One Day in Vienna: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
One Day in Vienna: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
Sarah J.
Passing through Vienna on your way to another city and don't want to break the bank? Or maybe this city is the highlight of your trip? Either way, this is the guide for you! Conveniently discover the highlights of Vienna in one day, all without a car. Even if you have more than a day in Vienna, I'd recommend this guide to distinguish the top sights and get a feel for their costs.
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I traveled to Vienna by train, which I recommend due to the main stations' convenient locations.
As always, I highly recommend dropping off your bags at your accommodation before doing the majority of sightseeing to avoid overexertion. If you aren't spending the night in Vienna, there is a left-luggage storage location within Wien Hauptbahnhof, Westbahnhof, Bf. Wien Mitte, Meidling, and Praterstern. Alternatively, you can use an online luggage storage service, like Bounce, to stow your items for the day.
Now that you have dropped off your luggage, it's time to begin exploring!
Using a combination of public transport and walking, you'll be able to see:
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Hofburg
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One of the three main palaces in Vienna, make sure to do research on which one to go to, as people have different preferences.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church (Peterskirche)
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A beautiful baroque building with occasional classical music concerts.
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Column of Pest
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A baroque memorial that is one of the most well-known sculptural artworks in the city.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
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You can enter this impressive cathedral for free, but can't go far into the building without paying for a ticket.
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Vienna State Opera
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If you have an evening in Vienna, why not see a performance? There's no doubt you'll notice this building when passing by, but buying a ticket for a show allows you to see the inside as well.
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Belvedere Palace
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Another one of Vienna's three palaces. You can visit the impressive gardens for free, but of course have to pay to enter the palace itself.
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Food!
mel&koffie Josefstädter Straße
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I saw this cafe on TikTok, and it was great! Lots of cinnamon rolls in different flavors; the perfect breakfast!
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Lidl Österreich
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My favorite supermarket in Europe, and the best place to find local snacks and pastries at reliable prices. Lots of locations in many cities.
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If I had more time in Vienna...
Schönbrunn Palace
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I had this on my list to visit, but unfortunately I was in Vienna during a heat wave and it was unsafe to continue with my day. Next time I visit, this is at the top of my list.
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Austrian National Library, State Hall
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I didn't know about the library until after I had visited, but have heard great things about it since!
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
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Same situation as the library, didn't know about it until I had left! But have heard great things.
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If you spend a night in Vienna...
Hostel 13 Viktoria
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I stayed two nights here while in Vienna and it was great. A bit far from the main station, but accessible using public transport and great facilities.
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Sarah J.
I am a solo female traveler who likes to explore on a moderate budget; I think it's important to recognize that some opportunities when travelling will never arise again, and it's worth shelling out for them! I prefer to travel very fast-paced, and my guides will reflect that. In order to accomplish this, I have done lots of research about every place I have visited to ensure I use my time wisely. I have only travelled around Europe so far, but I am hoping to expand my horizons in the coming years :)
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