If you’re arriving into Munich by train you may decide to book a hotel close to both the city’s main square and its central railway station, offering easy access to many of the city’s main attractions.
After assessing more than 100 hotels in the area, we’ve come up with our top five picks based on cost, amenities and guest reviews. Whatever your choice, we hope you enjoy your stay in the vibrant Bavarian capital.
Mercure Hotel München Altstadt
From €156/ night
Nestled in Munich’ Old Town, moments from the city’s famous Marienplatz square, this 3-star hotel is sufficiently tucked away to provide a quiet guest experience. It features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free high-speed WiFi, while guests can enjoy a large breakfast buffet each morning. An underground garage is located opposite the hotel and 500 yards away the Marienplatz City Rail Station provides direct links to Munich Central Train Station and Munich Airport.
Hotel Bayer’s
From €114/ night
Just 350 yards from Munich’s central railway station, this 3-star hotel is ideally placed by those arriving by train, or planning day trips out of the city. All rooms are designed in modern style and feature satellite TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served e evert morning in a partner hotel across the street for a free, while just minutes aay are several alternative cafes and restaurants.
Anna Hotel
From €214/ night
Munich is widely considered one of the most design-savvy cities in Europe and this ultra-stylish 4-star hotel fits right in. Offering large, soundproofed rooms with colourful interiors and a striking circular façade, it stands directly on Karlsplatz Square, a 2-minute walk from Munich Central Station. Both Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine is served in the on-site restaurant, while drinks can be enjoyed at the fashionable bar underneath fluorescent lighting. There’s also a summer terrace overlooking a busting square.
Hotel Sendlinger Tor
From €69/ night
An excellent budget option with no compromise on location is this 2-star hotel just seconds from Munich’s Old Town. It offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, radios and private bathrooms, while breakfast is available each morning at a café seconds down the road. There are plenty of attractions in the area, including restaurants, bars, shops and tourist sites.
Mercure Hotel München Altstadt
From €245/ night
Nestled in a quiet side-street, this 3-star hotel in Munich’s Old Town is just a 3-minute walk from Marienplatz square. It offers air-conditioned rooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi. A large breakfast buffet is available every day, while an underground garage is located opposite the hotel. Other amenities include a shared computer with internet access in the lobby, available free of charge.