The best hotels Bavaria

A small, refined hotel with Mediterranean accent. Calm, ideally located: The old centre, the Opera and the English garden are just steps away.

The Mercure Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a 4-star hotel located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Surrounded by mountains, it offers a relaxed and peaceful setting. The hotel offers 117 relaxed-style rooms, equipped with Wi-Fi access, TV and work desk. Superior rooms also offer a sofa and mountain views. Suites feature a separate living area. Children under 11 stay free in their parents' room. The hotel features an all-day Bavarian restaurant, heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, tennis court and playground. Breakfast is available at an additional cost, as is parking. The hotel is accessible to disabled guests. The Mercure Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an ideal base for exploring the region, with many leisure and sporting activities nearby.

The Cocoon Stachus is a chic hotel in Munich. It's just a 3-minute walk from Munich train station and 1.5 km from the famous Oktoberfest and Hofbräuhaus München brewery. Rooms are contemporary and colorful, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod dock and rain shower. Superior rooms also include a separate sitting area and bunk beds. Breakfast is served in a bright room with city views. The hotel also features a chic bar and lounge area with fireplace. The hotel is pet-friendly and child-friendly. The Cocoon Stachus also offers a business center and parking at an additional cost.

The Riessersee Hotel is located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Nestled in the heart of the magnificent Bavarian mountains, this hotel offers a wide range of leisure activities, from hiking, trail running and mountain biking to skiing and snowboarding. The rooms, maisonettes and suites are all decorated in an understated Bavarian style. The hotel also boasts a spa with sauna, steam room and indoor pool, ideal for relaxing after a busy day. The Riessersee Hotel is certified for its commitment to sustainable development, including energy efficiency. Guests particularly appreciate the hotel's location, offering breathtaking views of Lake Riessersee and the surrounding mountains. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet is renowned for its variety and quality.

The Classik Hotel Martinshof is a traditional hotel housed in a former brewery and annex in Munich. It is 1.6 km from the Am Moosfeld subway station, 8 km from the Munich Residenz Museum and 17 km from the Olympic Park. The hotel offers simple rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi in the annex, some with sitting areas. Rooms in the main building are furnished in country style. Breakfast is included in the room rate. There's also a cosy Italian restaurant and parking at an additional cost.

The Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum in Munich offers a modern, relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is just 9 minutes from the Deutsches Museum and 2 km from the famous Hofbräuhaus am Platzl brewery. Rooms are bright and equipped with cable TV and desks. Wi-Fi access is free, and drinks from the minibar are also available in limited quantities. Apartments have kitchenettes or kitchens, and superior rooms are air-conditioned. The hotel offers a casual restaurant with a bar and a patio open in season. There's also a spa area with sauna and gym. Breakfast is available at an additional cost. The Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum offers easy access to public transport and parking at an additional cost. Guests particularly appreciate its central location, close to sights, restaurants and bars.

Located in Nuremberg's castle district, Hotel Elch is housed in a 14th-century half-timbered house. This family-run hotel offers bright, contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV and parquet flooring. Some superior rooms feature an island bath or separate living area with mini-fridge, and some have a balcony. The loft-style apartments feature flat-screen TVs, desks and kitchenettes. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel also features a convivial lounge with leather armchairs and parking at an additional cost. Pets are welcome at an additional cost. The Hotel Elch is ideally located, close to the sights, restaurants and bars of Nuremberg city center.

Located above the vineyards with magnificent views over the roofs of Würzburg and the fortress of Marienberg.

5-10 minutes walk from the pedestrian area, 100 m from the tram stop and a bakery offering breakfast. In a pretty yellow building, a very pleasant pension recently renovated.