Arena Apartments

Arena Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Arena Apartments feels refreshingly different from your typical hotel experience — and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well. This three-star property sits quietly on Raiffeisenstraße in the Liebenau district, and you immediately get the sense that you’ve found something locals would actually recommend. The building has that understated Austrian charm without trying too hard, and the fact that there’s parking right on-site already puts it ahead of most places in Graz. You know what really struck me? The staff genuinely seemed to care about making sure guests felt settled in, not just checked in.

Location That Actually Makes Sense

Here’s the thing about Liebenau — it’s one of those neighborhoods that gives you the best of both worlds without the tourist crowds. You’re close enough to reach Graz’s historic center in about 15 minutes by tram, but far enough out that you can actually find a decent dinner spot without fighting through selfie sticks. The area has that lived-in feel where you’ll see families walking to the local bakery and students cycling to university. Couples especially seem to get this location (they rate it 8.9, which honestly makes perfect sense), probably because it feels more like staying in a real part of the city rather than some sanitized hotel district.

The Apartment Experience

What sets Arena Apartments apart is that you’re getting an actual apartment, not just a hotel room with a mini-fridge. Each unit comes with a proper kitchen — and I mean a real one where you can actually cook something more ambitious than instant noodles. The spaces feel thoughtfully designed, with enough room to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase for your entire stay. The furnishings strike that sweet spot between functional and comfortable, and you get the sense that someone actually thought about how people live, not just how they sleep for one night.

Practical Details That Matter

Let’s talk about the stuff that actually affects your day-to-day experience. The free parking situation is genuinely valuable — anyone who’s tried to park in central Graz knows this saves you both money and major headaches. The apartments are well-maintained without feeling sterile, and the Wi-Fi actually works properly (you’d be surprised how often this isn’t the case). Having your own space means you can grab groceries from the nearby shops and eat breakfast at your own pace, or come back between sightseeing without feeling like you’re bothering hotel staff.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

The 9.0 rating isn’t just a number — it reflects something you feel when you stay here. Arena Apartments gets that travelers want independence without sacrificing comfort, and they deliver on both fronts consistently. You’re not paying for services you don’t need, but everything you do need works exactly as it should. For couples looking for a base to explore Graz, or really anyone who appreciates having their own space, this place just makes sense in a way that’s hard to argue with.

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Reviews of Arena Apartments

• Lucián11 from Slovakia (9/10)

  Just perfect, if we ever come back to Graz, u will be our only choice…Thank you:)

• Brigitte from Australia (9/10)

  Great apartment just around the corner from a tram station that takes you into the old town city centre. The apartment was our home base for 2 weeks and was a lovely place to return to after a full day of exploring. Would highly recommend.

• Csaba from Hungary (9/10)

  Location including public transport (great with Graz card), big spaces, free parking.

• Seong from Malaysia (9/10)

  The apartment is superb

• Natasha from New Zealand (9/10)

  The size wow

• Valentin from Bulgaria (9/10)

  Very spacious apartment. It has parking in the yard, which was great. Very clean and well furnished.

• Paul from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Parking provided. Water bottles in fridge and coffee cartridges for coffee machine are great touches for us.

• Tin from Finland (9/10)

  Big space, clean, kitchen

• Robinson from Romania (9/10)

  Big, clean apartment, 15 min away from the city center.

• Tami from United States (9/10)

  Lovely little apartment with all we needed. Groceries at the tram stop directly into the Innere Stadt.

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