Vienna, Austria: Insider Advice

The grand architecture of the Kohlmarkt is even more impressive at night.

PHOTO: Francesco Lagnese

When dialed from the United States, the telephone numbers below should be preceded by 011-43-1.

What to See

Albertina Superb drawings and prints, including Dürers. 1 Albertinaplatz; 534830; albertina.at.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Brueghels, Vermeers, Greek and Roman antiquities and other art assembled by the Hapsburgs. Main building, Maria-Theresien-Platz; 525240; khm.at.

Leopold Museum Extensive collection of Klimts and Schieles. 1 Museumsplatz; 525700; leopoldmuseum.org.

Liechtenstein Museum Old Masters amassed by the royal family. 1 Fürstengasse; 3195767252; liechtensteinmuseum.at.

Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) Decorative-arts collections, including furniture. 5 Stubenring; 711360; mak.at.

Museum of Modern Art (MUMOK) 1 Museumsplatz; 525000; mumok.at.

Steinhof Church (St. Leopold's) Designed by Otto Wagner. 1 Baumgartner Höhe; 9106011204.

Vienna State Opera The oldest theater in the German-speaking world to have an unbroken record of continuous performance. 2 Opernring; 514442613; wiener-staatsoper.at.

Where to Eat

Demel Pastry shop–café known for its cakes, chocolates and coffee. 14 Kohlmarkt; 53517170.

Figlmüller Specializes in Wiener schnitzel. Closed in August. 5 Wollzeile (Stephansplatz); 5126177.

Morwald Refined fare and one of Austria's largest selections of wine. Reservations required. 22 Kärntner Strasse; 96161161.

Plachutta Authentic Viennese dishes, boiled beef a specialty. 10 Wollzeile; 5121577.

Steirereck Market-driven haute cuisine. Stadtpark; 7133168.

Trzesniewski Classic open-faced sandwiches. 1 Dorotheergasse; 5123291.

Zu Den Drei Husaren Reservations required. Closed from mid-July to mid-August. 4 Weinburggasse; 5121092.

Zum Schwarzen Kameel Traditional Austrian cooking, old-fashioned appeal. Owned by the same family since 1618. 5 Bognergasse; 5338125.

Where to Stay

Altstadt Vienna Understated charm. Twenty-five rooms. Double rooms from $156 to $192, suites from $204 to $349. 41 Kirchengasse; 5226666; fax: 5234910; altstadt.at.

Das Triest Hip hostelry. Double rooms from $302, suites from $466. 12 Wiedner Hauptstrasse; 589180; fax: 5891818; dastriest.at.

Hotel Imperial Regal ambiance. Double rooms from $415 to $473, suites from $960. 16 Kärntner Ring; 501100; fax: 50110410; luxurycollection.com/imperial.