CheckVienna – Apartment Huglgasse

Pros: close to public transportation & grocery, has washer (It smelled bad. Like it hasn't been cleaned.), dishwasher, fridge, microwave, and other amenities. They did allow us to drop our luggage off and wait for the apartment to be "cleaned." Had a playpen for toddler. Had a fan for us. (Highest seeing setting doesn't give much air.) Apartment is shaded and comfortable even in the heat. The previous tenant was not out by the appointed time. That left a bad feeling. Not the fault of the apartment. But we had to wait 30 mins while the person tried to get the tenant out. CONS: not cleaned very well (Rug has many stains. 1 year old daughter found condom wrapper. Dust bunnies everywhere.), drawer handle missing which left screws exposed, shower leaks, elevator broke daily, smelled like smoke often from other apartments through the vent, very noisy with traffic (not the companies fault), and Wi-Fi went out, but they fixed in within the hour. Wasn't sure how to book another room with hotels.com AND not be charged. Therefore, we just stayed.

The area seemed difficult to navigate and the local people were not overly friendly or helpful with directions (we didn't know the local language and the locals didn't speak much English). This would be a perfect spot for more adventurous travellers. The apartment was spacious and comfortable - two groceries stores within a block away. The laundry facility was very convenient and allowed us to wash and hang dry some clothes so we were ready for the rest of our trip. We were only there a couple nights so we were just getting the lay of the land when it was time to go.

Exactly as pictured, convenient to metro and trams, markets nearby. Very comfortable for two people. You will need to have some of your own supplies as this is an apartment not hotel. We loved it.