Vienna
Entertainment Quality: 3 / 5
Safety: 5 / 5
Nightlife: 4 / 5
Walkability: 5 / 5
Living Standards: 4 / 5
Free WiFi: 5 / 5
Vienna in Prices & Facts
$15.8 $15.83
Quick Lunch for One
Spoken Languages
German, English
$2.6 $2.62
Public Transport Ride
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Getting Around
On Foot
Vienna's pedestrian paths and well-maintained sidewalks make walking a breeze around central districts like Innere Stadt, completely free, and keep an eye out for the iconic Ringstrasse that offers a scenic 5-km loop of major sights. For a unique experience, stroll along the Donaukanal, where vibrant street art and local cafes abound, especially lively on weekends.
Tram
Vienna's trams cost €2.40 for a single ride and provide extensive coverage across the city, including popular stops like Stephansplatz and Schönbrunn Palace, so buy a ticket from the machines at the stations before boarding. To save money, consider a 24-hour ticket for €8.00, which allows unlimited travel on trams and other public transport within the city.
Tourist Reviews
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🚩 Here’s what I think about Venice. It’s good. However, this city felt a bit monotonous to me, as all the streets look quite similar to one another. 🚩 Behind the palace, you can always find a place where you can feel like that same lady gracefully heading to the ball in her luxurious dress. 🚩 The first magnificent landmark we saw was a Gothic-style building that really stood out to me. Below this church, there are some strange things that are truly amazing! 😉 For instance, tombs of political figures, the graves of members of the Habsburg family, and details that originally decorated the church but were later replaced by copies, costing around 11,000 people who used to be laid there. After all, there used to be a burial place there.
In general, it’s a rather busy time, and about 6 euros per ticket should not be an issue. 🚲 In the evening, we headed towards the Venetian Opera. We, of course, knew one secret. You can buy a standing ticket for only 3 euros. To do this:
1. You need to know when the performance will take place.
2. Skip the opera and spend 1-2 hours to line up (short or long - it depends on how early you arrive).
3. Wait.
4. Head to the queue.
5. Buy a standing ticket for 3 euros.
6. Enjoy the whole opera on the last day of your visit! 🚩 We didn’t wait too long 😄 We only spent about 40 minutes in line for the performance (3 hours before the event), and it was interesting because we realized the scene was happening in front of all the viewers, with small screens where you could switch on subtitles, including in foreign languages. »
Here, there aren’t too many of them, and they seem quite well-mannered. Today, I witnessed an interesting scene where one approached a man and asked him for money. The man gave him a coin, not more than a dollar, to which the homeless guy replied that it wouldn’t do and he could just keep it, offering to return the money instead. 😄 »
As for prices, you can find accommodation for around $220 per night for two people, or even $16 for dorms. It's all about preference, but the nicer the place, the longer you want to stay in it. And that’s a no-no when you’re in Venice. After all, you could spend your entire time just sightseeing. The view from the window was breathtaking, just like all of Venice.
The weather was also perfect. In early February, it was around +50°F. »
I couldn't describe Vienna with one word; I ended up with three: beautiful, picturesque, and a bit dull. This is that rare case when everything is so good that it almost feels off! I lack the energy to detail everything here, whether it's about some beautiful town center or notable people who lived here.
I really wish to live in a city with such a standard of living, but let’s just say it won't be Vienna :) P.S. I had no idea there are Austrian wines. And they're quite delicious! For example, either Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, but the most memorable drink from Vienna is a second-rate purchase that costs around $996 :) »
In the photo, you can see the "Church of San Giorgio Maggiore," a special temple that stands as a symbol of gratitude for some fortunate event. »
Traveling is my favorite. It’s so fascinating to feel the everyday life of the place I’m visiting. Sitting on a bench in a park or just hanging out on the street, without worrying about anything, simply observing.
• Here I am in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, maybe even in the world. Vienna. Austria. A country of coffee, music, mountains, and magnificent architecture.
• Strolling around Vienna and indulging in its masterpieces, sipping a cup of Viennese coffee with a “Sachertorte” or a pint of beer, you start to understand why Austria’s capital is recognized as the most comfortable city for living in the world. Vienna ranks first in global livability.
• The stunning architecture of Vienna takes you back a couple of centuries. The historical part of the city doesn’t give you a single chance to ignore it. You constantly find yourself looking up, admiring all this beauty and thinking “wow.” And despite living in a beautiful city myself, I find Vienna to be even more stunning. You will notice similar architectural styles. Not for nothing did Peter the Great invite architects from Europe. Vienna’s opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the History of Art Museum, the Belvedere Palace, the Vienna Art Museum, and many more. A city rich in museums. With such a large number of impressive architecture, it can only be compared to Rome.
• Vienna is not very cheap. A room in a three-star hotel will cost you around 100-110 euros💶. But without a doubt, it’s worth visiting this city. A day or better two.
• Many cafes, restaurants, and hotels carry musical names. After all, Vienna is also recognized as the capital of music, where Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, and Strauss lived and created.
• When you arrive in Vienna, you definitely won’t be left indifferent. 😉 »
I truly want to stay here... It's definitely worth coming back! »
And at some point, I found myself wandering aimlessly around the center, checking out all these old buildings, exploring beauties and faces of stone ‘Appollens,’ stepping into various collections and exhibitions, listening to how delicately crafted they are from those ancient horse power pieces. It’s a delightful “klotsk-klotsk-klotsk” on the cobblestones, while golden rays peek through their fluffy curls. Today was sunny, but a bit chilly. I barely managed to utter “Shtetspelatz” with my frozen lips or, worse, “Haufbanhnof."
P.S. The hype around “Cafe Central” is excessive, I must say. There are other equally beautiful places with just as good coffee and desserts, but without the wait. »
🏛️ The old architecture blends with modern buildings. But everything looks harmonized, there’s no messiness. ✨ Perfect cleanliness! The city is very tidy. The asphalt shines! If you want to throw out trash – be good and separate plastics into one bin, organics into another, and paper into a third. You can feel the German perfectionism everywhere.
🏢 Property here is incredibly expensive! A normal one-bedroom apartment starts from around $210,000.
If you haven't yet chosen your travel destination, Venice will pleasantly surprise you. 😉 »
Five years ago, I first came here with my parents...
I was captivated with all my heart and fell in love at first sight... utterly and irreversibly...
Today...
We had just four hours to roam the streets of Vienna.
The weather gave us the chance to see the city in all its glory...
Overcast, windy, with a light drizzle, shifting to sunshine...
Strong, powerful, commanding, yet so clean and beautiful... extraordinary...
A city where you don’t need to search for the perfect spot for a great photo... every alley, every building, the parks, traffic lights, horse-drawn carriages... all filled with the spirit of Mozart’s time and the modern charm of Conchita Wurst. »