Vienna/Neubau

Neubau starts with the acclaimed MuseumsQuartier next to the center and spreads across popular hip areas like the Spittelberg and the Neubaugasse to the Westbahnhof (Western Railway Station).

The underground line is available to the South, the in the west and the on the East.

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Museumsquartier

Museumsquartier (MQ) (lit. "quarter of museums") has been serving as a cultural district of Vienna since 2001. Though many museums and cultural institutions are situated there, it is not only a place for art, but also an urban living space which people visit to spend some time, sitting in one of the cafés or perhaps playing boccia. It is also popular to meet friends for a BYOB evening here, wonderful on summer evenings; buy something to eat and drink at a supermarket and join the others on the grass. The big yard is filled with large fiberglass sofas you can use for free. Optionally, you can buy drinks at the open air bars there. Just ask for a glass you can take away so you can use the sofas. If you are interested in visiting a couple of these museums, combination tickets available at the MQ entrance will be cheaper than buying them individually at museum entrances. You can use free wifi at MQ provided by Quintessenz.

Leopold Museum

phone: +43 1 52570

address: Museumsplatz 1
Has a strict policy of not allowing big bags inside the museum. Even your cameras (unless they can be tucked inside a small carry bag) will have to be deposited outside.
MUMOK

phone: +43 1 52500

address: Museumsplatz 1
Has a strict policy of not allowing big bags inside the museum. Even your cameras (unless they can be tucked inside a small carry bag) will have to be deposited outside. Has a self-service locker.
Kunsthalle Wien

phone: +43 1 521 89 -33

address: Museumsplatz 1
Hosts highly-regarded exhibits of contemporary art, from Austrian and international artists.

Other museums

WestLicht Center for Photography

phone: +43 1 522 66 36-60

address: Westbahnstraße 40
Has a permanent exhibit of unusual cameras, including underwater and toy cameras, KGB spy cameras, and one of the 30 modified Hasselblad cameras used on the Apollo moon mission. The gallery hosts temporary exhibits, and the renowned "World Press Photo" show for the world's best press pictures.
Möbel Museum Wien

phone: +43-1-524 33 57

address: Andreasgasse 7
Houses the largest furniture collection in the world. The exhibit displays furniture for all the Austrian emperors since Charles VI (the father of Maria Theresa), furniture by the Thonet Brothers, Jugendstil, and the Viennese Modernist movement. In addition, they show other contemporary Austrian architects and designers, such as E.A. Plischke, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, Luigi Blau, and Franz West. Besides the permanent furniture collection, the museum also hosts two to three temporary exhibitions on furniture design and photography each year. You can purchase a single ticket or a Sisi Ticket, which allows you entrance to the Schönbrunn Palace, the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Silver Collection in the Hofburg. Wheelchair-accessible.

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Volkstheater Vienna

phone: +43-1-52111-0

address: Neustiftgasse 1
Designed by Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner, the theatre was built in 1889. With 970 seats it is the largest theatre in Vienna (larger than even the Burgtheater) and is one of the largest German-language theatres. It is located next to the Museumsquartier.
Theater Am Spittelberg

phone: +43 1 5261385

address: Spittelberggasse 10
Historically one of the Pawlatschentheater, it has been renovated and is a venue for concerts and comedies.
Filmhaus am Spittelberg

phone: +43 1 522 48 16

address: Spittelberggasse 3
With a single hall, this small and modern theatre screens documentary and arthouse films. Reservations are recommended.
Bellaria Kino

phone: +43 1 523 75 91

address: Museumstraße 3
Charming and beautiful old-school cinema screening both old classic and original versions of contemporary films.

Museum QuarterHas half a dozen small designer clothing shops.
NeubaugasseThe street has many innovative shops. A street market is held here twice a year.
Shu!

phone: +43 1 5231449

address: Neubaugasse 34
A collection of creative but still comfortable shoes from multiple brands, primarily Italian. Moderate prices.

Shu!Depot

address: Westbahnstraße 4
A sales outlet of Shu!

Bergfuchs

phone: +43 1 5239698

address: Kaiserstraße 15

The shop sells mountaineering equipment. You'll find climbing shoes, off-piste skis, all-weather clothing and other outdoor gear. The very knowledgeable salespeople offer great advice too, don't hesitate to ask. Various items are available through their online shop; keep an eye out for their special sales.

You will find a variety of restaurants around Spittelberg, including the well-known LUX Restaurant and the Amerling Beisl.

Budget

Bortolotti

phone: +43 1 5261909

address: Mariahilfer Straße 22 and 94 (the latter closed during winter!)
An ice cream parlor worth visiting. Ask particularly for the Campari-Orange ice cream or try some other exotic flavors.
Kolar Zieglergassemore

phone: +43 1 522 17 20

address: Zieglergasse 4
Nice pubs/beisls. They have a tasty Fladenbrot as well as their own beer.
Maschu

phone: +43 1 9904713

address: Neubaugasse 20/corner of Lindengasse 41
A trendy hang out place with its own unique vibe, in the area of the city frequented by art students. It is famous for its falafel, and has recently expanded.
Natsu II

phone: +43 1 5221903

address: Burggasse 71
Serves decent sushi.
Schnitzelwirt Schmidt

phone: +43 1 52 33 771

address: Neubaugasse 52
The traditional Viennese food is excellent and served in truly prodigious portions. The Bauernschmaus (Farmer's Feast), a nearly incapacitatingly large schnitzel plate, which in combination with any of the wonderful on-tap beers, may necessitate an afternoon nap.

Mid-range

Yusuke Kawasaki

Amerlingbeisl

phone: +43 1 5261660

address: Stiftgasse 8
The restaurant has a good selection of food with vegetarian options too. Unfortunately inside smoking is permitted, but this is not so much of a problem in summer when it's possible to sit outside. The bar serves beer, some wines, and standard cocktails.
Bombay

phone: +43 1 5234450

address: Neubaugasse 75
It serves the best Bombay Gin in Vienna. Among Indian restaurants in Vienna it is an institution, offering good food and large servings for reasonable prices.
DschungelCafe

phone: +43 1 522072019

address: Museumsplatz 1
A very child-friendly cafe and restaurant, located in the same building as the DschungelWien.at children's theater.
Gasthaus Grünauer

phone: +43 1 526 40 80

address: Hermanngasse 32
A Viennese restaurant serving high-quality food with a good selection of wines.
MQdaily

phone: +43 1 5224524

address: Museumsplatz 1
Located next to the entry of the MQ, this place is quite small and packed.
I Ragazzi

phone: +43 1 522 63 251

address: Burggasse 6–8
This Italian restaurant has good pizzas and pastas for good prices. Their fish soup is highly recommended. Outdoor seating is available in the summer.
I Terroni

phone: +43 1 522 30 85

address: Westbahnstraße 23
Same crew as I Ragazzi but less crowded. The restaurant serves good Italian pizzas and pastas.
Tian Bistro am Spittelberg

phone: +43 1 526 9491

address: Schrankgasse 4
Operated by star chef Paul Ivić of TIAN Restaurant, the bistro serves more affordable meals than at his main restaurant, all of them vegetarian with many vegan options. Reservations can be made online.
Le Troquet

phone: +43 1 522 06 81

address: Kirchengasse 18
A popular French bistro in a shabby chic setting. They play jazz and serve good wines; smoking permitted.
Ulrich

phone: +43 1 9612782

address: St. Ulrichs Platz 1
In a calm paved passage the small restaurant (Beisl) serves a breakfast and has a lunch menu.

Splurge

LUX Restaurant

phone: +43 1 5269491

address: Schrankgasse 4
One part of the establishment is a café, and the other a bar and restaurant (by the Spittelberggase entrance). The food is regional and exquisite. Free Wi-Fi.

Ice cream

Veganista

phone: +43 1 961 0845

address: Neustiftgasse 23
Operated by two vegan sisters, this is the first vegan ice cream shop in Vienna. It has become so popular that they have now expanded with four more branches in the Vienna area. Flavours change by season, many of them exotic.

The Museumsquartier is a popular place to hang out for youngsters, hipsters and bobos. Nearby there are plenty of choices of stylish cafés and bars.

Cafés

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Blue Box

phone: +43 1 5227048

address: Richtergasse 8
This longstanding bar was legendary during the 1980s and 90s. It serves breakfast with many vegetarian options, as well as special beer from Vorarlberg.
Café Leopold

phone: +43 1 523 67 32

address: Museumsplatz 1
A classy modern café that becomes a bar in the evening. There may be a cover charge for the evening parties downstairs.
Cafe Nil

phone: +43 1 5266165

address: Siebensterngasse 39
This Middle Eastern cafe is modeled after old coffee houses in Cairo and Alexandria, and serves many organic foods. Takeaway is available, although the atmosphere really invites one to linger.
Café Westend

phone: +43 1 5233183

address: Mariahilfer Straße 128
Opened in 1900, the café has historic decor with old tables and mirrors. It is situated in front of the main railway station Westbahnhof, which makes it practical to wait here for upcoming trains.
Das Möbel

phone: +43 1 5249497

address: Burggasse 10
Hip café. Take a close look at the tables, chairs, and lamps – every piece of furniture is unique and for sale.
Espresso

phone: +43 676 5961645

address: Burggasse 57
Very cool little 1950s-style café with good tunes, attracting an eclectic crowd. Owned by the nearby Wirr bar.
Europa

phone: +43 1 5263383

address: Zollergasse 8
The scenester meeting place in recent years, the café is often bursting at the seams, but good tunes and decent service prevail. Good people watching and decor. One of Vienna's most popular meeting points. The bar serves warm food til late hours.
TartaTata

address: Lindengasse 35
This small café serves French croissants, pains au chocolat, and tartes.

Bars

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Rote Bar

address: Volkstheater
Lovely interior to savour a relaxed drink inside the Volkstheater. From time to time it serves as a small venue for excellent concerts. The door is on the left side of the main entrance for the Volkstheater.
Siebensternbräu

phone: +43 1 523 86 96

address: Siebensterngasse 19
An excellent Biergarten. They serve their own brews, which are all excellent. There is the usual assortment of bar food, friendly staff, and outdoor seating underneath an old linden tree in the middle of a hidden courtyard. Everyday from 11:00-16:00 a selection of hearty dishes is served for €5-6. Move indoors well before 23:00, because a local noise ordinance requires the bar to shut down the patio and the interior tables fill up quickly.

Choosing to stay in Neubau brings you conveniently close to the Innere Stadt, in the proximity of the Museumsquartier and on your way from the Westbahnhof if you plan on arriving by train. The general rule is that the closer to the Museumsquartier (i.e. the more to the Center), the more expensive the rooms.