Münster

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Muenster featuring outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Wander through pretty botanical gardens, admire magnificent palaces and visit a beautiful man-made lake and nearby zoo in this historic German city.

Muenster is one of the great cultural centers of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city features many visitor attractions, including a stunning 13th-century cathedral and other historic buildings. Stop at excellent museums, art galleries and theaters in the lively city.

The old town features Erbdrostenhof, an attractive 18th-century nobility court and Prinzipalmarkt, a historic marketplace. Take a walking tour through the old town to see Muenster Cathedral, a 13th-century church filled with religious artifacts. The building is a striking example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Walk from Muenster Cathedral to Botanischer Garten Muenster in less than 20 minutes. The beautiful botanical garden features about 8,000 plant species, including a major collection of flowering geraniums. Botanischer Garten Muenster is a perfect place to stop and relax between visiting other attractions.

Aasee is a spectacular man-made lake and central recreational area in Muenster. With walking and bicycle paths, boat rental and a sailing school, Aasee is perfect for a day outside. Study large sculptures around the lake or walk to a nearby zoo, Allwetterzoo Muenster, to see exotic animals, including Asian elephants and Siberian tigers.

Vischering Castle is one of the best-preserved castles in Germany. The moated castle is about 17 miles (28 kilometers) from the center of Muenster. See displays on medieval life in Muensterland in the castle’s museum. The castle also features educational displays for children, a café and pretty gardens.

LWL Kunstmuseum Muenster is an exceptional arts and culture museum in the center of the old town. The museum was established in the early 20th century and showcases more than 1,000 years of art history. Observe many sculptures, paintings, drawings and other objects from the Middle Ages to modern times. Stop at Wochenmarkt Muenster, a weekly market in Muenster with more than 150 individual stalls.

Stay in accommodations in Muenster, including luxurious city hotels and vacation apartments. The independent city is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, about 290 miles (470 kilometers) from Germany’s capital, Berlin.

Where to stay in Münster

St. Lambert\'s Church featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and night scenes

Altstadt Münster

5/5(5 area reviews)

Altstadt Münster is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History and Münster Cathedral.

Altstadt Münster
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Innenstadtring

4/5(7 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the churches and gardens in Innenstadtring. You might want to make time for a stop at Münster Castle or Lake Aasee.

Innenstadtring
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Hiltrup

4/5(1 area review)

The restaurants and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Hiltrup. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre and Lake Aasee are a few top places to visit.

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Mitte-Nordost

4/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Mitte-Nordost enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre is worth a stop.

Mitte-Nordost

Handorf

When in Handorf, you can plan a visit to WersePark Sudmuehle and GOP Variety Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Roxel

Though Roxel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Burg Hulshoff and Allwetterzoo Münster.

Roxel
Flowers Hotel Münster
Flowers Hotel Münster
Wolbecker Straße 16A, Münster
The price is €66 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
€66
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions GOP Variety ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
Quirky hotel with good sized rooms
"Quirky hotel with good sized rooms. Very close to the train station"

Reviewed on 29 Feb 2024

Flowers Hotel Münster
Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
3 out of 5
Berlinerplatz 24-28, Münster
The price is €156 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€156
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions GOP Variety Theater and Museum of Lacquer Art are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"I liked that just as the room looked in the photos, it was the same in reality (and I have visited quite a few hotels around the world), but it is often different. This is very good because it was clean and kept in very good condition. I was afraid of noise due to the location of the hotel, but there ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2024

Trip Inn Hotel Münster City
Parkhotel Hohenfeld Münster
Parkhotel Hohenfeld Münster
4 out of 5
Dingbaengerweg 400, Münster
The price is €80 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€80
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (352 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning property. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. One of the best places I have stayed at."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2023

Parkhotel Hohenfeld Münster
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
limehome Münster Von-Steuben-Str.
limehome Münster Von-Steuben-Str.
Von-Steuben-Straße 15, Münster, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions GOP Variety Theater and Museum of Lacquer Art are ...
7.8/10 Good! (42 reviews)
"Stayed here on multiple occasions and Limehome has always been outstanding on cleanliness, service, location, amenities, and competitive pricing. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024

limehome Münster Von-Steuben-Str.
Nice, cozy, quiet 2 room apartment in Münster. Lovely decorated
Nice, cozy, quiet 2 room apartment in Münster. Lovely decorated
Münster
Stay at this condo in Münster. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a TV. Popular attractions Burg Hulshoff and Haus Ruschhaus are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Cozy, quiet, clean, safe apartment in Münster
"Cute apartment perfect for 2 adults. Friendly owner only speaks German. We do not speak much German at all. We did not understand that to check in we only needed to ring the bell when we arrived and the owner greeted us with the keys. We sent a message through VRBO and very quickly she called our ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2022

Nice, cozy, quiet 2 room apartment in Münster. Lovely decorated
Chic apartment in the bicycle capital
Chic apartment in the bicycle capital
MÜnster
Stay at this apartment in Münster. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a TV. Popular attractions Halle Muensterland Exhibition and Congress Centre and Lake Aasee ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Schachurlaub
"Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Gastgeber war stets freundlich und ansprechbar. Das Zentrum war fußläufig gut erreichbar und die Bushaltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe. Die Ferienwohnung hat für 3 Personen ausreichend Platz geboten."

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023

Chic apartment in the bicycle capital
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
20 Jan 2020

Love this place, the lovely old buildings old german restaurants. Easy to get round the town from hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Nov 2019

Welcoming and compact city ; much to see and do, but also relaxing to visit. Everything in the city is easily reached on foot.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Aug 2019

It is a beautiful historic town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Jun 2019

We were only there one night but it looked like a really nice place to visit for longer

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 May 2019

Beautiful City