Internet Access in Vienna

Most large UK/US and European ISPs offer international access numbers to those wanting to use their laptops overseas. Of the major providers, the numbers given below can be used for Internet access while in Vienna:

AOL - Tel: 01 81407 and 071 8915052 (up to 33.6bps, with $3.95 per hour surcharge)

AT & T Business Internet Service - Tel: 01 21 706 

CompuServe - Tel: 01 505 6178 (up to 57.6bps, with a $6 per hour surcharge for US customers, $8 per hour for Canadian clients)

For those with Wi-Fi capable machines, over 100 hotspots now exist in Vienna, with the vast majority operated (in public spaces at least) by Metronet (see www.wi-fihotspotlist.com for details). Moreover, if you’re after hotels equipped with WLAN Internet access, then visit our accommodation directory where information is provided for individual property listings.

Another good way of accessing the Internet during your stay is at a cyber café. Being a forward-thinking city, Vienna is pretty well wired up, with Broadband connections galore. So, if you need to read your e-mails or do a bit of surfing, check out the following Internet cafés:

Café Stein, Vienna - Wahringerstraße 6-8, A-1090, Open: 10am-midnight daily, Tel: 319 72 41, E-mail: cafe-stein@cafe-stein.com, Website: www.cafe-stein.com, U-Bahn: Schottentor
In operation since 1995, Café Stein offers good value access at €4 per half/hour or 20 minutes for €2.50. Equipment comprises of older style iMac 350s with broadband connections + Navigator, IE and AOL. A lively bar/main seating area offers good coffee and drinks, while a kid’s room is also available for parents.

BIGNET Internet Café - Hoher Markt 8-9, A-1010, Tel: 533 29 39,E-mail: office@bignet.at, Website: www.bignet.at
A snazzy Internet café reminiscent of easyInternet in the UK. Although the group’s other locations at Mariahilferstraße 27 and Kärtnerstraße 61 have long since closed, this address at Hoher Markt 8-9 is also well-placed for the city centre. Fast PCs, good rates and a decent vibe, make BIGNET a firm favourite.

Einstein - Rathausplatz 4, A-1010, Open: 7am-2am Mon-Fri, 9am-2am Sat, 9am-midnight Sun, Tel: 405 26 26, Fax: 405 26 26 24, E-mail: albert@einstein.at, Website: http://einstein.at, U-Bahn: Rathaus
Typical Viennese bierbiesl (informal pub/restaurant) located in the heart of the city. Excellent draft beer, coupled with decent breakfasts/lunches and dinners. Only a small number of PCs, plus a webcam (so you can wave to your friends back home). Price/Hour: €4.

G Zone - Universitätsstraße 11, A-1010, Open: 10am-11pm Mon-Fri, 2pm-11pm Sat/Sun, Tel: 407 8166, Fax: 4078166 19, E-mail: office@g-zone.at, Website: www.g-zone.at, U-Bahn: Schottentor
A good choice for gaming as well as Internet surfing, G Zone offers a fast LAN network, well-specified PCs and reasonable access rates. 11 Internet machines, plus 24 reserved for gaming and productivity/office uses. Scanning, printing and CD burning are also available with reductions for senior netizens! Price/Hour: €3.

Surfland - Krugerstraße 10, A-1010, Open: 10am-11pm daily, Tel: 512 7701, Fax: 512 7922, E-mail: office@surfland.at, Website: http://surfland.at, U-Bahn: Karlsplatz
Small but likeable (non-smoking) café situated close the opera house. 15 computers with fast Internet access (2000kbps) and unique background music. Hot/cold drinks, good technical support + other services such as CD burning, digital photo downloads, scanning and printing. Price/minute: €0,08.