7 Best Hotels in Munich Old Town

Hotel Excelsior Munich brings a charming, polished feel to its central Schützenstraße setting. Stylish rooms and suites provide a comfortable base for exploring the city, while the Vinothek and a clear emphasis on cuisine give the stay more character than a purely functional city hotel.

Hotel Schlicker “Zum Goldenen Löwen” brings traditional character to its Tal 8 setting in Munich’s Altstadt, with rooms and suites that favor an old-fashioned style over contemporary polish. Its position is the main draw: Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, restaurants, shopping, major sights, and U-Bahn and S-Bahn connections are all within easy walking reach.

Motel One München-Sendlinger Tor places guests at Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 28, within easy walking distance of the Town Hall, Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt. It is a practical design hotel for exploring Munich’s old town on foot.

Rooms are clean and comfortable, with some offering balconies and city views. The central station is also reachable on foot, making the hotel useful for rail travellers and short urban stays.

At Sonnenstraße 2, Buddy Hotel offers a compact, contemporary stay in central Munich, well placed for exploring the Old Town on foot. Its digital hospitality model removes the traditional reception desk, making check-in and checkout seamless, intuitive and time-saving.

Air-conditioned rooms provide welcome comfort in warm weather, while complimentary morning snacks and bread add a practical extra. Room sizes vary, so travellers who prioritise space should choose their accommodation carefully.

Bob W Munich Old Town offers a digitally managed hotel stay on Baaderstraße, in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt area. Rooms are compact, with cleanliness and a straightforward setup among the stronger points.

There is no conventional reception desk: room access runs through a webpage, while staff communication is handled via WhatsApp. This self-service format suits independent travelers comfortable managing their stay by phone, though room size and occasional maintenance issues can affect comfort.

Hotel Mondial Munich is a centrally located hotel on Pettenkoferstraße, close to Sendlinger Tor and within easy walking reach of the old town, restaurants, cafés and major sights. Its position also suits trips focused on Munich’s culture, shopping and nightlife, making it a practical, budget-conscious base for travelers who plan to spend much of the day exploring.

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Munich places guests on Amalienstraße in Maxvorstadt, around a ten-minute walk from Universität station and roughly 20 minutes on foot from Marienplatz. Comfort Single Rooms and Comfort Rooms provide a clean, functional base for short city stays.