Vienna

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Vienna
Vienna
Vienna

Vienna Travel Guide Video

The “City of Music” has been an arts powerhouse and an important European capital for centuries, and has a lot to offer those lucky enough to visit.

Wien, or Vienna in English, has been the capital city of Austria for almost a century, having been the first city of the Habsburg Empire for over 600 years before that. The city centre has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural and historical importance, and the mighty Donau (Danube River) flows through the its heart.

In the present day, the city is a vibrant central European hub, full of chic eateries, trendy nightclubs and an active arts scene. Alongside all of this sits the very clear legacy of the city’s past as an imperial metropolis, in the form of ornate and imposing palaces, meticulously maintained parks and numerous monuments.

To learn more about this rich history and to admire the spoils of rule from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace. In the same complex, the Albertina offers a fabulous, world-renowned collection of art, while the MuseumsQuartier is a busy gathering place for cultural events.

The Innere Stadt, which is bound by the Danube on one side and the Ringstraße (Circling Street) on the others, is also home to a number of other cultural hotspots. Admire the splendid Rathaus (Vienna City Hall) and Vienna State Opera, or while away an afternoon at the excellent Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural History Museum).

Native Viennese artist Gustav Klimt is adored here, and his masterpieces are on show in some top galleries, including the Burgtheater, the Museum of Art History (Kusthistorisches Museum) and the Belvedere. If you’re visiting the city with people who are a little too young for art appreciation, then a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace to see the world's oldest zoo offers a fun alternative.

The importance of Vienna as a melting pot for musicians, groundbreaking thinkers and fantastic artists down through the years is difficult to overstate: Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, Strauss and Hayden all lived here, as did Sigmund Freud and the aforementioned Gustav Klimt. Many of these stellar names can be honoured with a visit to their final resting places in the Central Cemetery.

Where to stay in Vienna

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Innere Stadt

4.5/5(585 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Innere Stadt. Check out top attractions like Vienna State Opera and Graben, and jump on the metro at Stephansplatz U-Bahn or Herrengasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Innere Stadt
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Leopoldstadt

4/5(303 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Leopoldstadt. If sightseeing is on the list, Giant Ferris Wheel is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Praterstern U-Bahn or Franzensbrücke Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Leopoldstadt
Viennese City Park showing flowers, a garden and signage

Landstraße

4.5/5(133 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Landstraße. Spend some time visiting top spots like Landstraßer Hauptstraße, and catch the metro at Rochusgasse U-Bahn or Sechskrügelgasse Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Landstraße
Belvedere featuring a garden, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Wieden

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like St. Charles Church while getting to know Wieden, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Paulanergasse Station or Taubstummengasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.

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Favoriten

4/5(105 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Favoriten. Spend some time visiting top spots like Horr-Stadion, and catch the metro at Altes Landgut Station or Alaudagasse Station to see more of the area.

Favoriten
Naschmarkt showing interior views, markets and food

Mariahilf

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Travellers love Mariahilf for its popular shops, and you can see more of Vienna by jumping on the metro at Neubaugasse U-Bahn or Mariahilfer Gürtel Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haus des Meeres and Naschmarkt.

Mariahilf
 Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
4 out of 5
Gerhard-Bronner-Straße 5, Vienna, Vienna
The price is S$117 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$117
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"Good location. Close to the train station. Quick uber rides to the center stuff."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
4.5 out of 5
Rennweg 16, Vienna, Vienna
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$156 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$156
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,391 reviews)
"Excellent location, great staff, beautiful clean snd bright"

Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2025

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Moxy Vienna Airport
Moxy Vienna Airport
3 out of 5
Ausfahrtsstraße 4, Schwechat
The price is S$207 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$207
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Schwechat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,595 reviews)
"Really nice hotel. The rooms are really well soundproofed, you would never know that you were close to a busy airport. The room was very clean and of nice design. Only complaint was the USB sockets by the bed did not work. One other observation about many hotels, not just the Moxy is, why on earth ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Moxy Vienna Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere
Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere
4 out of 5
Canettistrasse 3, Vienna
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Great for Belvedere and train station but slightly far from the downtown. Clean space and polite staffs. Wellness centre is a bit small but managed quite well."

Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere
Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
4 out of 5
Karl-Popper-Straße 6, Vienna
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"It was a good experience"

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna
smartments Wien Hauptbahnhof
smartments Wien Hauptbahnhof
3 out of 5
Gertrude-Fröhlich-Sandner-Straße 15, Vienna, Vienna
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Vienna. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Vienna State Opera and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,212 reviews)
"Self check in and check out. Decent room. Bed is a little small so you may wish to get two twins and push them together."

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

smartments Wien Hauptbahnhof
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Vienna

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

What a beautiful city, we loved naschmarkt and all the gorgeous architecture. It was a shame that Coronavirus affected our visit but this could not be helped. Would love to return

5/5 - Excellent

Jeremy

Exceptionally quiet due to coronavirus and all museums shut but the architecture and the atmosphere more than compensated for the closures.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great city, compact with great museums and architecture.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect for a weekend city break. Such a beautiful city to explore, whether you're travelling solo or with others. It needs to be on everyone's travel list.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We LOVED Vienna and will definitely be back!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Vienna is much quieter than London, Paris and New York. At first I found this a bit alarming, but once I got used to it I realised it’s normal for Vienna at this time of year. Go if you are a fan of classical music, modernist art and good food 