Graz is a very important city in Austria and has the distinction of being the second largest city as well. Based on the Mur River in Southeast Austria, Graz is also the capital of Styria province. One can easily access this place with just a two and a half hour train ride from Vienna. Graz is visited by hordes of people throughout the year and is a very well known tourist destination in Austria.
Graz is reputed as a cool cultural center and a historical city which is vibrant and filled with traditions and elaborate architecture. An old-world charm still pervades this city and makes it even more popular to its visitors. It place is remarkable and renowned for its arcaded buildings with attractively decorated frontage. It is also notable for the beautiful gardens and parks found here.
Some of the other attractions of this city are the clock tower overlooking the town from the Castle Hill and for good shops and important museums. Good theatres are also found in Graz and hence is also famous for drama' and concerts.
The popularity of Graz as a tourist destination has ensured that this place has ample accommodation facilities as well to provide its visitors. The city is dotted with several hotels of all varieties to suit diverse tastes and budgets. Many of these hotels are located in palaces or mansions of the pasts which belonged to the wealthy in the past. Thus these hotels also complement the intriguing and historical nature of Graz.
The visitors can have their pick of suitable accommodation from five stars to youth hostels. The five star hotels provide royal treatment with amenities and services to please a king. But there are also several good three star hotels of the mid-priced variety as well in Graz. These hotels combine both luxury and affordability to come out with delightful offerings. Several attractive and inexpensive hotels are also scattered all over Graz and the bordering areas. Thus Graz provides abundant choice and options for accommodation. No matter which type of accommodation is chosen by the guests they can be assured of genuine hospitality and welcome.
