St. Pölten Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office
Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office
Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office
Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office

Enjoy historic sights, cultural activities, waterfront attractions and natural treasures in one of Austria's oldest cities.

Romanesque vaults, Baroque façades and medieval towers stand alongside ultra-modern architecture in Sankt Pölten, the capital city of the state of Lower Austria. Explore the city's old and new buildings, swim in a freshwater lake and fill your shopping bags at the markets.

Look for the many well-preserved historic buildings in the old city. Study the mixed architectural styles of the City Hall (Rathaus) with its Renaissance tower, Baroque façade and Gothic niches. Visit Pharmacy Löwen-Apotheke, the oldest building in Sankt Pölten, serving the population’s health needs since 1545. Appreciate the art and architecture of the 11th-century cathedral, rebuilt in the 18th century. Enjoy a drink and schnitzel in a café while surfing the Internet on your tablet or cell phone using the city’s free Wi-Fi access.

Adjacent to the old part of Sankt Pölten is Landhaus, part of the government and cultural district. Attend a dance or musical performance at the Festival Playhouse. Learn about local art, nature and history at the Museum of the Province of Lower Austria. See the city from the viewing platform of the 252-foot (77-metre) Tower of Sound.

Enjoy an entire day at the Viehofner Lakes. Swim, rent a boat or go windsurfing. Visit, or avoid, the nudist area here. Walk or cycle along waterfront trails. The lakes are a breeding ground for numerous bird species, so look for kingfishers and black-necked grebes.

Shoppers can browse the small, independent boutiques lining the country’s second-oldest pedestrian zone. For bargain hunting, go to the markets at Herrenplatz and the Sunday flea markets throughout the city.

Get acquainted with the city’s landmarks aboard the free narrated 50-minute trolley tram. The “Hauptstadt-Express” operates from just before Easter until the end of December. Onboard audio guides are available in English and German.

Sankt Pölten is 40 miles (65 kilometres) from Vienna, Austria’s capital. The city’s central location in Lower Austria makes it a good base to explore the castles and countryside of Wachau-Danube Valley and the monasteries of Herzogenburg and Lilienfeld.

B&B HOTEL St. Pölten
B&B HOTEL St. Pölten
3 out of 5
Willi Gruber Straße 17, St. Pölten
The price is £59 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£59
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Pölten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Polten Cathedral and Kamptal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Centrally located, helpful check-in staff who spoke perfect English. Room was clean and bathroom well stocked. Can be a bit noisy as it is next to the Trainline but nothing earplugs can't deal with."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

B&B HOTEL St. Pölten
Cityhotel D&C
Cityhotel D&C
4 out of 5
Völklplatz 1, St. Pölten, Lower Austria
The price is £158 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£158
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in St. Pölten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Popular attractions Stadtmuseum and Rathausplatz are located ...
"Curtains were not blackout and light could shine into the room in the day time. Cannot get a good night’s sleep. No kettle provided."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023

Cityhotel D&C
Motel 267
Motel 267
3 out of 5
Stifterstraße 1, St. Pölten, Niederösterreich
The price is £94 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£94
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Pölten. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Klangturm and Dreifaltigkeitssäule are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"Die Dame an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich und man konnte mit ihr auch scherzen. Unsere beiden Zimmer waren sehr sauber, hübsch und haben nicht unangenehm gerochen. Das Frühstücksbuffet war lecker und es war alles da, was man braucht."

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2025

Motel 267
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Modernes Apartment in Ruhiger und Zentrale Lage - Perfekt für Familien & Gruppen
Modernes Apartment in Ruhiger und Zentrale Lage - Perfekt für Familien & Gruppen
Sankt Pölten, Niederösterreich
Stay at this apartment in St. Pölten. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and a hot tub. Popular attractions Kamptal Gardens and St. Polten Cathedral are located ...
Modernes Apartment in Ruhiger und Zentrale Lage - Perfekt für Familien & Gruppen
Chateau rental in Austria
Chateau rental in Austria
Pottenbrunn
Stay at this villa in St. Pölten. Enjoy private pools and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Herzogenburg Priory and Kamptal Gardens are located ...
Chateau rental in Austria
limehome Krems Undstraße
limehome Krems Undstraße
2 out of 5
Undstraße 6, Krems an der Donau, Niederösterreich
Stay at this aparthotel in Krems an der Donau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Kloster UND and Karikaturmuseum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Recommended!
"Our group only had 1 night here. The stay was pretty comfortable, although it was quite difficult sharing 1 bathroom amongst 5 adults, but we managed. Space was sufficient for us and overall stay was comfortable. Only thing was that floor of the room was like stone/concrete, which didn’t seem comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

limehome Krems Undstraße
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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