed was comfortable. ||Our room ( number 145) faced inner courtyard. We were emailled 2 days prior that there was some building noise due to the hotel creating a roof top terrace and bar. I was concerned so rang the hotel to assure me the works did not start until 9am so we proceeded with our reservation. However the following morning at 7am || we heard loud concrete drilling noise somewhere above us and this continued. After breakfast I complained to the manager about the noise. He said the works taking place on their rooftop had finished but the noise we heard was from a floor 2 floors above us that are not actually owned by the hotel ( so the hotel owns floors 0-2 and the rooftop but not floors in between!). They have tried to speak to the contractors who do not listen to them. The manager was able to find us another room on the same floor level as the reception/bar (room 22) and whilst this was facing a road with some other external roadworks 50m away it was much quieter.||So be advised your sleep may get disturbed if you are placed on the middle or top floor of the hotel. Other than that the breakfast was the normal fare and no complaints about that. The staff do try and help and are friendly.

We enjoyed a recent 2 night stay in Ruby Lissi. ||We had arrived in Vienna airport and then caught the City Airport Train (CAT) thru to Vienna Central Station. Taxi ride from the train station was around 5 mins and cost less than 10 EURO. We arrived around 9:00pm - the entrance where taxi dropped us meant that we caught a lift up to first floor reception. Lift lobby here is shared with a gym. (We noticed on our last day there is another entrance around the corner that leads straight to reception). We walked into a crowded bar with self check-in facilities on a bench. There were 2 other groups checking in so we could figure out what to do. Not sure if we went wrong in this process but we couldn't see an option for 2 key cards - we ended up with only one, but we asked one of the staff serving at the bar & they organised the second card for us. ||We were in a WOW room - on floor 1 and half. Room was clean & beautifully decorated - however there was no fridge. Minimal shelving / storage for clothes only one small wardrove. We were only here for 2 nights so it wasn't an issue, but there is ample space in the room that we were in to include more storage for guests. As other have stated - the shower is next to bed & the sink is in main part of room. Location is great - very close walking distance to everything. We had a window view looking down towards the Danube. ||Breakfast buffet was OK. However, we felt the cost of 24EURO per person was on the high side considering the range (e.g. minimal hot choices, no gluten free options). Barista made coffee is available which is nice.||The staff were excellent. We had a bag delayed on our incoming flight. This bag also had our phone charger in it - so while we were without our charger, the staff kindly let us charge our mobile at reception as needed. They also put a note in their system to be on the lookout for the bag when the airline delivered it. It got delivered the next evening & the staff brought it straight up to our room.

Really comfy beds and great shower with lovely products. Great location.|Easy check in and out process.|Most members of staff were really helpful and friendly, but one girl was not great. We wanted to borrow a charger whilst we had a drink in the bar, but she would only sell us one. We therefore left and spent our money elsewhere.

First of all, let’s be clear: this isn’t a traditional hotel. There’s no minibar in the rooms, no international TV channels, and not even a phone to call reception. The concept is minimalistic and straightforward, and it’s best to know that upfront. Here’s a breakdown of my experience: 1. Location: The hotel is very well located in the city center. The building is shared with a gym, and the entrance can be confusing—you might feel like you’re walking into a fitness club before finding the elevator to the reception. So turn left when you are entering the building. 2. Reception: Minimalist would be an understatement. One staff member does it all—bar, check-in, and customer service. You’re expected to enter all your details on an iPad yourself. Personally, I’d rather let the receptionist handle it than struggle with my clumsy fingers. On the plus side, you’re offered the option to skip housekeeping in exchange for drink coupons—a creative way to save on cleaning staff! 3. The Room: Let’s talk about the bathroom—or lack thereof. The sink is next to the TV, and the shower and toilet are in separate glass cubicles within the main room. Privacy? Well, it’s optional here. There’s a curtain separating the shower from the bed, but between the glass panels and the reflective surfaces, let’s just say your roommate will know you very well by the end of your stay. If you’re traveling with friends or family, my advice? Book separate rooms unless you’re ready to bond on a whole new level! 4. The Galley: There’s a small pantry area with vending machines where you can buy essentials like shaving kits or slippers. Complimentary hot and cold water and tea are available—nice touch. 5. The Bar: Located at the reception, the bar is simple and functional. Don’t expect craft cocktails or a trendy rooftop vibe. The receptionist doubles as the bartender, so it’s service with a practical twist. Now, about the noise: if you’re a light sleeper, be warned. You can hear your neighbors loud and clear (especially chatty Italians), and there’s a mysterious thumping sound around 4:30 a.m.—possibly from the gym? In summary, this is an unusual experience. If you embrace the simplicity and know what you’re getting into, it can be enjoyable. But if you’re expecting a traditional hotel, you might want to look elsewhere.

A cool hotel with a nice vibe. Friendly welcome and a terrific location. I particularly liked the room layout and nothing was lacking. Definitely a place I would stay again

We stayed at this hotel 27/12/24 -31/12/24.|The good bits||The staff were very helpful and the room was cleaned to a decent standard,although one day they just changed towels only even, though when we checked In we were offered a free drink or rooms changed daily and chose room change.||The bad points||Room has very limited storage and a very bizarre glass screen bathroom arrangement which leaves no privacy.The sink is in the room again very bizarre.||We chose not to eat breakfast and I was thrilled as what I viewed again was very limited for €24 per head. In my opinion this hotel is overpriced and overrated.sadly will not return here if I go back to Vienna

We enjoyed our stay at Ruby Lissi. The entrance was definitely pretty sketchy feeling, especially after getting off an overnight flight from the US. We were able to "store" our bags while we waited for our room to be ready. The bags were just tagged sitting in the lobby, and my American brain felt that wasn't the safest, but whatever. The rooms were a good size, but I found the set up of the shower and toilet very awkward. Depending on who you're traveling with, it could be concerning, as it's not very private. There was also construction going on, so it was a bit loud in the mornings

Stayed here for 3 nights in July 2018. I don't have enough good things to say about the location (right next to the metro and the river) and the cleanliness. The hotel is extremely modern and the staff are very helpful. There is a self check-in process, which is quick and easy (and located conveniently in the bar). They also offer reasonably priced bike rentals, which is a great way to see the city. The rooms themselves are very clean, reasonably spacious, and have an array of amenities. One thing to note about the room layout, however, is that it boasts partially private en suite bathrooms - the toilet is private, however, the curtain only wraps halfway around the transparent shower stall, so if you are sharing the room with anyone other than your significant other, you should keep in mind that you'll need to set ground rules for staying far away from the bath side of the room when someone is in the shower! I was staying with a close friend, so it didn't bother us too much, but this may be a deterrent for some. The room amenities were top notch - this hotel provides "Handy" phones for guest use - something that I hadn't seen before. These smartphones are fully equipped with cellular service and 3G, meaning you can bring them around the city with you to use for phone calls, Google Maps, etc (and save your own battery for photos)! The room also had a tablet in it for ordering room service and browsing the internet, however, I didn't find it to have as much utility, and could've gone without - especially in lieu of including a different amenity, like in-room coffee. All in all, the attention to detail, modern amenities and location made this hotel a place I would love to return to, and certainly will be recommending to others.

So much yes for this hotel, where do I start? First impression - As soon as you walk in you know you're going to love it. The decor is perfect, adorable and so much to take in. You realize the lobby is a bar and a restaurant so you can tell it's able to transform. It's kind of a weird entrance before you get inside - but don't let that worry you. Check In - The staff were all very sweet. It's basically self check in (bonus for those of us who don't need small talk), and you get your key sent out as if it's a vending machine. So new age, I totally loved it. I had put a request in with the reservation to check in early, and they accommodated - yay! The room - well first thing is they give you a PHONE to use in the city. In case you need to make calls or use the GPS. It was an Andriod, but I won't hold that against them because it did everything I needed to not get lost. I thought this was totally something that "wow'd" me and exceeded my expectations. There was a music player of some kind that would stream or place an older i device. I didn't really utilize it, but I appreciated that it was there. The decor - so modern, incredibly clean - I loved this too. The room was small so it was perfect as a solo traveler, and would be good enough to share with my partner. Might be a little tight to share with a friend. Plus, the shower is completely glass and shares that glass wall with the living room - I love rooms like this. Romantic, again not to share with a friend. The breakfast - was a bit pricey, but it was buffet and they had a tea buffet that you literally got your own ingredients and filled your own bag. Was totally a fan of mixing flavors, didn't regret that decision at all. The food was versatile and somewhat healthy, I was definitely a fan. Normally, I try not to pay for hotel food because you miss out on a restaurant - but this was well worth it. The staff was sweet and helped me with restaurant recs from authentic, to street food to cool ambiance, I wish I could have tried more. Location was perfect - so close to the train and so close to the walking and biking tour I took. I would 10000% stay here again when visiting Vienna next time! Tea/coffee bar - I almost forgot about this so I had to edit. On the top floor they have a bar area to get fresh teas and coffees - unlimited and always hot. There is a vending machine for random things like food and shoes, but you pay for those things. Do not miss out on the tea/coffee!

Initially... I was worried because the entrance is a bit... sketchy to say the least. BUT once you walk into the hotel, it's very hip and classy! The room is also very clean and chic. Just be aware that the shower room is not completely covered, so if you're staying with a friend, could get a bit weird. They also have a device with Wifi, which you can use outside of the hotel during your stay at this hotel in case you're worried about going over your data. I'd totally go back to this hotel!!

Enjoyed my stay with Ruby Lissi. The room is very modern and comfortable with nice sized bed and large rain shower. Breakfast was very nice with all local and organic items. Dani at reception was more than helpful in giving guidance around the city and purchasing a bus ticket for me. She deserves a nice raise