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The Habsburgs confiscated this palace in 1316 from Otto von Haymo who had conspired against them. It functioned as the town hall until 1883.

An opulent interior and terrific food make a visit to the Altwienerhof an exceptional experience.

The Baroque Am Hof square, with its unique architectural surroundings and cobbled streets, is the perfect setting for an antiques market. Vendors offer all kinds of antique goods on Fridays and Saturdays, but the market is best known for its selection of secondhand books – you might be lucky and find a rare or early edition of your favourite title.

This small hotel is a friendly place with 17 rooms. It’s within walking distance from the Ring and only a few minutes from the trams, buses and the underground to the centre. A breakfast buffet is included.

Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach constructed this house in the late 17th century and in 1898 it was turned into a hotel. Famous guests have included the writer Mark Twain, actress Marlene Dietrich and composer Franz Lehár. It is still one of Vienna’s most charming hotels.

The small bar in a simple but sophisticated Adolf Loos design is one of the most beautiful nightspots in town. It also serves delectable cocktails.

Vines grow from the dark wooden balcony in the idyllic Biedermeier-style courtyard garden, while the inside is modern.

This hotel is situated in one of the mansions along the Ringstrasse and has an early 20th century feel. Its luxurious rooms are in Art Nouveau style. There is also a non-smoking floor.

The fountain shows the princess Andromeda in the fangs of a sea monster, sculpted by Georg Raphael Donner in 1741.

Pension Ani is a simple B&B in an old building with rooms in various sizes. It’s close to the underground U6 and trams.