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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
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
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
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

Activities

Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Pass in Graz

AU$32
per adult
Universalmuseum Joanneum Pass in Graz
Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience

Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience

AU$223
per adult
Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience
City tour Graz 40 minutes

Graz city tours

AU$25
per adult
Graz city tours
Graz: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

Graz: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

AU$353
per adult
Graz: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes
Graz: Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Walking Tour

Graz: Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Walking Tour

AU$700
per adult
Graz: Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Walking Tour
The Instagrammable Places of Graz with a Local

The Instagrammable Places of Graz with a Local

AU$495
per adult
The Instagrammable Places of Graz with a Local
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Our pick of the best Ries Hotel Deals

PLAZA INN Graz

PLAZA INN Graz

Conrad-von-Hötzendorfstraße 96, Graz
The price is AU$106 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$106
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this property in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Seifenfabrik Veranstaltungszentrum and UPC-Arena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"The hotel and property was clean and safe close to downtown."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

PLAZA INN Graz
Hotel Weitzer Graz

Hotel Weitzer Graz

4 out of 5
Grieskai 12-16, Graz, Styria
The price is AU$150 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$150
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (981 reviews)
"Location is great for walking around and getting to know Graz. Graz surprised us on how nice it was."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Weitzer Graz
Radisson Hotel Graz

Radisson Hotel Graz

4 out of 5
Annenstrasse 67, Graz, Graz
The price is AU$162 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$162
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (144 reviews)
"This was a perfect spot if arriving by train, literally across the street. A 20 minute walk to the town square. A little out of the way so it’s very quiet. The staff was extremely friendly and the room was very clean and very nice, I would stay here again"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Radisson Hotel Graz
Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz

Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz

4 out of 5
Grieskai 4-8, Graz, Styria
The price is AU$202 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$202
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Graz. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
"Really cool older building but with the largest/best shower I have ever encountered in Europe. Area is perfect, very walkable and staff is very helpful. I would stay again 100%."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz
IntercityHotel Graz

IntercityHotel Graz

4 out of 5
Finkengasse 2, Graz
The price is AU$145 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$145
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (346 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, room is clean,"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

IntercityHotel Graz
Hotel Daniel Graz

Hotel Daniel Graz

4 out of 5
Europaplatz 1, Graz, Styria
The price is AU$134 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$134
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Graz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Explosiv Graz and Farmer's Market on Lendplatz ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (639 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Hotel Daniel Graz
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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 Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. 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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