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The best credit card for hotels in Austria.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Austria.

Vienna has the Park Hyatt Vienna in the former Bank Austria building near Graben, the Ritz-Carlton Vienna, and the Hotel Sacher (a Leading Hotels independent). The Park Hyatt is consistently a top-rated property in Europe and prices well.

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 property

Signup bonus

Up to 60,000 points after first-year spend

Park Hyatt Vienna sits in Hyatt's mid bands at 30,000 to 40,000 points a night against $550 to $850 cash, and the in-house Arany Spa pool in the old bank vault is one of the most photographed hotel features in Europe. Chase Sapphire Preferred holders can transfer Ultimate Rewards in at 1 to 1 to top up. The card pays for itself in a single 3-night Vienna stay.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card.

Ritz-Carlton Vienna prices around 70,000 to 85,000 points a night and the 85K free night cert covers it. Platinum upgrades at the Ritz are reliably generous in Vienna. Better choice if you are loyal to the Ritz-Carlton brand for elite status reasons.

American ExpressAnnual fee $650

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Annual fee$95$650
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusUp to 60,000 points after first-year spendVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Vienna's tram and U-Bahn network is excellent and a 24-hour pass costs about 8 euros. Skip the taxi from the airport too: the City Airport Train (CAT) takes 16 minutes to Wien Mitte and is faster than a taxi at half the price.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Austria?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Park Hyatt Vienna sits in Hyatt's mid bands at 30,000 to 40,000 points a night against $550 to $850 cash, and the in-house Arany Spa pool in the old bank vau... Annual fee is $95.

How many points do you need for a free night in Austria?

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Roughly 35,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Austria. Cash rate is around $380 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card a better choice for hotels in Austria?

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Ritz-Carlton Vienna prices around 70,000 to 85,000 points a night and the 85K free night cert covers it. Platinum upgrades at the Ritz are reliably generous in Vienna. Better choice if you are loyal to the Ritz-Carlton brand for elite status reasons. Annual fee is $650.