Gries Travel Guide
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 Cathedral
This modest-looking Gothic cathedral houses an elaborate Baroque place of worship, including a 15th-century fresco, ornate high altar and a magnificent organ.
Graz Opera House
Enjoy a show at Graz Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in Graz. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Gries
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 18 May 2026
Hotel Weitzer Graz
"We really loved this hotel. The room was very comfortable. We had a lovely Juliet balcony room with pretty flowers on the railing. Beds were excellent. Nice large bathroom. Very clean. Helpful staff. Delicious breakfast spread with everything you could imagine on the buffet. Excellent location. I ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 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 23 May 2026
IntercityHotel Graz
"Check in was disappointing. It took a long time but, more importantly, I’d requested next door rooms as I was travelling with my elderly mother. These had been requested several months ago and confirmed by the hotel but weren’t available on check in. Everything else was good. Parking at 20€ is too ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 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 17 Jan 2026
JUFA Hotel Graz
Where to stay in Gries
Graz City Centre
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.
Jakomini
While you're in Jakomini, take in top sights like Seifenfabrik Veranstaltungszentrum and jump on the metro at Münzgrabenkirche Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lend
Lend is noteworthy for its historical 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.
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.
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