Best places to stay in Bavaria

A Bavarian Alps castle estate offering 8 pools, 7 restaurants, and a celebrated cultural program

Directly on Lake Tegernsee with award-winning dining across five restaurants and an exclusive spa

A Kempinski flagship on Munich's prestigious Maximilianstrasse with a spa and iconic city-center position

Steps from Lake Tegernsee with four swimming pools, a lavish spa, and gourmet dining for families

A nature resort beside Murnauer Moos reserve with breathtaking Bavarian Alps views and three pools

An Art Nouveau castle estate overlooking Tegernsee Lake with indoor and outdoor pools and a wellness area

An Allgäu alpine resort with 12 swimming pools, a full spa, and seven restaurants in Ofterschwang

A Rosewood-branded address in central Munich offering a spa, indoor pool, and soundproofed luxury suites

A Marriott Luxury Collection property steps from Karlsplatz and Marienplatz in Munich's historic center

Set between Chiemsee and Kampenwand in Chiemgau with exceptional design, a spa, and three restaurants

A 5-star Oberstdorf resort with brand-new indoor and outdoor pools and a full Alpine spa

Lakeside 4-star retreat on Lake Chiemsee with an indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, and family rooms

Two pools and a modern spa overlooking Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles in Schwangau

Six pools set on a forested hillside in Lam with a beauty farm and extensive children's activities

Studios and apartments with an indoor pool and panoramic Alpine views in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Family-focused resort in the Rhön Nature Reserve with indoor and outdoor pools and dedicated children's activities

Family-run Oberstaufen hotel with a new indoor pool, spa area, and balcony rooms in the Upper Allgäu

5-star hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a heated indoor pool and bright family-friendly rooms

Three pools inside Berchtesgaden National Park at the foot of the Watzmann Mountain

Alpine-style 4-star hotel near Füssen with a large indoor pool, spa, and Alps-view balcony rooms

Family-run since 1634, this Garmisch-Partenkirchen boutique resort features a panoramic garden with Zugspitze views and five pools

Built in 1264 and set beside a medieval tower in Rothenburg, this historic hotel pairs timeless character with a traditional restaurant

Positioned directly below Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, with country-house rooms offering fairytale castle views from the terrace

On Lindau's harbour promenade at Lake Constance, this boutique hotel features a three-floor spa with pools, saunas, and a beauty lounge

A five-star Kempinski retreat in the Bavarian Alps offering breathtaking mountain panoramas, a full spa, and two restaurants

Accessible only by the hotel's own cable car above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with an adults-only wellness centre and sweeping mountain views

Individually designed rooms with free Wi-Fi and a full spa just minutes from Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles in Füssen

Centrally positioned on the Lindau Lake Promenade with scenic lighthouse views, a modern spa, and elegantly furnished rooms

Set in a 15th-century building on the River Danube in Passau's Old Town, steps from the historic Residenzplatz and St. Stephan's Cathedral

A fresco-decorated hotel dating to 1865 in Schwangau, just 1.5 km from both Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles with an on-site spa

A 5-star Steigenberger resort in Bad Wörishofen with 4 pools, a vast spa, and 3 restaurants beside the spa park

Bad Füssing spa resort specializing in natural health with Oriental medicine, wellness facilities, and 2 pools

Relais & Châteaux property in Reit im Winkl with an indoor pool, terrace, and refined Alpine spa surroundings

Set at the foot of the Reichenhaller range in Bayerisch Gmain, featuring saunas, steam rooms, and a unique floating pool

Adults-only 5-star retreat near Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau with 7,100 m2 of luxury wellness facilities and 4 pools

Surrounded by the Bavarian Alps in Tiefenbach, offering complimentary sports and health facilities with Jacuzzi and indoor pool

Family-run 4-star resort in Bad Aibling with a free spa, indoor pool, scenic garden lake, and 2 restaurants

Five-star hotel in Bad Griesbach's Rottal Valley with 2 pools, a large spa, and access to golf and thermal bath culture

Superior hotel beside Bad Griesbach's thermal baths and golf course, offering 6 restaurants, a pool, and a fabulous spa

Bavarian Forest wellness hotel in Kaikenried with a rooftop pool, indoor pool, 3 restaurants, and a full sauna landscape

A five-star historic Wilhelmine landmark just 100 metres from Munich Main Station with a full spa and wellness center

Steps from Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus, offering a free spa and a 16th-century restaurant in the heart of the old town

A stylish four-star directly beside Munich Central Station with a traditional Bavarian restaurant and rooftop fitness terrace

Located across from Munich Main Station with an indoor pool, spa, and direct walkability to Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche

A family-run four-star historic hotel just a five-minute walk from Marienplatz, serving a rich daily breakfast buffet

An elegant four-star in the heart of Munich, three minutes from the main station, with a stylish Bavarian-international restaurant on site

Family-run for over 100 years, three minutes from Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt, with traditional Bavarian breakfasts included

A boutique four-star beside Munich Central Station with striking glass bathrooms, modern spa facilities, and soundproofed rooms

A four-star family-run hotel just 200 metres from Isartor City Rail Station offering soundproofed classical-style rooms and a rich breakfast buffet

Individually furnished rooms with classical details just five minutes from Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus Beer Hall

A 5-minute walk from Munich Main Station with free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, and a bar on site

A family-run Munich pension in Bavarian country-house style, just a 5-minute walk from Marienplatz

A 2-star pick beside Rothenburg ob der Tauber Train Station with free parking and easy access to historic attractions

Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking just 2 minutes from Rothenburg's train station and 10 minutes from the medieval Old Town

A lovingly renovated half-timbered hotel in Nuremberg's historic old town, a 10-minute walk from the main station

Five minutes on foot from Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt, offering a Mediterranean-style interior, free Wi-Fi, and a varied breakfast buffet

A traditional Bavarian guest house on Garmisch-Partenkirchen's historic Ludwigstraße, within 1.2 km of the mountain cable car

Family-run Füssen hotel with balcony rooms overlooking the Allgäu Alps, free parking, and a 15-minute drive to Neuschwanstein Castle

Stylish, modern rooms in eastern Munich with free Wi-Fi and quick motorway access to the city centre and exhibition grounds

A family-run Bamberg hotel just a 5-minute walk from the train station and city centre, with daily breakfast buffets and free Wi-Fi

A genuine 1468 castle hotel just 13 km from Neuschwanstein, with renovated rooms and a Loewe TV in every suite

Occupies the former royal residence of Ludwig I of Bavaria, with a 2,800 m2 spa and indoor and outdoor pools

Situated inside Rothenburg ob der Tauber's medieval walls, offering garden terraces and a spa within a historic fortress setting

Historic privately run hotel in Regensburg's UNESCO Old Town, with period furnishings and rooms overlooking the cathedral grounds

A Rococo-façade landmark in Würzburg's old city, 400 metres from Sankt Kilian Cathedral, with award-winning Franconian cuisine

A 16th-century building in the heart of medieval Rothenburg with individually furnished rooms and original wooden details

Built in 1891, this Neo-Rococo-façade property in Regensburg's Old Town features a classic dining hall and elegant modern rooms

Set in a renovated 18th-century building adjacent to Schloss Buttenheim palace, offering a quiet Franconian countryside atmosphere

A 4-star boutique hotel directly beside Regensburg's St. Peter's Cathedral, inside historically significant walls in a UNESCO World Heritage site

Housed in 16th-century historic buildings in central Rothenburg, 300 metres from the Market Square, with traditionally furnished rooms

An eco-certified family-run hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with Alpine views, a full spa, and ski access

Individually furnished Bavarian rooms in central Füssen, minutes from Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles

A charming historic villa in romantic Rothenburg ob der Tauber offering individually designed rooms and exceptional breakfast

A 5-star luxury stay on Munich's River Isar with elegant marble bathrooms, free minibar, and proximity to the English Garden

A 5-star Nuremberg property on the edge of the Old Town featuring a rooftop spa, indoor pool, and gourmet dining

A wellness-focused Füssen hotel with indoor and outdoor pools, multiple saunas, and balcony rooms in an Alpine setting

A traditional 4-star Berchtesgaden hotel with panoramic Bavarian Alps views, a spa, and fine regional cuisine

A family-run Munich manor built in 1886, set 400 metres from Nymphenburg Castle with a garden and free Wi-Fi

A fully non-smoking Alpine hotel with an indoor pool, tennis court, and traditional Bavarian restaurant with beer garden

A quiet cottage-style retreat in the southern Bavarian Forest with excellent spa facilities and a welcoming restaurant

A family-owned hotel in the heart of Füssen's Old Town, steps from Neuschwanstein Castle access routes

Lakeside setting on Hopfensee near Füssen with alpine views, outdoor pool, spa, and mountain cuisine

Individually designed rooms and a spa sauna on the Iller river in central Kempten, gateway to the Allgäu

A four-star property in the Bavarian Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen with panoramic mountain surroundings

Family-run alpine hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offering a spa, indoor pool, and direct ski access

Heated indoor pool, modern sauna, and free breakfast in central Garmisch-Partenkirchen with mountain views

Historic princely villa in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offering Zugspitze views and individually decorated rooms

Located next to Zugspitze mountain in Grainau with balconied rooms and easy access to alpine trails

Munich's only explicitly adults-only pick, steps from the central station with soundproofed rooms and a full breakfast buffet

A boutique design hotel in Nuremberg's Old Town where individually themed rooms and a welcome drink set a sophisticated, grown-up tone

Set inside a 14th-century timber-framed building in Nuremberg's castle district, blending medieval character with modern comfort

A historic boutique property in central Munich with a garden, terrace bar, and refined atmosphere suited to adult travelers

A quiet, family-run hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber's historic center offering traditional Franconian cuisine and spacious, classically furnished rooms

Rebuilt in the style of a former monastery near Rosenheim, featuring a romantic restaurant, historic wine cellar, and a calm, adult-friendly atmosphere

Beside Lake Riessersee in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, this scenic property offers a spa, indoor pool, and alpine views ideal for a couples' escape

At the foot of the Bavarian Alps near Garmisch, a romantic spa hotel with panoramic mountain views, indoor pool, and a gourmet restaurant

Housed in a historic building in Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a private garden and terrace, offering a serene adults-friendly retreat

A polished boutique hotel five minutes from Munich's main station and Oktoberfest grounds, with a terrace bar and contemporary rooms