Andrea was wonderfully flexible about our arrival time, made us feel very welcome, anticipated one minor problem and reassuringly resolved it within our first day. Her lovely airy flat appears minimalist but was warm and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is ideal, slightly quieter but with grocery stores and locals' haunts nearby, or a brief walk to more famous cafes and restaurants. We walked everywhere - 10 minutes to Karlsplatz, 50 minutes to Volksoper, but the tram system is readily available if you prefer.

Our hot tips? Griechenbeisl for the tastiest food, use the downstairs lockers at the Upper Belvedere to save on cloakroom fees, and get the audio guide at the Freud Museum to hear the man himself speak.