Vienna is one of my favourite cities in the world. I lived just outside Vienna for 5 months and i still didnt get to see all i wanted from the beautiful city. Schonnbrun and the Hofburg are un-missable while the Rathaus and Stephansplatz will have you begging for more. And more there is! You can sit on Mariahilferstrasse and watch the world go by while eating schnitzels and drinking coffee. Sit in one of the many parks and just watch the viennese go about daily life.
This city really does just ouze with class, the underground is one of the most efficient ive ever come across and the Austrians seem genuinly pleased to see you.
My only concern is the amount of tourists. But, as I'm one myself how can I really complain!
Great if you like museums. The castles and the coffee are both great as well. But Vienna seems to lack a personality (other than big city) these days, which is strange given that it used to be such a cultural center. Skip the overrated statue clock and beware pickpockets outside the Dom. Get off the main streets for a more relaxed feel.
Vienna … I believe this is one of the most underrated cities -- rich in culture and history. It's too bad that most of my peers (under the age of twenty-five) don't usually have this on their list of places to see! The locals are incredibly sweet, the town is overwhelming with beauty, and the shops are definitely nothing to scoff at! I can't wait to go back again. Austria stole my heart.
Vienna … A beautiful city. Get a bike or do one of the bike tours. There are bike paths everywhere. You can cover so much more. If you tire of the city, ride out to the island in the Danube. Great swimming, relaxed place to bike and chill.
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Base in Vienna … Anyone who says this place is dirty is obviously some sort of germophobe. I would've eaten off the shower floor -- and in a hostel, that says something! The bar is tons of fun too, and I even became friends with a couple of the staff members. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Hostel Ruthensteiner in Vienna … Great staff, really nice old building, good outside area, cheap and laid back. It has a good kitchen, close to the main station Westbahnhoff. I had a great time there. We stayed in the second hostel — I would recommend trying to get a room there instead of in the main building.
Westend City Hostel in Vienna … There is nothing wrong with this hostel! You get exactly what you pay for, clean sheets (no bedbugs in our experience), fairly modern and clean bathroom, an area to watch TV and use the Internet with a bar and a good breakfast. (Although breakfast is slightly limited to cereal and bread, the bread is really yummy and there is free tea/hot chocolate/coffee.) The staff were not overly friendly but were never rude and generally helpful. A really good chance to meet new people from other cultures and such a convenient location- right by Vienna's longest shopping street! The underground station
is a 5-minute walk down the road, allowing you easy access to anywhere in Vienna. We do suggest you bring a map though as it took us at least an hour trying to find the hostel because it's quite hidden. Most importantly, it's cheap!
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Base in Vienna … I stayed in this great hostel for two nights and was very satisfied. The hostel is nice, clean, each room has its own shower and toilet, and you have everything you need. There's also laundry in the hostel, Internet access at the reception, the bar is a party place, there are a lot of people all over, and everyone seems nice and friendly. The staff at the reception area are great. I found this hostel on the Internet and went without a recommendation, but I would recommend it to everyone who is going to Vienna. Westbahnhof (Main railway station) is just a few minutes walk away and there you have underground trams so it's no problem to come in from any part of the city.
Hostel Ruthensteiner in Vienna … nice, clean, great staff good facilities and an awsome location (if you suck at directions ask for help from the locals - they all know where it is).
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Base in Vienna … This is a really excellent hostel. I've never met so many people. It's new and bright and clean some of the staff weren't too friendly others were great the bar is fantastic and cafe the only place I'll stay in Vienna I think!
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Lounge in Vienna … The location is ok, five minutes' walk from the main station, and opposite a great ice cream place! i was robbed while staying here by someone staying in my room, they took my camera (and all my pictures) my phone, and some money. was my fault, i left them in my jeans pocket under the bed and he took them whilst i was sleeping. so use the lockers for everything! The computers are cheap with fast internet. but the staff were great! they gave me all of the details of who i think it was, which i gave to the police, who refused to do anything and wouldn't let me use their phone either. staff tried to track the guy down though. they also have a locked room with a camera for keeping your bag whilst you're out and about. next time i'm in vienna i'll be staying here again!
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Base in Vienna … A hostel for everyone. The bar is one of the best hostel bars and has great deals. The rooms are nicely sized, very clean, and comfortable. The walls are pretty thick, so there is not much of a noise problem, if you don't like to party. This is one of the best hostels I've seen!
Westend City Hostel in Vienna … I stayed for three nights in August. Location -- great. Staff -- helpful. Food -- plenty. Rooms -- clean, roomy. Overall it was a very good experience. It is worth the money. I will go back when in Vienna again.
Panda Hostel in Vienna … I really liked this hostel. It is located quite a distance from the city centre, but it's in a very nice area with lots of pubs and bars nearby, and public transport is very frequent. The hostel itself was friendly and very clean. There is only one shower and toilet, and the owners are very strict about the lockout at 10 a.m., but it was never really a problem.
Strawberry Summer Hostel Vienna in Vienna … This hostel is really nice -- it used to be a hotel so it's fully equipped in each room with a fridge, your own bathroom, and tons of closet space. There is a really nice authentic austrian restaurant nearby that is cheap and has the best schnitzel I had in all of europe! The location is great but there is no bar and it's not too much of a party hostel, but the accommodations are great!
Wombat's City Hostel Vienna - The Base in Vienna … This was the first hostel we stayed in and it would happily be our last. It had a helpful staff and a great, very clean, new room with a good bathroom. The price was good and it's close to the train station, although a little way away from the city center (but nothing a little walk couldn't handle). There's a great bar and additional breakfast.
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