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Staying near Munich Central Station puts much more of Munich within easy reach than many first-time visitors realise. KING’s Hotels Munich has three properties clustered in Maxvorstadt: KING’s HOTEL First Class, KING’s HOTEL Center, and AdvaStay by KING’s. All three are approximately five minutes’ walk from Munich Hauptbahnhof, giving guests quick access to the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses and regional trains.
That location also means plenty of sightseeing can be done without public transport at all. The timings below are practical estimates from the KING’s Hotels/Munich Central Station area; allow a few minutes’ variation depending on which of the three properties you leave from. Public-transport routes and journey times are based on services operating in autumn 2026, so check the MVV journey planner on the day of travel for disruptions.
Königsplatz and Lenbachhaus: about 8–10 minutes on foot
One advantage of the location of KING’s Hotels Munich is that sightseeing starts before you even reach the Hauptbahnhof. Königsplatz, with the Glyptothek and State Collections of Antiquities, is roughly a ten-minute walk from Munich Central Station; from KING’s Hotel First it is around the same distance. Lenbachhaus is similarly close.
From the hotels, walk north-east through Maxvorstadt towards Luisenstraße and Königsplatz. There is little reason to use public transport for this journey unless mobility requirements make walking difficult.
Allow: approximately 8–10 minutes on foot.
The Pinakothek museums: about 18 minutes on foot or 12–15 minutes by bus
The Alte Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne and the wider Kunstareal museum quarter are also within walking distance. From KING’s Hotel First, the Alte Pinakothek is approximately 1.3 km away, or around 18 minutes on foot.
For public transport, walk to Hauptbahnhof Nord and take bus 100, Munich’s museum bus, to Pinakotheken. The journey from the station area to the museums is around seven to nine minutes; including the short walk from KING’s, allow approximately 12–15 minutes.
Best option: walk in good weather; bus 100 if you want to save your legs for the galleries.
Marienplatz and the Old Town: about 20 minutes on foot
Munich’s historic centre is closer than it may appear on a map. Marienplatz is around 20 minutes’ walk from KING’s Hotel First, making it entirely practical to walk from any of the three KING’s properties.
A straightforward route takes you towards Karlsplatz-Stachus and then along the pedestrianised centre towards Marienplatz. From there, the Frauenkirche, Neues Rathaus, St Peter’s Church and much of the Altstadt are only minutes apart.
If you prefer public transport, walk to Hauptbahnhof and take any S-Bahn running along the central Stammstrecke towards Marienplatz. The train itself takes approximately three minutes. Including the walk to the station and station access, allow roughly 10–15 minutes door to door.
Allow: About 20 minutes walking, or approximately 10–15 minutes using the S-Bahn.
Viktualienmarkt: about 20–25 minutes on foot
From Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt is only a few minutes farther south, so it makes sense to combine the two.
From the KING’s Hotels area, allow approximately 20–25 minutes on foot. Alternatively, take an S-Bahn from Hauptbahnhof to Marienplatz and use the Viktualienmarkt/Tal exit; the market is then just a short walk away.
This route is especially useful if you want to combine Marienplatz, the market and the surrounding Old Town in one outing rather than making separate journeys.
Munich Residenz and Hofgarten: about 22 minutes on foot or 13 minutes by U-Bahn
The Munich Residenz is approximately 22 minutes’ walk from KING’s Hotel First.
For the quickest public-transport option, walk to Hauptbahnhof and take U4 or U5 to Odeonsplatz. The underground journey itself is only a few minutes; the Residenz is then a short walk across Odeonsplatz. Allow around 13 minutes overall from KING’s Hotel First, depending on waiting time.
The Hofgarten adjoins the Residenz, so both can be visited on the same trip.
Deutsches Museum: about 15–20 minutes by S-Bahn
For the Deutsches Museum, public transport beats walking.
Walk to Hauptbahnhof and take an S-Bahn to Isartor. The train journey is approximately five minutes. From Isartor, allow roughly another five minutes on foot to Museumsinsel. Including the hotel-to-station walk and normal transfer time, expect about 15–20 minutes in total.
Walking the full distance from Hauptbahnhof takes around 35 minutes, so the S-Bahn is normally the more efficient choice.
English Garden: allow about 20–25 minutes
For the southern end of the English Garden, take U4 or U5 from Hauptbahnhof to Odeonsplatz, then walk approximately 10–15 minutes towards the park.
Another straightforward option is bus 100 from Hauptbahnhof Nord towards Ostbahnhof, alighting at Königinstraße; This is an officially recommended route for the Haus der Kunst and the southern English Garden.
From the KING’s Hotels area, allow around 20–25 minutes overall. If your destination is farther north in the park – such as the Chinese Tower or Kleinhesseloher See – journey times will naturally be longer because the English Garden stretches for several kilometres.
Nymphenburg Palace: about 25–30 minutes by tram
Nymphenburg is farther from the city centre but requires no complicated journey.
From Hauptbahnhof Nord, take tram 17 directly to Schloss Nymphenburg. The tram ride itself takes approximately 15 minutes; the complete journey from Munich Hbf to the palace is around 24 minutes. From KING’s Hotels Munich, allow roughly 30 minutes including the walk to the tram.
Cycling is another realistic option: depending on route and pace, the journey from the central-station area to Nymphenburg takes roughly 20–30 minutes.
BMW Welt and Olympiapark: about 20–30 minutes
To reach BMW Welt, walk to Hauptbahnhof, take U2 towards Feldmoching to Scheidplatz, then change to U3 towards Moosach/Olympiaeinkaufszentrum and leave at Olympiazentrum.
The U-Bahn journey from Hauptbahnhof takes 15–20 minutes, with BMW Welt only a few steps from Olympiazentrum station. From the KING’s Hotels area, allow approximately 20–25 minutes.
For Olympiapark, use the same route and allow another around ten minutes on foot from Olympiazentrum, giving a practical hotel-to-park journey of roughly 25–30 minutes.
Why staying near Munich Central Station works so well for sightseeing
The benefit of staying near Munich Central Station is not simply access to trains. From KING’s Hotels Munich, Maxvorstadt museums are walkable, the Old Town can be reached on foot or in minutes by S-Bahn. Attractions farther out – from Nymphenburg Palace to BMW Welt – require straightforward public-transport journeys.
That makes the location particularly useful for first-time visitors who want to see different parts of Munich without repeatedly changing lines, paying for taxis or spending large parts of each day travelling across the city.
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Questions About Staying Near Munich Central Station
Is staying near Munich Central Station good for sightseeing?
Yes. KING’s Hotel First, KING’s Hotel Center and AdvaStay by KING’s are all approximately five minutes’ walk from München Hauptbahnhof. From this area, Marienplatz is around 20 minutes away on foot and the Kunstareal museums are about 18 minutes away. Direct public transport connects the station with attractions including Nymphenburg Palace, the Deutsches Museum and BMW Welt.
Which Munich attractions can I walk to from KING’s Hotels?
Königsplatz and Lenbachhaus take roughly 10 minutes, the Alte Pinakothek around 18 minutes, Marienplatz approximately 20 minutes, the Residenz around 22 minutes and Viktualienmarkt roughly 20–25 minutes. Exact times vary slightly between the three KING’s properties.
How quickly can I reach Marienplatz from KING’s Hotels Munich?
You can walk from the KING’s Hotels area to Marienplatz in around 20 minutes. For a faster journey, walk to Munich Central Station and take an S-Bahn to Marienplatz; the train ride itself takes approximately three minutes.
Can I reach Munich’s major attractions without a car?
Yes. For most visitors staying near Munich Central Station, a car is unnecessary for sightseeing. The Old Town and Maxvorstadt museums are walkable, while direct or simple public transport routes connect Hauptbahnhof with the Deutsches Museum, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, BMW Welt, Olympiapark and many other attractions.
Which KING’s Hotel is suitable for a longer stay near Munich Central Station?
AdvaStay by KING’s is designed for apartment-style and extended stays, with rooms and apartments equipped with kitchenettes. KING’s Hotel First also offers hotel-apartment options, while KING’s Hotel Center provides a more traditional hotel stay. All three retain the same central transport advantage: Munich Central Station is only a few minutes away on foot.
