Choosing where to stay in an unfamiliar city is about much more than finding a comfortable bed. You want to be well connected, able to get around easily and comfortable returning to your hotel at the end of the day. If you are searching for a safe hotel near Munich train station, location is key.
At KING’s Hotels Munich, all three of the group’s properties sit within a short walk of München Hauptbahnhof, Munich Central Station. That puts trains, S-Bahn services, U-Bahn connections, trams and airport transport within easy reach. It also places you in one of the city’s busiest urban neighbourhoods.
And yes, we know what some travellers think when they hear the words “main railway station”.
So let’s talk about it.
Is the area around Munich Hauptbahnhof safe?
Railway station neighbourhoods have a reputation in some European cities. Sometimes that reputation is deserved. Sometimes it is decades out of date. And sometimes travellers simply assume that one city must be like another.
Munich is its own story.
The area around Hauptbahnhof is certainly busy. Parts of it are also undergoing significant redevelopment. There are commuters, tourists, construction workers, businesses and people from just about every walk of life moving through the neighbourhood every day.
Not every street is going to win Munich’s prettiest-street competition.
That does not make it unsafe.
In March 2026, Munich Police reported that the Bavarian capital had been ranked Germany’s safest major city for the 50th time. Police statistics also showed that the likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime was less than half that in comparable large German cities.
Numbers are reassuring. But when you are choosing a hotel, you probably also want to know what staying there actually feels like.
That is where previous guests come in.
What guests say about KING’s Hotel First
KING’s Hotel First is on Dachauer Straße, only a short walk from Munich Central Station. It is a particularly handy location if you are arriving by rail, carrying luggage or planning to use Munich as a base for exploring Bavaria.
Recent guest Leonard gave the hotel 10/10 on Expedia. He praised its location for getting around Munich and taking day trips. He also addressed the station neighbourhood directly.
He said he “never once felt unsafe.”
That comment is especially useful because Leonard did not pretend that every part of the surrounding area was picturesque. His experience was simply that appearance and personal safety were two different things.
Another Expedia guest, Amy, described the walkable neighbourhood as “safe and friendly.”
She had arrived before her room was ready and was also able to store her luggage securely. Instead of pulling a suitcase around Munich for several hours, she could leave it behind and start enjoying the city.
That is the kind of thoughtful convenience you really appreciate after a flight or train journey.
Jay, another highly rated Expedia reviewer, also highlighted the easy walk from Hauptbahnhof. He specifically noted that moving along the route with rolling luggage was straightforward. He described some of the neighbourhood as somewhat gritty in appearance, but said it “appears to be safe.”
He also mentioned plenty of restaurants nearby.
For anyone looking for a safe hotel in central Munich near the train station, these experiences tell you far more than a dot on Google Maps ever could.
You can get off a train, walk to the nearby hotel with a real sense of safety, leave your luggage and start exploring.
Simple.
What guests say about KING’s Hotel Center
Just around the corner, KING’s Hotel Center receives some particularly strong feedback about both location and personal safety.
Tripadvisor reviewer Tandleman stayed at the hotel as a couple and gave the location 5/5.
Their experience included a detail that many travellers will find reassuring:
“No issues walking back at night.”
They also added:
“The hotel felt very safe.”
The same review praised the proximity to Munich Central Station and the ease of exploring the city on foot.
Another Tripadvisor guest, CARPEDIEM54, described KING’s Hotel Center as being only a few minutes from the Central Station in a “very safe and quiet area.”
They also praised the reception team for being exceptionally welcoming.
That combination works particularly well in a city hotel. Step outside and you have one of Germany’s biggest transport hubs nearby. Come back inside and the atmosphere changes completely.
Another Tripadvisor reviewer, travelling with family, made things even simpler. They described it as a “Very safe area” and said the hotel was easy to find from the station.
The walk took them only around five minutes.
They also praised the friendly staff, comfortable beds and clean room.
If you have ever arrived in a new city with tired children, several bags and absolutely no desire to decode a complicated transport journey, you will understand why that matters.
Sometimes the best hotel location is simply the one that makes everything easier.
What guests say about AdvaStay by KING’s
Across the street from KING’s Hotel First is AdvaStay by KING’s, a highly rated aparthotel for travellers who like a little more independence.
The safety comments here go beyond the neighbourhood itself.
Tripadvisor guest Kathy W described the property’s controlled access during her stay. She noted the secure entrance and explained that a key card was required to access the lift, stairwell and room.
That is an unusually specific piece of feedback. It describes how security actually felt from a guest’s point of view once inside the building.
Another Tripadvisor guest, JimGREU, described the route between AdvaStay and Hauptbahnhof as a “short and safe walk.”
He also said that he and his companion felt comfortable in the area at all hours.
Neil S had a similar experience.
He wrote that he “Felt safe walking around the local area, including at night.”
He also praised the convenience of being only a few minutes from the Central Station.
For extended-stay guests in particular, that convenience adds up quickly.
You might use the station for work one morning, catch a train for a weekend trip the next day, shop locally in the afternoon and walk back from dinner in the evening.
A secure hotel near Munich Hauptbahnhof gives you the freedom to use the city rather than constantly planning around your accommodation.
Safety around Munich Central Station is taken seriously
Guest experiences are one part of the picture. Munich also puts substantial resources into security around its public transport system.
In March 2026, Munich Police, the Federal Police, MVG and Deutsche Bahn launched the joint “Sicher unterwegs”, or “Travel Safely”, campaign.
Around 200 MVG and Deutsche Bahn security personnel are present in trains and stations across the greater Munich area every day, alongside state and federal police. Munich’s U-Bahn stations also have emergency call points, while more than 15,000 cameras operate across stations, stops, buses, trams, U-Bahn trains and S-Bahn services.
Hauptbahnhof itself has an especially visible security presence.
In June 2026, Munich introduced its new Quattro-Streife patrols at the Central Station. These joint teams bring together Munich Police, Federal Police, Deutsche Bahn security and Munich U-Bahn security.
They are additional to the patrols already operating there.
The Federal Police describe München Hauptbahnhof as one of the most heavily patrolled locations in the city.
That does not mean you will never encounter something you would rather not see in a busy city centre. Munich is a real city, not a theme park.
But there is a big difference between an urban environment and an unsafe one.
Security continues when you reach your hotel
The same practical approach is taken inside KING’s Hotels Munich.
Guest access is controlled, and video surveillance forms part of the security measures. During the night, between 11pm and 7am, additional attention is paid to who is entering the properties.
At AdvaStay by KING’s, access to the accommodation floors is controlled by guest key cards, including via the staircase.
These precautions are not there because anyone considers the neighbourhood dangerous.
They are simply an extra layer of reassurance.
When you are away from home, knowing that access to your accommodation is controlled will naturally help you to relax.
It is one more reason travellers searching for a safe hotel in central Munich choose to stay with KING’s Hotels Munich.
Why staying near Munich Central Station is so convenient
Safety is only half the location story.
The other half is just how incredibly useful Munich Central Station is.
Approximately 450,000 travellers and commuters use München Hauptbahnhof every day. The City of Munich describes it as a major transport hub and is currently transforming it into an even more modern gateway to the city.
For KING’s guests, that network begins within easy walking distance of the hotel.
From Hauptbahnhof, you can connect with long-distance trains, regional services, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and trams.
Want to explore another neighbourhood?
Easy.
Planning a business meeting on the other side of Munich?
You have numerous transport choices.
Fancy a spontaneous day trip?
This is exactly where you want to be.
Unlike London or Paris, where major intercity rail services are divided between several large terminal stations, Munich has one unmistakable principal railway hub.
Its name says it all: Hauptbahnhof, the main station.
That makes a Munich Hauptbahnhof hotel particularly convenient for international travellers. You do not have to cross the city simply to connect from one major terminal to another.
Flying in? The airport connection is simple too
Munich Airport is well outside the city centre, but staying near Hauptbahnhof makes the transfer straightforward.
The S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines connect Munich Airport with the city centre. The journey between the airport and the Central Station takes around 40 minutes. Together, the two services provide frequent connections throughout the day.
Prefer the bus?
The Lufthansa Express Bus runs directly between Munich Airport and Munich Central Station every 20 minutes. The advertised journey time is around 45 minutes. You do not need to be flying with Lufthansa to use it.
That gives guests staying at KING’s Hotels Munich two very simple choices.
And once you reach Hauptbahnhof, your hotel is only a very short walk away.
No expensive cross-city taxi ride. No puzzling over several changes with a suitcase. No discovering that your “central” hotel is actually another half-hour away.
What is happening at Munich Hauptbahnhof right now?
If you are visiting Munich during the current redevelopment, you may look at the station and think: That is a big construction site.
You would be correct.
But what is happening underneath all those barriers is fascinating.
Munich is rebuilding its Central Station and creating a new transport complex designed for the future of the city.
The new station will eventually include a modern reception building, redesigned forecourts and integration with Munich’s enormous Second S-Bahn Main Line project.
Beneath the future entrance hall, engineers are creating an access structure known as the Nukleus. It will extend around 40 metres underground to connect with the new S-Bahn infrastructure. Provision is also being made for the future U9 underground station.
Huge infrastructure projects take time.
The Second Main Line is currently expected to enter operation no earlier than 2035. It is being built to increase capacity, improve reliability and strengthen connections across Munich’s S-Bahn network.
So yes, parts of the area look unfinished today.
That is because Munich is building tomorrow’s transport hub underneath your feet. And you get to witness history in action. How cool is that?
The whole neighbourhood is changing
The transformation doesn’t stop at the station doors.
Munich now refers to the surrounding area as the Central Quartier, one of the largest inner-city redevelopment areas planned for the coming decade.
Around 250,000 square metres of office and commercial space are either being planned or constructed in the surrounding district.
New buildings, redesigned public spaces and major transport investment are steadily reshaping this part of central Munich.
That makes the current moment rather interesting.
Guests staying with KING’s today get the convenience of a location that already functions as Munich’s main transport hub. At the same time, they are watching one of the biggest transformations in modern Munich taking place around them.
A central location also makes greener travel easier
There is another benefit to all this connectivity.
You do not necessarily need a car.
Walk to the station. Take the U-Bahn. Hop on a tram. Use the S-Bahn. Catch a regional train for the day.
The city’s public transport network is extensive, and being in a safe hotel near Munich train station makes it much easier to use.
That fits naturally with the environmental commitments across KING’s Hotels Munich. The group uses 100% green energy, favours environmentally friendly cleaning products, serves organic and Fairtrade coffee and supports more sustainable ways of exploring the city.
The central locations help too.
After all, one of the easiest ways to reduce the environmental impact of a city stay is simply to choose accommodation that does not require a car for every journey.
For travellers interested in sustainable accommodation, a safe central Munich hotel with excellent public transport access is a pretty good place to start.
So, should you stay in a hotel near Munich train station?
If your picture of a railway-station neighbourhood comes from another city, another country or something you heard years ago, it is worth looking at Munich with fresh eyes.
Is Munich’s Hauptbahnhof busy?
Absolutely.
Is there construction?
Plenty of it.
Will every street outside the station look like Marienplatz?
Of course not.
But Munich remains Germany’s safest major city according to the latest police data. The Central Station has a substantial and increasingly coordinated security presence.
KING’s adds its own controlled-access measures within the hotels. And, most importantly, the hotels’ guests repeatedly report feeling comfortable both indoors and outdoors.
They talk about walking back at night.
They talk about feeling safe.
They talk about short, easy walks from Munich Central station.
They talk about helpful staff, secure access and the simple pleasure of being able to get almost anywhere without turning every journey into an expedition.
That is the real advantage of staying at KING’s Hotel First, KING’s Hotel Center or AdvaStay by KING’s.
You are not tucked away on the edge of Munich.
You are right in the middle of it.
And if what you want is a safe hotel in central Munich with outstanding connections, easy airport access and one of the city’s most important transport hubs on the doorstep, that is a location worth taking seriously.
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