The Best Hotels in Graz, Austria, for Every Traveller
Graz, the second largest city in Austria, is a university town and the capital of Styria. With green parks and elegant fountains, cobbles and cake shops, ornate baroque buildings and Renaissance facades, the Old Town is one of the best preserved in Europe. If you’re thinking of visiting this charming city, be sure to check into one of the best hotels in Graz and book your stay with Culture Trip.
1. Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann
Independent Hotel, Boutique Hotel
With roots in the 16th century, when it was one of Graz’s largest taverns, this spot has proper history – connections to royals and 20th-century artists included. These days the hotel, primely located in the old city centre, maintains its grandeur with parquet floors, grand pianos and suites heavy with chandeliers. The central courtyard, like a multi-storeyed, greenery-filled conservatory, is a particularly pleasant find for a city pad, and is a dreamy spot for an afternoon coffee or tea.
2. Schlossberghotel – Das Kunsthotel
Independent Hotel, Boutique Hotel
Abutting the vast and verdant Schlossberg park – home to a museum, historic pavilions and restaurant with a view – this is a contemporary-feeling ‘art hotel’. Set inside a building with 16th-century origins, it is a mix of rooms and apartments to suit couples and families alike. Elegant throw-back touches include parquet floors and wood beams, as well as some imposing paintings – on a quiet morning, ask the staff for a tour of the top pieces hung along its walls.
3. Hotel Zum Dom
Independent Hotel, Boutique Hotel
The glossy marble check-in desk, rooftop terrace with hot tub and modernist furniture all lend a contemporary edge. But, like much of Graz, Hotel Zum Dom has serious history within its walls – parts of the hotel date back to the 14th century, including the Gothic vaults. The vintage, salmon-hued exterior is pretty enough to grace any Instagram feed. The main city sights are within strolling distance, including the opulent National Theatre Grazer Burg, while the rambling green spaces of Stadtpark are practically on your doorstep.
4. Hotel Drei Raben
Independent Hotel, Boutique Hotel
This hotel, west of the Mur River, is a good pick for travellers who only need simple, functional rooms and handy facilities, such as garage car parking. The main benefit is proximity to sights: you’re only a 10-minute walk from the historic city centre and Central Station, which means you can tick off Graz’s many highlights with ease. Like the sound of free wine, museum tickets or multi-course Styrian (southern-Austrian) dinners? Keep an eye on the website for special deals.
5. Augarten Art Hotel
Hotel
6. Roomz Graz
Hotel
7. Hotel Gollner
Hotel
8. B&B Graz
Hotel
9. Das Weitzer
Hotel
10. Hotel Wiesler
Hotel
11. Hotel Daniel
Hotel
Alicia Miller contributed additional reporting to this article.
Culture Trips launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes places and communities so special.
Our immersive trips, led by Local Insiders, are once-in-a-lifetime experiences and an invitation to travel the world with like-minded explorers. Our Travel Experts are on hand to help you make perfect memories. All our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.?>
All our travel guides are curated by the Culture Trip team working in tandem with local experts. From unique experiences to essential tips on how to make the most of your future travels, we’ve got you covered.