Why should I go to Munich?
Munich is a city that I find to be open and accessible. It has a great mix of history and old world charm along with a vibrant beer hall culture which never fails to get me in. You wander down the streets and see some folks still wearing the traditional costumes. So thought that today I would check out the hotels in Munich.
Those of you that enjoy quirky shopping experiences will find shops like no other in this city. I always have an internal argument with my self over what I’m going to splash out on, and how am I going to get it home. Fortunately most of the shops can arrange postage home at a reasonable cost. So i thought that in this post I would explore the hotels in Munich.
The Beer Halls
Even if you’re not a drinker I would strongly recommend try a beer hall just once for the experience. Once inside, immerse yourself in the culture. The costumes, the magnificent hearty German cuisine, and the atmosphere. Of course I also happen to love beer, and the Bavarian’s have beer making in their DNA. A song will start up at one of the tables and the whole hall joins in, or just starts clapping along if they don’t know the words.
We have also found these halls to be aggression free. In a lot of places in the world if you opened up a hall to sell massive amounts of beer , then you would need security working the doors. Not here. No-one is here to fight. They are just out for a good time.
Getting Around
Munich has a light rail system, subway and buses that are very easy to use and have all the efficiency that you would expect from the Germans. Not to mention that they are very clean. We found that this is the best way to access the city, and the price is quite reasonable. Click here to check out the public transport in Munich. That said however, Munich is in an amazing part of the world and there are dozens of day trips right on your door step. For this reason I would also recommend having a car.
Whether you plan to have a few days in and around the city, and then hire a car for a small portion is something you’ll have to decide based on personal preferences. But be warned, the vistas around here are stunning and it is quite easy to become distracted while driving.
Parking
Parking in the Munich surrounds is fairly straightforward, and most places use ticket machines that can be used with a credit card. The hotels that I list down below all have parking available, usually at a small additional fee.
Hotels in Munich
There are a few things that I always look for in a hotel and these Munich hotels are no different. Firstly I always try to find a place that serves breakfast. Whether that is free or at a small additional cost doesn’t matter too much. But I find that not having to search for food first thing in the morning is a good start.
I enjoy driving so I always need somewhere that has parking. With a large family it is a definite advantage to have laundry facilities on site, rather than having to lug your washing around the city.
Anyway, here are a few hotels in Munich that tick the right boxes for me. Maybe they’ll work for you. If you click the hotel name it will take you to the Booking.com site, so that you can check them out yourself.
Cheers and happy travels
Hotel Demas City
Landwehrstr. 19, Ludwigsvorstadt, 80336 Munich, Germany
Newly opened in March 2011, this family-run hotel is just a 6-minute walk from Munich Central Station. Hotel Demas City offers daily buffet breakfasts and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The rooms and suites at the nonsmoking hotel feature colorful, minimalist décor. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, desk, and stylish bathroom.
A hot and cold buffet is available at the hotel each morning. The bright dining room features mirrored walls and large windows.
Hotel Demas City is 100 m from the Deutsches Theater and a 7-minute walk from Karlsplatz/Stachus Underground Station and Munich’s main shopping area. The famous Marienplatz Square is a 12-minute walk away.
Munich Central Station offers a direct underground link to the New Exhibition Center, and a direct train to Munich Airport. Hotel Demas City’s underground car park can only be used subject to availability and does not accept reservations. Kranebitten Airport (Innsbruck) is 62 mi away.
VI VADI HOTEL downtown munich
Marsstr. 6-10, Maxvorstadt, 80335 Munich, Germany
Open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, this 3-star hotel is just 250 m from Munich Main Station. The Vi Vadi Hotel downtown munich offers soundproofed rooms with kitchenette, an Italian restaurant, and free WiFi access. Underground parking is available on request.
All of the stylish rooms feature minimalist décor, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms include a balcony. Guests enjoy a 24-hour reception and room service is available, while all rooms are also equipped with a mini-bar and electric kettle. Free toiletries are also provided.
The Hotel Vi Vadi downtown munich provides an Italian breakfast each morning, and popular Italian cuisine is available in the evenings.
During their stay, guests are welcome to use the Vi Vadi’s washing machine and dryer in the basement.
S-Bahn (city rail) trains run from Munich Main Station to the famous Marienplatz Square in 3 minutes. The Theresienwiese Oktoberfest Site is 0.9 mi away from the Vi Vadi Hotel downtown Munich.
Hotel Europa
Dachauer Straße 115, Maxvorstadt, 80335 Munich, Germany
This 4-star hotel is located near central Munich, just a 10-minute ride on the tram from Munich’s central station. Guests can look forward to sound-proof rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar as well as a quiet garden terrace. 24-hour reception and free WiFi are available.
All nonsmoking rooms come with modern furnishings, and free toiletries. All rooms feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a mini-bar, an electric kettle and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer.
Guests can enjoy a rich and varied breakfast buffet each morning if included in the room rate. There are free daily newspapers in the lobby as well as tablets with internet access for guests to use.
The Hotel Europa has a garden terrace as well as a quiet inner courtyard for guests to relax.
The property is just 601 m from the German Heart Center Munich. The Sandstraße tram stop, with trams to the city center, is 100 m from the hotel.
Mercure München City Center
Senefelderstraße 9, Ludwigsvorstadt, 80336 Munich, Germany
Renovated in 2017 and offering air-conditioned rooms with free mini-bar drinks and a flat-screen TV, this hotel is just a 3-minute walk from Munich Central Station. It features a beer garden as well as free WiFi in all areas.
The stylish rooms of the 4-star Mercure München City Center are decorated in a Bavarian style. Each room has a comfortable sofa or armchair, and a safety deposit box. Some rooms have a balcony.
Various burgers, salads, cold cuts and pasta are served in the restaurant. Bavarian food is served in the attractive beer garden. The hotel also hosts some in-house events such as gin, beer and wine tasting.
Mercure München City Center is a 3-minute walk from trams, underground trains and S-Bahn trains. The Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest site) and the old town are each a 10-minute walk away.
Flemings Hotel München-City
Bayerstrasse 47, Ludwigsvorstadt, 80335 Munich, Germany
Offering stylish interior design, modern spa facilities, and soundproofed rooms with striking glass bathrooms, this elegant hotel stands directly beside Munich Central Station. WiFi internet access is free.
Flemings Hotel München-City has spacious, air-conditioned rooms with an elegant desk, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. Each bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests of Flemings München-City can relax in the Finnish sauna or the Bio sauna. They can also rest in the relaxation room or keep fit in the gym.
Flemings Brasserie & Delikatessen serves French cuisine, sea food, and grill specialties. The menu also includes homemade pasta and a large selection of international wines.
Underground parking is available at Flemings Hotel on request. The famous Marienplatz Square is only 2 underground stops away.