Munich is the capital of Bavaria and a major city in Germany, full of various attractions, historical buildings, museums and just interesting places to walk and relax.
The choice of accommodation in Munich is very diverse - from budget guest houses and apartments, to 5-star hotels located both in the historical center of the city, near the River Isar and the Therese Meadow, and more remote from them.
The choice of accommodation in Munich will also affect the entire upcoming holiday: whether the accommodation is located in the city center, and therefore within walking distance from the main attractions or more remote from them.
Also, when choosing a means of accommodation (hotel, apartment, guest house, etc.), you should take into account the purpose of the trip - walking around the city and getting to know Munich, visiting a specific festival or event (for example, Oktoberfest, which takes place on the Teresa Meadow), a match at the Allianz Arena stadium, or you just need to spend the night in Munich near the car and train stations or the airport.
How to choose a hotel in Munich? In which area of the city is it better to stay?
The center of Munich is its historic center-the Old Town (Altstadt München), which is the heart of Munich and a popular place for meetings, walks and recreation, both among local residents and numerous tourists from all over the world.
If you choose to stay in the old town and close to it, you will be within walking distance of all the main sights and museums of the city, such as: the main squares, the residences of the monarchs, historical buildings, shrines and the English Garden. In the old town there are several pedestrian streets, shops and salons, an abundance of pubs, cafes and restaurants.
The core of the Old City, and Munich as a whole, is Marienplatz, which today is a completely pedestrian zone.
On Marienplatz there are two dominantbuildings : the Old and the New Town Hall, representing a diverse and unique architectural ensemble.
Directly on Marienplatz, and therefore in the heart of Munich, you can stay at the Hotel BEYOND by Geisel, located opposite the New Town Hall.
The hotelfeatures a seating area, a bar, parking, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen with a dining area.
The roomsare equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speakers. The bathroom has a rain shower.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel 
Also close to Marienplatz are:
- Hotel Louis features a Japanese restaurant, bar, fitness center and parking. Link to the hotel
- The 3-star Schlicker Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, parking, free bike rental and family rooms. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Other hotels in Munich's Old Town:
- The 5-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel features a terrace with circular panoramic views of the city, a lounge, a restaurant, a Turkish steam bath, a sauna and a fitness center.
The rooms and suitesare equipped with a Samsung entertainment system and a free mini-bar. The marble bathroom is equipped with high-quality toiletries. Link to the hotel
- The 5-star Bayerischer Hof is one of the historic, most famous and representative hotels in Munich.
The hotelhas 5 restaurants, 6 bars, facilities for disabled guests and a spa area with a rooftop pool, sauna and gym.
In the rooms and suites: air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi. A free fruit basket and a bottle of mineral water are provided. Link to the hotel
- The 5-star Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München is located on one of Munich's historic royal avenues, Maximilianstrasse.< / p>
The hotel: features a restaurant, a bar, free Wi-Fi and a spa area with swimming pools, a gym and a sauna. It offers panoramic views of the city.
The rooms: are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. The bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
A free bottle of water is delivered to your room daily. Link to the hotel
- Hotel an der Oper with a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi, rooms and apartments.
The soundproofed rooms and apartmentsare equipped with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe and a hairdryer. Free toiletries are provided. Link to the hotel
- The 4-star Platzl Hotel-Superior features a free spa, a restaurant, a pub with a beer garden and free Wi-Fi.
The soundproofed rooms feature wooden furniture, a flat-screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows and a laptop safe. The bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes and slippers.
A free bottle of water is provided in each room. Link to the hotel
- The 3-star Mercure Hotel München Altstadt offers free high-speed Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast included in the room rate.
The hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood in the center of the old town.
The modern rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV. Mineral water is provided free of charge in the mini-bars. Link to the hotel
- Maximilian Hotel Munich features a courtyard with a rose garden, a relaxation room, a restaurant, a bar, free Wi-Fi, private parking and a modern spa with a fitness room, a Finnish sauna, a steam bath and a Kneipp foot bath.
The rooms and suitesare equipped with a kitchenette, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Link to the hotel
- Hotel CORTIINA features a wine bar, restaurant, fitness center, Wi-Fi and family rooms.
The rooms and suitesare equipped with a flat-screen TV with free Sky satellite channels, a DVD player and 2 telephone lines with a mailbox function. Link to the hotel
In order to be able to walk around the center of Munich, you can choose a place of accommodation not in the old city itself, but near it. From hotels:
Alpen Hotel München is a 4-starnon-smoking hotel offering free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, parking and family rooms. Each guest is provided with a free bottle of water. Link to the hotel
- The 4-star Drei Loewen Hotel offers private parking, Wi-Fi, family rooms and a restaurant-bar serving international and Bavarian cuisine. Link to the hotel
- featuring free Wi-Fi, a Mediterranean restaurant, a bistro and a modern gym. Link to the hotel
- design hotel Anna Hotel with a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi. Link to the hotel
The so-called "Museum Quarter" of Munich - the "Art Area" (Kunstareal Munich) - is an art zone and cultural center of Munich, known outside the city and in which the main art museums and galleries of Munich are located close to each other: pinakothek, glyptothek, galleries, etc.
The art area is located just northwest of the old town and within walking distance of it.
Close to the museum quarter, you can stop:
- Rocco Forte The Charles is a 5-star design hotel with views of the old Botanical Garden.
The hotelfeatures a spa area with an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and gym; soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi; restaurant; bistro with terrace and bar; private garage.
The rooms and suitesare equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower. Link to the hotel
- CityHomeMunich apartment features an elevator, heating, parking and free Wi-Fi.
The apartmentfeatures a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. A microwave, a refrigerator and an oven are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Link to the apartment
The Isar River flows through the entire city of Munich, in a south-north direction.
On warm summer days, the Isar coast becomes a popular place for picnics and sunbathing. In the Izar itself, you can swim. Barbecue facilities are available on the coast.
At any time of the year, the banks of the Isar offer places and routes for walking, recreation and some sports.
You can walk along the embankments and parks that run along the river and(or) the numerous bridges across the river that connect the two banks of the river and the islands located on the Izar.
The center of Munich, and the old town, respectively, are located on the west side of the river.
For hiking in the city center, it is more convenient to stay in hotels located on the west side of the river. For example:
- The 4-star Opera Hotel features a courtyard, a terrace, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The rooms are decorated with classic-style furniture and antiques. The bathrooms are equipped with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the courtyard.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
- Boutique Hotel Splendid-Dollmann, located in a 19th-century townhouse.
The hotelfeatures a terrace, a bar, room service, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The rooms are decorated in a classic style. Rooms here will provide you with a TV and a private bathroom. Link to the hotel
The accommodation facilities listed above are located in the heart of Munich, which are perfect for those guests of the city who prefer to be in the "thick of things" and near the main attractions, as well as to move around the city center on foot. To more remote attractions, such as the Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic Park, etc., if desired, you can go or go on foot (which is quite realistic) - once.
All accommodation facilities in the center of Munich can be viewed and booked here
Not far from the historic city center (within walking distance) is the Theresienwiese (Theresienwiese), which is the largest venue in Munich for celebrations and festivals, including:
- the world's most famous and largest folk festival (beer festival) - Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest), which is held annually from the second mid-September to the beginning of October;
- in the winter (in December), on the eve of Christmas and New Year, the Tollwood festival is held in Teresa's Meadow, which includes a Christmas market and cultural events that take place until the New Year's Eve.
The decision to stay near the Teresa meadow is ideal if the main purpose of the visit is to attend a festival or holiday held directly on the meadow.
From accommodation facilities near Teresa's Meadow:
-The 3-star Bavaria Boutique Hotel features a bar, free Wi-Fi, parking and a free web terminal in the business center.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
- Hotel Jugend und Familienhotel Augustin features a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
- Four Points by Sheraton Munich Central features a bar, a 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi in all areas,a free internet terminal and parking.
In-roomamenities include a flat-screen TV and high-speed internet access. Most rooms have a balcony. Link to the hotel
- Hotel Fidelio features a terrace, bar, free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, family rooms and parking.
The hoteloffers comfortable rooms of various categories (from single to quadruple) with private bathrooms, TVs and mini-bars. Link to the hotel
- Omaruru-Design-Apartment Deluxe features a patio, free Wi-Fi and garden views.
The apartmentconsists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a bathroom with a shower and a washing machine.
Guests can relax on the sun terrace. Link to the apartment
The Olympic Park (Olympiapark) is a park complex that was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Today, the Olympic Park serves as a venue for sports, cultural, social and religious events and festivals, as well as a place for sports, walking and recreation.
In addition to the sports facilities themselves, the Olympic Park complex includes: a landscape park with an Olympic Observation Mountain, Lake Olympia, the Munich Olympic Avenue of Stars, a beer garden, restaurants, the Olympic Observation Tower (the highest observation platform in Munich), an aquarium, a residential area and a shopping center. The BMW Museum is nearby.
Near the Olympic Park, you can stop:
- Ana im Olympiapark Art Hotel with a fitness center, bar, Wi-Fi, on-site parking and family rooms.
The soundproofed rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a safety deposit box. Link to the hotel
- LetoMotel München City Nord offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, parking and facilities for disabled guests.
The air-conditioned rooms are soundproofed and hypoallergenic, and feature an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. Link to the hotel
- The 4-star Leonardo Royal Hotel features a sauna, a relaxation room, a fitness center, an international restaurant with a terrace, a bar, parking and free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Schloss Nymphenburg (Schloss Nymphenburg) - a palace complex, which is one of the most majestic royal palaces in Europe.
The palace was built starting in 1664, and for many years served as the main summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach dynasty.
Some of the halls and rooms of the palace still display their original Baroque decorations.
The palace is adjacent to the public large park of the Nymphenburg Palace (Schlosspark Nymphenburg).
Next to the palace and the park is the Botanical Garden Munich-Nymphenburg (Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg), which is a botanical garden and arboretum.
Nearby points of interest include a palace and parks:
-The 3-star Hotel Kriemhild am Hirschgarten offers free parking and room service.
In-room: modern amenities, including free internet access.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Link to the hotel
- Family-run Hotel Laimer Hof am Schloss Nymphenburg with bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, bicycle rental and parking.
The hotel was built in 1886 and is a Neo-Renaissance villa with individually decorated rooms in a classic style. Rooms here will provide you with a satellite TV, a desk and a private bathroom. Link to the hotel
- Villa am Schlosspark features a garden, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Many rooms have a balcony or terrace with garden views. Link to the guest house
The Allianz Arena is a football stadium and the home ground of the FC Bayern Munich football team, which hosts both local and international matches.
Today, the Allianz Arena is a unique football temple, a real architectural work of art and a symbol of Munich, which attracts tourists from all over the world 365 days a year.
Within the walls of the stadium is the museum of the FC Bayern museum, which tells the story of FC Bayern - from the moment the club was founded in 1900 and up to the present day.
Not far from the stadium you can stop:
- Hotel Arena Stadt München features a garden, free parking, rooms with private bathrooms and all modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi. Link to the hotel
AMERON München Motorworld is a 4-star hotel with a bar, restaurant, spa and wellness center, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Roomshere will provide you with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a coffee machine, air conditioning and a private bathroom. Link to the hotel
On the east side of the Isar River, two areas are particularly valued:
-Au - Haidhausen (Au-Haidhausen) - city district (district) number 5 in Munich,
- Bogenhausen (Bogenhausen) - city district (district) number 13 in Munich.
These areas border each other, and are considered quiet and peaceful places to live. Each of the districts has its own unique attractions.
Hiking enthusiasts can easily walk from many of the surrounding areas to the center of Munich.
There are hotels in the Bogenhausen area, including those with panoramic views of the city.
In the districts you can stay:
- The 5-star Hotel München Palace features a restaurant, bar, sauna, steam bath, gym, free Wi-Fi and parking.
The roomsfeature parquet floors, a free minibar, a flat-screen TV and a marble bathroom. Link to the hotel
- The 5-star Westin Grand Munich Hotel features 2 restaurants, a tavern with a beer garden, a bar, parking, and a spa with a 24-hour gym and indoor pool.
The hotel offers views of the city.
The roomshave a seating area with a flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom with a rain shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and toiletries. Link to the hotel
- 4-star Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel with 2 restaurants with a bar and beer garden, a lounge with free use of computers and a printer, parking, a spa on the 23rd floor with a heated pool, gym, sauna and steam bath.
In the rooms: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and large windows. Some rooms have a balcony. Link to the hotel
- The 4-star Novotel München City Hotel offers soundproofed rooms, a spa area with a swimming pool, a business corner, a game room for children, a restaurant, a bar, parking and Wi-Fi.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning and hot drinks facilities. Link to the hotel
- Hyperion Hotel München features a restaurant, bar, gym, 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, parking and meeting facilities.
In the rooms: air conditioning, Sky sports channels, tea/coffee making facilities, designer armchair, desk, safe and bathroom with rain shower and underfloor heating.
The hotel offers rooms with a panoramic view of the city. Link to the hotel
- Hotel Ritzi features a restaurant, bar, terrace, 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.
In the rooms: a wardrobe, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom are provided.
A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
- Hilton Munich City Hotel with a 24-hour gym, restaurant, bar and parking.
In the rooms: air conditioning, flat-screen TV, desk, tea/coffee making facilities are provided.
Some rooms offer views of the quiet courtyard. Link to the hotel
- apartment 83balconyroom room privat bathroom/kitchen with elevator and heating.
In the apartment: a bedroom, a TV with cable channels and an equipped kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, washing machine and stove. Link to the apartment
At the southern edge of Munich, there are two attractive properties:
- The Hellabrunn Zoo (Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn), which is a geozoo park where animals are placed in spacious enclosures in accordance with their habitat zones: from the Arctic Circle to Africa, from Europe to Asia and from America to Australia;
- The Flaucher zone, which is a green area (banks) of the Isar River with the best places in the city for summer outdoor recreation, swimming and barbecue. Flaucher also has walking and recreation areas, playgrounds and cafes, including the beer garden "Zum Flaucher Biergarten".
You can stop near these places:
- Hotel Alter Wirt Thalkirchen offers a terrace, a restaurant, a bar, a garden, a children's playground, free private parking, free Wi-Fi and family rooms.
In the rooms: a wardrobe, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Link to the hotel
- Hotel Wetterstein offers rooms and suites, a bar, a fitness center, parking and Wi-Fi.
Rooms are equipped with: hair dryer, TV and work desk. Link to the hotel
- Kaiser Ludwigs wundervolle Ferienwohnung features a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi,a shared kitchen, ski storage and an ATM.
The apartment: has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator, a washing machine and a bathroom with a shower. Link to the apartment
- HI Munich Park Youth Hostel offers rooms, a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and private parking.
A buffet breakfast is included in the price. The hostel also serves lunch and dinner. Packed lunches can also be prepared. Link to the hostel
The main train station (Munich Central Station / München Hauptbahnhof) and the bus station are located in the center of Munich - walking distance from the historic old town.
The location of the train stations, if you need to stop or spend the night near them, gives you a great opportunity to walk around the center of Munich in your free time (or a few free hours).
You can view the train directions and buy a ticket here →
Accommodation facilities near train stations:
- The 5-star Sofitel Munich Bayerpostis located in a historic building, 100 metres from Munich Main Train Station.
In a hotel: restaurants, a bar, free Wi-Fi, parking, a spa with an indoor pool and sauna, and a modern 24-hour fitness room.
In the rooms: air conditioning, a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV and a Nespresso coffee machine. Free toiletries are provided. Link to the hotel
- Aloft Hotel München features a cafeteria, bar, parking, 24-hour fitness center and free high-speed internet access.
In the rooms: a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom with a shower and spa toiletries are provided. Link to the hotel
- Le Meridien Munich is a designer hotel located 50 metres from the central train station.
In the hotel: bar, restaurant, spa with one of the longest pools in the city and free Wi-Fi (up to 3 devices).
In the rooms: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom with a technological shower and toiletries.
Many rooms offer views of the courtyard. Link to the hotel
- The Eden Hotel Wolff features a bar, a traditional Bavarian restaurant, a fitness area with a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi.
In the rooms, decorated in different styles - from classic to modern: air conditioning, mini-bar, safe and flat-screen TV. Link to the hotel
Near Munich is the international airport named after Franz Josef Strauss (Flughafen München "Franz Josef Strauß"), which connects Munich, and Germany as a whole, with many cities in Europe. Flights to Munich →
The airport is located 33 kilometers from the center of Munich.
Near the airport you can stop:
- The grand Hotel Hilton Munich Airport, which is located between Terminals 1 and 2 at Munich Airport.
In the hotel: bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, a spa with a swimming pool, a 24-hour gym, parking and rooms with large soundproof windows.
Bathrobes and slippers are provided. Link to the hotel
- Novotel Munich Airportis located on the grounds of Munich Airport, 700 metres from Flughafen Besucherpark S-Bahn Station.
In the hotel: bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, a sauna, a fitness center, parking and a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage.
All rooms are soundproofed and non-smoking. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a large work desk.
Some rooms offer free room service, as well as free drinks in the minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and access to the Executive Lounge.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
- Grand Excelsior Hotel Munich Airport features a bar, parking, a 24-hour front desk and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
In the rooms and junior suites: a flat-screen TV, a desk, a wardrobe, a coffee/tea maker and a private bathroom are provided. Link to the hotel
- NH München Airport Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a bar, lounge, restaurant, spa with gym and sauna, free Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour front desk and soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV.
Each room here will provide you with a seating area and a modern bathroom with bathrobes. Link to the hotel
All accommodation options in Munich can be viewed and booked here
