Michaelerstraße 11, 1180 Wien
Haus Michaelerstraße 11 - near MedUni Vienna
The Haus Michaelerstraße 11, also known as Wiener Heim, is a traditional student residence operated by Akademikerhilfe in Vienna’s 18th district (Währing). Since around 1930, Wiener Heim has been Akademikerhilfe’s first dedicated student residence and today provides accommodation for approximately 107 students.
The residence combines affordable student accommodation in Vienna with a peaceful and green residential environment. One of its defining features is its large garden with mature trees, along with its communal facilities and welcoming atmosphere. Despite its quiet location on a side street, important universities, higher education institutions, and public transport connections are all close by.
Wiener Heim is particularly suitable for students looking for an affordable student residence in Vienna who value community, nature, excellent public transport connections, and short distances to their university.
Rooms & Prices
The Michaelerstraße 11 Student Residence offers both single and twin rooms. The rooms are fully furnished and functionally designed to meet the needs of students.
Each room includes:
Washbasin directly in the room
Bed
Desk and study area
Storage space
Internet access
TV connection
The showers and toilets are located on the corridor and are shared with the other residents on the respective floor.
Each floor features a spacious communal kitchen with a balcony. The kitchens allow residents to prepare their own meals while also providing an opportunity to meet and socialize with other students in the residence.
The accommodation options are:
Single rooms of approximately 8 m²
Twin-room places in rooms of approximately 16–19 m²
A laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers is also available within the residence. It can be used by all residents for a small fee.
Haus Michaelerstraße 11 therefore offers a particularly affordable accommodation option for students in Vienna, combining private rooms with spacious shared communal facilities.
Location
The Wiener Heim is located at Michaelerstraße 11, 1180 Vienna, on a quiet side street in the Währing district. The green surroundings and large garden create a pleasant living atmosphere, even though the student residence is located in the heart of Vienna.
The Währinger Straße/Volksoper U6 underground station is just a few minutes’ walk away. The tram lines 40, 41, and 42 also operate from this location. The bus lines 35A and 37A are also nearby.
The location is particularly attractive for students at the Medical University of Vienna: the General Hospital of Vienna (AKH) and the Medical University of Vienna are located in the immediate vicinity of the residence.
Other educational institutions can also be reached quickly, including:
- Medical University of Vienna
- General Hospital of Vienna (AKH)
- Institutes for Intercultural Communication
- Institutes for Archaeology
- University of Applied Sciences for Business and Management Vienna
Thanks to the excellent U6 connection, the University of Vienna and other higher education institutions in Vienna can also be reached easily.
For everyday needs, a large supermarket and other shops are within walking distance. The nearby Stadtbahnbögen, along with various cafés, bars, and restaurants, offer opportunities for going out and meeting friends.
Wiener Heim therefore combines affordable student accommodation in Vienna’s 18th district with a peaceful residential setting, excellent public transport connections, and close proximity to the Medical University of Vienna and the General Hospital of Vienna (AKH).
Haus Michaelerstraße 11
Michaelerstrasse 11, 1180 Wien
Leisure Activities
Community life is an important part of Wiener Heim. The communal facilities offer residents numerous opportunities to meet, spend time together, and make new connections.
The facilities include:
One communal kitchen on each floor
Spacious balconies adjoining the communal kitchens
Common room and TV room
Fitness room
Music room with piano
Large garden with barbecue area
Bicycle storage facilities
The large garden with mature trees is one of the residence’s special features. It provides space for studying, reading, relaxing, and enjoying outdoor activities together. In summer, the barbecue area is ideal for shared barbecue evenings and social gatherings with fellow residents.
The communal kitchens on each floor are also important meeting places in everyday life – whether for having breakfast together, cooking, or simply chatting and connecting with other students.
Haus Michaelerstraße 11 therefore combines affordable student accommodation, community, and relaxation in a green setting, while also offering convenient access to the major higher education institutions in Vienna’s 18th district.
Moving in/out
Don't forget to arrange an appointement for moving in/out with your residence manager.
Other fees
| Registration Fee | € 20,- | |
| Administration fee | one time fee | € 30,- |
| Deposit | one time per person (not due if paid already) | € 600,- |
| Contribution to Residence Representation | Payable upon move in, then once a year in October | € 30,- |
| Final Cleaning Fee | due by each checkout and change of room | € 70,- |
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FAQs
No. You need to bring your own dishes, pots, pans, cutlery and glasses.
Yes. The residents’ representatives provide an iron and an ironing board.
This depends on the floor. The number of residents varies between 15 and 24 people per floor. Each floor has a shared kitchen and a large shared bathroom with 2–3 showers, 2 bathtubs and 3–5 toilets.
An internet connection via LAN is available at the student residence. Please bring your own router so that you can set up Wi-Fi in your room for your phone, laptop, tablet, etc.
Yes, there are private parking spaces on the premises of the student residence. Your residence management team can tell you whether any spaces are currently available. Outside Akademikerhilfe’s premises, short-term parking zones generally apply in Vienna from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Yes. There is currently a residents’ representative committee. Further information is available directly on site.
No. The use of additional electrical appliances of this kind is not permitted. Please refer to the house regulations and fire safety regulations.
No. Private refrigerators and air-conditioning units are not permitted in the rooms. Please refer to the house regulations and fire safety regulations.
Yes. The residence has a music room with a piano.