Hotel Daniel Graz

Rooms and decor

Hotel Daniel Graz is a design hotel with a personality nothing else in Graz quite matches — minimalist, clean, and modern, sitting just 200 m from Hauptbahnhof, the main train station. The rooms are cleverly laid out to put every bit of space to use, with clean Scandinavian minimalist furniture, a work desk, and plenty of outlets. Reviews praise the consistent cleanliness again and again. That said, plenty of guests flag the open-concept bathroom: the sink sits outside the bathroom, and the single door closes off either the bathroom or the bedroom but not both at once. The layout works for a solo guest or a close couple. Higher floors catch less train noise, and reviews suggest asking for floor 3 or above.

Food and amenities

The breakfast earns heavy praise — many guests call it the best at this price level, with both hot and cold options, fresh pastries, and good coffee. The ground-floor espresso bar opens early and turns into an evening hangout too. The Vespa, bike, and umbrella rentals are a unique selling point you won't find at the other hotels here. A sauna and steam room are on site, the building-wide Wi-Fi holds a strong signal, and there's an outdoor chill-out area for those nice-weather Graz days.

Location and getting there

Sitting right by the main train station makes this an easy base for anyone arriving by rail — but what really sets Daniel apart is the Vespa rental. You can ride straight out of the hotel and tour Graz without leaning on public transit or taxis. The old town is about 15-20 minutes away by tram, or roughly the same on a bike rented from the hotel. The area around the station has restaurants, supermarkets, and everyday services all close at hand.

Things to know before booking

The rooms are small, and the open-concept bathroom won't suit everyone — that shared single door means you can't fully close off the bath and the bedroom at the same time, so privacy is limited. Train noise reaches some of the lower-floor rooms, which is why reviews steer you toward floor 3 or above. There's no parking of its own, so this is built for travelers without a car. And the design clearly leans toward singles and couples rather than families wanting a roomy space.

Our take

Hotel Daniel is a great fit for younger travelers, design-minded minimalists, and anyone who wants to tour Graz by Vespa with a bit of style and freedom. It works well for couples and solo travelers who like a hotel with character. It's not the right call for families needing a roomy space, or for anyone who really wants a fully separated bathroom. But if this kind of stripped-back design suits you, Hotel Daniel makes a Graz trip genuinely memorable.