Arrival and stay information
Arrival
By plane
you have several options to get to us:
Taxi
The price is about 40€ Just exit the arrival hall there are taxis waiting
Limousine Service
When traveling in a group it can be cheaper to use a limousine service than taking the City airport train.
They offer a car which fits up to 3 people costing 34 euros or a bus which fits up to 8 people costing 50 euros. If you need a child seat please inform them when booking.
To book the limousine service contact Foad at 00436769119003 (Call, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, SMS) or email office@airportlink.at and include your arrival date, time, flight information and booking details.
It is also possible to book for departure at the same time.
Be sure to get a confirmation and information on the meeting point.
Ridesharing
The cost of the trip varies around 40€. Use the app to order and follow the instructions in the app.
City Airport Train
This is a non stop train to Vienna city center trainstation. It costs 11€. Follow the green signs at the airport. From there you can walk to the apartment. More information and time table.
Click for Walking directions from the train station to Blauhouse apartments.
Regional train
This train is slower because it stops in every stop, but also cheaper 4,20€ per person. Follow the signs to ÖBB and take the train to Vienna City (Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof). More information and time table.
Click for Walking directions from the train station to Blauhouse apartments.
ShareNow car sharing
ShareNow car sharing is available but you have to be a member – Follow the instructions in the app
By train
You have several options to get to us:
Subway / Underground
The subway is probably the cheapest way to get to us.
Click for more information on the subway.
Take it to Vienna City center train station (Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof) then you can walk.
Click for Walking directions from the train station to Blauhouse apartments.
Taxi, Uber or Taxify
Taxis, Uber or Taxify is also safe to use in Vienna.
By car
In Vienna parking is always subject to a fee unless the car is parked outside the city:
"Our" parking garage
We can offer you discounted vouchers at 20€ per 24 hours in the garage across the street operated by Apcoa. Click for more information:
Street parking
The apartments are in the city center and parking in the street is a bit complicated and not free: Click here information on parking in the street:
Cheaper parking garage
This is a cheaper garage on the outscurts of Vienna, it is directly by the subway and you can take that back to the apartment. Click here for more information:
Staying with us
Apartment info
Building access
We provide an access code that always opens the building door and your apartment key also opens the building door.
Registration
We are required by Austrian law to register our guests which mean filling out a form and verifying their identity. This has to be done within 24 hours after arrival. We appreciate your cooperation.
Detailed information about this law can be found here (German).
You can also download a pdf with the same text.
Amenities
We provide:
- Bedding and towels
- Nespresso coffee capsules to get you started
More capsules can be bought at Billa supermarket or original Nespresso at any Starbucks or Nespresso Store - Tee bags
- Small milk capsules
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Dish soap and sponge
- Soap
- Shower gel
- Toilet paper
- Kitchen towels
Vienna has very high quality tap water which we locals always drink.
Are you missing anything please let us know!
TV
All apartments feature a Smart TV or Apple TV and have a logged in Netflix account.
We do not provide traditional TV channels.
Waste disposal
Garbage and paper can be disposed of in the basement.
Please do not mix glass, plastic and metal with the rest of the garbage. Keep them separately.
They can be recycled close by.
Smoking
Austria has a strict non smoking policy inside buildings which we also have to comply with. Therefore all apartments are strictly non smoking. Smoking inside an apartment can cause the fire alarm of the whole building to go off. Smoking inside the apartment will cause an extra cleaning fee of 150 euros. Thank you for your understanding.
Exploring Vienna and sights
Public transport
Public transport is very well developed in Vienna and a great way to move around
Walking
The apartments are centrally located and you can easily walk to a lot of the attractions and also to the old town.
Sightseeing and information
Maps and brochures are available in all the apartments.
Lots of information on current events and exhibitions can found on wien.info.
The Vienna pass or Vienna city card are also great ways to explore Vienna and include a lot.
Hop on hop off bus tours: Big bus or Vienna sightseeing Tours
Kids
- Zoom kids Museum
- Technical Museum
- Dianabad nice indoor swimming pool
- Indoor playgrounds
- Outdoor playgrounds
- Stadt Park different playgrounds for small and older children
- Czapkapark small but closest to the house
- Prater huge park with several playgrounds
- Amusement park Prater rides for all ages
- Kolariks Kinderwelt with a restaurant so the parents can eat while the kids play
Taxi or Ridesharing
You can use any of these, they are safe and fairly reasonably priced.
Apps for Vienna
Userful apps while you explore Vienna
- Wegfinder – this app will show you different ways to get to where you need to go. You can also buy tickets if you register.
- ÖBB – this app will show you public transport schedules
Restaurants, groceries and shopping
Supermarkets and stores in walking distance
- Billa – supermarket
- Hofer – discount supermarket
- Güvenir – Turkish supermarket with halal meat
- INTERSPAR-pronto – small supermarket that is open 7 days a week till 11pm.
- Bakery – Open 7 days a week at 6:30 / 7:00, also carries breakfast essentials
- TANKEnergie – Gas station with shop for snacks and drinks open 7 days until 11pm.
- Bipa pharmacy
- Drug store
- City center mall
- Post office with ATM
- Rochusmarket – A nice outdoor and indoor market
Restaurants in walking distance
- The Room – International food and good for breakfast
- Taste of India – Indian food
- Stadtwirt – Austrian food
- Gasthaus Wild – Austrian food
- Sofienwirt – Austrian food
- Trattoria – Pizzería “Federico II” – Italian Food
- Hemmers – Austrian food
- Indus – Indian food
- Das Kimchi – Korean food
- Hitomi – budget Sushi
- Alaverdi – Georgien food
- Nem – Vietnamese food
- Rochus – great for breakfast
- The Mall food court – different restaurants and fast food
- Doña Irma – Mexican food
- PUMPUI – Thai Food
- El Gaucho – Steak house
- Heunisch & Erben – Austrian food and wine bar
Cafés in walking distance
- Café Zartl – traditional viennese coffee house
- Kunstcafe – inside Hundertwasserhaus
- Warenhandlung – Cafe and also shop with nice local foods
- The Room – restaurant with a nice area to sit and have a coffee
- Terrassencafé inside Hundertwasserhaus
Restaurants and cafés in Vienna
Some restaurants require a reservation, it’s always good to call before going.
- Spelunke – International food hip place
- Plachutta – traditional Austrian food
- Figlmüller – schnitzel restaurant
- Heuriger Feuerwehr Wagner – Vineyard with great local food
- Donauturm – Tall tower with view over Vienna, check website for packages
- Zanoni & Zanoni – Gelateria
- Motto am Fluss – International food
- Dots – Sushi
- Glacis Beisl – beer restaurant
- Schweizerhaus – beer restaurant
- Wiener Stadtbräu – beer restaurant
- Café Landmann – traditional viennese coffee house
- Café Sacher – traditional viennese coffee house
- Turm Restaurant – on top of a tower
- Café Central – traditional viennese coffee house
- Gasthaus zur Oper – traditional Austrian food
- Amerlingbeisel – beer restaurant
- Palmenhaus – Cafe, Brasserie, Bar
- Salon Plafond – international food
- Lugeck – Austrian and international food
Bars and clubs in Vienna
- Sky – rooftop cocktail bar
- Onyx bar – rooftop cocktail bar
- Palmenhaus – Cafe, Brasserie, Bar
- Volksgarten – Popular and large Club
Food delivery
These are the two best platforms to order food. You can give them your building access code to enter the building and do not forget to give them your apartment number.
Shopping
- The Mall – nice shopping center in the same location as the city center train station
- Landstraßer Hauptstraße – Shopping street that starts next to the city center train station
- Goldenes Quartier – exclusive shopping area with high end brands
- Kärntner Straße – nice shopping street in the historic center
- Mariahilfer Straße – nice shopping street
- SCS – One of the largest shopping centers in europe. It is easiest to get there by car or public transport.
Sports, beauty and wellness
Gyms and jogging
- John Harris – closest, but also expensive daily pass €35
- FitInn – at Vienna city center train station daily pass €15
- Fitnessclub Heimlich – in walking distance, daily pass €15
- Jogging in Parter – the biggest park of Vienna ist very close
Swimming
- Thermal hot water spa
- Diana Bad – with kids only (indoor)
- Familienbad Schweizergarten – with kids only (outdoor)
- Wiener Stadionbad – large and outdoor
Hair & beard
- Gruppa L’Ultima Salons – Hairdresser
- CELIK Barbershop
Massage
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Mô Kham Luang – Thai massage
Departure
Check out
What time is check out?
The Checkout time is at 11am.
If you need a little longer consult us ahead of time so we can coordinate the cleaning personal accordingly. On the day of checkout the personal is planned and it is too late to rearrange because we also have the pay them once they are on site.
What can I do with my luggage?
If you are departing by train it is most convenient to store the luggage at a train station. Click here for more information. You can also use City Locker which is also by the city center train station. Here are the directions to city center train station.
If you are departing by plane you can use the city check in of the City airport train which is in walking distance. But not all Airlines offer the city check in so they also offer free Storage if you take the train. They only have 30 lockers therefore it is recommended to drop the bags first thing in the morning on your departure day. But don’t worry if they are full there are also the regular train station lockers which can be used for a small fee. The link is above.
There is also bagbnb, which is a luggage storage platform. We do not have experience with this platform.
Transport
Taxi
If you want to arrange for a taxi to pick you up just call 0140100. You can also schedule a pickup a day before your departure.
Limousine Service
When traveling in a group it can be cheaper to use a limousine service than taking the City airport train.
They offer a car which fits up to 3 people costing 34 euros or a bus which fits up to 8 people costing 50 euros. If you need a child seat please inform them when booking.
To book the limousine service contact Foad at 00436769119003 (Call, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, SMS) or email office@airportlink.at and include your arrival date, time, flight information and booking details.
It is also possible to book for departure at the same time.
Be sure to get a confirmation and information on the meeting point.
Ridesharing
The cost of the trip varies around 40€ to the airport. Use the app to order and follow the instructions in the app.
City Airport Train
This is a non stop train to Vienna city center trainstation. It costs 11€. Follow the green signs at the airport. From there you can walk to the apartment. More information and time table.
Click for Walking directions from Blauhouse apartments to the train station.
Regional train
This train is slower because it stops in every stop, but also cheaper 4,20€ per person to the airport. The train departs from the Vienna City center train station (Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof). More information and time table.
Click for Walking directions from Blauhouse apartments to the train station.
ShareNow car sharing
ShareNow car sharing is available but you have to be a member – Follow the instructions in the app