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In the heart of Munich’s old city, the Bayerischer Hof is a palatial hotel that offers exceptional service, a four-floor spa and Michelin-starred restaurants, all conveniently located within walking distance to the city’s main sights. The hotel, commissioned by King Ludwig I in 1839, exudes opulence from the moment you walk in the door. As you enter the lobby, you’re greeted with an expansive, stained-glass dome in the ceiling, reflecting gold and blue light from above.
Within the hotel you’ll find gilded bannisters leading to an arcade of designer shops overlooking the lobby. There are four restaurants, including two that have Michelin stars. You can also head up to the extensive spa, which is spread over four floors and offers a steam bath, sauna, beauty and massage services, a gym and a large pool with a sliding glass roof overhead that can open up to let the sun in.
In addition to the high-level services and dining on offer at the Bayerischer Hof, it is also conveniently located along Promenadeplatz. You’ll be within walking distance from the shops, restaurants and museums in Viktualienmarkt square, Marienplatz and Glockenspiel. It’s also near Frauenkirche, visible from the rooftop lounges.
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There are 263 rooms and 74 suites at the Bayerischer Hof, including the elegant Penthouse Garden Suite, which spans the entire eighth floor. The rooms are all generously sized and individually designed, some in a traditional Bavarian decor and others in a more rustic, contemporary decor — the design of the rooms often depends on which wing of the hotel they are located in.
All rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and en suite marble bathrooms, some with rainfall showerheads and others with bathtubs. With your room fee you also receive free access to the hotel’s spa and the nightclub.
Bayerischer Hof is centrally located in the middle of a quiet square in Munich’s old city. It’s only a few minutes’ walk to Frauenkirche, the Church of Our Lady. You can also walk to Marienplatz where there are many restaurants and shops to explore.
We love that the Volkhardt family has maintained original royal standards in both style and service throughout this landmark Bavarian hotel. It boasts a central, yet quiet, location and some of the best views of the city from its large rooftop terrace.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Centrally located in Munich, and with classic, elegant Bavarian decor, the Excelsior by Geisel offers a convenient and comfortable base from which to explore the city. The train station is a five-minute walk, giving you easy access to all Munich has to offer.
On the doorstep of Viktualienmarkt and minutes from Marienplatz, the Louis Hotel offers comfortable rooms in the heart of Munich. Enjoy dinner from the steakhouse on the rooftop terrace, visit the Finnish sauna or people watch from your French balcony.
The Charles Hotel offers a luxe experience in the heart of Munich. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, generously sized rooms and extensive spa services are all within easy walking distance of Munich’s old town and train station.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
A day in Bavaria
This day trip from Munich takes you to the Bavarian Alps, where you can get high-mountain views, visit the site of the 1936 Winter Olympics, see a brightly painted Bavarian mountain town and walk through a winding gorge among waterfalls.
World War II history walking tour
Learn more about Munich’s role in World War II on this privately guided walking tour. You’ll also get to see memorials dedicated to those who lost their lives to Nazis and to those who opposed them.
