Valentin was great! You are staying in his apartment, which adds a friendly feel. It is about a 30min walk to Christmas markets, 15min from the Opera, and about 5+ min from many local restaurants and bars. Valentin provided us with a list of nearby recommendations and we were able to try a few which were amazing. The apartment is on the top floor of the building, and has an elevator to take you up. The elevator can comfortably fit 2 adults with small luggage, but if you’re traveling with a lot it will be tight. As with all these mature building, the wooden floors can be quite creaky. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Vienna.