9 Best Hotels in Munich, Germany

This privately owned hotel enjoys a tranquil side-street location and its own garden, close to the River Isar, minutes from the Deutsches Museum. Freshly renovated rooms are bright and modern and those overlooking the leafy courtyard are particularly quiet.

In the quiet residential district of Lehel, Hotel Opéra offers rooms decorated in an elegant style—lots of Empire, some art deco; some rooms even have glassed-in balconies. There are no minibars, but guests can order drinks around the clock. Enjoy summer breakfast in the back courtyard decorated with orange and lemon trees. 

Bold design, a top-notch spa and gym, plus a slick Japanese-inspired bar and restaurant distinguish this upscale boutique hotel from most options in the area. Rooms have a chic retro vibe, with mid-century-style furnishings; upper categories feature soaking tubs and balconies.

This sleekly designed, subtly luxurious hotel follows the minimalist gospel but also feels warm and inviting, with rooms decorated in neutral tones and subtle patterns and featuring wood floors throughout. The emphasis is on the details—fresh flowers, mattresses made from natural rubber, sheets made of unbleached cotton. Some rooms can be on the cozier side, so if you want more space, opt for the two-bedroom or maisonette suite complete with cooking facilities, in the nearby annex. Doubling as the breakfast area, the chic, loungelike Grapes Weinbar is a lively spot for evening drinks. There's also a small gym.

A modern block of a building, the Biederstein sits at the edge of the English Garden among wonderfully quiet Schwabing surroundings and features comfortable, well-appointed rooms. 

The welcoming Torbräu has been looking after guests in one form or another since 1490, making it the oldest hotel in Munich, and it has been run by the same family for more than a century. It's next to one of the ancient city gates—Isartor, originating in the 14th century—and the location is perfect for an amble up to Marienplatz, or to the River Isar, then on to the Deutsches Museum. The comfortable rooms are modestly decorated with modern or classic furnishings and suites feature great city views.

This century-old former hunting lodge in Munich's leafy Obermenzing suburb features modern rooms.

There are a number of Mercure hotels in Munich, and all offer standard chain hotel rooms with limited service, but this location, between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz, is ideally situated in the Altstadt. This straightforward, comfortable hotel includes breakfast—and it's better than breakfasts you'll get at some restaurants.

Housed in a grand landmark building mere steps from the main train station, this refined luxury hotel offers nicely styled modern rooms plus free access to the spa with a heated, spiral-shaped indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna.