Must-see hotels in Munich

  • Louis Hotel

    Munich

    An air of relaxed sophistication pervades the scene-savvy Louis, where 72 good-sized rooms are furnished in nut and oak, natural stone and elegant tiles…

  • Flushing Meadows

    Munich

    Urban explorers keen on up-to-the-minute design cherish this new contender on the top two floors of a former postal office in hip Glockenbachviertel. Each…

  • La Maison

    Munich

    Situated in the cool area of Schwabing, this discerningly retro hotel comes immaculately presented in shades of imperial purple and ubercool grey. Rooms…

  • Bayerischer Hof

    Munich

    Around since 1841, this is one of the grande dames of the Munich hotel world. Rooms come in a number of styles, from busy Laura Ashley to minimalist…

  • Hotel Laimer Hof

    Munich

    A mere a five-minute aristocratic amble from Schloss Nymphenburg, this commendably tranquil refuge is run by a friendly team who take time to get to know…

  • Hotel Mandarin Oriental Munich

    Munich

    These magnificent neo-Renaissance digs lure the world's glamorous, rich, powerful and famous with opulently understated rooms and top-notch service. Paul…

  • Hotel Cocoon

    Munich

    Fans of retro design will strike gold in this central lifestyle hotel. Things kick off in reception, with its faux-'70s veneer and dangling '60s ball…

  • Hotel Ritzi

    Munich

    At this charming art hotel next to a little park, creaky wooden stairs (no lift) lead to 25 rooms that transport you to the Caribbean, Africa, Morocco and…

  • Hotel Königshof

    Munich

    Over-the-top luxury and obsessive attention to detail make the 'King's Court' a real treat if you like that sort of thing. Rooms range from better-than…

  • Hotel Opéra

    Munich

    Like the gates to heaven, a white double door opens at the touch of a tiny brass button at the Hotel Opéra. Beyond awaits a smart, petite cocoon of quiet…

  • Cortiina

    Munich

    Tiptoeing between hip and haute, this hotel scores best with trendy, design-minded travellers. The street-level lounge usually buzzes with cocktail…

  • Hotel Mariandl

    Munich

    If you like your history laced with quirkiness, you'll be delighted with this rambling neo-Gothic mansion. It's an utterly charming place where rooms…

  • Hotel am Markt

    Munich

    As supercentral as you could wish, this slender, medieval-style hotel occupies a gabled and turreted building overlooking the Viktualienmarkt. Bedrooms…

  • H'Otello B'01 München

    Munich

    Though now not as excitingly different as it once was, Munich's first boutique hotel is all about understated retro design and amiable service. Rooms won…

  • Hotel am Nockherberg

    Munich

    Located south of the Isar, this charming base puts you close to the Deutsches Museum, the bar- and restaurant-filled Gärtnerplatzviertel and the Gasteig…

  • Hotel Eder

    Munich

    A slice of small-town Bavaria teleported to the slightly seedy area south of the Hauptbahnhof, this rustic oasis has its chequered curtains, carved-wood…

  • Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

    Munich

    The restored Renaissance facade of a former post office hides this high-concept jewel, which wraps all that's great about Munich – history, innovation,…

  • Hotel Marienbad

    Munich

    Back in the 19th century, Wagner, Puccini and Rilke shacked up at the Marienbad, which once ranked among Munich's finest hotels. The place is still…

  • Hotel Splendid-Dollmann

    Munich

    This small but posh player delivers old-world charm and is sure to delight the romantically inclined. The mood is set at check-in where fresh orchids,…

  • Gästehaus Englischer Garten

    Munich

    Cosily inserted into a 200-year-old ivy-clad mill, this small guesthouse on the edge of the Englischer Garten offers a Bavarian version of the British B&B…

  • Meininger's

    Munich

    About 800m west of the Hauptbahnhof, this energetic hostel-hotel has basic, clean, bright rooms with big dorms divided into two for a bit of privacy. Room…

  • Hotelissimo Haberstock

    Munich

    The cheery decor at this value-for-money pick reflects the vision of the owners, a husband-and-wife team with a feel for colour, fabrics and design. Easy…

  • Schiller 5

    Munich

    Not only are the pads at this semiapartment hotel smartly trimmed, you also get a lot for your euro here in the shape of a well-equipped kitchenette,…

  • Demas City Hotel

    Munich

    The 44 rooms at this quiet sleeper near the Hauptbahnhof are done out in trendy greys and blacks, accentuated by flashes of bold colour. Bathrooms are a…

  • Hotel Blauer Bock

    Munich

    A pretzel's throw from the Viktualienmarkt, this simple hotel has cunningly slipped through the net of Altstadt gentrification to become one of the city…

  • Hotel Olympic

    Munich

    If you're looking for a well-run place that's also small, friendly and peaceful with understated style, then this guesthouse-type hotel in a funky…

  • Wombats City Hostel Munich

    Munich

    Munich's top hostel is a professionally run affair with a whopping 300 dorm beds plus private rooms. Dorms are painted in cheerful pastels and outfitted…

  • Anna Hotel

    Munich

    Urban sophisticates love this well-positioned designer den, where you can retire to rooms dressed in sensuous furniture and regal colours, or tempered by…

  • Deutsche Eiche

    Munich

    The rainbow flag flutters brightly alongside the usual national pennants outside this traditionally gay outpost that invites style junkies of all sexual…

  • Hotel Uhland

    Munich

    Crisp, professionally run operation with well-maintained business-standard rooms, big breakfasts and attentive staff. Little touches such as musical…

  • Pension Gärtnerplatz

    Munich

    Flee the urban hullabaloo to an Alpine fantasy land with alluring rooms boasting carved wood, painted bedsteads, woollen rugs and crisp, quality bedding…

  • Tent

    Munich

    A kilometre north of Schloss Nymphenburg, this youth-oriented camping ground has classic tent pitches as well as a 160-bunk main tent with floor space and…

  • Hotel am Viktualienmarkt

    Munich

    Elke and her daughter Stephanie run this good-value property with panache and a sunny attitude. The best of the 26 up-to-date rooms have wooden floors and…

  • Hotel Müller

    Munich

    This friendly hotel has big, bright, business-standard rooms and a good price-to-quality ratio, with five-star breakfasts and polite staff. Despite the…

  • Alpen Hotel

    Munich

    Don't be fooled by the slightly gloomy corridors here – rooms are of a very high business standard, parading big bathrooms and every amenity you could…

  • Pension Westfalia

    Munich

    Only a stumble away from the Oktoberfest meadow, this stately four-storey house conceals a cosy, family-run guesthouse that makes a serene base for…

  • Hotel Hauser

    Munich

    The ageing woody rooms here date back to the optimistic days of the economic miracle. They are pristine but small. Unexpected extras include a sauna and…