Best Family Hotels in Graz, Austria
Updated 5 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Graz offers families a compact, walkable old town, a climbable fortress hill, and a world-class science museum, all within easy reach of several well-rated hotels and apartment-style stays. Options range from spacious serviced apartments ideal for self-catering families to full-service hotels near parks and public transport. Prices start around 91 euros per night, making a family stay in Graz accessible at various budgets.
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Graz is Austria's second-largest city and one of its most family-friendly destinations. The UNESCO-listed old town is compact enough to explore on foot, the Schlossberg hill offers a free elevator and panoramic views that children genuinely enjoy, and the Universalmuseum Joanneum complex includes hands-on natural history and art spaces spread across the city. Public trams connect every major district quickly, so even a hotel a short ride from the centre keeps logistics simple for families with pushchairs or tired legs.
For families, the choice of accommodation type matters as much as location. Apartment-style properties such as Grazora Living Apartments in Sankt Leonhard or GrazRentals in Geidorf provide kitchen facilities that cut meal costs and give children space to move around after long sightseeing days. Traditional hotels like Hotel Steiermarkhof or Schlossberghotel offer full services and staff support, which can ease pressure on parents. The listings below cover a range of districts, star categories, and nightly rates so you can match your family's priorities, whether that means staying close to Stadtpark, minimising tram hops to the old town, or keeping the overall budget in check.
Our selection in Graz
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grazora Living Apartments ★★ | Quartier Sankt Leonhard | ★ 5 | 131 €/nuit |
| GrazRentals ★★★ | Quartier Geidorf | ★ 5 | 141 €/nuit |
| Hotel Steiermarkhof ★★★★ | Graz | ★ 4.9 | 92 €/nuit |
| harry's home Graz smart city ★★★ | Quartier Lend | ★ 4.8 | 109 €/nuit |
| Altstadthaus Cityappartements ★★★ | Quartier Gries | ★ 4.8 | 146 €/nuit |
| Augarten Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels ★★★★ | Jakomini | ★ 4.7 | 127 €/nuit |
| Motel One Graz ★★★ | Centre-ville de Graz | ★ 4.7 | 91 €/nuit |
| Schlossberghotel ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Graz | ★ 4.7 | 175 €/nuit |
| Lendhotel ★★★★ | Quartier Lend | ★ 4.7 | 102 €/nuit |
| Hotel Süd art ★★★★ | Straßgang | ★ 4.7 | 136 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Graz neighbourhoods are most convenient for families visiting the main attractions?+
The city centre and the adjacent Jakomini district put you within walking distance of the Schlossberg, the main market square (Hauptplatz), and the Kunsthaus Graz. Quartier Sankt Leonhard borders Stadtpark, a large green space perfect for children to run around in, while Geidorf is close to the university botanical garden. Quartier Lend, on the west bank of the Mur river, is slightly more local in character but is well connected by tram to all sights. Every listed property sits within or very close to the historic tram network, so no district leaves families isolated.
Are there apartment-style options in Graz that suit families who prefer self-catering?+
Yes. Grazora Living Apartments in Sankt Leonhard (2 stars, rated 5 out of 5, from 131 euros per night) and GrazRentals in Geidorf (3 stars, rated 5 out of 5, from 141 euros per night) both operate as serviced apartment properties, meaning guests typically have access to kitchen or kitchenette facilities. Altstadthaus Cityappartements in Quartier Gries (3 stars, rated 4.8 out of 5, from 146 euros per night) is another apartment-format option, positioned in a quieter residential quarter south of the old town with good tram links.
What is the most affordable family hotel option among the listed properties?+
Motel One Graz in the city centre starts at around 91 euros per night (3 stars, rated 4.7 out of 5), making it the entry-level price point on this list. Hotel Steiermarkhof (4 stars, rated 4.9 out of 5) is available from approximately 92 euros per night and offers a higher star category at a similar price, which may appeal to families wanting more comfort without a significant extra cost. Both properties sit close to central transport links.
What family-friendly activities are close to these hotels in Graz?+
The Schlossberg, a forested hill rising directly from the old town, has a free panoramic lift and open terraces that children find exciting, and entry to the hill itself is free. The Universalmuseum Joanneum network includes a natural history museum and interactive exhibitions suitable for various ages. Stadtpark, adjacent to the Sankt Leonhard quarter, provides open lawns, fountains, and a rose garden. The Mur river promenade and the floating Murinsel island structure are short walks from several of the listed hotels. For a half-day trip, the Lurgrotte stalactite caves lie roughly 20 kilometres north of the city and are accessible by car or organised tour.