Venue
uxcon ’26 is happening in the historic halls of the University of Vienna.
The main building on Ringstraße sets the stage with its grand entrance hall and the stunning Arkadenhof – a courtyard that feels more like a quiet architectural statement than just a passageway between sessions.
At the heart of it all: the Audimax, the university’s largest lecture hall. A modern space built for big lectures and major events – and, every now and then, for student protests.
Alongside that, you’ll find additional lecture halls and smaller retreat spaces throughout the building – perfect for focused sessions, side conversations, and the kind of spontaneous exchanges that usually turn out to be the most memorable part of a conference.
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Getting to University of Vienna
Address: Universitätsring 1, 1010, Vienna
Subway:
Take the U2 (purple line) to “Schottenring”. It’s a 1 minute walk from there.
Alternatively, you can also take the U3 (orange line) to “Herrengasse”. It’s a nice walk through the first district from there (950m).
Tram:
Hop on lines 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71, D and get off at “Schottenring”.
From airport to venue:
1. Take the S7 train from Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien Schwechat) and get off at Praterstern.
2. Take the U2 (purple line) from “Praterstern” heading towards “Karlsplatz” and get off at “Schottentor”.
It’s a 1 minute walk from there.
From venue to airport:
1. Take the subway U2 from “Schottenring” heading towards “Seestadt” and get off at “Praterstern”.
2. Take the S7 train directly to “Vienna airport / Flughafen Wien Schwechat”.
How to choose accommodation
There’s no shortage of hotels in the area. It’s pretty easy (though sometimes a bit more pricey) to find a place to stay in the 1st district, right in the historic heart of Vienna. If you book early, you can find some great deals - especially if you're after a charming old-style apartment.
That said, there are also plenty of other (cheaper and nicer) options a bit farther away.
Thanks to Vienna’s excellent public transport, you can still get to our venues quickly and easily.
Hotels near the venue
- Ruby Sofie: €160/night for a double room (single use), including breakfast.
Use the code "UXC061025" when booking online with credit card on. - Hotel Grand Ferdinand: €209/night for a double room (single use), including breakfast.
Use the code "uxcon25" when booking via email. - Motel One Staatsoper
Please make sure to book in time, as some offers have a limited availability, and our reserved room block might run out at some point.
If you're extending your stay or prefer accommodations elsewhere in the city:
There are plenty of affordable yet charming options a bit farther from the venues, all easily reachable via Vienna’s excellent public transport. We've curated a selection of well-located, reasonably priced hotels: (Just a heads-up: We haven’t stayed there ourselves!)
- 25hours hotel Museumsquartier
- Ruby Marie Design Hotel Wien
- Ruby Lissi Hotel & Bar
- Die Josefine Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Vienna Naschmarkt
- Artist Boutique Hotel