Peter’s apartment is in a great neighborhood. It is just a short walk to Naschmarket where you can get a bite to eat or pick up veggies, fish, tea, spices etc. and make your own meal. Also, right there at Naschmarket is the U4 connection – super convenient. Just above the apartment is the aquarium and just above that Mariahilfer StraBe where you can stroll the boulevard and maybe do some shopping or catch the U3. Café Sperl is not far and definitely worth a visit. There are a few grocery stores and restaurants walking distance and a large DM; pretty much anything you need is close by.
Communication was excellent and on my arrival Peter’s maid greeted me and helped with my luggage. Despite our language barrier she was able to point out everything and how to use it BUT Peter also has a one-page instruction list for things to note like garbage, heat etc. Thank you for this – so many places have no instructions! The shower is large, lots of hot water and great pressure. Towels were adequate, bed comfortable, overall the place looks as pictured and is pretty spacious for just two rooms. The building was generally quiet – steps maybe 10 - are wide and easily managed.
The kitchen has lots of dishes, pots pans, utensils etc. There were only two “sharp” knives however both of which were dull. I ending up buying a paring knife so I didn’t have to struggle chopping veggies. There is a large fridge. I used the washing machine a couple of times; it holds quite a bit and Peter provides the laundry soap! There is a drying rack and iron. The WIFI is 5GHZ so really fast compared to most.
Just days after I arrived, Peter graciously called and invited me to a classical music event. It was in the historical theatre museum; a wonderful Orchestra - Wiener Kammersymphonie – a really special evening! Thank you again Peter for the invitations, for a wonderful evening of music, for a lovely place to stay in Vienna. I highly recommend this place for short- or long-term stays. I was there for 12 nights.