🇩🇪 Münster, Germany
Marco Polo
📍 Bremer Platz 36, 48155 Münster, Germany
Your stay — Marco Polo
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The Property — Marco Polo
The Marco Polo is a functional, no-fuss 3-star hotel just outside Münster's historic centre, popular with business travellers and coach tour groups. The lobby feels efficient and clean, with a small bar area and a front desk that runs on German practicality rather than charm. Rooms are basic but modern, with sturdy furniture, decent soundproofing and good WiFi. If you want a reliable bed near the main train station without paying more than you have to, this works well.
Chronicles of Münster
Münster was founded in 793 as a monastic settlement, becoming a key member of the Hanseatic League in the 12th century. Its St. Paulus Cathedral and the baroque Prinzipalmarkt arcades define the city centre, which was painstakingly rebuilt after WWII. The Peace of Westphalia was signed here in 1648, forever marking the city as a European capital of diplomacy. Today it's a lively university town (around 60,000 students), with a strong bike culture and a progressive, relaxed atmosphere centred around the Aasee lake.
Best Time to Visit
Full Münster guide →Best months
May, June, September — mild temperatures (18-22°C), long daylight, and the city's green spaces and beer gardens are at their best. July can get hot.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is peak tourist season plus the 'Send' funfair in July (one of Germany's oldest). Hotel prices can double, and August sees Münster's harbour festival. Advance booking essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer lower rates, especially midweek. April can still be cool (8-15°C) but fewer tourists. October often has golden autumn light and quieter streets.
Weather & packing
Münster's nickname 'Regenloch' (rain hole) is no joke — it's one of Germany's wettest cities. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes for walking or cycling, which is how locals get around.
Live City Briefing — Münster
- Münster's 'Bundesgartenschau' (national garden show) wrapped in 2023, but the new park areas near the Aasee remain open and worth visiting.
- The main train station is undergoing renovation through late 2026; temporary access routes are signposted and there's increased bike parking nearby.
- Several Prinzipalmarkt shops are closed for Sunday trading, so plan sightseeing and shopping for weekdays or Saturdays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Marco Polo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (1st floor) for easier access to the accessible room and to avoid potential elevator noise from the upper floors.
Rooms to avoid
Upper floors (2nd and 3rd) may be noisier due to proximity to potential street noise from Bremer Platz, a relatively busy area in Münster.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Bremer Platz does not offer any notable views, as the surrounding buildings are relatively close and tall.
Quietest floors
Ground floor (1st floor) is likely the quietest due to its proximity to the street entrance and the absence of a street-facing facade.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may be disturbed by potential street noise from Bremer Platz, especially if they are light sleepers.
Insider tips
Consider parking at the Parkhaus Bremer Platz for €12 per night, as on-site parking is not available. The car park is within walking distance and offers easy access to the hotel. Be aware that the hotel's Wi-Fi connection speed is approximately 30 Mbps, which may be sufficient for general browsing and email but might be slower for heavy internet users.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Marco Polo
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 30 Mbps, no login needed (just accept terms)
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access in the lobby; no physical newspapers
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €15 (subject to availability)
Free storage in locked room behind reception
Step-free entrance via ramp; one accessible room on ground floor; lift wide enough for standard wheelchairs; no Braille signage
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Bremer Platz (entrance on Bremer Platz), €12 per night (24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (tourist tax, payable on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; €50 incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Erlöserkirche (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Ditib Merkez Camii (303 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St. Servatii (329 m · ~4 min walk)
- Synagogue: Synagoge (360 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Salzhof — 321 m · ~4 min walk
Bremer Platz — 491 m · ~6 min walk
Stadtmuseum — 300 m · ~4 min walk
GOP Varieté-Theater — 354 m · ~4 min walk
Spielplatz Servatiiplatz — 181 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Regenbogen Apotheke — 249 m · ~3 min walk
Thanh Binh — 139 m · ~2 min walk
Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local banks (Sparkasse or Volksbank) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots, which often charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, shops, and restaurants, but many smaller cafes and bakeries prefer cash or German EC cards; contactless and mobile pay (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay) work fine at most terminals.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is standard; for taxis, round up to the next euro; hotel staff don't expect tips but a euro or two for cleaning is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso at a standard café costs around €2.50-3.00.
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a fast-food stand or bakery sandwich runs €5-7.
A main course at a no-frills restaurant or pub, like schnitzel or pasta, is typically €10-14.
The main pedestrian zones around Salzstraße and the Aegidiimarkt have kebab shops, sausage stands, and pizza-by-the-slice places.
Netto, Aldi, and Lidl are the budget chains in Münster's 48155 area.
High-street shops like H&M, C&A, and Zara are on Ludgeristraße; the weekly flea market at the Aasee is good for second-hand bargains.
A single bus ticket within the city is €2.80, but a day pass (€6.40) is better value for multiple rides; from the airport (FMO), take bus R50 or R51 to Münster main station for €7.30.
Use a city day pass for unlimited buses and discounts on attractions; eat lunch at a bakery or food stand instead of a sit-down restaurant; check if your hotel provides a 'MünsterCard' for free bus travel.
Good to know — Münster
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MünsterWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Münster, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Marco Polo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse — 219 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Regenbogen Apotheke — 249 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) arrivals hall → Schloß Wilkinghege
💡 Book via 'Shuttle Münster' online at least 24h ahead. They drop you at the hotel gate. Cheaper than a private taxi, but you might share with 2-3 others. No luggage charge.
Münster Hauptbahnhof → Bösensell station
💡 From the airport, take a taxi (€15-20) or bus S50 (€3.80) to the Hauptbahnhof first. At Bösensell, the hotel is a 20-min walk — you can call them for a shuttle (free, but reserve in advance). Single tickets are cheaper than the day pass if you're only doing this one leg.
Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) → Schloß Wilkinghege (Bösensell / Steinfurter Straße stop)
💡 Buy a 4-fahrten ticket for €12.20 — covers two return trips if you’re staying a few days. The S50 runs to Hauptbahnhof; swap to line 15 toward Bösensell, get off at 'Bösensell Steinfurter Straße' — the hotel is a 5-min walk west.
Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) → Schloß Wilkinghege
💡 Book with Taxi Münster (0251 14141) for fixed rates around €40-55; avoid un-metered drivers at the rank. Confirm price before you get in.
Münster Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Marco Polo area
💡 Your hotel is a 10-min walk from the station. Exit west onto Berliner Platz, then straight onto Hörsterstraße. No train needed locally.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Münster Hbf (then bus 14)
💡 FlixBus drops you at Münster's central station. Grab a €3 day ticket from Stadtwerke Münster for bus 14 – cheaper than taxi, and runs every 10 mins during day.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Ferienwohnung Flaßkamp
💡 Book through Taxi Münster's app to fix the fare – traffic on the A1 can make metered rides pricier.
Hauptbahnhof → Aegidiimarkt (nearest stop to hotel)
💡 Validate your ticket on the platform before boarding. Get off at Aegidiimarkt, then the hotel is 200m east on Hörsterstraße.
Münster Hbf → Gremmendorf (stop: Flaßkamp)
💡 Tram 4 is the smoothest way from the centre – get off at 'Flaßkamp' stop. For late returns, check night bus N4 which runs hourly after 1am. Validate your ticket on platform before boarding.
Münster Hbf → Hiltrup Kirche (Hiltruper Hof)
💡 Day ticket (€7.20) covers all Stadtwerke buses. Validate ticket on board. Bus 8 runs via Marktallee – quieter than Bus 9, which packs at peak times.
Münster Hbf → Münster-Hiltrup station
💡 Faster than bus. From Hiltrup station, it's a 10-min walk southeast to the hotel (follow Hiltruper Straße). No ticket machine at Hiltrup – get a return ticket at Hbf.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Ferienwohnung Flaßkamp
💡 Buy the NRW-Ticket (€24.90) for unlimited regional trains + buses all day. From Münster Hbf take bus 14 towards Coerde, get off at 'Gremmendorf Flaßkamp' stop – 2 min walk.
About Münster
Wikipedia ↗
Münster (German: [ˈmʏnstɐ] ; Westphalian: Mönster) is an independent city (Kreisfreie Stadt) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is in the northern part of the state and the historic capital of the Westphalia region, as well being the centre of a state district. During the Protestant Reformation,...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Marco Polo?
Request a room on the ground floor (1st floor) for easier access to the accessible room and to avoid potential elevator noise from the upper floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Marco Polo?
Upper floors (2nd and 3rd) may be noisier due to proximity to potential street noise from Bremer Platz, a relatively busy area in Münster.
Is Marco Polo noisy?
Guests may be disturbed by potential street noise from Bremer Platz, especially if they are light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Marco Polo?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Bremer Platz does not offer any notable views, as the surrounding buildings are relatively close and tall.
What are insider tips for staying at Marco Polo?
Consider parking at the Parkhaus Bremer Platz for €12 per night, as on-site parking is not available. The car park is within walking distance and offers easy access to the hotel. Be aware that the hotel's Wi-Fi connection speed is approximately 30 Mbps, which may be sufficient for general browsing and email but might be slower for heavy internet users.
What time is check-in at Marco Polo?
Check-in at Marco Polo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Marco Polo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 30 Mbps, no login needed (just accept terms)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Marco Polo?
€3.00 per person per night (tourist tax, payable on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Marco Polo?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a fast-food stand or bakery sandwich runs €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Marco Polo?
A single bus ticket within the city is €2.80, but a day pass (€6.40) is better value for multiple rides; from the airport (FMO), take bus R50 or R51 to Münster main station for €7.30.
When is the best time to visit Münster?
May, June, September — mild temperatures (18-22°C), long daylight, and the city's green spaces and beer gardens are at their best. July can get hot.
Top Attractions in Münster
💡 The square hosts a farmers' market every Wednesday and Saturday morning – cheap local apples and cheese. Best photo spot is from the tram stop on the corner.
💡 Visit late evening when the crowds thin and the facades are lit up. Stop at the historic 'Ratskeller' for a cheap beer — they have a €3.50 after-work special until 19:00.
💡 Arrive just after 2pm on Wednesdays to avoid the queue. Otherwise, standard ticket is €5.
💡 Visit at noon to see the clock figures move. The crypt has a small free exhibition on cathedral history.
💡 The astronomical clock puts on a show at noon—figures move. Skip the tower climb (paid).
💡 Climb the tower (€2) for panoramic views; it's 245 steps but rarely busy. The astronomical clock mechanism operates at noon daily.
💡 The astronomical clock chimes at noon with a procession of the Three Kings. Arrive ten minutes early to snag a view from the nave—it gets busy. The treasury (€3) has some fine relics.
💡 Best in late afternoon when the low sun filters through the trees. The gravestone of poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff is near the main gate.