Vienna guide
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.
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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 Freud,...more 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 Freud, there was amazing sachercake! close
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by Varpunen
– posted on Apr 11, 2008
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 of. I...more 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 of. I would for sure stay here again and reccommend it to others.close
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by colby
– posted on Apr 1, 2008
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 austria...more 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 austria feels like germany.close
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by imsoturbo
– posted on Mar 21, 2008
If You did or did not visit Vienna before... i believe you have to go there anyway!! it was my second time there and i`ve found some new places,some new buildings and some new things,that made Vienna the city i like very much!! i love KUNST HUS and buildings that are near that place!! i like the...more If You did or did not visit Vienna before... i believe you have to go there anyway!! it was my second time there and i`ve found some new places,some new buildings and some new things,that made Vienna the city i like very much!! i love KUNST HUS and buildings that are near that place!! i like the old town(too crowdy for me though),the opera,the parliament,prater... i can write and write... i think if you can,just do it and go to Vienna!!close
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by niemiec2003
– posted on Mar 7, 2008
Vienna is a great city, very much to see and the people are extremely kind. If you come from the Eastern part of Europe, prepare yourself, it\'s very expensive. Eat as few as possible in the city centre, try shopping in the 15th district for example (round Westbahnhof and out) and buy your...more Vienna is a great city, very much to see and the people are extremely kind. If you come from the Eastern part of Europe, prepare yourself, it\'s very expensive. Eat as few as possible in the city centre, try shopping in the 15th district for example (round Westbahnhof and out) and buy your food in supermarkets like Billa, not in restaurants. Yes, and we haven\'t seen any ticket inspectors on the vehicles:)close
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by mollyfall3467
– posted on Mar 3, 2008
If you a culture freak then Vienna would be a right place for you, with all its museums, theatres, music halls and opera of course. A bit Paris-like architecture might impress with its grandeur, number of royal palaces (namely Hofburg and Schonbrunn). Especially around Christmas time at night...more If you a culture freak then Vienna would be a right place for you, with all its museums, theatres, music halls and opera of course. A bit Paris-like architecture might impress with its grandeur, number of royal palaces (namely Hofburg and Schonbrunn). Especially around Christmas time at night when all the lights are on. Be sure to have a stroll through Christmas markets, get a cup of gluwein (warmed red wine with spices) and a grilled wurst (sausage). I thought that after Louvre in Paris, Prado in Madrid, Ufizzi in Florence I had enough of museums, but Vienna Fine Arts museum (Kunst unt Historische) is well worth visiting, due to its amazing interior. You can either do some window-shopping watching Swarovski, Cartier and Dior boutiques shining around, or spend some of your money in any of the great number more down to earth shops.close
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by legkiy
– posted on Dec 21, 2007
I went during Christmas and hit every Wienachtsmarkt there was. Try the apfel-punsch. Vienna itself is a big place with plenty to do and TONS to see. If you see one palace though, like Schlossbrunn, don\'t bother seeing the others, like the Hapburg palace. They\'re amazing from the...more I went during Christmas and hit every Wienachtsmarkt there was. Try the apfel-punsch. Vienna itself is a big place with plenty to do and TONS to see. If you see one palace though, like Schlossbrunn, don\'t bother seeing the others, like the Hapburg palace. They\'re amazing from the outside, but inside it\'s all the same. Just get lost, enjoy the architecture, see some operas or some classical concerts and enjoy the coffee and sacher torteclose
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by wilsoncm4182
– posted on Dec 5, 2007
Vienna in November is not as vibrant as it is during the spring or summer seasons. Not as many tourists at that time but the cold weather does not allow for really enjoying a beautiful city and appreciate it the way it can be during the warmer months. So, if you really want to go to Vienna, go...more Vienna in November is not as vibrant as it is during the spring or summer seasons. Not as many tourists at that time but the cold weather does not allow for really enjoying a beautiful city and appreciate it the way it can be during the warmer months. So, if you really want to go to Vienna, go in the spring to summer, more to do, and you can sit in the many open air cafes and enjoy a leisure day instead of wanting to find the next warm building.close
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by gtdtn
– posted on Nov 18, 2007
Having been there in the summer, I think that the atmosphere around Xmas time really makes Vienna, and if you`re lucky enough to be there in the snow - it becomes an even more picturesque city. One thing to be aware of though, Vienna is not very big. A few days max is plenty to see all that is...more Having been there in the summer, I think that the atmosphere around Xmas time really makes Vienna, and if you`re lucky enough to be there in the snow - it becomes an even more picturesque city. One thing to be aware of though, Vienna is not very big. A few days max is plenty to see all that is essential.close
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by peter1691
– posted on Nov 16, 2007
It was freezing!! Rainy and windy (unfortunately just came here from sunny Greece!!) But a very beautiful city, lots of museums and beautiful gardens and buildings, a lot of history and culture. A good place to learn, i wouldnt really recommend this city for its nightlife. A beautiful city...more It was freezing!! Rainy and windy (unfortunately just came here from sunny Greece!!) But a very beautiful city, lots of museums and beautiful gardens and buildings, a lot of history and culture. A good place to learn, i wouldnt really recommend this city for its nightlife. A beautiful city nonetheless.close
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by everythingis-peachy7191
– posted on Nov 12, 2007
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Hotel Park Inn Vienna96%
The 4- Star Hotel Park Inn Vienna by Rezidor SAS is enviably located in Vienna's largest recreation areas on the banks of the Danube. Our hotel is right by the convention centre and the United Nations, making it ideal for both business and leisure travellers. The underground is just a three minutes walk away and takes you directly to the city center within 10 minutes. All rooms are equipped with minibar,...
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Mercure Wien Zentrum80%
Spotless hotel right in the centre - easy to walk everywhere. Brilliant buffet breakfasts. Staff nice. Rooms big and clean. Plenty to do in Vienna so you wont be in the hotel much. Book early as they fill up quick being so central. Great prices too. Very friendly to groups and accomodating
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by yazzer
– posted on Feb 2005
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Haydn Hotel79%
Just the great place to stay in Vienna. Clean, not far from the city center- about 15 minutes walking.... I would recomend this good hotel to everyone looking for a comfortable accomodation
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by waskinkot8990
– posted on Jul 2008
2Very clean and nice rooms. Good breakfast and perfect location. Even thought the hotel is located on a main road, we didn't hear the traffic at all.
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by emma-d83
– posted on Jun 2008
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