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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Bayerischer Hof, Falk Bar
OUR OPINION:
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
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.
Food and drink
- Atelier restaurant has three Michelin stars, a spacious terrace and seasonal gourmet cuisine.
- Brasserie in the Garden offers a blend of classic and contemporary cuisines, covered seating and outdoor seating.
- Trader Vic’s serves Polynesian cuisine in a tiki setting.
- Palais Keller has traditional Bavarian food made with local ingredients.
- The rooftop terrace hosts a Champagne breakfast buffet every morning and offers expansive views over the city.
- There are six different bars within the hotel, including the Piano Bar and Night Club Bar, both of which feature live music.
Facilities and activities
- Blue Spa, a four-floor wellness retreat with a pool, steam baths, sun terrace, massages and saunas.
- Fitness room.
- Indoor cinema.
- Hairdresser, designer fashion shops and concierge services.
Tour ideas in Munich
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Bayerischer Hof as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
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.
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Experiences while staying here
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.
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A day in Bavaria ![St. Martin church, Bavaria]()
A day in Bavaria
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.
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Dachau concentration camp and the Eagle's Nest ![Eagle's Nest, Bechtesgaden]()
Dachau concentration camp and the Eagle's Nest
Dachau concentration camp and the Eagle's Nest
Visit two important sites to the history of World War II in this day-long tour. First, you’ll see Dachau, the first concentration camp established by the Nazis. Next, you’ll head to the Eagle’s Nest, a mountaintop retreat once owned by Hitler.
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Munich’s beerhalls and the Oktoberfest Museum ![Biergarten sign, Munich]()
Munich’s beerhalls and the Oktoberfest Museum
Munich’s beerhalls and the Oktoberfest Museum
This walking tour takes you through the history of beer in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. You’ll taste samples at two beer halls, learn about the laws of production and visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, with its own attached pub.
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Nearby places
- Bavaria 46 miles away
- Neuschwanstein 56 miles away
- Nuremberg 94 miles away
- Rothenburg 108 miles away
- The Black Forest 157 miles away