Munich is a relaxed city for families: big parks, beer gardens with playgrounds, and museums made for curious minds. The right hotel makes it easier still – with space, ideally a pool, and good transport links.
| # | Hotel | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel ★★★★★ | Maxvorstadt | Couples, Families, Luxury |
| 2 | Sofitel Munich Bayerpost | Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) | Families, Good value |
| 3 | Hilton Munich Park ★★★★ | Schwabing & English Garden | Families, Good value |
| 4 | Adina Apartment Hotel Munich | Werksviertel & Ostbahnhof | Families, Good value |
| 5 | Hotel Bayerischer Hof ★★★★★ | Old Town (Altstadt) | Couples, Families, Luxury |
How we chose these hotels
We looked for family rooms, connecting rooms or apartments, a pool, and easy access to the sights. Pool times for children, extra beds and family offers change, so confirm them when you book. No hotel paid to appear here, and we never quote prices.
1. Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel
Luxury with a family welcome: one of Munich’s longest indoor hotel pools, connecting rooms, cots and babysitting on request, next to the Old Botanical Garden.
- Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Area
- Maxvorstadt
- Location
- Sophienstraße 28, 80333 München
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Luxury
Why we like it
- One of the longest indoor hotel pools in Munich
- Next to the Old Botanical Garden and close to the museums of the Kunstareal
- Family-friendly: cots, connecting rooms and babysitting on request
Good to know
- About 15 minutes’ walk from Marienplatz, or a short tram ride
- Children’s pool times and family services can change: confirm them when booking
2. Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Right by the main station, with an indoor pool, a spa and family and connecting rooms – perfect for day trips to the lakes and castles.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Area
- Central Station (Hauptbahnhof)
- Location
- Bayerstraße 12, 80335 München
- Best for
- Families, Good value
Why we like it
- Behind the historic façade of the former Royal Bavarian Post office
- Indoor pool and spa, handy after a day of sightseeing
- Next to the main station: easy for the airport and day trips
Good to know
- The station area is busy and less charming than the Old Town
- About 15 minutes’ walk to Marienplatz, or two S-Bahn stops
3. Hilton Munich Park
On the edge of the English Garden, with an indoor pool and family rooms with two bedrooms – the park is your playground.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Area
- Schwabing & English Garden
- Location
- Am Tucherpark 7, 80538 München
- Best for
- Families, Good value
Why we like it
- Right beside the English Garden, for walks, bikes and beer gardens
- Indoor pool and sauna
- Family rooms with two bedrooms
Good to know
- Outside the Old Town: about 15 minutes by tram to Marienplatz
- Family room types and policies vary: confirm them when booking
4. Adina Apartment Hotel Munich
Apartments with kitchens, including two-bedroom apartments, and an indoor pool, by Ostbahnhof and a few S-Bahn minutes from Marienplatz.
- Hotel
- Apartment
- Area
- Werksviertel & Ostbahnhof
- Location
- Atelierstraße 22, 81671 München
- Best for
- Families, Good value
Why we like it
- Apartments with kitchens, including two-bedroom apartments for families
- Indoor pool and sauna
- Near Ostbahnhof: a few minutes by S-Bahn to Marienplatz
Good to know
- Outside the historic centre, in a modern district
- Pool hours and apartment sizes vary: confirm them when booking
5. Hotel Bayerischer Hof
The grand hotel option: a rooftop pool under a glass roof that opens in good weather, in the heart of the Old Town (check children’s pool times).
- Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Area
- Old Town (Altstadt)
- Location
- Promenadeplatz 2-6, 80333 München
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Luxury
Why we like it
- A Munich institution since 1841, family-run since 1897
- The Blue Spa, with a rooftop pool under a glass roof that opens in good weather
- A few minutes’ walk from the Frauenkirche and Marienplatz
Good to know
- A large, busy hotel that also hosts big events and conferences
- Pool times for children and spa access can change: confirm them when booking
Which one should you choose?
- For luxury and a long pool: The Charles.
- For day trips by train: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
- For parks on the doorstep: Hilton Munich Park.
- For space and a kitchen: Adina Apartment Hotel.
- For a grand hotel in the Old Town: Hotel Bayerischer Hof.
Tips for Munich with kids
- The Deutsches Museum has a special area for young children, the Kinderreich.
- Watch the Glockenspiel on Marienplatz at 11:00 or 12:00 – a hit with all ages.
- Spend an afternoon in the parks: the English Garden or the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace, and many beer gardens have playgrounds.
Still choosing an area? Read where to stay in Munich.
