A friendly hostel with great amenities. A bar and cafe, kitchen and of course outdoor chess set make this a lovely sanctuary in the city. Robert Hamerlinggasse 24, A-1150 http://www.hostelruthensteiner.com

The glasshouse in the Burggarten is a fantastic example of Jugendstil architecture. Below, in the light airy space, it is a fashionable restaurant that is surprisingly relaxed. Burggarten, 1010 10:00-2:00 http://www.palmenhaus.at

Home of the UN, these six, somewhat brutal towers create an imposing modernist figure across the Donau Wagramer Strasse 5 1400

One of the oldest taverns in the city, the interior is dark wood and the smell of beer and smoke. The rough traditional atmosphere is not for everyone but the lively locals will put a smile on your face. Naschmarkt 313-316 1040 Vienna Mon-Sat, 8:00-23:00

This Viennese institution offers traditional Austrian fare in lovely Art Deco surroundings. Dorotheergasse 1, 1010 Mon-Fri, 8:30-19:30 Sat, 9:00-17:00 http://www.trzesniewski.at

This kiosk offers a new twist on the traditional Viennese wurst. Schleifmühlgasse 7, 1040 Mon-Sat, 18:00-4:00

Industrial chic pervades this fashionable restaurant in one of the trendiest areas of the city. Live music accompanies you eating and the live concerts in the toilets accompany your other business. Heumühlgasse 2, 1040 11:00-02:00 http://www.zweitbester.at/

The theatre is situated in the centre of a 1920's housing complex. It has beautiful art deco detailing and tilework, the theatre hosts every type of performance possible Rabengasse 3, 1030 Box office: Tue-Sat, 14:00-18:00 On performance dates, until 19:30 http://www.rabenhof.at

The best shop to buy good Austrian wine. a non-pretentious area to buy with very reasonable prices. Glockengasse 6 Bottle of wine € 4 Mon – Fri from 19:00