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

The multi-storey winter garden, breakfast area and traditional coffee house are set in the heart of Palais Hotel Erzherzog Johann.

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

The penthouse of the Schlossberghotel in Graz impresses with a modern design and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city.

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

A spacious double room at Hotel Zum Dom in Graz, decorated with elegant herringbone floors, high ceilings and plush design furnishings.

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.

5. Augarten Art Hotel

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Just outside Graz’s city centre, the Augarten is a four-star hotel with superior design and a focus on art – there are over 200 pieces of contemporary art inside the hotel. The hotel has a 24-hour leisure zone with a sauna, fitness room and an indoor pool. Wifi is free and most of the rooms have a view of the Clock tower. They offer business rooms, double rooms, a penthouse suite and apartments, perfect for families and extended stays. Fresh, regional and organic ingredients are used in their breakfast.

6. Roomz Graz

Hotel

Only fifteen minutes from the city centre, Roomz Graz is a modern design hotel without the luxury price tag. The rooms are all bright and have flat screen TVs, free internet access, telephone, desk, air conditioning and a safe. The hotel has its own restaurant with an affordable a la carte gourmet menu where food is served until 10pm, and it also has a bar and lounge. Every morning an international breakfast buffet is served.

7. Hotel Gollner

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A modern hotel in the heart of Graz, Hotel Gollner is only two minutes from the Opera House. The rooms have free wifi, cable TV and soundproof windows for a peaceful stay. A rich breakfast buffet is offered, which can be served on the terrace during the summer or in the breakfast room during the winter.

8. B&B Graz

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Modern and light-filled dining space at B&B Graz.

With quiet rooms, friendly staff, free wifi and a shared lounge where you can get coffee and beverages, B&B Graz is only ten minutes from the Old Town. The stylish rooms have private bathrooms and include all the desirable mod-cons. Breakfast is served at the partner cafe across the street and adding breakfast to the room price is optional. On Sundays they offer a small ‘city breakfast’ for free, which includes a hot beverage and croissants.

9. Das Weitzer

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A great choice for travellers interested in exploring the Old Town, Das Weitzer, close to the Kunsthaus, Schloßberg and Murinsel, is one of the most famous hotels in town. Offering stylish rooms for different budgets, all with free wifi, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, the hotel also features a well-equipped fitness studio and a Finnish sauna on the top floor. A rich buffet breakfast with home-made specialties is available for an extra charge, served in the stunning Engelreich room. There’s also a bike rental service.

10. Hotel Wiesler

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Situated right by the Mur River, the modern Hotel Wiesler is exquisitely designed. Rooms are bright and incredibly spacious, and feature contemporary urban decor with some vintage touches. The hotel offers elegant meeting and events rooms, a fitness area and a steam bath and sauna. Salon Marie is the hotel restaurant, a chic space that serves lunch, dinner and snacks, and guests can have breakfast here, too. This is definitely the trendiest hotel in Graz.

11. Hotel Daniel

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The stylish open-air rooftop terrace, decorated with lush, green plants at Daniel Graz Urban Stay in Graz.

Located next to the main train station, the Daniel welcomes guests with a colourful and homely atmosphere. The hotel offers modern guestrooms which feature innovative designs – or what they term “smart luxury.” The most outstanding room is the 44sqm LoftCube: placed on top of the hotel, this floor-to-ceiling windowed space provides panoramic views of the city. For an extra charge you’ll be able to sample one of the best breakfasts in Graz. Free wifi is available and the hotel gives guests the opportunity to rent bikes as well as Vespas to explore its surroundings.

Alicia Miller contributed additional reporting to this article.

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