Gries
Graz
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
Eggenberg Palace
Explore lavish 18th-century State Rooms, see stunning planetary-themed murals and wander in the beautifully landscaped gardens of this Baroque palace.
Graz Castle
In Graz’s Old Town, visit this 15th-century castle, which is famous for its double staircase and a courtyard decorated with a series of busts.
Graz Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Graz Opera House, a theater with a story to tell in Graz. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Gries Hotel Deals
Hotel Weitzer Graz
"Nice hotel, no curtains in the room just shutters which don’t block out much light, it was like a summers day in the room at 4.30 in the morning. The bar only serves small glasses of lager even though they have bigger glasses, I asked for a bigger glass but was told no, they were only for wheat ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Radisson Hotel Graz
"The hotel is nice and very convenient to get to both eggenberg and the old city. However the room was a bit cramped and the beds couldn’t be pushed together, so me and my partner slept separately (it was a small gap but a gap nonetheless)"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz
"Great room, nice staff. Phenomenal location across the river from the hisoric district. Parking garage behind the hotel dedicated to the hotel. We had a great experience in one of the loveliest small cities in all of Europe, no exaggeration."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
IntercityHotel Graz
"One night quick stop over near train station. Great value."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
a&o Graz Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
"Room was functional but not the most comfortable. The real issue was the reception and checking in, I had to scan a QR code and register at reception, then the receptionist rudely asked me the same questions, I think he could have just read them off my passport that I handed to him in the first place. ..."
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
JUFA Hotel Graz
Other neighborhoods around Gries
Jakomini
While you're in Jakomini, take in top sights like Frida & Fred Children's Museum and jump on the metro at Münzgrabenkirche Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Graz City Centre
Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are some highlights of Graz City Centre. Make a stop by Graz Clock Tower or Castle Hill while you're exploring.
Eggenberg
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Eggenberg. Eggenberg Palace and Archaeology Museum & Lapidarium are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Reininghausstraße Tram Stop or Wetzelsdorf Burgenlandstraße Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
Lend
Lend is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Farmer's Market on Lendplatz and Graz Art Museum.
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.
Wetzelsdorf
Even though there aren't top sights in Wetzelsdorf, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like St. Martin Castle. Jump on the metro at Reininghaus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
