Hotels in Munich Central Station
Munich Hbf is three terminus stations side by side plus an underground one, and the platform decides your walk. Tracks 11 to 26 fill the main hall; tracks 5 to 10, the Holzkirchen wing, lie about 150 metres south along platform 11 and carry the trains to Salzburg and the Westbahn to Vienna; tracks 27 to 36, the Starnberg wing, lie 150 metres north and take some EuroCity trains to Zurich. Moving between the two wings takes five to eight minutes. The S-Bahn, airport trains included, runs from underground tracks 1 and 2. The old building facing the city has been demolished for the rebuild, and access to the street now runs through the side exits. For a train from the Starnberg wing I would sleep north: NH Collection München Bavaria and Eden Hotel Wolff are across the road from the north exit on Arnulfstrasse, where the taxis wait. For the Holzkirchen wing, the south side works better, with Sofitel Munich Bayerpost right outside the south exit. The trap is the night train. The Nightjets from Paris and Brussels to Vienna, and the sleepers to Venice, Budapest and Zagreb, use München Ost, about eight minutes away by S-Bahn.
Hotels near Munich Hauptbahnhof sit on two sides of a station under reconstruction: north of the tracks along Arnulfstrasse, where NH Collection München Bavaria faces the north exit, and south around Bayerstrasse and Schwanthalerstrasse. With the old front building demolished, you leave by the side exits, so the side of your hotel matters more than the street address suggests.
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4.5Guest scorePet friendlyFlemings Hotel München-City
Traditional hotel with a restaurant, bar, spa, and fitness facilities
View hotel →Why guests love itFlemings Hotel München-City is a traditional hotel near Munich Central Station, and I find it a comfortable, welcoming choice for families and for guests with pets. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and there is a restaurant, a bar and a spa area with a sauna and fitness facilities. Guests rate it 9.0 across 1,339 reviews, an excellent score. The style is classic rather than trendy.
4.5Guest scoreParkingHotel Motel One München-Hauptbahnhof
Modern comfort near the station with dining and pet-friendly options
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Motel One München-Hauptbahnhof is a modern hotel a short walk from Munich Central Station, listed as family-friendly and pet-friendly. A restaurant and bar on site save searching for a meal after a long train ride, parking is available, and the building is accessible and smoke-free. Marienplatz is easy to reach by public transport for a first look at the old town. With a guest score of 9.0 from 269 reviews, I would book it for a well-run city stay.
4.5Guest scoreParkingBayer 89 Vi Vadi Hotel
Sophisticated hotel with an Italian eatery and a welcoming lobby bar
View hotel →Why guests love itBayer 89 Vi Vadi Hotel is an upscale address near Munich Central Station, and families get a calm, air-conditioned base with rooms and suites that leave a little more room than a basic station hotel. The Italian restaurant on site makes dinner easy with tired children, and parking is available if you drive in. Pets are accepted too. A score of 9 out of 10 across 1,717 reviews is a strong and consistent result for the area.
4.5Guest scoreParkingHotel Excelsior Munich
Airy, quiet rooms with Bavarian dining and a wine bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Excelsior Munich is a quiet hotel with airy rooms and soundproof windows, a short walk from Karlsplatz, and I find it a calm choice for families and guests with pets. There is a Bavarian restaurant and a wine bar, free WiFi and air conditioning. Parking is available for an additional charge. Guests rate it 9.0 across 1,337 reviews, an excellent score from a large sample.
4.5Guest scoreParkingMercure Hotel Muenchen City Center
Vibrant hotel with Bavarian restaurant and beer garden near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itMercure Hotel Muenchen City Center is a four-star hotel a short walk from München Hauptbahnhof, listed as suitable for families and for travellers with pets. Its restaurant and beer garden serve Bavarian cuisine, a relaxed setting for a family meal, and air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable in summer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. With a guest score of 9.0 from 2,537 reviews, I would choose it for a family city break that starts and ends at the station.
4.5Guest scoreParkingHotel Cocoon Hauptbahnhof
Alpine-inspired rooms with a trendy bar and a garden oasis
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Cocoon Hauptbahnhof is a contemporary hotel near Munich Central Station with alpine-inspired rooms, a playful design that tends to appeal to older children. The garden offers a calm spot away from the station streets, and air conditioning and free Wi-Fi cover the basics. Pets are welcome, and parking is available for a fee for families who drive. With a guest score of 9.0 from 2,048 reviews, I would choose it for a stylish city stay rather than for family facilities.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyHotel NH Collection München Bavaria
Sophisticated rooms with a stylish bar and terrace near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itNH Collection München Bavaria is a smooth family base a short walk from the north side of Munich Hauptbahnhof, so trains and luggage are easy to manage. The restaurant covers dinner after a long day, the terrace gives everyone some air, and pets are welcome. An airport shuttle and full-service laundry help on longer trips. Public transport reaches Marienplatz quickly. I would choose it for families wanting 4-star comfort by the station, backed by an 8.8 rating across nearly 2,800 reviews.
4.4Guest scoreParkingKING's HOTEL First Class
Traditional lodging with classic quarters, a restaurant, and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itKING's HOTEL First Class suits families who prefer a traditional Munich hotel with classic rooms over a design address. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and room service cover the practical side, and the restaurant, bar and lounge with light bites mean dinner does not require another outing at the end of the day. Parking is available and pets are welcome. With 8.8 from close to 1,200 reviews, I would book it for comfort and service.
4.4Guest scoreParkingHotel Eder
Relaxed 1940s hotel with breakfast, sunroom, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Eder occupies a 1940s building a short walk from Munich's main train station, which makes arrivals with children and luggage simple. It is family- and pet-friendly, the breakfast buffet sets everyone up for the day, and the sunroom gives a quiet corner to regroup between outings. Parking is available if you come by car. A score of 8.8 from 705 reviews is high for a laid-back hotel of this kind near the station.
4.4Guest scoreParkingB&B HOTEL München-Hbf
Modern comfort near the station with pet-friendly rooms and parking
View hotel →Why guests love itB&B Hotel München-Hbf is a no-fuss family base a short walk from Munich Central Station, which keeps arrivals, departures and day trips by train simple. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, breakfast is available on site, and pets are welcome, so the family dog can travel too. Parking helps if you arrive by car. The station area has plenty of places to eat. I would choose it for practical, well-rated stays, an 8.8 across more than 800 reviews.
4.4Guest scoreParkingHotel Demas City
Relaxed hotel with casual rooms, parking, and a welcoming bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Demas City is a relaxed, well-rated base for families arriving at Munich Central Station. The rooms are casual and air-conditioned, breakfast is served on site and parking helps families who come by car. Pets are welcome, which makes it an option for families travelling with a dog. There is a bar but no restaurant listed, so plan dinners in the streets around the station. With an 8.8 rating from nearly 800 reviews, I would book it for a short city stay.
4.3Guest scoreParkingHotel Europäischer Hof
Family-run hotel with straightforward rooms near the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Europäischer Hof is a relaxed, family-run three-star hotel a short walk from München Hauptbahnhof, and I find it a friendly, simple choice for families. Rooms are straightforward with free WiFi and satellite TV. The property is smoke-free and kid-friendly, and parking is available for an extra fee. Guests rate it 8.6 across 1,826 reviews, a good score from a large sample.
4.3Guest scoreParkingBoutique Hotel Atrium München
Contemporary boutique hotel with a garden terrace and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itBoutique Hotel Atrium München is a contemporary boutique hotel near Munich Central Station, a convenient base for families arriving by train. The garden terrace gives children an outdoor spot to relax, breakfast is available to start the day, and the restaurant and bar keep evening meals easy. Parking helps families who drive, pets are welcome, and Wi-Fi is free. With a guest score of 8.6 from 1,442 reviews, I would choose it for a calm, well-run family stay.
4.3Guest scoreParkingBayer's City Hotel
Pet-friendly hotel with parking near Munich Central Station
View hotel →Why guests love itBayer's City Hotel is a pet-friendly, accessible hotel a short walk from Munich Central Station, and I find it a practical choice for families and guests who arrive by car. Rooms are air-conditioned, there is a restaurant, and parking is available on site. Guests rate it 8.6 across 296 reviews, a good score, though from a smaller sample than the big hotels nearby.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyMaison Schiller
Hip hotel with an industrial-chic restaurant and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itMaison Schiller is a hip hotel near Munich Central Station that I would suggest to families arriving by train: the station is a short walk away, so luggage and children do not have far to go. Rooms are warmly furnished, pets are welcome, and the industrial-chic restaurant on site makes dinner easy after a travel day. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, and Marienplatz is easy to reach for sightseeing. Guests rate it 8.6 across nearly 500 reviews.
4.2Guest scoreParkingEurostars Book Hotel
Polished rooms, a chic restaurant, and a lobby bar near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itEurostars Book Hotel is a polished four-star hotel near Munich Central Station with contemporary rooms and suites, and I find it a comfortable choice for families, business travellers and leisure guests. There is a chic restaurant, a lobby bar and a fitness centre, and WiFi and air conditioning are included. Guests rate it 8.4 across 1,997 reviews, a good score from a large sample.
4.1Guest scoreParkingAWA Hotel GmbH
Relaxed hotel with breakfast, Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly rooms near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itAWA Hotel GmbH is a relaxed four-star hotel listed as family-friendly, with simply furnished rooms and a complimentary breakfast that gets the day off to an easy start. A restaurant and room service help on tired evenings, full-service laundry is handy on longer trips, and the airport shuttle simplifies arriving with children and luggage. Parking is available, pets are welcome and Wi-Fi is free. With a guest score of 8.2 from 1,110 reviews, I would choose it for a practical family stay in Munich.
4.1Guest scoreParkingBrunnenhof City Center Hotel
Comfortable hotel with free breakfast, a garden, and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itBrunnenhof City Center Hotel is an unpretentious hotel near Munich Central Station, a sensible base for families arriving by train. Complimentary breakfast covers the first meal of the day, the garden offers a quiet outdoor corner for children, and Wi-Fi is free. Parking is available for families who drive, pets are welcome, and Marienplatz is a short public transport ride away. With a guest score of 8.2 from 1,106 reviews, I would choose it for a simple, good-value family city stay.
4.1Guest scoreParkingCourtyard by Marriott Munich City Center
Modern city-center hotel with a Mediterranean restaurant and fitness facilities
View hotel →Why guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Munich City Center is a modern hotel in the city centre with contemporary rooms and suites, and I find it a comfortable choice for families, business travellers and guests with pets. There is a Mediterranean restaurant and a bar, a fitness centre, business facilities and on-site parking. Public transport is easy to reach. Guests rate it 8.2 across 2,119 reviews.
4.0Guest scoreParkingLeonardo Hotel München City Center
Contemporary rooms with a bar, terrace, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itLeonardo Hotel München City Center is a sleek downtown hotel that presents itself as suitable for families and those travelling with pets. Rooms are contemporary with free Wi-Fi, the bar gives parents somewhere to relax, and the terrace is pleasant on warm evenings. Parking is available, which helps families arriving by car. Facilities are simple rather than extensive, and an 8.0 score from 1,283 reviews points to a solid, uncomplicated stay.
4.0Guest scoreParkingMaritim Hotel München
Polished hotel with a rooftop pool and two restaurants near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itMaritim Hotel München is a polished hotel near Munich Central Station with warm rooms and suites, and I find it a comfortable full-service choice for families, business travellers and guests with pets. There are two restaurants, a piano bar and a rooftop pool, plus a fitness centre and parking. Guests rate it 8.0 across 2,960 reviews, a good score from a very large sample.
4.0Guest scoreParkingHotel München City Center, Affiliated by Meliá
Modern comfort with a restaurant, bar, and fitness near Theresienwiese
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel München City Center, Affiliated by Meliá is a 4-star near Theresienwiese, the Oktoberfest grounds, and within walking distance of major attractions, which suits families who prefer to explore Munich on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned, room service helps on tired evenings, and the restaurant and bar cover meals. Parents can use the fitness centre, parking is available and pets are welcome. A score of 8 out of 10 from 1,070 reviews points to a reliable stay.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlymk | hotel münchen city
Streamlined rooms and an industrial-chic brewery near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itmk hotel münchen city makes a straightforward family base near Munich Central Station, useful for arriving by train and for day trips out of the city. The on-site brewery serves Bavarian dishes, so dinner after a long day needs no search, and room service covers quieter evenings. Families and pets are both welcome. Rooms are streamlined rather than large, and there is no pool or play area. Guests rate it 8 out of 10.
3.8Guest scoreParkingAugusten Hotel München
Vintage-inspired lodging with parking, pet-friendly rooms, and a restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itAugusten Hotel München is a vintage-inspired hotel with understated rooms and a suite, and I find it a practical choice for families and guests with pets who arrive by car. Parking and WiFi are free, rooms are air-conditioned, and there is a restaurant on site. The hotel is accessible and smoke-free. Guests rate it 7.6 across 221 reviews, a modest score from a smaller sample.
3.7Guest scoreParkingSchwanthaler Hof
Pet-friendly rooms with kitchens near Theresienwiese
View hotel →Why guests love itSchwanthaler Hof is built for self-sufficient stays: the rooms have kitchens, which lets families prepare breakfast or a simple dinner without eating out every night. It is close to Theresienwiese, the Oktoberfest grounds, so it makes sense during events there, and on-site parking helps if you arrive by car. Pets are welcome. The score of 7.4 from only 74 reviews is modest, so I would treat it as a practical base rather than a hotel to linger in.
3.6Guest scoreLate arrival / 24hHelvetia Rooms - Self Check-In
Self check-in rooms near the station, with parking and a restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itHelvetia Rooms is a short walk from München Hauptbahnhof, and its self check-in makes a late train arrival with sleepy children much easier, since there is no reception queue. Rooms and suites are understated, and some have balconies, which gives a family a little extra air. A restaurant is on site, Wi-Fi is free, parking is available and pets are welcome. A score of 7.2 from 486 reviews points to a basic, functional stay rather than comfort.
What to expect
- Tracks 5 to 10 and 27 to 36 are side wings, five to eight minutes apart on foot
- S-Bahn and airport trains use underground tracks 1 and 2
- NH Collection München Bavaria and Eden Hotel Wolff face the north exit
- Several night trains, including Paris and Brussels Nightjets, leave from München Ost
Local tips
- ✓The main lockers are in rooms opposite track 24, near the north exit; a smaller set sits opposite track 11 by the south exit. The rebuild can limit how many are available.
- ✓Check the track before choosing a hotel side: the Starnberg wing (27 to 36) is closest to Arnulfstrasse, the Holzkirchen wing (5 to 10) to the south exit.
- ✓There is no underpass at the far ends of the wings, so a change from track 8 to track 30 means walking back through the main hall.
- ✓For a Nightjet to Paris or Brussels, allow for the S-Bahn ride to München Ost from underground tracks 1 and 2.
FAQ
Which hotels are closest to Munich Hauptbahnhof?
On the north side, NH Collection München Bavaria and Eden Hotel Wolff are across the road from the north exit on Arnulfstrasse. On the south side, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost stands right outside the south exit. Which side suits you depends on the wing your train uses.
Where are the lockers at Munich Hbf?
The largest locker rooms are opposite track 24, close to the north exit, with a smaller group opposite track 11 near the south exit. The reconstruction of the station can reduce how many lockers are available, according to the Munich transport association MVV.
How long does it take to walk between platforms at Munich Hbf?
Between two tracks of the main hall, 11 to 26, allow two to three minutes. Between the Holzkirchen wing (5 to 10) and the Starnberg wing (27 to 36), allow five to eight minutes, because there is no underpass at the far ends.
Do night trains leave from Munich Hauptbahnhof?
Some do, but several bypass it. The Nightjets from Paris and Brussels to Vienna and the sleepers to Venice, Budapest and Zagreb use München Ost, about eight minutes from the Hauptbahnhof by S-Bahn from underground tracks 1 and 2.