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Graz featuring a city

Graz Old Town

You can learn about the history of Graz when you stop by Graz Old Town. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Graz Old Town
Graz Main Square featuring a statue or sculpture and a city

Graz Main Square

Graz has one of the most well-preserved historic old towns in Austria. At the heart of it lies the main square, a perfect starting point for a tour of the city.

Graz Main Square
Graz Town Hall showing heritage architecture, an administrative building and religious aspects

Graz Town Hall

This stately town hall is symbolic of the city’s remarkable growth and features beautiful late 19th-century architecture, an ornate façade and an intriguing history.

Graz Town Hall
Eggenberg Palace showing château or palace and heritage architecture

Eggenberg Palace

Explore lavish 18th-century State Rooms, see stunning planetary-themed murals and wander in the beautifully landscaped gardens of this Baroque palace.

Eggenberg Palace
Graz Art Museum showing modern architecture

Graz Art Museum

Discover innovative exhibitions of contemporary art and photography in Graz’s futuristic “Friendly Alien,” a biomorphic and architecturally astonishing museum.

Graz Art Museum
Graz Clock Tower

Graz Clock Tower

Find out about the history of Graz when you take a trip to Graz Clock Tower. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Graz Clock Tower

Activities

Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour

Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour

AU$733
per adult
Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour
Discover Graz in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Graz in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$352
per adult
Explore Graz in 60 minutes with a Local
Graz - Private tour including Castle visit

Graz - Private tour including Castle visit

AU$680
per traveller
Graz - Private tour including Castle visit
Graz Wanderway

Graz Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

AU$14
per adult
Graz Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Sightseeing flight over Styria

Sightseeing flight over Graz

AU$977
per traveller
Sightseeing flight over Graz
Graz: Private Old Town Highlights Bike Tour

Graz: Private Old Town Highlights Bike Tour

AU$697
per adult
Graz: Private Old Town Highlights Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best Ries Hotel Deals

Hotel Weitzer Graz

Hotel Weitzer Graz

4 out of 5
Grieskai 12-16, Graz, Styria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$265 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$265
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"I stayed in the new wing of this hotel for 11 nights. It was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was great for a getting to the heart of the old town where there were more dining and shopping options. I had an unfortunate incident during my stay. I ordered a salmon sandwich ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Weitzer Graz
PLAZA INN Graz

PLAZA INN Graz

Conrad-von-Hötzendorfstraße 96, Graz
The price is AU$137 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$137
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Seifenfabrik Veranstaltungszentrum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"Great location and freindly staff. But when checked in and first in the room, there were a lot of flies. The window was left open and there is a tree next it, which is probably where the flies came from."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

PLAZA INN Graz
Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel

Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel

4 out of 5
Sackstraße 3-5, Graz, Styria
The price is AU$220 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$220
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (660 reviews)
"Gratulacje"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel
IntercityHotel Graz

IntercityHotel Graz

4 out of 5
Finkengasse 2, Graz
The price is AU$130 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$130
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Very well presented . Staff attentive and helpful ..no complaints"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

IntercityHotel Graz
Radisson Hotel Graz

Radisson Hotel Graz

4 out of 5
Annenstrasse 67, Graz, Graz
The price is AU$146 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$146
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Graz. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Explosiv Graz and Farmer's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)
"Was there on a tragic news day; I needed a little hand holding while staff was friendly and supportive and professional. VERY comfortable room/stay"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Radisson Hotel Graz
Parkhotel Graz - Traditional Luxury

Parkhotel Graz - Traditional Luxury

4.5 out of 5
Leonhardstrasse 8, Graz, Styria
The price is AU$244 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$244
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions MUMUTH Theater and Artists' House ...
9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"Front staff was very helpful and the bartender was excellent!! The spa area was exceptional!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Parkhotel Graz - Traditional Luxury
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Other neighbourhoods around Ries

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Mariatrost

Mariatrost is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mariatrost Basilica and Leechwald.

Mariatrost
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Waltendorf

Waltendorf is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Graz Opera House and Artists' House are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Waltendorf
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Sankt Leonhard

Sankt Leonhard is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Graz Old Town and Farmers Market on Kaiser-Josef-Platz.

Sankt Leonhard
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Sankt Peter

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sankt Peter and surrounding area, you can visit MURPARK Shopping Center and Graz Opera House.

Sankt Peter
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Geidorf

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Geidorf. You might want to make time for a stop at Graz Old Town or Graz Botanical Gardens.

Geidorf
Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. featuring a monument and heritage architecture

Graz City Centre

5/5(2 area reviews)

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are some highlights of Graz City Centre. Make a stop by Graz Clock Tower or Castle Hill while you're exploring.

Graz City Centre

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