Millions of foreign tourists come to Munich every year for short stays. And the first thing they think about is not only “what to see”, but also “where to spend the night”. Consider the popular hotels in Munich and where to book accommodation in Germany.
Properties available for rent in Munich
There are a large number of websites dedicated to finding real estate in Munich. They offer rental services for apartments, rooms, and student residences. Also on the Internet you can find suitable accommodation options in hotels and hostels, get acquainted with free offers from couchsurfers.
Hostels and hotels can be booked for a short period (from one day), while the owners of apartments and rooms prefer to offer tourists and visitors long-term rentals. You can learn more about German real estate from the article "Renting a home in Germany".
Where to book accommodation online
Online real estate aggregators are designed to sort and find the best rental deals. The most popular of them work not only with Germany, but also with the rest of the world and have bonus offers for their regular customers. All of them work in English and German, some are Russified.
List of popular booking sites:
- booking.com is the world's most popular aggregator for finding rental ads. "Booking" has a user-friendly interface, guarantees the safety of your funds;
- tripadvisor.ru - known for its great deals and large database;
- hotels.com - has high-quality customer support and often gives pleasant bonuses;
- accorhotels.com - a large-scale hotel chain that compensates for the difference in price if you find a price slightly lower than the indicated one from competitors;
- trivago.ru is an aggregator site that conducts frequent sales and offers discounts, has a competent russification.
How to book
The first step is to choose the site on which you will book accommodation. Choose a city on the website, indicate the dates of the trip for which you need to book, and look for a suitable option by price or rating.
Many sites provide the ability to specify the desired price per night, the preferred area of the city and the type of accommodation that you are willing to pay for (room, apartment, bed).
A few tips for booking:
- To book a hotel with a discount, put a check mark in front of the box with the words "Discount" or "Smart offer" in the search on the website.
- Include breakfast unless you plan on looking for a place to eat on your own.
- The cost for the same offer may differ depending on how long before the trip you pay for it.
- Carefully study the points that are included in the price so as not to overpay for unnecessary meals and not to pay the deposit, which is practiced by some hotels.
One of the common reasons people make hotel reservations in Munich is the need to obtain a Schengen visa. In order to successfully confirm a visa request, it is usually necessary to provide the consulate with a printout of the online booking.
Look for offers that offer free cancellation options. So that you do not have any problems with obtaining a visa, do not cancel your reservation until the date of your trip. The article "Booking a hotel for a visa" will acquaint you with this issue in more detail.
The most famous Munich hotels
Munich offers visitors a large number of hotels and hostels available for booking.
Russian-speaking hotels are popular:
- Hotel Regent;
- Hotel Sofitel Munich Bayerpost;
- Hotel Koenigshof;
- Hotel Kavun;
- Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München;
- Mark München Hotel;
- Hilton Munich Park.
Not the most budgetary, but the most popular are the following hotels.
| Name | Description | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin oriental 5 stars 320-550 | Located ten minutes walk from the city center. Offers rooms furnished in a bourgeois Bavarian style. It was founded in 1898 and since then has regularly appeared on the lists of the best luxury hotels in the city. Within walking distance: Marienplatz, English Garden, Museum of Bavaria. | For non-smokers only. There is a suite for honeymooners, a standard double room, a double suite with double or twin beds, premium and deluxe rooms. |
| Atlas City 3 stars 60-80 euros depending on the number of people in the room and the date of arrival | It is located next to the Antares Hotel, 10 minutes walk from the English Garden and 7 minutes from the Church of St. Nepomuk. Has its own Turkish bath, swimming pool, massage center, guests are accommodated in 102 comfortable modern rooms. | There are standard double rooms with single and double beds, single rooms. The rooms have air conditioning, safe, TV. |
| Metropol 3 stars room with breakfast - 117 euros, without breakfast - 110 euros | Design hotel with a private pool, fitness center, free secure parking, an event hall, and a 24-hour front desk. Located 10 minutes walk from the center. The official site is here. | Offers typical business class rooms for one or two people. In addition to a bed and a bathroom, the room has a safe, TV, minibar, and Internet access. |
| Kristall Hotel 4 stars € 196 per night | Located just ten minutes walk from the city center. Pets are allowed here, there are rooms for both smokers and non-smoking guests. The Pacific Times Mediterranean Restaurant is across the street from the hotel and can only be ordered for breakfast. You can enjoy garden views from the room. | Offers rooms of "standard" class for two guests. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, safe, modern furniture, Internet access, personal hygiene products. |
| Maximilian Munich Apartments & Hotel 4 stars 170-240 euros per night | Large 24-hour restaurant, swimming pool, fitness center, summer garden. Located one kilometer from Munich city center and shopping streets. Provides buffet breakfast. The hotel complex includes a steam room, massage center, business center, souvenir shops. | The number of rooms is presented by rooms standard, superior, deluxe, deluxe. All rooms overlook the hotel garden. We provide specially cleaned rooms for people with allergies to household chemicals or dust. |
| "Bavarian yard" 5 stars A single room will cost 215 euros per night, a twin room - 260 euros, a double room with a shared bed - 240 euros | Located in a prestigious area of Munich near the Hofbräuhaus. Granite rooms, private bathrooms, satellite TV, room service. It offers guests five restaurants, one of which is awarded three Michelin stars, spas, gyms, a spacious lounge and a rooftop pool. You can pay for accommodation either in cash or by card. | There are single and double rooms, divided into categories for standard, suite, junior suite and deluxe. |
Budget hotels in Munich
Munich offers accommodation for tourists of any budget. For those who are planning to save money on accommodation or just have an inexpensive vacation, the following accommodation options are suitable.
| Hotel | Price | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Moosbichl www.hotel-moosbichl.com | Depends on the number of guests in the room and the view from the windows. In 2018, the cost ranges from 110 to 150 euros per room. | Located one minute walk from the city center. The rooms are equipped with their own bathroom, TV, free Internet access. There are rooms for non-smoking guests, round-the-clock registration of visitors. |
| Business & Budget Motel Tessin www.hotel-tessin.eu | A single room costs 100 euros, a double room - 140 euros. | The hotel is located in the Lyme district, close to the main train station and Nymphenburg with its galleries. Within walking distance there are cafes, pastry shops, restaurants, a city park. Visitors note here the high quality of the buffet and English table meals.There are non-smoking rooms, an elevator between floors, an ATM in the lobby. |
| Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt www.living-hotels.com | From 130 euros for business class to 430 for deluxe class. | A large selection of rooms - single and double occupancy business, junior suite, deluxe class. It has its own fitness center, non-smoking rooms, and the possibility of an airport transfer. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there is room service and drinks delivery. Many visitors recommend this hotel as a couple. There are cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. |
| AZIMUT Hotel Munich azimuthotels.de | A single room costs 100 euros per night, a double room - 140 euros per night, a bed in a six-bed room - 50 euros. Bathrooms are shared for all rooms. | It is located within walking distance from Munich train station, as it is located in the old part of the city. 24-hour reception, a lounge area open until the last visitor, and a beer garden. The best place for those interested in German beer is a three-minute walk from the Oktoberfest area and the Hofbräuhaus. |
| Hotel Eder www.hotel-eder.de | A single room will cost 75 euros per night, a twin room - 110 euros, and a double room with a shared bed - 105 euros per night. | Located on Zweigstrasse near Karlsplatz. Granite finishing of rooms, private bathrooms, satellite TV, food delivery to the room ensure a comfortable stay of a high class. On site there is free parking, a greenhouse and a flower garden. |
Affordable hostels
Hostels are the cheapest accommodation options that are popular with students and backpackers. Here you don't have to rely on privacy, but there is always the opportunity to take a hot shower and sleep in a clean bed.
| Name | Prices | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LetoMotel / SummerMotel +49 89 678067100 | There are two-, four- and eight-bed rooms. The cost of a double room is 60 euros, for a four-bed room - 130 euros, a bed in an eight-bed room - 55 euros. | Located six kilometers from the English Garden, the Bavarian Museum. It is possible to order a breakfast buffet. There is no Russian-speaking staff, but you can speak English. To get to the hostel, take bus 194 or the U2 train and get off at Moosfeld station. |
| THE 4YOU Hostel & Hotel / "For Yu" hostel and hotel +49 89 5521660 | The cost of a bed in a twelve-bed room is 35 euros, in an eight-bed room - 40 euros. A triple room costs 110 euros and a quadruple room 135 euros. | Depending on the category of the room, either private or public bathrooms are provided. Located 10 minutes from the popular Oktoberfest site. There is no Russian-language service, communication takes place in German or English. To reach the hostel from the train station, walk up Arnulfstrasse and exit onto Hirtenstrasse. |
| HI Munich Park Youth Hostel / "High Munich Park Uf Hostel" +49 89 78576770 | The quadruple room includes two bunk beds and costs 130 euros per night. Double with two beds costs 75 euros. | Here guests are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you wish, you can order a lunch to go. Since the hostel is located in the Talkirchen district, Munich Zoo can be reached on foot in 5 minutes. Bed linen is provided free of charge and Wi-Fi is available. There is no Russian-speaking staff, communication takes place in English, German and French. To get to the hostel from the train station, take bus 68 or the U3 metro line. You need to get off at the Thalkirchen station. |
| Euro Youth Hostel / "Euro Yuf Hostel" +49 89 5990880 | A double room with a shared bathroom costs 65 euros, the same room with a private bathroom costs 75 euros. A triple room costs 70 euros and a quadruple room 110 euros. A bed in a twelve-bed room will cost about 20 euros per night. | Antique white marble floors, crystal chandeliers, front wooden staircase. Each room has individual safes and free bedding. Every morning a buffet with good coffee is served in the dining room of the hostel, in the evening the dining room turns into a bar with a disco. Excellent soundproofing in the rooms. The staff speaks English and German. To reach the hostel, walk from Central Station along Bayerstraße. |
| Smart Stay - Hostel / "Smart Stay Hostel" +49 89 5587970 | A bed in an eight-bed room costs 20 euros, in a six-bed room - 25 euros. A four-bed room will cost 110 euros, and a six-bed room - 100 euros. | Located within walking distance of the Oktoberfest site and close to Marienplatz. Visitors are offered a self-service laundry room and a kitchen where you can prepare meals. There is a lounge area, paid parking for cars. The rooms have safes and private bathrooms. The staff does not speak Russian, but speaks fluently in English and German. The hostel can be reached from the train station by bus number 68 and get off at the Goetheplatz stop. |
Where to stay near Munich
To save money on accommodation, as well as to be able to see not only the city, but also its surroundings, many tourists settle near Munich. Such accommodation saves you from the tiresome bustle of the city and allows you to get to know the life of small German towns better.
- The Gasthaus und Landhotel Wiedmann is located an hour's drive from Munich, the cost of living ranges from 50 to 70 euros per night in comfortable single and double rooms. Address: Hauptstraße 31, Erezing.
- For a holiday in a comfortable room, check out the Unertl Bräustüberl. The hostel, located in Oberbern at Lerchenberger Straße 2, offers double and single rooms. Room rates range from 50 to 70 euros.
- Another advantageous offer is the Hotel-Gasthof Huber in Ebesberg. Located near Munich, half an hour drive from it, at Oberndorf 11, it offers single, double, triple and quadruple rooms at prices ranging from 65 to 120 euros.
FAQ
What is the best neighborhood to stay in Munich?
Stop in the Old Town if you plan to do some sightseeing and shopping. Ludwigsvorstadt with the famous Admiral Hotel and the Muller hotel will suit those who are going to see not only Munich, but also the surrounding towns, since this area is located near the airport.
The Maxfortstadt with the Antares Hotel and the Art Hotel Munich is the choice of tourists who value comfort and lovers of long walks in the beautiful architectural districts.
It is worth settling in Nymphenburg for the sake of rich palace complexes and significant savings on housing costs - the profitable hotels Wallis, Karat and Kraft are nearby.
What are the hotels near Marienplatz?
Near Marienplatz there are such popular places as Schlicker Hotel, Fleming Hotel, King Hotels München, Platzl Hotel, Mercury Hotel, Hotel Exquisit, rooms which cost up to 150 euros per night.
If your budget is limited to € 70-80 per night, check out the Hotel Demas City, Fidelio Hotel, Arthotel München, Vivaldi Hotel Bayer, Imperial Hotel, Ibis and Hotel Dolomit München.
What hotels are there near the railway station?
For those who are interested in where to live near the train station, you need to decide on a budget. Hotels Rivoli, Mirabel, Carmen, Leonardo, Creatif Hotel Elephant, Eurostars Book Hotel, Novum Hotel München am Hauptbahnhof are available in the price category up to 80 euros.
For those who are interested in a more luxurious vacation, Aparthotel Adagio Muenchen City, Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel, Schiller5 Hotel with rooms ranging from 150 to 300 euros per night.
Conclusion
Booking a hotel or hostel in Munich compares favorably with renting an apartment with the security of the transaction, guaranteed cleanliness of the premises, and the simplicity of the booking procedure. In addition, a hostel or hotel can be accommodated for both short and long periods, while private landlords prefer to rent apartments for a month or more.
Pay enough attention to your hotel selection and room booking to make your vacation comfortable.
