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
Learn about the local history of Calf's Quarter when you spend time at Graz Main Square. Discover the area's art scene and shops.
Graz Town Hall
Graz Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Calf's Quarter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and shops.
Eggenberg Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Eggenberg Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Graz. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Graz Castle
You can learn about the history of Graz when you stop by Graz Castle. Discover the area's art scene and shops.
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
Hotel Weitzer Graz
"Staff was very friendly helpful and went the extra mile. Beautiful older style building nicely decorated with plants. Fantastic breakfast too!"
Reviewed on 26 May 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 18 May 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
"One night quick stop over near train station. Great value."
Reviewed on 18 May 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
Other neighbourhoods 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 historical sites are some highlights of Graz City Centre. Make a stop by Graz Clock Tower or Castle Hill while you're exploring.
Eggenberg
Get to know Eggenberg and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Eggenberg Palace and Archaeology Museum & Lapidarium, and you can jump on the metro at Reininghausstraße Tram Stop or Wetzelsdorf Burgenlandstraße Tram Stop to get around 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.
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.
