I want to start by saying that the communication with Rene was flawless. The response time was near-immediate and he was very friendly. He also went above and beyond to share advice regarding logistics of getting to/into the apartment ahead of time.
I recommend taking the S7 train from/to the airport to/from Floridsdorf. It’s the best price at €2.90 single (compared to €40 for a cab) and takes about 35 mins. From there, it’s a 10-15 min walk to the apartment or a quick tram journey and a shorter walk.
What was great about the apartment:
- Quiet neighbourhood
- Balcony with seating - it’s not sheltered but on dry evenings it’s a very pleasant way to pass time
- Good selection of supermarkets/places to eat nearby
- Well-connected to the city center and airport, but out of the way of the business of the touristy spots
- Large kitchen table and quite spacious for two people occupying the space
- Decently sized shower with good water pressure
- Lift is available with apartment on the 5th (top) floor - but it’s quite small and older, so beware if you don’t like confined spaces
Things to keep in mind:
- The apartment felt a bit dated in terms of fittings
- Granted that they’re not listed on Airbnb, so should have paid more attention when booking, but the apartment lacks some basic amenities, like a TV and an iron
- There is no separate living room; instead there are only two bedrooms, one with exit to the balcony and a small sofa
- The balcony door had a dodgy hinge at the top; even when opening the door it kept detaching
- Spare bedroom had a sheet with some odd black hairs on it, corners of the shower cubicle were not cleaned thoroughly, the rug in the bathroom was not fresh and there was a chocolate wrapper under the rug - a little more care could have been taken when cleaning