Travel & transfer: Arrival at the airport and journey into the city
Flughafen Wien-Schwechat (VIE)approx. 5–€6 pp
Weekend like a local · 11 stops
Vienna: weekend like a local
A relaxed weekend in Vienna: Saturday arrival with the Naschmarkt area, a coffee house and art in the Freihausviertel, Sunday brunch, a stroll around the Grätzl and departure.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arriving, coffee and Grätzl delights
Arrival in Vienna, luggage at the hotel and a relaxed Saturday through Mariahilf and Neubau with coffee, art and dinner at a Grätzl restaurant.
11:30
12:30
45 min by public transport
13:15
13:40
Stay: Luggage drop-off at Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
You drop off your luggage; the room is ready from 3:00 pm. Alternatively, Hotel Beethoven Wien would be a good choice.
15 min on foot
14:00
15:15
Lunch: Late lunch at Café Francais
Small Beisl café in the Grätzl with simple, honest Viennese dishes. If it's full, head to the nearby Gasthaus Zur Alten Kaisermühle instead.
Café Francaisapprox. 14–€22 pp20 min on foot
15:45
17:15
Sightseeing: Stroll through the Spittelberg lanes
You wander through the cobbled lanes with Biedermeier houses and small design shops. On Saturday it's quiet enough for photos and browsing.
8 min on foot
17:30
18:30
Café: Coffee and cake at Café Neko
Cosy café in Neubau with good roasts and homemade cakes, mostly frequented by locals from the Grätzl.
Café Nekoapprox. 8–€14 pp10 min on foot
19:15
21:00
Dinner: Dinner at Gasthaus Wild
Gasthaus Wildapprox. 30–€45 pp
Day 2 · Wien
Brunch, art and farewell
Relaxed Sunday with brunch at Café Phil, art at the 21er Haus, a stroll along the edge of the Naschmarkt and coffee at Café Jelinek, then departure to the airport.
09:30
10:45
Breakfast: Brunch at Café Phil
Cosy café with books and vintage furniture in the Freihausviertel, ideal for a long Sunday brunch.
Café Philapprox. 14–€22 pp10 min on foot
11:00
12:45
Activity: Stroll by the Naschmarkt flea market
Wander past the Saturday flea market area and through the quieter side streets to ease into the morning.
15 min on foot
13:15
14:15
Café: Coffee at Café Jelinek
Traditional, unpretentious coffee house in Mariahilf with Melange and homemade cake, away from the tourist crowds.
Café Jelinekapprox. 8–€14 pp15 min by public transport
14:30
15:15
Travel & transfer: Collect luggage at Hotel Kaiserhof
Back to the hotel to pick up your luggage and check out.
1 h by train
16:15
17:15
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Vienna Airport
Take the S7 or the City Airport Train from Wien Mitte to the airport, with a generous time buffer.
Flughafen Wien-Schwechat (VIE)approx. €4 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need for Vienna?
Two days are enough for the main highlights, while three to four days leave room for museums, Heurigen and excursions. If you want to go to the Wachau or to Bratislava, plan one more day.
Which area is best to stay in in Vienna?
For short stays the Innere Stadt is the most convenient; Neubau, Leopoldstadt or Wieden are cheaper and livelier. Above all, being close to a U-Bahn station is important.
Is Vienna expensive?
Vienna is in the middle range for Central Europe and is often cheaper than Munich or Zurich. Public transport and everyday food are inexpensive, while accommodation in the centre and admission fees cost more.