Our tips for VIENNA
Food Scene
The most amazing and creative cakes. Always worth a visit! Even Hollywoodstar Tilda Swinton once was given her birthday cake from this place...
15 locals recommend
Crème de la Crème
76 Lange G.The most amazing and creative cakes. Always worth a visit! Even Hollywoodstar Tilda Swinton once was given her birthday cake from this place...
Really authentic Viennese cuisine. Everything from Schnitzel to Kaiserschmarren is on the menu and the wines are great. The place is very nice for couples and also suited for families. Staff is friendly and the restaurant is beautifully furnished. Prices are medium to high but the food is high quality.
6 locals recommend
rosnovskyundco
10 Buchfeldg.Really authentic Viennese cuisine. Everything from Schnitzel to Kaiserschmarren is on the menu and the wines are great. The place is very nice for couples and also suited for families. Staff is friendly and the restaurant is beautifully furnished. Prices are medium to high but the food is high quality.
Old viennese café where you can sit, read the newspaper and observe people passing by on the main road. Ideal also if you want to have breakfast outside of the apartment.
33 locals recommend
Café Eiles
2 Josefstädter Str.Old viennese café where you can sit, read the newspaper and observe people passing by on the main road. Ideal also if you want to have breakfast outside of the apartment.
One of the best Italian restaurants in town. We recommend having a pizza - very yummy. They are also really nice if you come with your kids.
22 locals recommend
Via Toledo Enopizzeria
13 LaudongasseOne of the best Italian restaurants in town. We recommend having a pizza - very yummy. They are also really nice if you come with your kids.
It's probably one of the smallest coffee places in Vienna BUT the coffee is too good not to try it. You can always opt for take away. They also have really nice sweets from the Guerilla Bakery Girls...
13 locals recommend
People on Caffeine
21 SchlösselgasseIt's probably one of the smallest coffee places in Vienna BUT the coffee is too good not to try it. You can always opt for take away. They also have really nice sweets from the Guerilla Bakery Girls...
Great Spanish wine and amazing tapas. Perfect spot for an evening with your partner or a gathering with friends.
10 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
52 Lange G.Great Spanish wine and amazing tapas. Perfect spot for an evening with your partner or a gathering with friends.
There is already three spots in Vienna where you can find Eisgreissler. Rotenturmstraße in the first district, Neubaugasse and Mariahilferstraße, a huge shopping street. We have ice-cream from Eisgreissler almost every day in summer... You can definitely get addicted.
If you can't decide which flavor to choose ask them if you can split the scoop and try two flavors.
85 locals recommend
Eis Greissler
14 RotenturmstraßeThere is already three spots in Vienna where you can find Eisgreissler. Rotenturmstraße in the first district, Neubaugasse and Mariahilferstraße, a huge shopping street. We have ice-cream from Eisgreissler almost every day in summer... You can definitely get addicted.
If you can't decide which flavor to choose ask them if you can split the scoop and try two flavors.
Erich and Ulrich are our favorite places to have coffee with friends and/or go for lunch. Great food and very nice staff combined with fair prices and a hip crowd.
50 locals recommend
ERICH
27 NeustiftgasseErich and Ulrich are our favorite places to have coffee with friends and/or go for lunch. Great food and very nice staff combined with fair prices and a hip crowd.
Erich and Ulrich are our favorite places to have coffee with friends and/or go for lunch. Great food and very nice staff combined with fair prices and a hip crowd. In Ulrich we mostly go for breakfast - I even celebrated my last birthday there.
133 locals recommend
ULRICH
1 Sankt-Ulrichs-PlatzErich and Ulrich are our favorite places to have coffee with friends and/or go for lunch. Great food and very nice staff combined with fair prices and a hip crowd. In Ulrich we mostly go for breakfast - I even celebrated my last birthday there.
If you are in the mood for burgers - this is the place to be. Once you are inside you feel like you are in New York. The waiters mostly speak English and decent beer is served. They also offer brunch - it is one of the top 10 locations in Vienna to have it.
41 locals recommend
The Brickmakers Pub & Kitchen
42 ZieglergasseIf you are in the mood for burgers - this is the place to be. Once you are inside you feel like you are in New York. The waiters mostly speak English and decent beer is served. They also offer brunch - it is one of the top 10 locations in Vienna to have it.
If you are in the first district this is the best place for lunch. They offer 5 salads daily and you can choose between 2 main dishes. The place is easy to walk by so keep your eyes open. Very tasty and creative cooking.
14 locals recommend
hiddenkitchen city
3 FärbergasseIf you are in the first district this is the best place for lunch. They offer 5 salads daily and you can choose between 2 main dishes. The place is easy to walk by so keep your eyes open. Very tasty and creative cooking.
Also a hidden gem in the first district. As the name promises: everything is vegan. A really cozy cafeteria with very tasty vegan raw food cuisine. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch, brunch.
12 locals recommend
Simply Raw Bakery (Vegan)
2 DrahtgasseAlso a hidden gem in the first district. As the name promises: everything is vegan. A really cozy cafeteria with very tasty vegan raw food cuisine. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch, brunch.
Close to Karlsplatz - which means it's easy to reach from the apartment and also close to the inner city.
A social enterprise where seniors bake, serve and run the place. Traditional food, vintage furniture and supernice staff. Decent prices for great food. Total recommendation.
85 locals recommend
Vollpension
16 SchleifmühlgasseClose to Karlsplatz - which means it's easy to reach from the apartment and also close to the inner city.
A social enterprise where seniors bake, serve and run the place. Traditional food, vintage furniture and supernice staff. Decent prices for great food. Total recommendation.
If you are in the mood for French food go there. The location is amazing and it's very close to university of Vienna. Close to the apartment and it's also a great place to sit outside when the weather allows it and simply enjoy the view and ambience.
62 locals recommend
Cafe Francais
6-8 Währinger Str.If you are in the mood for French food go there. The location is amazing and it's very close to university of Vienna. Close to the apartment and it's also a great place to sit outside when the weather allows it and simply enjoy the view and ambience.
Nice location to have breakfast and/or crêpes. The café is cosy and you can also watch the kitchen staff preparing your food. - And most important: coffee is great!
32 locals recommend
Cafe The Province
3 Maria-Treu-GasseNice location to have breakfast and/or crêpes. The café is cosy and you can also watch the kitchen staff preparing your food. - And most important: coffee is great!
Best place to have Italian food whenever they open their outdoor area. The view is amazing and even though it is in the center of the 8th district it is silent and very enjoyable to sit there and have great food.
61 locals recommend
Il Sestante
50 PiaristengasseBest place to have Italian food whenever they open their outdoor area. The view is amazing and even though it is in the center of the 8th district it is silent and very enjoyable to sit there and have great food.
Supercute café I recently discovered with homemade cakes and a fabulous breakfast. It's almost around the corner of the apartment and thus ideally located if you decide to have breakfast outside. My personal recommendation is the breakfast Josephine Baker and Josefine Mutzenbacher.
8 locals recommend
Café Josefine
10 LaudongasseSupercute café I recently discovered with homemade cakes and a fabulous breakfast. It's almost around the corner of the apartment and thus ideally located if you decide to have breakfast outside. My personal recommendation is the breakfast Josephine Baker and Josefine Mutzenbacher.
Beautiful cafe around the corner of the building. It is located in the Volkskundemuseum - worth a visit - and offers tasty food and great coffee. Wonderful outdoor seating area that overlooks Schönborn Park, but also nice place to go on a rainy day. Absolute recommendation!
9 locals recommend
Hildebrandt Café
15-19 LaudongasseBeautiful cafe around the corner of the building. It is located in the Volkskundemuseum - worth a visit - and offers tasty food and great coffee. Wonderful outdoor seating area that overlooks Schönborn Park, but also nice place to go on a rainy day. Absolute recommendation!
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem that is only to be found if you know about it. It's just a few meters from the appartement. What we like best about it: there is a menu BUT the waiters will ask you if you would like to order something special according to your wishes. And then you are free to tell them whatever you want to be in the drink and they will make a special creation just for you with those ingredients plus whatever is needed. :) We love this place!
We recommend to make reservations.
13 locals recommend
Tuer 7
7 Buchfeldg.A hidden gem that is only to be found if you know about it. It's just a few meters from the appartement. What we like best about it: there is a menu BUT the waiters will ask you if you would like to order something special according to your wishes. And then you are free to tell them whatever you want to be in the drink and they will make a special creation just for you with those ingredients plus whatever is needed. :) We love this place!
We recommend to make reservations.
A fancy bar for drinks in the evening with cool people and an AMAZING view over the parliament and nearby parks. It's also a great place to work in the afternoon.
36 locals recommend
Der Dachboden
1 Lerchenfelder Str.A fancy bar for drinks in the evening with cool people and an AMAZING view over the parliament and nearby parks. It's also a great place to work in the afternoon.
Just one metro station away from the apartment or a 10 minute walk.
Cool place for drinks or dinner. Different restaurants and bars are to be found there. In winter you also find a hip Christmas market with good Punch and DJ's.
1009 locals recommend
Museumsquartier U station
Just one metro station away from the apartment or a 10 minute walk.
Cool place for drinks or dinner. Different restaurants and bars are to be found there. In winter you also find a hip Christmas market with good Punch and DJ's.
Fabulous interior and drinks, classy waiters and staff makes you feel very welcome. - When Brangelina were still a thing they went here for drinks... So why shouldn't you?
34 locals recommend
Kruger's American Bar
5 KrugerstraßeFabulous interior and drinks, classy waiters and staff makes you feel very welcome. - When Brangelina were still a thing they went here for drinks... So why shouldn't you?
Techno from Monday to Sunday. Not easy to find! The door doesn't say Donau or anything else on it. It's simply grey and you have to knock to be led in. Alternatively there might be security standing on the street. So watch out to find it. It's totally worth it.
They always have really fancy visuals AND if you get hungry they also have a typical Viennese "Würstelstand" inside the location. Supercool.
73 locals recommend
Donau
10 Karl-Schweighofer-GasseTechno from Monday to Sunday. Not easy to find! The door doesn't say Donau or anything else on it. It's simply grey and you have to knock to be led in. Alternatively there might be security standing on the street. So watch out to find it. It's totally worth it.
They always have really fancy visuals AND if you get hungry they also have a typical Viennese "Würstelstand" inside the location. Supercool.
Sightseeing
Built by Theopil van Hansen (he also built the former Viennese Stock Exchange at the Ringstraße) it's the place where the Austrian parliament meets. Currently it is being renovated and the parliament is conducting its meetings in the Hofburg and the Palais Epstein. Nevertheless the guided tours are offered in the Hofburg and they are free of charge. They are given on a daily basis except for public holidays.
25 locals recommend
Parlament station
Built by Theopil van Hansen (he also built the former Viennese Stock Exchange at the Ringstraße) it's the place where the Austrian parliament meets. Currently it is being renovated and the parliament is conducting its meetings in the Hofburg and the Palais Epstein. Nevertheless the guided tours are offered in the Hofburg and they are free of charge. They are given on a daily basis except for public holidays.
The Schmetterlinghaus, The Imperial Butterfly House is housed within a stunning palm house, built during the Art Nouveu period at the beginning of the last century. It is situated on the edge of the Burggarten palace gardens, just by the Albertina Art Museum and 200 meters from the Opera House. Emperor Franz Josef I and Sisi, the Empress of Austria, found tranquility and quiet inside the wonderful Art Noveau building. Now allow yourself, to enjoy the amazing ambience and unique flora and fauna of the Butterfly House.
38 locals recommend
Butterfly House
The Schmetterlinghaus, The Imperial Butterfly House is housed within a stunning palm house, built during the Art Nouveu period at the beginning of the last century. It is situated on the edge of the Burggarten palace gardens, just by the Albertina Art Museum and 200 meters from the Opera House. Emperor Franz Josef I and Sisi, the Empress of Austria, found tranquility and quiet inside the wonderful Art Noveau building. Now allow yourself, to enjoy the amazing ambience and unique flora and fauna of the Butterfly House.
Stephansdom
The most famous cathedral in Austria. A must see.
The city hall is open to the public and one of the last places where a Paternoster elevator is to be found. Guided tours are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday free of charge.
The public library there is one of the best ones I know. They have an impressive collection of music supplies from Schubert, Krenek and Wolf. Best part: this library is not very known and thus intimate.
219 locals recommend
Rathaus (Stadiongasse) station
The city hall is open to the public and one of the last places where a Paternoster elevator is to be found. Guided tours are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday free of charge.
The public library there is one of the best ones I know. They have an impressive collection of music supplies from Schubert, Krenek and Wolf. Best part: this library is not very known and thus intimate.
The first district with its beautiful historical buildings is worthwhile visiting. All important buildings are within walking distance of the apartment. (Hofburg, Kärtner Straße, university, city hall, Stephansplatz, Stephansdom, opera,...)
82 locals recommend
Innere Stadt
The first district with its beautiful historical buildings is worthwhile visiting. All important buildings are within walking distance of the apartment. (Hofburg, Kärtner Straße, university, city hall, Stephansplatz, Stephansdom, opera,...)
Parks & Nature
Close to Hofburg and Heldenplatz it is one of the most beautiful parks in Vienna. You will find more than 200 different roses and when they are blooming the smell is incredibly nice. It's also nice for a short morning run as it is close to the appartement.
434 locals recommend
Volksgarten
HeldenplatzClose to Hofburg and Heldenplatz it is one of the most beautiful parks in Vienna. You will find more than 200 different roses and when they are blooming the smell is incredibly nice. It's also nice for a short morning run as it is close to the appartement.
Former private garden of the emperor, now open to the public. Perfect for relaxing in between some sightseeing in the city center. You can enjoy a picknick on the lawn or simply sit down on one of the benches to relax.
You will also find "Palmenhaus" there which is beautiful to visit especially in winter. The Café/Restaurant Palmenhaus is on the edge of the park as well and offers delicious food.
287 locals recommend
Burggarten
1 Josefsplatz Former private garden of the emperor, now open to the public. Perfect for relaxing in between some sightseeing in the city center. You can enjoy a picknick on the lawn or simply sit down on one of the benches to relax.
You will also find "Palmenhaus" there which is beautiful to visit especially in winter. The Café/Restaurant Palmenhaus is on the edge of the park as well and offers delicious food.
This area used to be a part of a medical institution but nowadays is open to the public. You have an amazing view over Vienna and can go for a short hike. The famous Otto Wagner church is also to be found in those premises.
81 locals recommend
Steinhof Grounds
Baumgartner HöheThis area used to be a part of a medical institution but nowadays is open to the public. You have an amazing view over Vienna and can go for a short hike. The famous Otto Wagner church is also to be found in those premises.
Lovely garden in the second district. You also find the world famous porcelain manufactory Augarten there and it gives an impression of how much attention to detail goes into the production of every single piece. You can experience how the ‘white gold’ is created on very interesting guided tours. You can also have lunch at the Café Augarten next to it. Close to Augarten porcelain you find the concert hall of the famous Viennese Boys Choir.
499 locals recommend
Augarten
Lovely garden in the second district. You also find the world famous porcelain manufactory Augarten there and it gives an impression of how much attention to detail goes into the production of every single piece. You can experience how the ‘white gold’ is created on very interesting guided tours. You can also have lunch at the Café Augarten next to it. Close to Augarten porcelain you find the concert hall of the famous Viennese Boys Choir.
If you have been to Versailles you might see the similarity. Yes - everything is a little smaller in Vienna but nonetheless beautiful.
484 locals recommend
Schönbrunn
If you have been to Versailles you might see the similarity. Yes - everything is a little smaller in Vienna but nonetheless beautiful.
Essentials
Supermarket just around the corner of the apartment. Everything you need for your daily groceries.
217 locals recommend
Billa
9 Kärntner RingSupermarket just around the corner of the apartment. Everything you need for your daily groceries.
denn's Biomarkt
10 TaborstraßeOrganic food with a great variety and fresh bread.
Supermarket with a great variety. Fresh meat, cheese and bread are available.
193 locals recommend
SPAR Gourmet
43 PorzellangasseSupermarket with a great variety. Fresh meat, cheese and bread are available.
THE place to go if you like cheese. We strongly recommend to go there and try it for yourself.
Jumi Käse
28 Lange G.THE place to go if you like cheese. We strongly recommend to go there and try it for yourself.
Pediatrician with availability also on weekends and public holidays. In case of an emergency they are also reachable 24 hours a day. Number: 01/968 21 11
Great doctors and we felt that our son always was really well taken care of.
malacht - Kinderarzt auch am Wochenende
6 OppolzergassePediatrician with availability also on weekends and public holidays. In case of an emergency they are also reachable 24 hours a day. Number: 01/968 21 11
Great doctors and we felt that our son always was really well taken care of.
If you should get sick this is the pharmacy we recommend to go to. The pharmacist knows a lot regarding alternative treatment (homeopathy) and staff speaks English as well.
Alte Löwen-Apotheke
25 Josefstädter Str.If you should get sick this is the pharmacy we recommend to go to. The pharmacist knows a lot regarding alternative treatment (homeopathy) and staff speaks English as well.
If you might need flowers this is the florist we would recommend to go to. They have the most beautiful flowers and their bouquets are exceptional.
Doll's Blumen
62 Lange G.If you might need flowers this is the florist we would recommend to go to. They have the most beautiful flowers and their bouquets are exceptional.
Post Offices and BAWAG P.S.K.
4 Maria-Treu-GasseThis is the nearest ATM and postal office.
Arts & Culture
THE best opera in the world next to MET. The scope and diversity of the Wiener Staatsoper’s programming is unmatched around the world. The 2018/2019 schedule includes 50 different operas, 16 different ballets and five children’s programmes. In addition to this there are numerous concerts, matinées and special events.
Tickets are available from EUR 7 to EUR 500. If you want cheaper tickets please consider booking in advance!
BUT there is also standing tickets for EUR 4! Available ONLY 80 min prior to curtain on the day of performance!
Guided tours are also available from Monday to Sunday at a reasonable price of EUR 9 for adults and EUR 4 for children.
537 locals recommend
Vienna State Opera
2 OpernringTHE best opera in the world next to MET. The scope and diversity of the Wiener Staatsoper’s programming is unmatched around the world. The 2018/2019 schedule includes 50 different operas, 16 different ballets and five children’s programmes. In addition to this there are numerous concerts, matinées and special events.
Tickets are available from EUR 7 to EUR 500. If you want cheaper tickets please consider booking in advance!
BUT there is also standing tickets for EUR 4! Available ONLY 80 min prior to curtain on the day of performance!
Guided tours are also available from Monday to Sunday at a reasonable price of EUR 9 for adults and EUR 4 for children.
Just around the corner and an institution. It exists since 1788 and is one of the most successful theaters in the German speaking countries. Even Ferdinand Raimund, Johann Nestroy and Josef Strauss used to play here. Famous director Max Reinhardt had it renovated in 1924 and it still looks like this today. The Theater in der Josefstadt is devoting itself mostly to contemporary theatre.
48 locals recommend
Theater in der Josefstadt
26 Josefstädter Str.Just around the corner and an institution. It exists since 1788 and is one of the most successful theaters in the German speaking countries. Even Ferdinand Raimund, Johann Nestroy and Josef Strauss used to play here. Famous director Max Reinhardt had it renovated in 1924 and it still looks like this today. The Theater in der Josefstadt is devoting itself mostly to contemporary theatre.
The famous Burgtheater ensemble is the most important constant element of the theatre and represents the soul of the institution. The Vienna audience loves its theatre stars and shows its appreciation by regular attendance. The Burgtheater today has a more modern program and contemporary structures. Keep your eyes open for something special: You will see four Klimt paintings in the Burgtheater on the two magnificent staircases.
258 locals recommend
Burgtheater
2 UniversitätsringThe famous Burgtheater ensemble is the most important constant element of the theatre and represents the soul of the institution. The Vienna audience loves its theatre stars and shows its appreciation by regular attendance. The Burgtheater today has a more modern program and contemporary structures. Keep your eyes open for something special: You will see four Klimt paintings in the Burgtheater on the two magnificent staircases.
The Sisi museum gives an insight in the life of Sisi, the former empress. Many personal items are to be seen.
497 locals recommend
The Hofburg
The Sisi museum gives an insight in the life of Sisi, the former empress. Many personal items are to be seen.
The finest jazz club we know in Vienna and they have a concert every evening. If you love jazz you will already have heard about it...
84 locals recommend
Porgy & Bess
11 RiemergasseThe finest jazz club we know in Vienna and they have a concert every evening. If you love jazz you will already have heard about it...
Shopping
If you are interested in a green lifestyle you cannot miss out on this shop.
Grüne Erde is a sustainable Austrian company that also stands for social justice. Here you find the most amazing furniture (they offer delivery) and also sustainable clothing and care products. All products are made in Europe.
Grune Erde Wien
11 Mariahilfer Str.If you are interested in a green lifestyle you cannot miss out on this shop.
Grüne Erde is a sustainable Austrian company that also stands for social justice. Here you find the most amazing furniture (they offer delivery) and also sustainable clothing and care products. All products are made in Europe.
If you love a good flea market this is the place to go! Every Saturday morning as of 6:30 you will find a great variety of goods. Clothes, books, jewelry, paintings, furniture, tableware and many more things. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to bargain - starting prices are always up for negotiation!
Tip: Once you have seen everything why not check out the culinary part of Naschmarkt and have lunch at one of the restaurants?
57 locals recommend
Flea Market at Naschmarkt
48-52 Linke WienzeileIf you love a good flea market this is the place to go! Every Saturday morning as of 6:30 you will find a great variety of goods. Clothes, books, jewelry, paintings, furniture, tableware and many more things. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to bargain - starting prices are always up for negotiation!
Tip: Once you have seen everything why not check out the culinary part of Naschmarkt and have lunch at one of the restaurants?