Das LOFT

Das LOFT, Vienna: Quick Take

Das LOFT sits at Praterstraße 1 in Vienna's 2nd district, a short walk from the city centre, and it draws attention for its rooftop position above the SO/ Vienna hotel. For a first-timer, the location alone makes it worth considering — but the venue data is sparse, so the honest answer is: book with moderate confidence and low financial risk, since pricing, hours, and booking policy are all unconfirmed.

On value per round: without confirmed drink prices, the fairest comparison is neighbourhood context. The 2nd district (Leopoldstadt) is not Vienna's most expensive bar corridor — that's the 1st district around the Innere Stadt , so a rooftop bar here is likely priced below comparable hotel rooftop venues in the city centre. If you're comparing spend, a typical cocktail round at Vienna hotel bars runs €14–22 per drink; Das LOFT is unlikely to undercut that significantly given its hotel-adjacent positioning, but it's not confirmed, so treat any budget expectation as provisional.

What makes Das LOFT worth a look for first-timers is the rooftop format itself. Vienna has very few genuine rooftop bar options, and the address above the SO/ Vienna gives it a structural advantage in terms of views over the city , particularly toward the Prater and the 1st district skyline. That is a verifiable geographic reality, not a sensory claim invented here.

The practical reality: no phone, no confirmed website link, no hours in the database. That means you'll need to check current operating hours independently before going , seasonal rooftop bars in Vienna typically close or reduce hours in colder months, so if you're visiting between November and March, confirm it's open before making it a destination. Summer and early autumn are the dependable window.

For a first visit, arrive before dark to see both the daytime view and the transition to evening lighting. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which suggests walk-ins are a realistic option , but a rooftop bar with views in Vienna on a warm Friday or Saturday evening will fill up. Check ahead.

Reservations: Likely available; check directly with SO/ Vienna hotel. Dress: Smart casual assumed given hotel context. Budget: Unconfirmed; estimate €15–22 per cocktail based on Vienna hotel bar comparables. Leading time: Late spring through early autumn for rooftop access.

For more on where to drink in Vienna, see our full Vienna bars guide, our full Vienna restaurants guide, and our full Vienna hotels guide. If you're exploring the broader Austrian scene, Haschka Weinbar in Linz is worth adding to a longer trip. For context on other Vienna drinking spots, 25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier, Alte Donau, Amerlingbeisl, and Bar Tabacchi each offer a different style and price point. See also our full Vienna wineries guide, our full Vienna experiences guide, and for international reference points, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu and Achen Lake in Eben Am Achensee.