Graz Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Graz, Styria

Tourists love the fascinating history they find on a trip to Graz. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and art scene. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Weitzer Graz is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Landhaus is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Grand Hôtel Wiesler Graz and NH Graz City.

In Graz, you’ll find 230 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Graz is notable for landmarks like Landhaus, Graz Old Town and Graz Castle. Cultural venues include Graz Art Museum, Artists’ House and Graz Opera House. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Graz Town Hall and Graz Main Square.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Graz, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Graz, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.