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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

Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour

Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour

NZ$800
per adult
Graz: Skip the Line Landeszeughaus Private Guided Tour
City tour Graz 40 minutes

Graz city tours

NZ$27
per adult
Graz city tours
Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience

Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience

NZ$245
per adult
Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience
Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

NZ$21
per adult
Hallstatt Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
Graz Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Graz - Private tour including Castle visit

NZ$742
per traveller
Graz - Private tour including Castle visit
Kunsthaus Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum Pass in Graz

NZ$35
per adult
Universalmuseum Joanneum Pass in Graz
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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 NZ$172 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$172
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (139 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
Hotel Daniel Graz

Hotel Daniel Graz

4 out of 5
Europaplatz 1, Graz, Styria
The price is NZ$154 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$154
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (615 reviews)
"The lads at the reception when i checked in on Friday afternoon were amazing. Very helpful, happy and welcoming. I love that the hotel is central and accessible to major places of interest like Schloss Eggenberg, the clock tower in Uhrturm and is about a 15 mins drive to the Arnold Schwarzenegger ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel Daniel Graz
Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel

Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel

3 out of 5
Sackstraße 3-5, Graz, Styria
Stay at this 3-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! (669 reviews)
"Excellent location for the Schloßberg and main square but still fairly quiet. Breakfast was self service - perfectly fine but not spectacular. No restaurant for evening meal but there were several Austrian and Italian restaurants nearby. The internal atrium was very attractive and the room was lovely ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Erzherzog Johann Palais Hotel
Hotel Weitzer Graz

Hotel Weitzer Graz

4 out of 5
Grieskai 12-16, Graz, Styria
The price is NZ$211 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$211
21 Aug - 22 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! (964 reviews)
"Speisesaal beim Frühstück überfüllt und laut"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hotel Weitzer Graz
Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz

Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz

4 out of 5
Grieskai 4-8, Graz, Styria
The price is NZ$274 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$274
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (719 reviews)
"The bar only offered limited Drinks (wine and Beer) because of lacking alternatives to a sick Bar Keepern."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz
Radisson Hotel Graz

Radisson Hotel Graz

4 out of 5
Annenstrasse 67, Graz, Graz
The price is NZ$170 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$170
30 Aug - 31 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! (126 reviews)
"Great Hotel and staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Radisson Hotel 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 Hilm Pond.

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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