Cocoon Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Cocoon Hauptbahnhof when I first booked it – I mean, hotels near train stations usually fall into that weird category of “functional but soulless,” right? But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way possible. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about design here. It’s got this sleek, modern vibe that feels almost Scandinavian – lots of clean lines and muted colors that somehow make you feel calm after dealing with the chaos of Hauptbahnhof just outside.

The location is actually genius if you think about it. Sure, you’re literally steps from one of the busiest train stations in the country, but here’s the thing – that means you can stumble out of bed and catch pretty much any train to anywhere without breaking a sweat. I stayed there during a business trip last spring, and I loved being able to grab coffee from the station’s food court (there’s this little bakery on the lower level that does incredible pretzels, by the way) before heading to meetings across the city. The rooms are surprisingly quiet too – they’ve clearly invested in some serious soundproofing because I barely heard the trains, which was my biggest worry when booking. The beds are these cocoon-like pods (hence the name, I guess?) that feel oddly cozy rather than cramped. I’m usually picky about pillows, but theirs hit that sweet spot between firm and soft. What really got me was the attention to small details – like, the lighting actually makes sense for both working and relaxing, and there are enough outlets that you’re not playing electrical Tetris with your devices. The bathroom products smell amazing too, sort of like eucalyptus and mint, which sounds weird but works.

The staff seems to genuinely know their stuff about the city – when I asked about getting to a restaurant in Schwabing, the front desk guy didn’t just give me generic directions but told me which U-Bahn car to get on to be closest to the exit I needed. That’s the kind of local knowledge that saves you ten minutes of wandering around underground. Look, it’s not the fanciest place you’ll ever stay, and if you’re looking for a spa or rooftop pool, this isn’t your spot. But for that sweet spot between budget and luxury, especially if you need to be mobile around the city or catching early trains, Cocoon Hauptbahnhof just works. The 8.5 rating makes total sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does exactly what it promises without any pretense, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $147. Double Room (Cosy Alm) with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $157. Large Double Room (Relax Alm) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $173. Double Room (Chill Out Alm) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $205. Deluxe Double Room (Sky View Alm) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $301. Suite (Cocoon Stadl) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $301. Studio – Split Level (Cocoon Chalet) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $311. Suite (Wellness Stadl) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $322. Suite (Healthy Stadl) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $226. Triple Room (Chill-Out-Alm) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $279. Quadruple Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $136. Double Room – Single Use (Cosy Alm) with 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Eileen from United States – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

  Efficient space. Comfortable bed. Friendly and helpful staff. Cute ski chalet decor in the lobby. Small bar in the lobby to get a glass of wine in the evening. One English language tv station. 2 blocks from the train station but very quiet location.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really, although a nightlight in the bathroom would have been helpful.

• Sophie from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  Amazing theming
  
  What could be improved: We arrived late so no staff on site to help when there was issues. It made it quite stressful trying to get the key sorted when all we wanted to do was sleep

• Shellie from United States – 22 May 2025 (8/10)

  Funky, casual, comfortable. Great personable staff, easy parking.. great location.
  
  What could be improved: The cow theme was on overload. All the lights went off with one switch which made having selected lights not possible..

• Ashley from United States – 20 May 2025 (8/10)

  Conveniently a few blocks from the located to the train station, Cocoon was easy to navigate to. They are a super eco friendly hotel, the key cards were wood very cool. It is ski / chalet themed which we loved as we are big skiiers. The room was small but perfect for one night we needed just to shower and rest our head and jet out to the train early in the morning to head to the airport you couldn't have a better location for that.
  
  What could be improved: My only complaint was the lack of and location of the power outlet was either in the bed above my head or in the bathroom.

• Claudia from United States – 19 May 2025 (7/10)

  Cozy rooms close to main central train station
  
  What could be improved: Staff could have been a bit more attentive, rooms are very small

• Grant from Luxembourg – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Short walk to the old town
  Close to public transportation.
  Nice patio.

• Karst from Germany – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location only a short walk from the old town and all the top tourist sites and attractions. Excellent breakfast and very attentive staff on site parking was a definite plus! Three free electric vehicle charging spots (Lv 2).
  
  What could be improved: It’s a minor complaint, but the underground parking garage was very small for a midsize SUV, with a garage full of EVs (and people who parked there regardless!) made it difficult to always find a spot to charge.

• Trevor from United Kingdom – 16 May 2025 (8/10)

  Good location, walk to city centre 20 mins. Great breakfast.
  Staff very helpful 😀

• קנרי from Israel – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Everyone were so hospitable, very nice, close to the center and grate agenda
  
  What could be improved: Rooms a bit small, bed very very soft

• Tyler from United Kingdom – 20 April 2025 (7/10)

  free water in lobby
  good theming overall
  
  What could be improved: no fridge in room

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