Prices start at just EUR 39 for a single and EUR 59 for a double at the superbly priced Creatif Hotel Elephant, tucked away on a quiet street near Munich central station. With its bold red facade, this bright and affordable bolthole is particularly popular with tourists on a budget, while also appealing to no-frills business travellers making a flyover visit. Rooms are kept compact and simple, retaining the exterior’s penchant for colour in vibrant curtains and art prints. Fresh tulips in the breakfast room add further cheer.