Herbert’s place is located in the 9th district, just a few mins walk to the u-bahn (subway) with other transport options available nearby too. It’s also only a few mins from the canal and you can walk, cycle or scoot along the path all the way to the centre in approx 15-20 mins if you go briskly. There’s decent shops, eateries and other facilities all within 5-10 mins walk as well, so you'll be very comfortable in the local area.
The apartment is located in a nice quiet neighbourhood, aided by the fact that it faces inwards and does not suffer from road noise. You will occasionally see / hear your neighbours but that’s city life - overall it’s very peaceful. I always felt good walking through the area day or night, and slept well throughout my stay.
The inward-facing windows also mean the apartment does not get cooked by the sun, which helps keep temperatures reasonable during summer. If you are sensitive to heat maybe you will feel the lack of air conditioning - personally I spent the summer there and only on a few days did I feel ‘too hot’! The high ceilings and good air circulation also help here, and there’s a fan in the apartment too.
The building, like others in the area, is old, ornate and beautiful. Inside, the apartment and decor has a bohemian shabby chic feel, and you have all the basic staples you need including fridge freezer, oven, microwave, blender, washing machine, iron and decent shower. New wifi was recently installed and it was good enough to work and stream.
If you have any questions at all just message Herbert here on airbnb. He is one of the kindest and keenest to help airbnb hosts I’ve ever met, and he worked tirelessly to make sure I was comfortable during my stay. If you come to Vienna he will take care of you!