A cultural experience awaits guests at the four-star Altstadt Vienna in Spittelberg.

Billed by its owners as a meeting place for the most artistic among travellers, including musicians, as well as those wanting to soak up a creative atmopshere, the 42-room hotel pays attention to detail.

These include original features and a "touch of the past" in the rooms and suites, none of which is like another, and a cosy red salon with an open fireplace.

In addition, personal and business services are available, such as getting tickets for a show.

Originally the house was the palace of an industrialist and was transformed into the Altstadt in 1991 by its current owner Otto Wiesenthal.

Concierge.com recommends that guests should ask particularly for the room "with the freestanding club-foot tub".

Vienna is home to a host of museums, many of which are located in the Museumsquartier.

They range from the Leopold Museum to the Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna and many events take place throughout the year.