Vienna/Neubau

Neubau is the 7th district of Vienna. Its border to the south is the popular Mariahilfer Strasse, to the west the Gürtel, and to the north Lerchenfelder Straße. The Neubau district contains many artsy places like the Museumsquartier.

Understand
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).

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

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.



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

Drink
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.

Sleep
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.

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 * Innere Stadt is the central town district.
 * Mariahilf is an inner district to the south.
 * Josefstadt is an inner district to the north.
 * Vienna/Outer West lists outer districts to the west.