Top things to do in Vienna
Attractions, tours, and activities in Vienna
Recommended museums in Vienna
Where to find art and culture in Vienna
Vienna: the city's best neighborhoods
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01. Innere Stadt
0.1 miles from downtown
Vienna’s historic sites (and shopping district) are in the city center by Ringstrasse Boulevard. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg museum complex, Rathaus (town hall), State Opera, Burg Theater and Vienna University are within walking distance. Graben and Kärntner Strasse are the main shopping streets, with international and local options.
Places to stay from $36 a night
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02. Leopoldstadt
1 miles from downtown
This district features two of Vienna’s biggest draws in one place: the Prater Park and its giant Ferris Wheel. A fairly traditional neighborhood, with many synagogues and kosher shops that cater to the largely Jewish population. On Saturdays, visit the bustling Karmeliter Market for food and contemporary art.
Places to stay from $16 a night
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03. Landstraße
1.2 miles from downtown
The mainly residential 3rd district features several museums and a shopping mall above Landstrasse-Wien Mitte station. The district’s star attraction is the Belvedere, with its baroque gardens and Klimt’s "Kiss." Other museums include the KunstHausWien and MAK. See a concert at Wiener Konzerthaus for a touch of classical or world music.
Places to stay from $31 a night
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04. Wieden
1.1 miles from downtown
With its young and friendly charm, Vienna’s 4th district is home to the Technical University, the Wien Museum, and St. Charles' Church with Karlsplatz Square, site of a popular Christmas Market. Join the young and trendy in the friendly Freihausviertel, full of boutiques, hip bars and small restaurants.
Places to stay from $39 a night
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05. Margareten
1.6 miles from downtown
Margareten’s on the rise. This blue-collar district is blossoming into a post-industrial haven for artists, hipsters and cool cats. At the heart of it all is Margaretenplatz, a lively square that brims with funky bars and kooky boutiques. Catch an arthouse flick at Filmcasino, then slip into Schlossquadrat’s hidden wine gardens for refreshments.
Places to stay from $36 a night
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07. Neubau
1.3 miles from downtown
Neubau is an enchanting mix of old and new. For quintessential Viennese charm, walk through historic Spittelberg with its narrow alleys and Biedermeier-style houses. Head to Neubaugasse and the surrounding streets for shopping. The Volkstheater ("people’s theater") founded in 1889 hosts year-round shows (check their website for details).
Places to stay from $29 a night
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08. Josefstadt
1.1 miles from downtown
The smallest district is a popular residential area very close to the city center. Josefstadter Strasse features many local Viennese cafes, small boutiques and restaurants with various cuisines. Baroque art fans shouldn’t miss the Piarist Church of Maria Treu with its picturesque square.
Places to stay from $26 a night
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09. Alsergrund
1.2 miles from downtown
Alsergrund was the birthplace of Schubert and hometown of Sigmund Freud. Freud’s house on Berggasse 19 gives insight into his life and practice. Visit the neo-Gothic Votive Church bordering Ringstrasse and the Servitenviertel Quarter, with Vienna’s oldest Jewish Cemetery. Enjoy (mainly French) cuisine in the area around the French School.
Places to stay from $31 a night
About Vienna
Including tips for the best time to visit Vienna
With all of Vienna's imperial palaces, countless architectural achievements, and a world-renowned cafe culture, there's almost too much to do in Austria's amazing capital.
The historic city center is like an open-air museum, so it's no surprise it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ringstrasse Boulevard is lined with beautiful buildings like the Rathaus (town halll), the Spanish Riding School, and the Hofburg Palace. However, the best place to check out the city's main sights is in the MuseumsQuartier – a collection of great museums, as well as cozy cafes and bars all housed in former stables. Highlights include the MUMOK, Leopold Museum, Kunsthalle, Architekturzentrum, and the interactive children's museum Zoom.
Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Vienna's coffee shops at Café Schwarzenberg—the oldest café on the Ringstrasse—which serves traditional liver dumpling soup and apple strudel. There's also Café Central, where icons like Leo Trotsky and Sigmund Freud used to gather. Then head over to the Riesenrad for some beautiful views over the city. This classic Ferris wheel is 215 feet tall and takes about 20 minutes to make a full rotation.
Vienna International Airport is right outside the city limits and can be reached easily by train, bus or taxi.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.09 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | $159 per night |
| Average weekday price | $176 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Vienna
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Vienna
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Schönbrunn Palace
3.2 miles from downtown
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Vienna State Opera
0.4 miles from downtown
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
0.1 miles from downtown
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Hundertwasserhaus
0.9 miles from downtown
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Vienna City Hall
0.7 miles from downtown
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Hofburg
0.4 miles from downtown
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Naschmarkt
0.8 miles from downtown
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Museumsquartier
0.7 miles from downtown
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Graben
0.1 miles from downtown
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Belvedere Palace
1.2 miles from downtown
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Vienna reviews
What other travelers say about Vienna
Vienna is a very historical and monumental city.
February 5, 2023
Vienna is a very historical and monumental city. Easy to get around, and a lot of interesting museums. And we got lucky and got hold on some tickets to the opera which was a very nice experience. We where there in december and there are christmas markets everywhere.
Vienna is beautiful.
February 3, 2023
Vienna is beautiful. It was very cold and snowed but that did not take away our enjoyment. I would recommend you take a tour of the Opera House. It is stunning. There are loads of places to eat and drink. We wanted to have tea in the cafe Sacher but it was fully booked. I would suggest making a booking before you go. (We still had Sachertorte in the cafe of the opera house :) ) We made a list of things to do and packed a lot into our weekend. There were still some things I'd like to see - The Spanish Riding school for one - I'll have to return in the summer for a whole different experience.
I would have liked to be there in spring or summer so that...
January 30, 2023
I would have liked to be there in spring or summer so that the evenings would be more enjoyable as well. We finished the day early due to the cold and activities like shopping are not possible after 20:00 anymore. But we loved the architecture, the museums are beautiful. I most definitely can recommend. Maybe 1 more day stay could have led to seeing a bit more. But after walking that much for 3 days we were exhausted and it was just fine. We did not use public transport or a vienna pass but it might have been actually good to do if you want to save money on museums etc.
Beautiful city, easy and safe to visit.
January 28, 2023
Beautiful city, easy and safe to visit. So much culture to choose from. It's like going back in time. Definitely worth a visit. Delicious food and beverages everywhere. t's cleaner and prettier than Paris.
Enjoyed museums quarter,particularly Old gallery with marble...
January 26, 2023
Enjoyed museums quarter,particularly Old gallery with marble interior and great selection of art and lovely place for coffee and cake..liked Albertina and got the 40 euro pass for Sisi museum,Schönbrunn and furniture museum..all great.Loved the Gloriette cafe at Schönbrunn for morning coffee.Went around palace at 9am before crowds.Enjoyed Albertina in the evening,enjoyed cafe central,and Demel cafe,and Cafe Diglas..Also lovely tea shop if you want tea instead of coffee in little Alleyway off Mariahilfee Strasse.Great to get tram to Schönbrunn and metro pass great value and easy to use.Loves Stephansdom and walking around Freyung and backstreets and Rathaus stunning and good to walk around the University area.Kaffeemule Hotel On Kaiserstrasse great location to stay..and friendly clean hotel..excellent value.
Good buildings but over priced!
January 25, 2023
Good buildings but over priced! Every museum chargers you 10-15 euro at least! They charge foreigners 50 euro for missing N95 masks on the tram. It’s 2023 no where in the world still asking people to wear N95 on bus. Not a simple blue mask, you have to wear something they used in bio labs, other wise you pay 50 EURO!
Popular places to stay in Vienna
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Hotel Kaiserhof Wien 04. Wieden, Vienna
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Appartement-Hotel an der Riemergasse 01. Innere Stadt, Vienna
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Jimmy's Apartments Lory 11. Simmering, Vienna
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Parkview Boutique Apartments 03. Landstraße, Vienna
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