44 Best Hotels in Munich, Germany

Trend and tradition blend throughout this property, where flat-screen TVs hang on the walls alongside original oil paintings, and Bose stereos rest on antique cupboards in the guest rooms. The lobby has been called the "most beautiful living room in Munich," and just as the world's wealthy and titled have felt for more than 160 years, you'll feel at home enjoying a drink and a bite in this "lived-in" luxurious room with a glass dome ceiling and dark-wood paneling.

Visitors have praised the friendly welcome and service they receive at this well-maintained and affordable lodging within walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds. 

This hotel has pleasantly modern, recently updated rooms, across the square from the S-bahn station. 

Not far from the Andechs Monastery, everything about this B&B is Bavarian country style—clean and functional, with solid-pine furnishings. 

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

Combining subdued elegance, first-rate service, and an unbeatable location overlooking Viktualienmarkt, this upscale design hotel offers beautifully understated rooms featuring custom furnishings, oak floors, kilim rugs, and high-quality linens. There's also a small seasonal rooftop bar with lovely views of the Frauenkirche's towers.

A 19th-century Neo-Renaissance building houses this five-star hotel, tucked away on a quiet side street near all the upscale shopping along Maximilianstrasse. With just 73 rooms and suites, the feel is more boutique than is typical for the brand, echoed by a recent renovation that introduced colorful contemporary furnishings and bold art into the 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.

Catering to the young, fast-paced professional, the Motel One chain boasts well-thought-out, slightly edgy design; free, fast Wi-Fi; good service; and no hidden costs. This location—one of eight throughout Munich—is near Sendlinger Tor, perfect for visiting the historic Altstadt.

If you're looking for an affordable little pension a stone's throw from the Viktualienmarkt, this is the place. Rooms are simple, outfitted in a Bavarian country style featuring lots of wood.

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.

The hotel's long lakefront turns into a huge beer garden in summer. Rooms are full of light, and for a slightly higher price you can stay in one with a balcony overlooking the lake. 

With the Old Botanical Garden just outside the door, this modern hotel has a wonderfully peaceful setting, yet it's just a five-minute walk to the main train station and about 10 minutes to all the museums in the Kunstareal. It has some of the largest rooms in the city and an excellent restaurant highlighting regional seasonal produce.

The 23-story building may raise a few eyebrows as it stands on a slight elevation and is not the shapeliest of the Munich skyline, but what goes on inside, however, is sheer luxury. Guests of the top four floors, part of the Westin Club, are treated to snacks, drinks, and a fantastic view of the city and the Bavarian Alps from the private top-floor lounge. There are several spots within the hotel to eat, including Paulaner's Wirtshaus, which has a beer garden.