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.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
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.
Very close to the venue
Not the cheapest option, but comfortable and very close to the venue.
About 900m from the venue, pretty nice and reasonably priced.
For the adventurous: small sleeping pods, great location, very affordable.
- Let us know how you liked it (and: good luck!) ;-)
A lovely hotel, well located and close to the venue. Not the cheapest, not super expensive.
Good location, slightly further away
Around a 15-minute walk, apartment-style rooms, fair pricing.
A bit quirky with Viennese flair. Very good location and reasonably priced.
- Motel One Wien-Staatsoper
- A reliable chain with good value for money. Not right by the venue, but easy to reach (~15 min).
Apartments & budget-friendly options
Simple, but you get a whole apartment. Great price and great location.
Located by the Danube Canal, nice hotel and good price. About 20 min by tram or metro.
Not in the city center, but in an up-and-coming district with a quick U2 connection. Cozy and very good value.
- The Garage No. 6
- Spacious apartments at a very good price, close to Leuhusen Center Apartments.