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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Graz

13 stays · 7 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Graz is a university and design city in south-east Austria, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well. Visitors who come for a conference, a course or a longer project can use a kitchen and separate living space, while families and groups exploring the Styrian capital for several days benefit from extra room. The historic centre is compact, so staying in an apartment-style property does not cost you convenience. If the format is new to you, our guide explains what an aparthotel is.

13 stays

Where to stay in Graz

Innere Stadt (Old Town)

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • short breaks

The Innere Stadt is the historic old town with the UNESCO listing, built around the Hauptplatz main square. The Schlossberg, topped by the Clock Tower that Wikipedia calls a symbol of Graz, rises above it at 475 metres. Wikivoyage names Herrengasse, which links Hauptplatz with Jakominiplatz, as the city's most important shopping street.

Stays in or near Innere Stadt (Old Town)

Lend

  • nightlife
  • culture
  • street festivals

Lend is one of Graz's 17 municipal districts, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage says bars are concentrated around the old town, along Mariahilferstrasse in Lend and near the university, and lists the Lendwirbel street festival in Lend each May. Wikipedia places the Kunsthaus Graz and the Murinsel (Island in the Mur), both built for the 2003 cultural capital year, beside the river Mur.

Gries

  • long stays
  • local feel

Gries is another of Graz's 17 municipal districts, according to Wikipedia, and Wikivoyage lists the Grieskram street festival there for one day each October. It suits visitors who want a local setting away from the main sightseeing streets.

Jakomini and Jakominiplatz

  • transport links
  • business travel
  • short stays

Jakominiplatz is described by Wikivoyage as the main transit hub, and its extensive tram service connects through this square. Staying nearby gives you easy connections to the airport buses, which end here, and the wider network.

Stays in or near Jakomini and Jakominiplatz

Geidorf

  • quiet stays
  • long stays
  • families

Geidorf is the third of Graz's 17 municipal districts, according to Wikipedia, and Wikivoyage notes that many city buses run through Geidorfplatz. It is a candidate when you want a base outside the old town for a longer stay, with the centre reachable on the tram and bus network run by Holding Graz.

Stays in or near Geidorf

Getting around Graz

Graz Airport is linked to the Central Station by S-Bahn line S5, which Wikivoyage says takes approximately 15 minutes. Bus lines 630 and 631 also serve the airport and reach Jakominiplatz in about 20 minutes. Direct rail connections link Graz with Vienna, Ljubljana and Prague, according to Wikipedia.

Holding Graz runs the city's public transport under the Graz Linien name, with trams and buses, and lists nine night lines (N1 to N9) that connect destinations such as Jakominiplatz and the main railway station; Wikipedia says night buses run only at weekends and before public holidays. Wikipedia counts six tram lines, four of which pass through the underground tram stop at the central station. Holding Graz offers a route planner on its website. The city's tourism site describes the Graz Card as covering public transport in zone 101 and selected museums, while the Graz Card Light covers attractions only and suits visitors who already hold a transport ticket. Cycling is popular, with dedicated cycle paths, according to Wikivoyage.

Living in Graz for longer

For daily shopping, Wikivoyage names Herrengasse as the most important shopping street and lists farmers markets at Kaiser-Josef-Platz and Lendplatz, and the city's tourism site calls Graz Austria's capital of delight for its food. With four universities and over 63,000 students, the city has the services and rhythm of a student town.

Night lines on the tram and bus network help with late returns, and Holding Graz's route planner is a good tool for regular commutes. Graz is also a design-minded city, designated a UNESCO City of Design, which suits visitors who want to explore galleries and creative venues on a longer stay. For moves of several weeks or months, see our guide to serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Graz

Wikipedia describes an oceanic to humid continental climate, with an average temperature of 9.4 C and 818 mm of rain a year. Wikivoyage calls the climate warm and sunny, influenced by the closeness of the Mediterranean, and a pleasant city to visit most of the year.

Wikivoyage lists Lendwirbel in May, La Strada in August, and Steirischer Herbst across September and October, and the city's tourism site has a Christmas in Graz section covering the Christmas markets. Styriarte, the classical music festival established in 1985, takes place annually, according to Wikipedia. The tourism site lists a daily historic-centre walking tour from May to October.

The city lies on both sides of the Mur river, about 150 km from Vienna, and has roughly 307,900 residents according to Wikipedia. Its historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, and Graz was European Capital of Culture in 2003. Four universities and four further higher-education institutions serve over 63,000 students, which gives the city a youthful feel. This page covers where to stay, how to get around, tips for longer visits and what to expect through the year. You can also browse other stays across Austria.

Long-stay tips for Graz

Of the 13 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 5 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 29 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Graz

Brands with properties here include Limehome (1).

Other cities in Austria

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Vienna, Mayrhofen, Flachau, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Innsbruck, Seefeld in Tirol, Sölden and Kaprun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Graz?

The Innere Stadt is best for first-time sightseeing, while Lend has bars along Mariahilferstrasse and street festivals, according to Wikivoyage. Jakominiplatz is the main hub for trams and buses.

How do I get from Graz Airport to the city centre?

S-Bahn line S5 reaches the Central Station in about 15 minutes, according to Wikivoyage. Bus lines 630 and 631 reach Jakominiplatz in about 20 minutes.

Is Graz a UNESCO World Heritage city?

Yes. Wikipedia says the historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, with Eggenberg Palace added in 2010.

Are there night buses and trams in Graz?

Holding Graz lists nine night lines, N1 to N9, connecting places such as Jakominiplatz and the main railway station.

Is there a visitor card for Graz?

The city's tourism site offers the Graz Card, which covers public transport in zone 101 and selected museums, and the Graz Card Light, which covers attractions but not public transport.

How many aparthotels are there in Graz?

We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Graz.

Do aparthotels in Graz have kitchens?

13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Graz have a washing machine?

5 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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