The Sofitel Munich Bayerpost stands on Bayerstrasse, the street that runs from the main station toward Karlsplatz, and it is one of the most convenient luxury hotels for travellers who arrive by train. Walking times are short: the main station is about three minutes away, Karlsplatz, also known as Stachus, about eight, the Theresienwiese about 11, Sendlinger Tor about 12 and Marienplatz about 17, and a tram stop sits two minutes from the door. The hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of the World and holds Green Key certification, and its name recalls the building's origins as a postal headquarters. Inside it has an indoor pool, a spa, a poolside bar and terrace, and a garden and library that add a calm retreat from the station area. Dining is at Schwarz and Weiz, an on-site restaurant serving international food and brunch, and 24-hour room service is offered. Rooms range from Luxury and Superior rooms of around 290 square feet to suites, junior suites, and connecting family rooms of about 580 square feet, with a three-bedroom suite sleeping up to seven, which is a rarity in central Munich. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee, and there are bike rentals, an electric car charging station and parking, all with charges. It is a practical, comfortable base for families, business travellers and visitors who need quick access to trains for day trips.
Location
Bayerstrasse links the main station to the Karlsplatz and the old town, so the hotel is in the middle of the practical part of the city, with trams, S-Bahn and U-Bahn nearby. You are close to the Oktoberfest grounds, about 11 minutes on foot, which makes it popular during the Wiesn, and about 17 minutes from Marienplatz. For the Pinakothek der Moderne and the Deutsches Museum, you will use a tram or the U-Bahn. The airport is around 42 minutes by car.
Who it suits
Families, because of the connecting family rooms and the pool, business travellers, Oktoberfest visitors and those making day trips by rail to Neuschwanstein, Salzburg or Nuremberg. The station area is busy and less romantic than the old town, so couples who want a village feel might prefer an Altstadt hotel, but the garden and the pool soften the setting. Light sleepers should ask about room orientation.
Compared with nearby options
The Hilton Munich City and the chain hotels around the station are more standard, while the Rosewood and the Bayerischer Hof are more traditional luxury choices in the old town. The Sofitel's strengths are the pool and spa, the historic building and the three-minute walk to the station. Expect higher rates in Oktoberfest and trade-fair weeks, and check for packages with breakfast, which is available for an extra charge.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and spa
- ✓Poolside bar and terrace
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Schwarz and Weiz restaurant
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Three minutes to the main station
- ✓Connecting family rooms
- ✓Pet friendly
Good questions
How far is the Sofitel Bayerpost from the main station?+
About three minutes on foot. A tram stop is two minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. There is an indoor pool with a spa and a poolside bar and terrace.
Is it close to the Oktoberfest grounds?+
About 11 minutes on foot to the Theresienwiese, so it is a convenient base for the Wiesn.
