Vienna / Travel guide 3

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Before you start reading this post, be sure to check the first guide (around the Guesthouse Hotel) here and the second guide (around the 25hours at Museumsquartier hotel) here!
And now let's start the third ride through this gorgeous city which has so many different things to offer!
My last station was chic and sexy Hotel Topazz, and today I'm sharing with you some cool spots around this area!

Must see
St. Stephan's Cathedral - Austria's most eminent Gothic edifice, houses a wealth of art treasures, some of which can only be seen during a guided tour
Hofburg - imperial residence and palace of art
Kohlmarkt - the most prestigious area
Goldenes Quartier - the most expensive real estate in the city, so take a stroll through the quarter which is full of high end brands
Prater - cause you need to visit this famous amusement part in Vienna
Architecture tour - check this guide if you are crazy about design
The Hundertwasser House - one of Austria’s architectural highlights

Must eat/drink
Eis-Greissler -wait patiently in line for the 18 extraordinary flavours and you will find out why is this organic ice cream so much popular in Vienna
Demel -  probably the best cakes in Vienna
Cafe Korb - come here for a coffee, dessert or to grab a bite, you won't be disappointed with this old fashioned place
Konstantin Filippou - lovely interior, rewarded with one Michelin star
Motto am Fluss - try Oreo-Himbeertorte, Basil Lemonade and Beauty Doctor drink
Cafe Landtmann - legendary Café where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Viennese café
Café Français - trendy place, for lovers of French cuisine
Tel Aviv beach - city oasis in summer 

Must be
Fabios - one of Vienna's most popular and trendiest dining spots
Motto am Fluss - the hotspot on the Danube canal 
Café Bar Bloom - you will love the view from their rooftop bar

Must shop
Goldenes Quartier - if you have a big budget while you traveling,  this is the right place for you ( LV, Valentino, Gucci, Mulberry, Prada etc.)
Inked - concept store
Amicis - concept store

And that's it from this one week trip to Vienna!
Hope you will find it useful!


p.s. My look: pants Zara, belt Accessorize, boots Isabel Marant, shirt Pull&Bear

Maxi dress

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                                                                                              sandals: zara,
                                                                                              dress: thanks to oasap / here,
                                                                                              bracelets: primark,
                                                                                              ph. Maja

Maxi dress, flat sandals and cuff bracelets are my perfect match for these hot summer days.
Hope you will like it!

Vienna / Hotel Topazz

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                                                                                                 location: Vienna
                                                                                                 hotel: Topazz
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My third stop in Vienna was at the Hotel Topazz where I spent a few wonderful days. From the minute I saw the building on the internet I knew that this will by the ending station for my trip. Located in the 1st district of Vienna, Hotel Topazz is surrounded by more than sixty museums, cathedrals, churches, luxury shopping, dining and famous coffeehouses. Brown mosaic facade, which absorbs and reflects the natural light, ensures that this building is a real eye-catcher, so I needed to check it!


Highlights
- ideal city center location, just a few steps from St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Vienna’s first green upscale hotel (low-energy usage, locally sourced food and the use of green building materials )
-  the hotel’s dark façade is dotted with large oval windows (designed by award-winning Viennese architects BWM Architekten &Partner and Architekt DI Michael Manzenreiter)
- each of the oval windows has a divan bed integrated into the windowsill where you can relax
- guestrooms feature soft furnishings in earthy shades, wooden paneling and lush curtains (one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, fauteuils and fabrics are inspired by early 20^th century Viennese architects, artists and designers
- super comfy bed with premium bedding
- padded doors for absolute discretion ;)
- the spacious bathrooms are inspired by luxurious 1930s style and are made of chrome, nickel, marble and fine china (you have inner city view while you having a shower, so coool)
- great cosmetic products ( forgot the name but I will update it soon as I remember)
- every guest is a VIP in the Privileged Club ( which means: free minibar, free high speed WiFi, iPad and Nespresso machine on request, selection of hot and cold beverages at Salon from 16 to 17:30h etc)
- the hotel's cozy and inspiring Salon re-creates the easy-going yet luxurious vibe of a private turn-of-the-century Viennese house
- very silent hotel, perfect for relaxation 
- across the street, at sister property Hotel Lamée, guests have access to Bloom – the hotel's café, bar (place to be), and bistro.
 
Food and drinks
- simple breakfast concept with cold Buffett and cooked meals
- seasonal, regional and home made products (try croissant with raspberry jam)
- Salon is at -1 floor so you can enjoy the high ceiling view
- unlimited glass of wine ;)

People
- instead of a reception in its classic way the hotel provides kind of a butler service. You will have a warm welcome and the staff will make your stay even more enjoyable
- as I already mentioned it above, the hotel is very silent and calm and if you are not in the mood to chat or hang out you will not see even one person, and yes believe me, it's possible to experience even that despite the fact that you are at the hotel full of people. Or I was getting up too early. ;)
- anyway, the staff will fulfill all your requests but they will not bother you with tons of information or too much of kindness which can become fake at some point.

Price
You can check the rates directly on the Hotel Topazz website or at Designhotels.com cause they are member of it.

Experience  
The architectural concept of the first LENIKUS Designhotel stands for Vienna as an open-minded metropolis. The architecture of the hotel includes the past, present and future of European art and culture and reflects it.
The Topazz is a place for those who wants to relax, who likes simplicity and glamour, but it's also a great place for business travelers. Guests, who are seeking the comfort of a 4+star hotel and at the same time enjoying the intimacy of a small house, will feel comfortable here and that's what I really liked about this hotel.
Intimacy.


p.s. thank you Bettina for everything!

Vienna / Travel guide 2

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And today we are continuing with my guide to Vienna (check the first one here).
25hours hotel at Museumsquartier was my second start point so here are some tips while you in this neighborhood!

Must see
Museumsquartier - art and food united in the largest inner-city cultural space. Place where you can relax with pavement cafes, fountains and the cult Enzos (furniture designed for lounging in the sun) surrounded by:
Museum of Modern Art (mumok) - the largest museum in Central Europe for art since modernism
The Leopold Museum - one of the world's most important assemblages of Austrian art
and the Kunsthalle - so be sure to visit at least one of these museums.
Naschmarkt - Vienna’s best-known market has around 120 market stands and restaurants for a colorful culinary offering ranging from Viennese to Indian, from Vietnamese to Italian. The Naschmarkt has developed into a meeting point for young and old.

Must eat/drink
Café Drechsler - place where tradition meets a stylish and modern atmosphere
On Market - you will love the colorful textile artworks
Brass Monkey - cute little cupcake shop
Ulrich - try Flat pizza here
Café Leopold - hip and modern place at MQ
Pure Living Bakery - cute bakery
Corbaci - lovely interior with oriental vibes

Must be
Dachboden 25Hours - by day or night, you will love this place!
Halle - in the evening hours at MQ, have a drink or two
Puff, die Bar

Must shop
despite the fact that the Mariahilfer Straße is considered as the most important shopping street, I don't like it, especially not during the hot summer day! I would rather visit several concept stores like Park or Ostform and skip the shopping in this area.
At least you can do is to buy something to eat or drink at lovely place Feinkoch. ;)

And while you in town, be sure to visit Imperial Vienna too! Stroll along the splendid baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces. Don't forget the  Zoo  which is the oldest existing zoo in the world!

p.s. didn't want to carry my camera cause we were strolling up and down all day long, but I'm preparing also the third part with tons of photos, so be ready for that! ;) All places are linked and you can check them with one click!

Olive shirt

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                                                                                                sandals: thanks to choies / here,
                                                                                                skirt: zara,
                                                                                                shirt: thanks to oasap / here,
                                                                                                watch: michael kors,
                                                                                                bracelet: pandora,
                                                                                                rings: h&m,
                                                                                                ph. Maja

Olive shirt tucked into the high waist flirty skirt and lace up sandals. That's it.

Hot in August

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After receiving so many comments and suggestions about  "new in" posts and that I should publish them often, I decided to add a new version of it. Every now and then I will create imaginary shopping list and you will be able to track my picks mainly from high street brands. What's hot, what's trendy, which pieces are basics or similar to the big brands etc.

And here is the first collage, with August favorites:
1. Leather backpack, Mango
2. 5pack rings, H&M
3. Floral print top, Zara
4. Metal applique sunglasses, Mango
5. Nails pop, Rimmel
6. Boyfriend jeans, Mango
7. Double keeper belt, Mango
8. Arizona leather slides, Birkenstock

Hope you will find this useful! If you have any suggestion I would love to hear!

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Floral jumpsuit

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                                                                                            sandals: choies / here,
                                                                                            jumpsuit: thanks to oasap / here,
                                                                                            watch: michael kors,
                                                                                            sunglasses: ray ban,
                                                                                            ph. Maja

Jumpsuits are ideal solution for days when you don't feel like coordinating a top and bottom. In prints or solids with high heels or flats, this is a no-brainer look which is easy to follow.