Centro Hotel Strasser

Rooms and decor

The rooms here are budget-style — plain, clean, and ranging from medium to small depending on which one you get. Beds are perfectly good for the price, and the bathrooms are clean and well kept; most reviews are happy with cleanliness at this tier. The complaints are honest ones: some rooms are small with furniture packed in tightly, and the units facing the street pick up traffic noise, especially on the lower floors. There's no air-conditioning, which makes summer warm. Guests recommend asking for a quiet-side or higher-floor room at check-in. The decor is simple and functional — nothing lavish, but easy on the eye.

Food and amenities

Breakfast is available as a paid add-on at a special rate, and it's decent enough for the price. Staff get warm, helpful reviews from plenty of guests. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and the free parking in the hotel's own lot is what really sets Strasser apart from rivals at the same price — in Graz, where central parking is expensive and scarce, free spaces carry real value. There's no fitness center, spa or restaurant on site, but the surrounding neighborhood covers those bases.

Location and getting there

It's 400 m to Graz Hauptbahnhof, the main train station — an easy 5-minute walk. Trams run close by and link to the old town in a few stops. The streets around the station are lined with restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores. If you're focused on the old town, Schlossberg and the Kunsthaus Graz are a short tram ride from the station. What makes Strasser stand out on location is that free parking in an area where parking is hard and expensive — for travelers with a car, it's the kind of advantage that changes the decision.

Things to know before booking

This is a clear-eyed budget choice, so book it for what it is. Some rooms are very small, there's no air-conditioning (summer can get hot if you open the windows), and front-facing rooms can be noisy from the street. The free parking spots are limited — flag that you're bringing a car when you book and arrive before 6 PM to be sure of a space. There's no on-site gym, spa or restaurant, so you'll lean on the neighborhood for food.

Our take

Centro Hotel Strasser is best for budget travelers with their own car who want free parking in Graz, or backpackers chasing the lowest price who are fine with budget standards. If you accept that the rooms aren't large, there's no air-con, and there may be some street noise, Strasser gives you the best price in the list plus a free parking spot you simply won't find at other hotels in this area — strong value for a clearly defined traveler.