Schlossberghotel - Das Kunsthotel
Eclectic art hotel — period architecture meets rotating contemporary art collection, antique furniture alongside parquet floors and modern apartments. Warm, cultured, and unpretentious.
Request a room facing the courtyard for a quieter, more romantic atmosphere.
Why It Matters
One of the few genuinely art-forward hotels in Austria, with an active 'Artists in Action' program hosting works in progress on the premises. The eight futuristic Domenig-Spitz apartments, designed by architect Günther Domenig with floor-to-ceiling windows and angular lines, sit in sharp and deliberate contrast to the 500-year-old main building across the street.
A 500-year-old building at the literal foot of Schlossberg, Graz's iconic fortress hill, that spent centuries as the Imperial and Royal Court Carpentry before reinventing itself as one of Central Europe's most compelling art hotels. Every wall, corridor, and guestroom is hung with original works — paintings, sculptures, antiques — curated with a joyful eclecticism that never tips into museum stuffiness. The lobby bar is the social heart of the place, mixing mismatched period furniture and good wine in equal measure. The rooftop terrace with its outdoor pool and sweeping views over the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town skyline is the main event come summer.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Domenig-Spitz Apartments
Eight futuristic apartments across the street in the building designed by celebrated Austrian architect Günther Domenig. Floor-to-ceiling windows, angular modernist lines, and fully equipped kitchenettes. Sizes range from 40 sqm to 110 sqm. Views vary: Mur river and old town, Schlossberg, or the historic Sackstraße. Long-stay rentals possible.
Double Room
Each room is individually furnished and decorated — no two are the same. Expect extravagant and creative combinations of antiques, period fixtures, and contemporary artwork alongside parquet flooring and sizeable windows. Most overlook the romantic courtyard.
Grand Apartment
The largest accommodation in the hotel at 110 sqm, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a spacious sun terrace with direct Schlossberg views.
110 sqmPenthouse Apartment
The top unit in the Domenig-Spitz, 100 sqm of open modern design with a terrace looking over the Mur river and old town of Graz. The architectural showpiece of the apartment collection.
100 sqmSingle Room
Compact rooms designed for solo travelers, individually styled with original artwork and thoughtful design details. Functional and comfortable without being spartan.
Suite
Four suites, each up to 90 sqm. A separate living area and bedroom, with the full range of antiques and original artworks that define the hotel. Sky TV included. The highest class of the historic main building.
90 sqm
Superior Double Room
More space and more elegance than the standard doubles. Guests regularly call these out for being spacious and well-appointed, with marble bathrooms and creative vintage furnishings alongside original art.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The entire hotel functions as a gallery — rotating original artworks and curated antiques across all public spaces, corridors, and guestrooms. No formal tour, but staff can discuss the collection.
The hotel actively sponsors a program where artists work on pieces in progress right on the premises. Guests can observe and engage with ongoing creative works throughout their stay — a genuine differentiator from a typical hotel art collection.
Three dedicated event rooms for up to 60 guests. Options include the Schlossbergsaal, the winter garden, and the rooftop terrace — all infused with the hotel's art and design aesthetic.
The hotel property extends up the hillside below the Schlossberg, with multilevel terraced gardens featuring stone paths, reading nooks, and ivy-covered walls. Guests regularly mention discovering new levels and angles of the city from up here.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-speed wireless internet throughout the entire property, including all rooms and public spaces.
Dogs welcome. Charges may apply.
All guestrooms are air conditioned.
Available on request.
Electric vehicle charging available at the property.
Valet-managed underground parking directly opposite the hotel. Staff take your car and retrieve it on request. Additional cost applies.
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