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Vienna essentials - stay, eat, do

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What to eat, do and where to stay in Vienna? I'm Juliette, a French solo traveler, and I'm in Vienna right now, the country of Empress Sissi. So count on me to try the best activities, food, and accommodations (on a budget). I'm spending my time in t...
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Where to sleep, and how to get there?

Where to sleep in Vienna on a budget? And how to get there?

 
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I slept in the female dormitory, and it was great! You just have to make sure they send you the entrance code at 2 pm, because if it's not the case, you'll have to remind them.
Metro Apartments Vienna
 
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I liked this dormitory because it's as comfortable as a hotel!
MEININGER Hotel Vienna Downtown Franz
 
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I booked the Vienna City Card for 7 days. It costs only 39€, and it gives you unlimited access to the public transport, as well as a reduction for most of the museums.
Vienna City Card
 
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I'm always booking my trains and buses on this app!
Trainline
 
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I use Kayak.com to find the cheapest flight. Then, I book directly on the company website!
KAYAK
 
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Flixbus is my favorite bus company. Cheap, it goes everywhere in Europe. And most of the buses have toilets!
FlixBus: Convenient and affordable bus travel in the US

Where to eat and drink?

I'm a coffee lover, and that means I had to try the café houses! They are an institution in the city, where artists gather. You'll find food and drinks for everyone here: budget travelers, fancy travelers, students... Did I miss anything? Let me know...

 
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The Kaiserschmarrn is the best dessert I've ever had! It's quite expensive, but it's worth it.
Demel Vienna cafe
 
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I loved Café Central for the vibes! There is a pianist in the evenings. You want to avoid the queue? Go there on Monday, before 8 pm.
Café Central
 
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Best Sacher torte I've eaten in Vienna!
KLEINES CAFE, Vienna - Restaurant Reviews & Phone Number
 
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I love this place! The waiters are friendly, the food is delicious and not pretentious. It's well-located: in the center. You'll feel at home!
Café Hawelka
 
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The waiters made me feel at home here! They're very kind. The food is also good: it's like you're eating with your family.
Café Frauenhuber

What to do?

Trust me, you need to visit museums while you're in Vienna!

 
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I will never forget this place! The combined tickets with 6 museums are really worth it.
Austrian National Library
 
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I learned the whole history of Vienna in this free museum!
Wien Museum Karlsplatz
 
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I loved the collection! And the building is beautiful, with its famous staircase.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
 
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A free museum with contemporary art. I loved the exhibition!
Wien Museum musa
 
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I really liked this museum, even though it's badly lit. Situated in the palace where the Empress Sissi lived when she was in Vienna.
Sisi Museum
 
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I really enjoyed the free tour! The storyteller was great.
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