Planning first trip to Austria. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Austria — hotel recommendations near the action
Started by PhillyFred · 19 Mar 2026 · 135 views
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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20 Mar 2026 at 07:39
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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21 Mar 2026 at 18:36
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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22 Mar 2026 at 03:28
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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23 Mar 2026 at 08:13
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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23 Mar 2026 at 10:18
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:56
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:06
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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