Creatif Hotel Elephant

Germany , Munich
München, Laemmerstrasse, 6
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Giuri

Very central. Near to hauptbahnhof and easy to find. Thanks a lot for the free coffee and Tee. Great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Edson

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Laz

👍

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Juan

Stayed for about a week, room was nice and cozy, clean and staff were welcoming.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2025

Evelyn

The only thing I like is it is close to train station. That’s it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Peter

Pleasant, helpful staff. Room small but adequate - clean and comfortable. Ideal location. Two minute walk from Central Station.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

John

It met our needs for this trip.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Rose

Room has no shelving, dated, shower leaks and bathroom mirror rusty all 4 corners

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Alex

Lots of drunks outside property not very clean

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

BIN

The major pluses are it is near to Munich Center Station, Lufthansa Express Bus, shopping, eating places and city center. The room is clean, but mattress is soft.

The negatives are hotel does not have AC, have to open window, and streets below the room are busy and noisy until early morning hours.

Conclusion, will recommend because of its location and clean room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Christina

Friendly, helpful staff. Great location to explore on foot. Near to main bus and train stations as well

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Robin

The staff were excellent. Noisy area but conveniently located

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Alvin

提早下午一點多就能入住，有電梯，房間內有吹風機和電風扇，隔音尚可，分隔浴室和房間的牆上有個洞可以看到裡面的人在洗澡。房間內有點熱沒冷氣。

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Nazir Ahmad

Good option to consider

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Martin

Good and affordable near Hbf

I was looking for a simple, affordable place to stay near the Hbf and this was exactly what I needed.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Abhijit

The property requires a little more room for 3 people.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Mandeep

Pretty good location. Right next to Munich HBF. No fans or AC though so we had trouble sleeping because the weather was consistently 31 to 32 degrees Celsius when we stayed.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Grant

A clean and simple hotel right next to the Central Train/Bus station. It's a good option if you're looking for a cheaper place that is within walking distance to most major sites and literally a block away from metro and tram lines.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Anusha

Location is great, within 7 mins of main train station however noisy and the locality seemed dodgy. Absolutely loved the free machine coffee in the common room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

PETER

Convenient and value for money

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Johanes

Minutes from Haupbanhof that has long distance trains, S and U bahns, trams, and buses. 20 min walk from Marienplatz.

Booked a room for 3. Very small room not enough space if all 3 had luggages. We were only provided 2 sets of towels. Room was quite warm with no AC. Not quite sound proof and unfortunately the street it is on is where the taxis park and you can hear the conversations all night long.

Coffee and tea provided. Reception till 10pm ish? Room was straightened daily, as in they straightened our beddings and provided new towels.

Would book for convenience only.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2025

Cristina

Great location.
It is simple but clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Pawel

All good. Great common area with coffee service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Steven

Great location, clean and tidy rooms

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Devin M

Great stay and location in Munich

We had a fantastic stay at Creatif Hotel Elephant! The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the location was excellent for walking into the old part of town.

The operators of the hotel were exceptionally helpful and provided great recommendations for places to go. The Augustiner Keller just down the street was a high point of the visit.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Jeannette

Midweek stay with family.

Great location for train station. Reception staff helpful. Free tea / coffee machine in reception until 9pm.
Thought might be noisy with all taxis outside - but quiet overnight.
Stayed 2nd floor midweek .
4 mins to train station.
Plenty food outlets and bars nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2025

David

Not good

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Steven

Excellent basic hotel near the Central Station.

Fifth year in a row staying here and I’ve never been let down. Basic hotel but comfortable, warm, and the shower was excellent. And there’s a terrific coffee shop next door. Plan to stay here many more times.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2025

Thomas

Would definitely stay again very clean and very nice staff. Easy walking distance to the main station and to top it all off free tea and coffe.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

Emma

Very convenient location, staff are wonderful and extremely helpful for finding activities to do around Munich!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Felipe

Close to central station and metro.
To hotel is pretty basic but its ok

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Renu

Location was great as we arrived to the bus station and left from the train station ( both a few blocks away from the hotel) . Also we rent a car and the pick up location was a block away.
The area was not the great but 15 mins from munich center . Good and clean rooms

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2024

Benedict

For a no-frills budget stay near the train station this hotel was fine. The bathroom was very clean. The furniture was worn but clean. The bedding was new and clean. My room smelled of something that might have been pest control; if so it worked because I had no uninvited guests. The hot water was HOT, so be careful.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

Michaela

Do not stay here!

This was a terrible stay. The property is run down and is missing the basics. The mattress is at least 30 years old and completely worn down to the point that I was afraid to move because the sides just collapse down. Broken tile in the bath, old wires hanging out of wall, and only one plug to charge your phone - across the room. Forget about usb ports or coffee. It feels like a jail cell and was expensive. Loud neighborhood (not in a good way). The drapes were filthy. When I complained, they said “we’re doing our best.”

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

Tony

Bare basic hotel with excellent location

If you're looking for a place just to sleep and shower with a great location this is the place, absolutely no amenities this hotel doesn't even have ice but your three minute walk to the main train station and public transportation

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Thomas

The staff were very friendly and approachable, however upon arrival we noticed the room did smell a little damp and were worried that there were no fire alarms in the room.

Also the room got very warm and a fan or air conditioning would have been greatly appreciated

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2024

Stephanie

Staff at this property were all lovely but the age is showing in the rooms. The shower was really small and the hot water pressure was terrible. Location is perfect for exploring Munich (super close to the Bahn and walking distance to the city centre) so if you are just looking for a place to crash at the end of a long day exploring it will be fine.
The area around it is quite dingy and there is lots of homelessness in the area- it was fine in summer with the long days but I wouldn't want to walk around the area in the dark.
Overall I wouldn't stay here again but it is cheap and convenient.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Basic hotel near the train station and was next door to where I dropped off my rental car. So was an ideal location for one night. The front staff was helpful. My room though on the street was quiet and clean. The area can be busy with the over flow of taxis waiting for the train station.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2024

Sergio

Good hotel for a few days

The hotel is very near or the train station, city centre and lot of facilities

Self

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2024

Giorgi

No AC!!!!!

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Charles

friendly staff

Business Self

4/10

Poor

12 May 2024

kaoru

I can’t use WC and rags left the bathroom. I went to hotel at midnight.So I have no choice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Deborah

I appreciated being able to have a modest, affordable lodging option so near the Munich Hbf. The rooms were spotless and not fancy but had absolutely everything necessary and even extras like water glasses, soap in the showers, a hair dryer and a generous supply of towels plus a drying rack. We did not use the television but one existed, as well as complimentary tea and coffee in a very well-decorated and appealing lounge/dining area downstairs. I loved the bright colors in use for the decor, it is very nice. When we arrived we were exhausted after something like 30 hours in transit. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and check-in was quick. The hot beverage was so appreciated as I was too tired to look for food; peppermint tea and sleep! The street location is a bit noisy with many taxis parking nearby but this is not the establishment's fault. Sleeping with windows closed or earplugs is an easy solution. A coffee shop also serving light breakfast items is literally twenty steps out the front door and many other places to eat are within easy walking distance. I would stay here again in a heartbeat if my path takes me to Munich again; this hotel is an absolute gem for anyone seeking comfort, cleanliness, and economy. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Morgan

The property was a very short walk to the train station which was so convenient and not too far to get to a lot of main attractions in Munich! The staff was amazing and when we checked in the person at the desk gave us so many wonderful suggestions of things to do in and around Munich! The building is older but the room was nice and clean and perfect for two people! We would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone visiting Munich!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Gary

Creatif Hotel Elephant Munich.

Fantastic hotel in Munich city centre.
Ideal location next to the Hauptbahnof main railway station.
Great value, very friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Would highly recommend !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

Steven

Fabulous and Comfortable Budget Hotel

Excellent budget hotel located by the Central Station with easy access to anywhere in Munich. Clean, comfortable, excellent staff. No frills but everything you could need and great value for the money. I’ve stayed here every year since pre-Covid and plan to stay many times again. And there’s a (relatively) new coffee shop under the hotel now that’s also highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Vanessa

Was here for Oktoberfest and it was very fitting for two nights. Walkable to everything we needed and right by the train to return to the airport. Basic accommodations at an affordable price

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2023

christopher

great but no AC . staff very friendly

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2023

Dennis

No hot water in shower and no A/C.

Hotel room has no ventilation or A/C. As there was 29 C in Munchen, the room became very hot and uncomfortable. The hotel provided a very noisy fan, but that only circulated the hot air in the room.

The shower had no hot water. They sent the cleaning lady to fix it, which she obviously couldn't. We were offered complimentary breakfast for one of our 2 night stay, only to find mold in the yogurt.

Avoid this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2023

Joel

The breakfast provided at extra cost was quite good. Very close to Central Station

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2022

piya

Good location,and friendly staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2022

Gaja

Staff was nice, rooms were clean, only thing we had a problem with was the strange water pressure/shower head and the tv. It only had a few channels and all were in German. We understand they translate everything but we would have liked to watch at least one show before bed and understand something. Internet worked great, and the hotel is super conveniently located.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2022

Garry

Basic amenities but location is good for many things

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2022

Gia Minh Chau Angelique

Pros: Right next to the train station, great location for walking about the city centre.

Cons: Toilet kept running all night, shower was a bit weak.

Overall. A basic hotel, ok for the price, but great location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2022

Andrew

A good, but basic hotel, close to main station

If you are looking for cheap basic hotel in a central location, then this may well suit you. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. The showers are temperamental and work ok if you are the only person in the hotel using them - otherwise they can be quite cold. Bed linen and towels are clean, but tiny, worn and tatty. The hotel is not manned from around 9:30pm to 6:00am - don't arrive in the night as you won't get in! On the good points, there is a small lift to all floors. Breakfast is available daily, but you may have to pay extra for it. A small selection of hot drinks is available for free whilst the hotel is manned (there are no hot-drink making facilities in the rooms). The TV works most of the time, with 3 English-speaking channels. The hotel is situated very close to the main station and the S-Bahn. Paintwork is bright and cheery, but let down by the well-worn carpets in the communal areas. If the owners were to spend a little bit of money refreshing the carpets and decoration, buying new bed linen & towels and fixing the hot water supply, I would rate it much higher.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2022

Steven

Excellent Value

Very solid basic hotel close to the Central Station. Good shower, good heating, safe for valuables. Excellent value for the money.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2021

Asen

Convenient location in the city

Business Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2021

Chris

Great hotel, dingy location

The hotel reception was friendly and helpful, and the room itself was great. The negative aspect to the hotel is its location, very convenient for the train station but rather dingy, with the entrance between two rows of refuse bins which appear to be a permanent fixture on the sidewalk.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2021

Verified traveler

They startet working with some maschines at my room door at 9 am, soo stupid

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2020

Hans-Peter

Good enough if you need a central affordable place

small room but enough space to work on a laptop, Nice that the bed is a bit wider than twin

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2020

Mohammed

Basic central hotel

Budget & simple hotel close to central station, close to many shop and restaurants .
Basic sevices but good price for staying in central.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2020

Alan

A good stay again.

Our home from home good honest simple hospitality.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Convenient location. Feel safe to walk at night.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2020

Philip

Convenient to Main Station.

I have stayed in this Hotel before, and booked it again because it is so convenient to the Hauptbahnhof, it is only a 4 or 5 minute walk from the side entrance of the Station, the rooms are very clean, the friendly staff speak excellent english, I will stay here again in the future.
Philip

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Location was excellent from train station. Walking distance to most places we went to was excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2019

Jorge

Location. Near to HBF Munich. Location feel save. Near to convenience stores and restaurant. Walking distance to some main attractions

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We were lucky enough to be offered an early check in. Hotel is very easy to find and well located. Staff very friendly and breakfast was fine. Free coffee all day. Safe area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2019

Nicholas

This is my second stay here and each stay has been wonderful. Great staff, lovely rooms and close to everything. Will definitely be back.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, close to the Munich main station and many other attractions.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location near central station and centre of city.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The room was a good size. A bit noisy but not too bad. The breakfast was quite good.
The bed was very soft and for us uncomfortable. The shower curtain kept sticking to your body while showering and toilet was slow to flush.
All around pretty good for the price and location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2019

jeffrey

Clean hotel next to main train station. Could use a bit of maintenance but overall a decent place

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, helpful staff. Room comfortable with a great shower. Only downside was a bit of street noise.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Toilet wouldn’t flush, no hot shower, grotty hotel, don’t bother

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, so close to the train station as well as many beautiful spots.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Overall disappointed

Staff were friendly and helpful on check-in/check-out. However, disappointed with room overall. Had booked three rooms, for three nights. Unfortunately the hotel had no hot water for those three nights! Two of the rooms had mini-bars whilst mine had space for a mini-bar but it was absent. Also my safe did not work. Rooms are small overall, but adequate.. My room was a little worn. WiFi slow.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2019

Verified traveler

The location for the railway station was perfect. Though no drink making facilities in the room you can help yourself to coffee and tea in the dining room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2019

Yuri

Exellent location, everything close by, especially train station. Walking distance to the central square and museums.

2/10

Poor

17 May 2019

Verified traveler

The Good: very conveniently located 1 block away from the main train and bus stations. They allowed me to check in several hours prior to official check-in time.

The Bad: toilet seat and bowl were stained and should be replaced for aesthetic reasons. Same with the window curtains. Telephone headset was broken and taped together (they replaced it during my stay). The toilet did bit flush paper and took multiple flushes to clear waste. The wood floors were so filthy that after showering and walking across the floor the bottom of my feet quickly became dirty. Someone (presumably housekeeping) entered my room while I was there and without knocking. The safe did not consistent work and displayed a need for batteries. The TV remote erratically worked and channels came in and out.

The Ugly: though two of the desk staff were friendly and helpful, the third was perhaps the rudest and worst hospitality staffer I have ever met. He was argumentative, condescending, and dismissive. He should not be in customer service. Period.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2019

Brian

Great location from train station , easy access anywhere !
Stayed here before .enjoyed the same

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great Location

A nice and quiet hotel, is only 4 minutes walking from the Munich Hbf.

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2019

Jaelen

Good

It was good. Its a cheap hotel and you get what you pay for. Don’t come here with high expectations. This is not a luxury hotel, but it offers a clean warm place to sleep and its in a great location next to the train station. If you aren’t fussy about luxury, this hotel is a great price in a great location in Munich. I’d stay here again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2019

Alan

High satisfaction

Another of our annual visits a true expression of how much this venue pleases us, we keep coming back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great location next to central train station. Good restaurants close to hotel. Nice staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff. They swapped our room for a new one because the blinds weren't working.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2019

Chyda

Great value for the money.

I only stayed for one night, but I was satisfued with my stay. The check in was quick. The place and room was neat and clean. And although the room was not spaceous, it was just enough for me. The room was quiet as well as the neighborhood. The location was great as it was very close to the central station and there were nearby restuarants. I wouldn't have minded staying for a few more nights in the hotel as it was much better than the other hotels I have stayed at during my trip.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is basic, clean and the location can’t be beat. It functioned exactly as I anticipated based on previous reviews and I recommend it for anyone on a budget but still wants to be well located.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Good location

The room is small but clean. It could get noisy as it is by the road.

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2018

Michael

Decent value option in central Munich

Basic hotel right next to the central train station and most of central Munich within walking distance. A bit dated inside and could've done with electrical sockets nearer the bed. A decent budget option

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

J E

Standard basic clean accomodation

Friends

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2018

satoshi

Closed to Munich station, not located at main st.

Hotel is closed to Munich central station, about 5 minutes walk, however not located at Main Street.

The room is a bit old and no air-conditioning, need to open window. However as it is closed to the street, it is a bit noisy can can’t even at mid night.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Great location. Helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2018

Gary

Solid European hotel. Nothing fancy.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2018

cathrin

it is ok very central but good for one or two nights

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2018

Aurora

a hub

Good access to city centre and most places of interest, Marienplatz, hop on hop off bus, bus and train station. Not a plush section of Munich, but good enough to access areas that interest tourist. Price is also not too bad if you are on a shoestring budget. Variety of good food at the train station.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2018

Vinayak

Basic hotel close to the station

About a 4-5 minute walk from the Munich station, the hotel offers basic amenities of room and bath. My room was on the first floor, with a clean twin bed, and a shower stall (no bath) in the attached bathroom. There is no airconditioning, but the windows could be partially or fully opened. The room was a little noisy until late, with street sounds (voices and vehicles), since the window was open due to warm weather. There is a small dining area and a basic breakfast can be had at a reasonable cost. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, I would recommend for stay if you are not looking for fancy or upscale facilities.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Close to the main train station
A bit noise at night
But overall reasonable for its price

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2018

good deal

5min to central station as well as to main pedestrian zone.

4/10

Poor

12 Mar 2018

Ray

No frills hotel close to main station

I had a single room for two night which cost around EUR 100 in all with no breakfast. Walking distance to Munich main train station with all the bus and tram connections which is fantastic for getting around. The hop on hop off sightseeing bus also stops nearby.
The room was simple, a bed, desk, old analogue tv with German channels and a fuzzy picture. One pillow and a simple duvet with a fitted sheet make up the bed. The room was fine as it was cheap BUT what gives this a low rating was the shower was like warm on both days I used it, the shower head was covered in limescale, the socket on the wall beside the bed didn’t work so I couldn’t charge my phone and have it close by in bed at the same time, the room light didn’t work, the towels were clean but worn, and there was a stale smell from the toilet when flushing. I think this hotel is getting old now and needs a refurb. I won’t be staying there again because I’m traumatised after the cold showers. I did complain when I checked out and was offered breakfast for free which was a token but the breakfast choice is minimal and I just wanted to leave.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2018

Anthony

Super Munich city break

Hotel location for local sights is brilliant, all within walking distance, and just a 5 minute walk from the Hauptbanhof station. Also, a visit to Schloss Nymphemburg is a must - a 30 minute journey by tram or S-bahn. A 5 minute walk from the hotel is the Shakespeare bar which is small and very friendly.
The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly and our bedroom was roomy, comfortable, quiet and very clean. We ate breakfast at the hotel each day (5 day stay) which was buffet style with an excellent choice of food and drinks. We would definitely recommend anyone to stay there.

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