What are the best things to do in Graz?
Top picks in Graz include Clock Tower, Eggenberg Palace, Joanneum Museum of Styria. See the full list and itinerary on this Graz travel guide.
Why visit Graz
Travel guide for Graz, Austria — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Graz is a stop in Austria, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Clock Tower, Eggenberg Palace, Joanneum Museum of Styria instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–230 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Graz
1
Clock Tower
2
Eggenberg Palace
3
Joanneum Museum of Styria
Plan your trip
Graz itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Eggenberg Palace
- Visit Joanneum Museum of Styria
- Eat at Bäckerei Sorger
Budget
Graz trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–230
per person / day
Luxury
USD 265–435+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Graz, Austria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Graz
Estimated total (USD)
$2,985
≈ $1,493 per person · $426 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $170/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Graz mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–230 · luxury 265–435+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bäckerei Sorger
Nice for inexpensive breakfast with many locations in and arount Graz (Jakominiplatz, Sporgasse, Südtiroler Platz, etc.)
Martin Auer
Graz's biggest coffee house chain. Locations: Stubenberggasse, Hans-Sachs-Gasse, Dietrichsteinplatz, Schillerplatz, Zinzendorfgasse, etc.
Tribeka
Café Kaiserfeld
Cafe Mitte
Aiola Upstairs
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
JUFA Hotel Graz City
Safe but not very nice neighbourhood.
- $
ibis budget Graz City
Quite nice bars around (Die Scherbe, PPC).
- $
Hotel Europa
- $
Hotel Daniel
- $
Hotel B&B
Walking distance from the main train station, ideal for travellers. Great breakfast for €8 per day. 10-min walk into the city center, or thr
Shopping
- Herrengasse
- Steirerhof
- Mariahilferstraße
- City Park
- Shopping City Seiersberg
- Shopping Center West
Nightlife
- Kombuese
- The Office Pub
- Parkhouse
- Babenbergerhof
- Forum Stadtpark
- Bierbaron
Museums & culture
- Eggenberg Palace
- Joanneum Museum of Styria
In pictures
Graz gallery
Photos: Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine, Tamirhassan~commonswiki, Isiwal, Leonhard Lenz, C.Stadler/Bwag — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Graz travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Graz?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Graz?
Plan at least 1 days in Graz for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Graz?
Popular stays in Graz include JUFA Hotel Graz City, ibis budget Graz City, Hotel Europa. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Graz cost?
On the ground in Graz (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–230, and luxury about 265–435+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Graz, Austria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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