Each hotel we look at generally has the same basics: luggage storage, similar check-in/check-out times, and a close proximity to the city center. For our trip to Munich, Germany, the biggest considerations for our hotel choice ended up being comfort and convenience. We were staying for three nights, the longest stretch of our visit to Germany. So Buddy Hotel was ultimately eliminated based on the room size – we just didn’t want to feel cramped. Hotel an der Oper on the other hand was cut due to its high price tag, as well as being the furthest from Munich Central Station. That means our winner was Hotel MIO by AMANO in Old Town. Below I’ve put together a pros and cons list for each hotel, in the hopes it may help you as well!
Interested in how we spent our time in Munich? Check out the full trip itinerary here.
Where We Stayed
Hotel MIO by AMANO
Sendlinger Str. 46, 80331 München
Positives:
- Mid-range priced option.
- Sendlinger Tor U-Bahn station is located just down the street.
- Walking distance to Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus and Munich Residence.
- Sparkling and still water in room at arrival.
- Plenty of wardrobe/storage space.
- 24-hour reception desk with luggage storage available.
- Cocktail bar on site.
Negatives:
- No coffee, kettle or mini fridge in room.
- Large hotel (two entrances) – it took a while to get to our room from reception.
- Breakfast available in the bar but not included in room price.
- No restaurant on site.
- No parking or room service available.
- Room was slightly warm overnight, which seems to be the norm for German hotels.
Other Munich Hotels We Considered
Buddy Hotel
Sonnenstraße 2, 80331 München
Positives:
- Cheapest option considered.
- Great location – one block away from Munich Central Station and walking distance to Marienplatz.
- Luggage storage lockers available.
- Parking available for an additional fee.
- Non-smoking rooms.
- Coffee machine in room.
- Snack and drink vending machines.
Negatives:
- No breakfast offered – just takeaway snacks in the morning.
- No amenities on site – restaurant, bar, laundry, room service.
- Very small/compact rooms.
- Luggage storage is not free.
- Reception closes from 11pm – 6:30am.
- Online reviews state there isn’t much storage space in the room.
Hotel an der Oper
Falkenturmstraße 10, 80331 München
Positives:
- 24-hour reception desk.
- Restaurant on site and small mini-bar selection available in room.
- Walking distance to Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus and Munich Residence.
- Laundry and room service available.
- Multi-lingual staff.
- Non-smoking rooms.
Negatives:
- 4-Star hotel – most expensive option.
- Breakfast not included in room price.
- Furthest from Munich Central Station.
- No coffee maker or tea kettle in room unless you rent one of the apartments.
- Online reviews complain of the area being noisy at night as well as inconsistent air conditioning quality.
Do you have a preferred hotel in Munich, Germany? Let me know in the comments!
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