Hotel Hirsch stands on Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz in Füssen's old town, in the pedestrian area, about a four-minute walk from Füssen station. That location is the main reason to choose it. Trains from Munich arrive at the station, the old town's cafes and shops are on the doorstep, and the Museum of Füssen, the Baroque basilica of St. Mang and the State Gallery in the High Castle are all within a few minutes on foot. Neuschwanstein is a few kilometres away, and the local bus to Hohenschwangau leaves from near the station. The hotel is classed as four stars and offers a rooftop terrace, a garden, a library and, in summer, a beer garden under chestnut trees. The restaurant serves regional, seasonal cooking across several distinct dining rooms. Rooms come in about a dozen types, from small single rooms to superior doubles, triples and a quad, and there is an accessible superior double. Rooms include a bath or shower, a flat-screen television, a safe and free Wi-Fi.
Location and getting around
The hotel suits travellers who want to arrive by train and leave the car behind. From the station you can walk to the front door in a few minutes, and from the old town you can reach the Lech Falls on foot in roughly a quarter of an hour. For the castles, take the local bus or a taxi to Hohenschwangau, which takes around ten minutes, and book your timed tickets in advance.
Parking is limited, so if you drive, ask about space when you reserve and consider whether a public car park would be easier. There is a free bicycle cellar and an electric car charging station for guests.
Rooms and who it suits
With twelve room types, it is worth choosing deliberately. Single rooms are compact, the superior doubles are roomier, and the triple and quad rooms suit small families, although extra beds and cribs are not available, so check the arrangements. Couples will like the old town setting and the terrace, and independent travellers will like the central, walkable position.
Pets are allowed for a daily fee, and the property is smoke-free. The hotel has multilingual staff, a lift, luggage storage and a desk that can help with tour and ticket questions, which is useful when castle tours are timed.
Good to know
Check-in runs from the afternoon until eight in the evening, and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel in advance if you will arrive late. Check-out is before eleven. A buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee, so decide whether you want it or prefer one of the old town cafes.
A local city tax applies per adult per night, with reduced rates for older children. Rates are higher at weekends, in summer and around Christmas, and a winter midweek stay is the best value. If you only have one night, ask for a quiet room facing away from the square and plan your castle slots first.
Why stay here
- ✓Old town pedestrian location
- ✓Four-minute walk to Füssen station
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Summer beer garden
- ✓Regional restaurant
- ✓Free bicycle cellar
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Hotel Hirsch from Füssen station?+
About a four-minute walk. The hotel is in the pedestrian area of the old town, so it works well for a car-free trip from Munich.
Is there parking?+
Only limited on-site parking is available, so ask when you reserve. The hotel has a free bicycle cellar and an electric car charging station.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is served daily for a fee. Check your rate to see whether it is included, or use one of the old town cafes instead.
