🇦🇹 Graz, Austria
Motel One Graz
📍 Jakominiplatz 7, Graz, 8010
Photo: official website
Your stay — Motel One Graz
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The Property — Motel One Graz
Motel One Graz is a budget-friendly design hotel in the city centre, a five-minute walk from the Hauptplatz. The lobby is a sleek, open space with blue velvet chairs, polished concrete floors, and a 24-hour bar serving decent coffee and cocktails. Rooms are compact but soundproofed, with floor-to-ceiling windows and efficient bathrooms — it’s a solid base for a traveller who prioritises location and cleanliness over frills. The USP is value: you get a central spot, reliable wifi, and a decent breakfast buffet without the boutique price tag.
Chronicles of Graz
Graz began as a Slavic settlement around a 10th-century fortress on the Schlossberg hill, and its name comes from the Slovenian 'gradec', meaning 'small castle'. Under the Habsburgs, it became a key trading hub, with the Renaissance-era Landhaus and the mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II shaping its core. The city escaped major bombing in WWII, so its Altstadt — a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings — is one of the best-preserved in Central Europe. Today, Graz is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a lively university town, known for its vibrant food scene and the futuristic Kunsthaus art museum.
Best Time to Visit
Full Graz guide →Best months
May and September: warm but not hot (18–24°C), fewer tourists than summer, and Schlossberg stairs are pleasant in the long daylight hours.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: the city swells with visitors for the Styriarte classical music festival and the La Strada street theatre festival. Hotel prices at Motel One can rise 20–30% above shoulder rates, and the Altstadt is crowded from late morning.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cheaper rates (often 20% less than July), temperatures 10–18°C, and you get the cherry blossoms or autumn foliage on the Schlossberg without the queues.
Weather & packing
Graz summers can be humid, with sudden thunderstorms after hot afternoons. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes — the cobblestones get slippery when wet.
Live City Briefing — Graz
- The Hauptplatz tram stop is undergoing renovation until late 2026, so some tram lines (1 and 7) are diverted via Jakominiplatz — check ÖBB’s app for up-to-date routes.
- The Kunsthaus was closed for maintenance until June 2026, so it should be fully open for your stay in July — check their site for any lingering exhibition closures.
- Graz’s 24-hour public transport ticket now costs €5.80 (up from €5.50 in 2025) and covers all trams, buses, and the Schlossberg lift.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Motel One Graz, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Jakominiplatz, a busy city square, might be noisy. The 6th and 7th floors are likely to be quieter, given the hotel's layout and the floors/lift data.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, as they are closer to the street level and may be more prone to noise from the square below.
Best views
Rooms on the west side of the hotel (facing the city) might have a view of the city skyline, while rooms on the east side could face the nearby buildings.
Quietest floors
5th floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for occasional noise from the square below, especially during events or late-night crowds.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for check-in, as the hotel can get busy, especially during peak season. 2. If you're looking for a coffee, the café next to the hotel on Jakominiplatz offers a convenient and quick option.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Motel One Graz
free, 500 MB/day, 1.5 Mbps speed, no login required
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand, no physical papers
24/7 check-in, 15:00 early bag-drop, late check-out until 12:00 (EUR 20 fee)
available, EUR 5 per item per 24 hours
step-free access, wheelchair accessible, limited adapted rooms
on-site parking (EUR 20 per night), public car park 'P3' (EUR 20 per 24 hours) nearby, free EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: EUR 50 advance deposit, credit card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Stadtpfarrkirche zum Heiligen Blut (121 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Katharinenkirche und Mausoleum (314 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Grazer Dom (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Hauskapelle Priesterseminar (371 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Steirerhof — 336 m · ~4 min walk
Burggarten — 517 m · ~6 min walk
Landeszeughaus — 249 m · ~3 min walk
Royal Garden Jazz Club — 269 m · ~3 min walk
Bespielbarer Bach — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 49 m · ~1 min walk
Opern-Apotheke — 159 m · ~2 min walk
Honigparadies — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Jakominiplatz — 334 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or train station—they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common for small amounts.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% is appreciated in restaurants; taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff get €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard Melange at a café or bakery is around €3.50–4.
A daily special (Mittagsmenü) at a simple restaurant or Imbiss costs €8–12.
A main course at a standard restaurant is typically €12–18.
Central Graz has cheap eats around the Hauptplatz and in the university area; try a Bratwurst or kebap stand for €4–6.
Spar, Billa and Hofer (Aldi) are the main budget supermarkets in the 8010 area.
For affordable high-street shopping, head to the Herrengasse and Murgasse areas; H&M, C&A and local chain stores are common.
A single tram/bus ticket is €2.40; a 24-hour pass is €5.60. From the airport, take the S5 train to Graz Hauptbahnhof for €3.90.
Buy a Graz Card for free public transport and discounts on attractions. Eat lunch at the market hall (Bauernmarkt am Kaiser-Josef-Platz) for fresh, affordable food. Avoid tourist-trap restaurants directly on the Hauptplatz.
Good to know — Graz
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Graz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Motel One Graz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 49 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Opern-Apotheke — 159 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Graz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Book online in advance for the cheapest fares; the bus drops you right at the train station, then it's a 15-minute walk or a short tram ride to your hotel.
Graz Airport (GRZ) → Graz Hauptbahnhof
💡 Take the free shuttle bus from the airport terminal to the train station—it's a 2-minute ride. Then buy a ticket from the machine; the journey into town is quick and reliable.
Graz Hauptbahnhof → Appartements Alpha Graz (Jakoministraße stop)
💡 Get a 24-hour ticket for €5.70 if you plan to use local transit more than twice. The tram ride is direct; the stop is about 200m from the hotel.
Graz Airport (GRZ) → Appartements Alpha Graz
💡 Fix the price before you get in—drivers sometimes inflate the meter for tourists. The hotel is in a central residential area, so traffic is rarely an issue.
About Graz
Wikipedia ↗
Graz (German: [ɡraːts] ) is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Motel One Graz?
Request a room on the higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on Jakominiplatz, a busy city square, might be noisy. The 6th and 7th floors are likely to be quieter, given the hotel's layout and the floors/lift data.
Which rooms should I avoid at Motel One Graz?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, as they are closer to the street level and may be more prone to noise from the square below.
Is Motel One Graz noisy?
Be prepared for occasional noise from the square below, especially during events or late-night crowds.
Which rooms have the best views at Motel One Graz?
Rooms on the west side of the hotel (facing the city) might have a view of the city skyline, while rooms on the east side could face the nearby buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Motel One Graz?
1. Arrive early for check-in, as the hotel can get busy, especially during peak season. 2. If you're looking for a coffee, the café next to the hotel on Jakominiplatz offers a convenient and quick option.
What time is check-in at Motel One Graz?
Check-in at Motel One Graz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Motel One Graz have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 MB/day, 1.5 Mbps speed, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Motel One Graz?
EUR 2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Motel One Graz?
A daily special (Mittagsmenü) at a simple restaurant or Imbiss costs €8–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Motel One Graz?
A single tram/bus ticket is €2.40; a 24-hour pass is €5.60. From the airport, take the S5 train to Graz Hauptbahnhof for €3.90.
When is the best time to visit Graz?
May and September: warm but not hot (18–24°C), fewer tourists than summer, and Schlossberg stairs are pleasant in the long daylight hours.
Top Attractions in Graz
💡 The Stadtpark Café does a decent €3.50 Apfelstrudel. Avoid the pond edge – duck aggressive if you have bread. The rose garden near the west gate is quieter.
💡 Walk up from Schlossbergplatz. The café at the top does reasonable coffee with a view for €3.50, not the overpriced one by the lift exit.
💡 Cross it at dusk when the lights turn on. The café is expensive (€4 for a small beer) – better to bring a drink and sit on the bench end.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning – quietest. Wear flat shoes, the metal stairs are worn. Audioguide is worth €2 extra for the stories behind the pikes.
💡 Don't pay for the exhibitions (usually €12) unless you love contemporary art. The real attraction is the building itself. Stand under the nozzle on the east side – it drips water in summer.