Vienna Neighbourhoods & Districts

12 districts

Popular Districts

Most-visited neighbourhoods

These are the districts most visitors gravitate to — central, well-connected, and packed with things to do.

1st District116 places

Innere Stadt (Old Town)

Imperial, romantic, culturally rich, and highly walkable

36 attractions27 hotels53 restaurants

Climb the 343 steps of the Stephansdom South Tower for panoramic city viewsScore 13-18 EUR standing tickets at the legendary Vienna State OperaSavor a classic Wiener Melange at historic Café Central or Café Frauenhuber

Best for:first-time visitors, history buffs, luxury travelers

2nd District24 places

Leopoldstadt (Prater)

Creative, energetic, culturally rich, and incredibly green

3 attractions16 hotels5 restaurants

Ride the historic 1897 Wiener Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel)Eat crispy Stelze (pork knuckle) at the 3,000-seat SchweizerhausRelax at Strandbar Herrmann and the Donaukanal beach bars

Best for:foodies, families, nightlife lovers

7th District19 places

Neubau (MuseumsQuartier)

Creative, bohemian, culturally rich, and energetic

3 attractions9 hotels7 restaurants

MuseumsQuartier (MQ) courtyard and museumsSpittelberg's preserved Biedermeier architectureMQ Libelle panoramic viewing terrace

Best for:art & culture lovers, foodies, young creatives

3rd District15 places

Landstraße (Belvedere)

Elegant, culturally rich, surprisingly local, and effortlessly connected.

4 attractions8 hotels3 restaurants

Marvel at Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' at the magnificent Upper Belvedere Palace.Explore the colorful, eccentric, and undulating architecture of the Hundertwasserhaus.Sample regional produce, alpine cheeses, and local wines at the lively Rochusmarkt.

Best for:first-time visitors, foodies, art & culture lovers

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9th District2 places

Alsergrund (University Quarter)

Intellectual, culturally rich, elegantly relaxed, and academic

2 hotels

Tour the Sigmund Freud Museum in his former residence and practice at Berggasse 19Stroll through the Servitenviertel (Little Paris) to enjoy French bistros and boutique shoppingMarvel at the Flemish masterworks and Baroque architecture at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace

Best for:foodies, history buffs, digital nomads

19th District2 places

Döbling (Heurigen Wine Village)

Sophisticated, scenic, wine-soaked, and traditionally Viennese

1 attractions1 hotels

Grinzing and Neustift am Walde Wine TavernsPanoramic Views from KahlenbergBeethoven Museum in Heiligenstadt

Best for:foodies, couples, nature lovers

10th District6 places

Favoriten

Multicultural, gritty, energetic, and rapidly modernizing

1 attractions5 hotels

Marvel at the stunning 1920s Art Deco architecture of the Amalienbad public pool.Taste multicultural street food and cheap produce at the bustling Viktor-Adler-Markt.Relax in the eco-friendly, modern Helmut-Zilk-Park in the Sonnwendviertel.

Best for:budget travelers, foodies, architecture lovers

13th District8 places

Hietzing (Schönbrunn)

Refined, aristocratic, green, and steeped in imperial history

5 attractions1 hotels2 restaurants

Schönbrunn Palace & GardensTiergarten Schönbrunn (Vienna Zoo)Gustav Klimt's Grave at Hietzing Cemetery

Best for:luxury travelers, families, history buffs

8th District6 places

Josefstadt (Theater District)

Village-like elegance, deeply cultural, unpretentious, and historically rich

4 hotels2 restaurants

Catch a performance at the historic Theater in der Josefstadt, Vienna's oldest continuously operating theaterExplore the ornate Piaristenkirche and the stunning Baroque architecture of Maria-Treu-PlatzSip a traditional Melange at Café Eiles, a classic Viennese coffeehouse operating since 1840

Best for:culture lovers, couples, families

6th District7 places

Mariahilf (Shopping District)

Urban, eclectic, shopping haven, culturally vibrant, nightlife hub

2 attractions4 hotels1 restaurants

Haus des Meeres (House of the Sea Aquarium)Mariahilfer Straße shopping boulevardNaschmarkt food and flea market

Best for:shoppers, nightlife lovers, foodies

15th District8 places

Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (Westbahnhof)

Creative, multicultural, energetic, and rapidly gentrifying.

1 attractions7 hotels

Experience the car-free IKEA at Westbahnhof and its panoramic 'Toppen' rooftop terrace.Explore Reindorfgasse, the district's hipster heart lined with pop-up stores and indie boutiques.Visit the thought-provoking Museum of Contraception and Abortion (MUVS).

Best for:budget travelers, young creatives, foodies

4th District9 places

Wieden (Naschmarkt Area)

Bohemian, effortlessly cool, culturally rich, and culinary-focused

2 attractions4 hotels3 restaurants

Sample international delicacies and shop for antiques at the bustling NaschmarktAdmire the breathtaking Baroque frescoes from the panoramic elevator inside KarlskircheExplore Vienna's chronological history for free at the newly reopened Wien Museum Karlsplatz

Best for:foodies, couples, slow travelers

Travel Tips

Insider advice from our local guides

1Digital Transit Savings: Use the WienMobil app for your 24-hour pass. It’s €9.70, saving you 50 cents over the paper machine tickets.
2Avoid the €135 Fine: There are no turnstiles, but inspectors are everywhere. Keep your ticket active or you'll pay a €135 penalty on the spot.
3Pre-book Schönbrunn: Buy the €34 Grand Tour online 2-3 weeks out. If you just show up, you'll spend half your day in a parking lot.