Franziskaner Suites #12

Franziskaner Suites #12 Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Franziskaner Suites #12 on a narrow cobblestone street in Graz‘s old town, you immediately get that “I’m staying somewhere special” feeling. The building itself has this understated Austrian charm — not flashy, but you can tell it’s been thoughtfully converted into accommodations. I mean, the address alone tells you something: Franziskanergasse translates to Franciscan Lane, and you’re literally steps from where monks once walked centuries ago. The entrance is modest but welcoming, and honestly, the location hits you before you even step inside.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what makes this spot incredible — you’re in the absolute center of everything, but tucked away on a quiet side street. The main square (Hauptplatz) is maybe a two-minute walk, and I’m not exaggerating when I say you can reach Graz’s major sights without breaking a sweat. The famous Schlossberg hill with its clock tower? Right there. The colorful farmers market? Around the corner.

What I love is that couples especially seem to get this — they’ve rated the location a perfect 10, and after wandering these streets myself, I totally understand why. You’re close enough to duck back to your room between sightseeing, but far enough from the main tourist chaos to actually sleep at night.

The Suites Themselves

The accommodations at this three-star property feel more spacious than typical hotel rooms — hence the “suites” name, I suppose. The interiors blend modern comfort with touches that respect the building’s history, though don’t expect cutting-edge design. What you get is clean, functional space with enough room to actually unpack and settle in for a few days. The windows open onto either the quiet street or inner courtyard, and there’s something satisfying about the thick walls that keep things peaceful.

Neighborhood Character

Staying on Franziskanergasse puts you right in the heart of Graz’s UNESCO World Heritage old town, and you feel it every time you step outside. The street itself has this lovely residential feel — locals heading to work, small shops that aren’t tourist traps, and that authentic European city rhythm. You’re surrounded by centuries-old architecture, but it’s not museum-like because people actually live and work here. Morning coffee runs become little adventures as you discover which bakery has the best Semmel, and evening walks turn into impromptu explorations of hidden courtyards and passages.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

The combination of that 9.9 location score and 8.3 overall rating tells the real story here — this place delivers exactly what it promises without pretense. You’re not paying for amenities you won’t use; you’re investing in being right where you want to be in Graz. The value proposition is straightforward: clean, comfortable accommodations in an unbeatable location that lets you experience the city like a temporary local rather than a tourist passing through.

Best hotels in Graz blend rooftop saunas, Styrian wine bars, and views of red-tiled rooftops.

Franziskaner Suites #12 Accommodations

Reviews of Franziskaner Suites #12

• Rene from Australia (9/10)

  Literally in the center of the city.
  Trams and busses.
  So easy to get around.
  You can also walk everywhere as it is located close to everything.
  Laundromat only 2 stops away.
  Walk to the Square (1 minute) and food and drinks stalls everywhere.
  Really convenient location and access to everything.

• Chiara from Italy (8/10)

  Great location right in the city center, comfortable bed.

• Oleksandr from Slovenia (9/10)

  Location

• Mel from Austria (9/10)

  Sehr gute Lange! Sehr ruhig. Wir waren drei Freundinnen und hatten Suite 6,8 und 12 gebucht! Alle drei sehr zufrieden

• Helga from Austria (9/10)

  Gerne wieder super Lage danke Frau evi für die freundliche Unterstützung

• Andrea from Austria (8/10)

  Gute zentrale Lage. Hilfsbereites Personal. Perfekt geschmackvoll eingerichtet.

• Elisabeth from Austria (8/10)

  Top Lage, sehr sauber

• Maria from Austria (8/10)

  Sehr zentrale und charmante Lage! Viele nette kleine Lokale in unmittelbarer Umgebung, trotzdem sehr ruhig. Es ist ein altes Stadthaus, man muss ein enges Stiegenhaus hoch, aber das gehört zu so einem Haus dazu.

• W from Austria (9/10)

  Sehr sauber und gemütlich

• Rümeysa from Austria (9/10)

  Lage war super. Die Wohnung war klein aber fein, Check in war kontaktlos und sehr unkompliziert.

Surroundings

Facilities