The Best Boutique Hotels to Book for a Chic Stay in Munich
Visiting Munich, but want something a bit more special than a Super 8 budget hotel? Thankfully, you’re covered in this much-loved traveller hotspot. Whether you’re look to book an Instagram-worthy designer hotel or for Bavarian hospitality bang in the city centre, there’s something for you. Here are the best boutique hotels in Munich, Germany, bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Beyond by Geisel
Boutique Hotel, Luxury
Adjacent to the 13th-century St Peter’s Church, Beyond by Geisel is a slick option for a city break. Rooms are clad in mustard and midnight-blue hues, some with private balconies and others with floor-to-ceiling windows taking in glorious views of Rindermarkt square – and bathrooms are fitted with rain showers. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available come morning, or simply pop into the kitchen to help yourself to a midnight snack.
2. Marias Platzl
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Marias Platzl is a petite hotel with just 34 rooms in the heart of the old Munich district of Au-Haidhausen. The smaller size works to its advantage though, as the rooms are designed to make you feel like you are in a traditional Bavarian home, with light wood details that are offset by porcelain lamp shades and traditional Dirndl fabrics. To continue your Bavarian journey, visit the in-house brewery, Ayinger in der Au for craft beer and local food.
3. Schwabinger Wahrheit by Geisel
Boutique Hotel
Billed as the “first hybrid hotel” in Munich, Schwabinger Wahrheit combines city hotel luxe with business hotel smarts and added hostel vibes. Minimalist lovers will relish the contemporary, light-filled rooms, but those looking for something a extra should opt for the Schwabinger Suite 63 with an in-room bar and private sauna. When hungry, in-house restaurant Shibuya offers Tokyo street food-inspired fried chicken with a slew of delicious extras – miso chicken soup, anyone?.
4. 25hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian
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A Euro trip by rail is calling – 25hours is right next to Bahnhofplatz, the main railway station in Munich. The hotel itself is grandiose, housed in a former post office building. The stylish rooms range from small to extra-large, and there’s a couple of suites, too. Whichever you choose, there’s a free MINI rental service so you can zip around the city. And if you want to stay in, there’s a spacious fourth-floor sauna and a welcoming bar.
5. Bavaria Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotel
If you’re looking to tick Oktoberfest off your bucket list, but want a luxe place to rest your head after a day swigging beer, Bavaria Boutique Hotel is less than a 10-minute walk to the famed grounds. Each of the 51 rooms are light-filled and stylish, many with views of Munich rooftops and some with deep-soak tubs. For a hearty breakfast, stop at the restaurant downstairs where you’ll find a buffet-style offering with a selection of cheeses and meats, hot dishes and a juice bar.
6. Hotel Opera
Boutique Hotel
The striking 19th-century monochromatic facade of Hotel Opera gives little indication of the splendour that awaits inside. Marble floors line the common areas, walls are clad with oil paintings and each of the 25 rooms and suites are individually decorated – the deluxe rooms with the added luxuries of balconies and some have freestanding tubs. Make time for breakfast in the conservatory come morning for an array of continental delights.
7. Cortiina Hotel
Boutique Hotel
Designer hotel is an understatement. The rooms at this boutique look like the stylish apartment you wish you could afford back home, with wooden floors and designer furniture, much of which was created specifically for the hotel. As well as stylish decor, Cortiina also takes wine seriously with in-house sommeliers. And you’re in the perfect place to explore Munich; it’s just a five-minute walk to Marienplatz and right near the central station for easy airport access.
8. BOLD Hotel
Boutique Hotel
This boutique hotel is deceptively classy. Though indistinctive on the outside, the inside has an upscale designer hotel feel with exposed pipes and high ceilings. It’s bold by name and by nature. They’ve blended convenience (for example: 24-hour check in), with comfort – modern glass shower cubicles, hotel bikes for guests, a rooftop terrace – to create something special in the Munich hotel scene.
9. Hotel München Palace
Boutique Hotel
Think wood panels and fancy armchairs, fluffy white robes and Molton Brown toiletries — that’s Hotel München Palace. As the name suggests, this 74-room retreat focuses on delivering a luxury experience. And, unusually for a city hotel, it has a picturesque garden where you can take afternoon tea, or just sit back and enjoy the sun. The wood-panelled bar looks like a library in a period drama – only with a skilled bartender on hand to make your favourite cocktail.
10. LOUIS Hotel
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11. The Flushing Meadows
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12. Design Hotel Stadt Rosenheim
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13. Hotel Laimer Hof
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
14. Hotel Torbräu
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15. Hotel la Maison
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Laura Hampson contributed additional reporting to this article.
If you’re looking to travel on a budget, check out the best cheap hotels in Munich, bookable with Culture Trip.
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