5 star hotel with restaurants and spa in 19th century palace st stephens 15 minutes palais hansen kempinski vienna is on the ring boulevard which circles the old city a 15 minute walk from st stephens cathedral trams connect you to the burgtheater state opera imperial palace and other sights on the ring and the main train station is a 10 minute drive 2 stops to the riesenrad riesenrad the giant ferris wheel famously featured in the third man is a great spot to get your bearings