Vienna Social City Guide

Austria’s capital (and the world’s most livable city) is more than just ornate buildings and museums. Check out these local-approved picks of where to eat, drink and, of course, snag the perfect Instagram shot in Vienna.

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For the Opera Lover: Wiener Staatsoper

Recommended by: Greg Sideris, Travel Writer

“Vienna State Opera ⭐️ Back in Wonderful Vienna 🇦🇹”

For the Design Buff: Hotel Altstadt Vienna

Recommended by: Una & Isidora, Travel Bloggers

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❤Highlights of the 7th district❤: 1. Very close to the city center and yet it has an unique, chilled Vienna vibe. It is also very photogenic and the atmosphere is lively. ❤ 2. In Kirchengasse 41 is where you will find one of the most beautiful hotels ever @altstadtvienna ❤ You can read our review (direct link in profile) to find out why we can warmly recommend you to stay there, as well as what you can do there as a local; 3. It is packed with photogenic cafes and restaurants, beloved by the locals (almost tourist free😄); 4. The 7th is packed with vintage, concept shops and all those places where you can shop for unique things;😍 5. Vienna's best museums are located just a few minutes walking; There are many more things to share about the 7th district, but this should do for now! What is your favorite district? 🤗 #vienna #viennablogger #altstadtvienna #1070 #viennainsidertips #viennainsider

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“In Kirchengasse 41 is where you will find one of the most beautiful hotels ever @altstadtvienna….we can warmly recommend you to stay there” 

For the Traditionalist: Palmenhaus Schönbrunn

Recommended by: Furkan, Law School Student/Photographer

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In love with this place💕 #vienna

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“In love with this place💕”

For the Caffeine Freak: Café Central Wien

Recommended by: Kady Kirchmayr, Community Manager @igersvienna

“Did you know that the famous Café Central first opened its doors in 1876? More than 140 years later it still hasn’t lost any of its charms and welcomes more than half a million guests each year.”

For the Child in All of Us: Wiener Prater

Recommended by: Lena, Lifestyle Blogger

“We attended an event that reminded us to trust our own madness.”

For Pastries on Pastries: Crème de la Crème

Recommended by: Carola Pojer, Visual Storyteller

“Sundays are for cakes, right?”

For the City’s Best Bread: Joseph Brot

Recommended by: Jasmin Fichtinger, Head of Operations @baconbold

“[Translated from German] Cozy start to the holidays! 💕 Sleep in, eat a late breakfast @josephbrot” 



For the Art Snob in All of Us: Kunsthalle Wien 


Recommended by: Luca Lo Pinto, Curator


 
  	
  




For the Accessory Afficianado: Mühlbauer 


Recommended by: Liebentritt Christoph, Photographer


 
  	
  


For the Shoe Devotee: Scheer 


Recommended by: Bernhard Roetzel, Menswear Writer


 
  	
  “Impossible to visit #Vienna without paying a visit to @markusscheer, one of best bespoke shoemakers in the world and a highly educated gentleman with a great sense of humour.”


For the Elizabeth Taylor in All of Us: Max Semler 


Recommended by: Eva Poleschinski, Wedding Dress Designer