Vienna is a city full of surprises. For every breathtaking building you expect to see, there are another two beside it that you don't. Due to its passionate relationship with classical music grand theatres and ornate opera houses adorn the city centre, but it is also a city bursting with bars and clubs that would feel at home in the hippest of cities. And while it was the seat of the Habsburg Dynasty for so many years, you can live like a king here without upsetting your bank balance.
Reviews of Vienna from boo.com
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Varpunen says: “ We were expecting so much more of Vienna. Maybe we weren´t in right places. Arthistorymuseum was very big and quite tiring but naturehistorymuseum was very interesting and full of animals. Sigmund Freud museum was just full of pictures of Sigmund´s friends and so, but in cafe… more
Posted: on Apr 11, 2008 |
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colby says:
“ The hostel was clean and the staff was very helpful whenever we had questions. The bar was loud at night, but you could tell that they tried to keep the noise down outside. I don\'t think the walking distance to the Westbahnhof was bad at all. The metro is really easy to get the hang… more
Posted: on Apr 1, 2008 |
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imsoturbo says:
“ for the most part i loved vienna. the sights and culture were amazing. the only part of my trip i didnt enjoy was the people. after coming from germany were everyone was super nice and friendly. i went to austria where the people are not so friendly. it was a little suprising seeing as… more
Posted: on Mar 21, 2008 |
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Best things to do in Vienna
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Sigmund Freud Haus Museum- What?
- Museum
- Where?
- Closest Subway station is Schottentor
- Anything else?
- A museum dedicated to the life of the psychologist Sigmund Freud, it is located in his former home and there are many items from periods through out his life including his velour hat and dark walking stick with its ivory handle.
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Hofburg Palace- What?
- Imperial Palace
- Where?
- Near to the Museumsquartier‎ Subway Station
- Anything else?
- The current official residence of the President of Austria, through time it has played host to some of the most powerful people in Austrian history and was the residence of the including the Habsburg dynasty. There are museums that can be visted here
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Schonbrunn Palace- What?
- Imperial Palace
- Where?
- Near the Taubstummengasse Subway station
- Anything else?
- One of the most popular attractions in Austria, it was the summer residence of successive Habsburg monarchs and shows the different tastes and interests of them. You can get tours of the palace and its surrounding gardens daily.
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Upcoming events in Vienna
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Mar 19
30 SECONDS TO MARS
- When: Mar 19, 2010 (Friday)
- Where: Gasometer
- What: 30 SECONDS TO MARS 03/19/2010 GasometerVienna, AT map | tickets find out more
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Mar 22
Goran Bregovic
- When: Mar 22, 2010 (Monday)
- Where: Theater an der Wien
- What: Goran Bregovi and the Wedding and Funeral Orchestra perform at Vienna's Theater an der Wien.Enjoy the "Best of Goran Bregovic" â€" A birthday... find out more
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Mar 25
Slayer
- When: Mar 25, 2010 (Thursday)
- Where: Gasometer
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Recommended Hotels
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Mercure Wien Zentrum(4 star hotel)- What?
- Luxury 4 star hotel.
- Where?
- Centrally located close to St. Stephan's Cathedral.
- Anything else?
- The hotel offers a restaurant specializing in Austrian cuisine & bar which offers a lighter snack menu. Meeting facilities are available. Guestrooms are all ensuite & offer air conditioning, satellite television & a minibar. Internet access is available.
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Mercure Josefshof Wien(4 star hotel)- What?
- Luxury 4 star hotel.
- Where?
- Located in the city centre close to Ringstrasse.
- Anything else?
- The hotel bar is open 24 hours a day & offers a snack food menu. The hotel has 3 meeting rooms suitable for functions of up to 50 people. Guestrooms feature WiFi internet access & satellite television.
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Wombats City Hostel Vienna- The Base- What?
- Hostel.
- Where?
- Centrally located, close to underground and train stations.
- Anything else?
- Hostel offers single and double rooms aswell as 4 and 6 bed dorms. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and private lockers. There is a bar and a lounge area with internet access and a pool table. All you can eat buffet breakfast available on request.
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Top Restaurants
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| Würstelstands | $$$$$ | 100% |
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