<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nVienna is administratively split into twenty-three numbered districts, which locals call Bezirke. Knowing these numbers is absolutely key<\/strong>, because you’ll see them on every street sign and they make choosing a hotel far easier. If you’re weighing up your options, remember that Vienna is one of the few big European cities where there’s simply no point paying over the odds for the historic centre<\/strong>. The local metro and tram network is so incredibly dense and precise that you can get from the outer districts straight to Stephansplatz in just ten minutes. That means you can treat yourself to a far better, more interesting room in the seventh or eighth district for the price of average accommodation on the famous Ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Innere Stadt (First district)<\/strong> is the absolute historic heart of the city, home to the majestic Hofburg, the opera house and the renowned Graben shopping street. It’s a great choice for a first-ever visit<\/strong> if you have very limited time and don’t mind paying extra for exclusivity. Just bear in mind that accommodation and restaurant prices here are by far the highest in the city, and you’ll run into crowds of tourists everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Neubau<\/strong> is, according to many travellers and independent reviews, the district with the best balance of overall atmosphere and price<\/strong>. This is where Viennese themselves come to spend their free time, and you’ll find dozens of independent caf\u00e9s and design shops. Another big plus is that the huge MuseumsQuartier cultural district is literally around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Mariahilf<\/strong> borders Neubau, and its main artery is the long Mariahilfer Stra\u00dfe. It’s the longest and by far best-known shopping street<\/strong> in all of Austria. If the main goal of your trip is topping up your wardrobe and you want to be close to the famous Naschmarkt, you’ll be absolutely delighted here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. Josefstadt<\/strong> is Vienna’s smallest district, yet for the attentive visitor it offers incredible calm and quiet lanes<\/strong> full of traditional literary caf\u00e9s. From this lovely residential district you can take a very pleasant walk straight to the gorgeous neo-Gothic city hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Wieden<\/strong>, on the other hand, is guaranteed to delight foodies and lovers of good eating. It sits right next to the famous Naschmarkt and is literally peppered with great modern restaurants and cosy bistros<\/strong>. In terms of city transport it’s also a very strategic spot with excellent metro connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Leopoldstadt<\/strong> spreads out just across the canal from the historic centre, and its absolutely enormous advantage is proximity to the sprawling green Prater park<\/strong>. That makes it a fantastic and much-sought-after choice for families with children. You’ll find plenty of much-needed greenery, wide boulevards and a very calm mood in the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n15. The district around Westbahnhof<\/strong> is an ideal base for travellers on a tighter budget. It also serves anyone who arrives in the Austrian capital by their own car<\/strong> very well. Hotels in this area tend to be markedly cheaper across the board, often offer safe on-site parking, and thanks to the nearby station you’re in the centre by metro within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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