50 Best Hotels in Munich, Germany

This modern hotel is used to American tourists who appreciate the friendly service, central location (between the main railway station and the Oktoberfest fairgrounds), and reasonable room rates. Two suites are available for small groups or families. Rooms are outfitted with light woods, bright prints, and plush carpeting. A breakfast buffet is included.

Modest but appealing, this Pension takes up three floors of a fin de siècle mansion between the Siegestor monument on Leopoldstrasse and the university. Most of the simply furnished rooms face the impressive Arts Academy across the street. 

The location—just a block from the main train station—is the biggest draw of this hotel; the second draw is the price. 

King Ludwig II spent his final days in the small castle of Berg, from which this comfortable hotel gets its name. The century-old main building is on the lakeside, and a modern annex overlooks the lake from the woods—in either, make sure you get a room facing the lake.

This small hotel right next to the train station has several rooms with lake views and some with a balcony.

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 stately villa is a landmark building, in a quiet residential area, with newly renovated, modern rooms that are quite large and can accommodate three people. 

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.

This brand-new, sophististicated luxury hotel sits between Stachus and Munich's central station. With a design reflecting natural hues and gold tones, the attractive rooms are large and equipped with luxurious amenities that include Dyson hair dryers, complimentary mineral water, and Nespresso machines. Fantastic views can be seen through the Stachus old city gate.  

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 ten 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.

Housed in two beautifully restored landmark buildings (the old State Bank of Bavaria headquarters and the grand old Palais Neuhaus-Presying) in Munich's historic heart, this luxurious hotel is one of the newest kids in town. The property doesn't fail to impress with chic design and refined elegance. Its bar is a hot spot for visitors and locals alike. 

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. 

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.

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.