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
Find a great area to stay in Vienna
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01. Innere Stadt
0.3 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 $39 a night
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02. Leopoldstadt
0.8 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 $17 a night
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03. Landstraße
1.4 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 $18 a night
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04. Wieden
1.4 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 $42 a night
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05. Margareten
1.9 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 $34 a night
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07. Neubau
1.4 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 $32 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 $28 a night
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09. Alsergrund
0.9 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 $34 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.
Tonight
From $61 per night
Next weekend
From $106 per night
| Most popular time to visit | July-September |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.18 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | $113 per night |
| Average weekday price | $114 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
3.4 miles from downtown
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Vienna State Opera
0.7 miles from downtown
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
0.3 miles from downtown
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Hundertwasserhaus
1.1 miles from downtown
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Vienna City Hall
0.7 miles from downtown
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Hofburg
0.5 miles from downtown
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Naschmarkt
1.1 miles from downtown
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Museumsquartier
0.9 miles from downtown
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Graben
0.4 miles from downtown
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Belvedere Palace
1.6 miles from downtown
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Vienna reviews
What other travelers say about Vienna
Amazing city with a rich history which is presented wherever...
September 14, 2021
Amazing city with a rich history which is presented wherever you look. Rich central European culinary options - not pricy. Easy to walk and see most attractions, and the public transportation is amazing + easy to use. Worth more than one visit !!!
Simply put, a great and beautiful city.
August 8, 2021
Simply put, a great and beautiful city. Everything is wonderful there: sightseeing, museums, buildings, streets, cleanliness, culture of people, and lots of others. I've visited 4 times Vienna, and I honestly say it's a city I would to live in.
We stayed for three days (+one to get there, +one to get...
June 11, 2021
We stayed for three days (+one to get there, +one to get back), it was the right time to see the city but it was not enough time to visit most important places. You can visit, due to the size and amount of things inside, two sites per day (ex. a palace and a museum) have a good meal, and walk for a section of the old city. Only thing is that there are tons of museums, palaces, atractions, etc. lots for every taste. Be prepared, covid tests are expensive in the city center, you´re required to present them in most places. People are nice, friendly to the tourism, food is great. It is a big fancy city, prices are not cheap and it has big city problems (take care of your wallet) but overall it is really a must to visit.
The breakfast and breakfast staff are helpful and very nice.
December 27, 2017
The breakfast and breakfast staff are helpful and very nice. The size of suite room is superb! Room 402 and surroundings are extremely hot, so we could not sleep well. Night reception gentlemen could not help. But when we return in the following week, and had room 301, we lived it!
Great Christmas spirit atmosphere all over the Vienna with...
January 12, 2017
Great Christmas spirit atmosphere all over the Vienna with the ability to view numerous christmas marketplace and old architecture in the old city of Vienna (Innerstadt). I recommend a walk through the park of Schönbrunn Palace but it must be a nice weather.
Popular places to stay in Vienna
Stay in some of the best accommodations Vienna has to offer
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Vienna Nice Apartment 03. Landstraße, Vienna
From $93 per night
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Appartement-Hotel an der Riemergasse 01. Innere Stadt, Vienna
From $137 per night
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Parks 73 The Townhouse Hotel 03. Landstraße, Vienna
From $118 per night
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Parkview Boutique Apartments 03. Landstraße, Vienna
From $84 per night
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The Harmonie Vienna, BW Premier Collection 09. Alsergrund, Vienna
From $127 per night
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