Vienna's imperial heritage stands out at every corner of its storied city center, but the Austrian capital has much more to offer than its renowned past.

Where to stay

The Guesthouse

The stylish rooms of The Guesthouse. © Andreas Scheiblecker

For years, this chic design hotel near the Opera House and the Albertina Museum has been one of the most popular accommodations in downtown Vienna. The hotel's brasserie is also a popular spot for breakfast and drinks among locals.

The Guesthouse
Führichgasse 10, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Web: theguesthouse.at
Tel.: +43 1 5121320
Price: from €295 

The Josefine

The design at Hotel Die Josefine is inspired by the 1920s. © Tina Herzl

Out of the historic center, into the liveliest area of the city: Not far from the turbulent Mariahilfer Strasse, visitors will find this new boutique hotel inspired by the obscure Paris of the 1920s. Also a plus: the house bar Barfly's is one of the best in Vienna.

The Josefine
Esterházygasse 33, 1060 Vienna, Austria
Web: hoteljosefine.at
Tel.: +43 1 58870
Price: doubles €170 

Park Hyatt Vienna

The noble interior of the Park Hyatt. © Park Hyatt Vienna

In a prime location, one of the city's most elegant hotels welcomes its guests with dignified opulence. First class travelers can look forward to luxury of every kind, be it in the noble rooms and suites, in the spa or in the restaurant. Right outside of the hotel are boutiques of exclusive labels such as Prada and Saint Laurent.

Park Hyatt Vienna
Am Hof 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Web: parkhyattvienna.at
Tel.: +43 1 227401234
Price: doubles from €590

Where to eat

Mraz & Sohn

Haute cuisine at the highest level. © Lukas Ilgner

This fine-dining establishment, with innovative creations that are almost limitless, breaks all the rules, starting with the unusual location in the 20th district, far from other gourmet restaurants. The journey is worth it, however, because the inventive team makes every dinner an absolute experience.

Web: mrazundsohn.at

Steirereck

Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Vienna. © Cathrine Stukhard

Probably Vienna's most renowned restaurant is constantly reinventing the tastes and recipes of Austria. Centrally located in the Stadtpark, gourmets will find a world of regional cuisine in the restaurant, which is already eye-catching from the outside, and never fails to impress with its precision and passion.

Web: steirereck.at