This place is truly perfectly located if you want an actual Viennese experience and not just a bunch of overpriced tourist stuff—although it’s also a very short public transit ride away from all that overpriced tourist stuff if you want it!
The neighborhood is bustling and has no less than 8 grocery stores within about a 5 minute walk—not to mention every other kind of store or restaurant or Döner joint or bank or pharmacy or playground you could ever want or need. The Augarten and the 24hr Prindl café are an absolute must. The Augarten is especially great for families, as it contains 4 playgrounds (one huge one!) and a special children’s pool that only costs 3 Euros for kids and is free for accompanying adults. It’s also got a great Biergarten and just a magical ambience.
The Prater amusement park and magnificent park grounds are also a very short tram or bus ride away. Three trams and two buses stop right near the place and connect to all of Vienna’s famed public transit options. If you bring a car to Vienna you’re a chump! There’s also a CityBike station at nearby Wallensteinplatz (right by an excellent gelato joint). The beautiful Donaukanal is right down the street and has no end of attractions.
The space itself has everything you need if you are a family or a couple, or friends who don’t mind sleeping without privacy (the upstairs bunk bed is cozy but awkward if you’re not close with your companions). The kitchen is beautifully set up and great to eat in, the bathroom is really nice and the living room is airy and relaxing. We had to rearrange all the decor to childproof the place against our vivacious 3yo, and Silvia and Gary and Lucas were super nice about it. They are extremely kind hosts and live in the building—this is a real (and legal aboveboard!!!) Airbnb hosted by a real Viennese family and not some dodgy glorified hotel.
If you want a fun (and authentic) stay in Vienna, you can’t go wrong with Silvia’s place. Danke und Auf Wiedersehen!!!