Hotel Astor

Hotel Astor Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Hotel Astor on Schillerstrasse, you immediately get that classic European hotel vibe — it’s one of those four-star places that feels more intimate than flashy. The building has this understated elegance that fits perfectly with the Ludwigsvorstadt neighborhood, and honestly, I was impressed by how well-maintained everything looked from the street. You know what struck me first? The entrance actually feels welcoming rather than intimidating, which isn’t always the case with Munich hotels in this category.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s the thing about staying in Ludwigsvorstadt — you’re basically in the sweet spot between Munich’s main attractions and the more residential areas where locals actually hang out. The hotel sits close enough to the city center that you can walk to most major sights, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with constant tourist crowds right outside your door. I mean, couples seem to really appreciate this balance, and I can see why — there’s something romantic about strolling back through these quieter streets after a day of sightseeing. Plus, having private parking at the hotel is actually a big deal in Munich, where finding a spot can be a nightmare.

The Room Experience

My room was what I’d call thoughtfully designed — not trying too hard to be trendy, but comfortable in all the ways that matter. The space felt bigger than I expected, probably because they didn’t cram unnecessary furniture everywhere like some hotels do. The bed was genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathroom had that European efficiency thing going on — compact but well-planned. What I really appreciated was the attention to details like good lighting for reading and enough outlets for all your devices.

Breakfast & Dining

The breakfast setup here is actually pretty impressive — they do this mix of continental, Italian, and buffet options that somehow works really well together. I wasn’t expecting much from hotel breakfast (let’s be honest, it’s often disappointing), but they’ve clearly put thought into offering variety without going overboard. The Italian touches were a nice surprise, and the buffet had enough fresh options that I found myself looking forward to it each morning. There’s no on-site restaurant for dinner, but honestly, you’re in Munich — you want to be out exploring the local food scene anyway.

Why Guests Love It

What makes Hotel Astor work is that it doesn’t try to be something it’s not — it’s a solid, well-run hotel that focuses on getting the basics right. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay comfortable, and there’s this relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind after long days of exploring. For couples especially, it hits that perfect note of being romantic without being overly fussy about it. The location gives you the best of both worlds — close enough to everything important, but tucked away enough that you feel like you’ve discovered something special rather than just booking another generic city hotel.

Hotel Astor Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Astor

• Gillian from United Kingdom – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  This hotel is within a 5 to 10 minute walk to the Hauptbahnhof and tram connections. Ideal if you are planning to explore the surrounding area eg Nuremburg, Saltzburg, Augsburg, or the attractions of Munich. The breakfast choices were very good whether it be hot or cold. Our room was spacious enough for our needs, with excellent housekeeping. However, the best impression was the very pleasant and polite young man in reception who helped us out with a couple of queries and made our stay very enjoyable.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Grace from Canada – 12 May 2025 (7/10)

  Great location for exploring the city and clean rooms
  
  What could be improved: The street got very loud at night, multiple strip clubs in the area means lots of men yelling in the street until early morning

• Sebastian from Spain – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great value for money
  
  What could be improved: The smell of the room was weird. It was a non smoker room.

• Maryna from Ukraine – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  We had a great stay at this hotel. The location is very convenient — close to the city center and just a short walk from the meeting point for tour buses. There are also several grocery stores nearby, which was very handy. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of options. I would definitely recommend this place!

• Amar from Israel – 19 April 2025 (8/10)

  Staff was awesome
  Location 50/50
  Nice room

• Melanie from Australia – 19 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great service especially from. Paolo who helped us with directions, sim card and more. Nothing was a bother to him.
  
  Great breakfast menu and beautiful breakfast room.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fiona from Ireland – 17 April 2025 (9/10)

  Paulo was lovely, very helpful and friendly

• Paul from United Kingdom – 25 March 2025 (8/10)

  The lady in reception was very helpful. We arrived early and she let us into our room early so we could go into the city center.
  The location is excellent, 15 minutes walk from the train station and less than 30 minute walk to the main attractions.
  Our room was spacious and clean.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was a little small.

• Serdar from Turkey – 15 March 2025 (9/10)

  Astor is perfect if you are looking for a budget hotel. The location is pretty good and the room is very clean and unexpectedly large. The staff was also so kind and helpful

• Mi from South Korea – 14 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location, cleanness.

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