My (Sepp's) General Tips for staying Overnight in Munich
Before I introduce you to my absolute favorite hotels in Munich, there are some general tips to search for the ideal hotel in Munich.
LOCATION:
Munich's city center is manageable, and the old town can be easily explored on foot. Many of the city hotels mentioned later are also located in the old town of Munich.
If you stay outside the center, make sure you have good connections to the subway and S-Bahn. The public transport network in Munich is excellent, and even at night you can always take the night trams or buses back to your hotel.
PRICES:
Munich is rather expensive, and hotel prices rise sharply during trade fairs and Oktoberfest. During Oktoberfest, it is not uncommon for hotels to increase their room and suite prices by 75 percent or more.
Apart from that, you can find an excellent selection of double rooms between 100 and 200 euros in all districts of Munich - from classic to modern to original hotel variants. Depending on the season, 5-star luxury hotels start at around 300 euros per night. In the Old Town, the choice of budget hotels is a little more limited, but there are plenty of affordable alternatives in the surrounding neighborhoods.
BOOK EARLY:
In Munich it is advisable to book your room or suite early, since the best hotels can be fully booked quickly. Especially if you are traveling in September to experience Oktoberfest or during trade fair times, you should definitely reserve in advance.
OKTOBERFEST:
Once a year, Munich turns into a tourist center during Oktoberfest. Between the end of September and the beginning of October almost all accommodations are fully booked.
If you want to visit Oktoberfest (also known as: Wiesn), I have a few helpful tips for booking a hotel for you:
- Book early: The first reservations for Oktoberfest will be made in January. From August onwards it will be difficult to find an affordable hotel room.
- Alternative accommodation in the surrounding area: The Ludwigs- und Isarvorstadt offers an ideal location for your Oktoberfest visit. However, if you are looking for cheaper accommodation, also consider the surrounding cities. Places like Dachau, Olching, Fürstenfeldbruck, Wolfratshausen, Unterhaching, Ebersberg, Erding and Unterschleißheim are well connected to Theresienwiese. Please note that the trains can get very crowded at this time.
If you don't want to visit Oktoberfest, you should avoid Munich in the two weeks between the end of September and the beginning of October.
The best neighborhoods to stay in Munich
Because of the variety sights and activities in Munich , I recommend that you stay overnight in the areas close to the center. This means you can easily explore the city on foot.
I particularly recommend the following districts of Munich for your accommodation:
- Altstadt-Lehel: Perfect for classic sightseeing when you're short on time.
- Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt: Ideal for a mix of sightseeing and partying, with budget accommodation close to the train station.
- Maxvorstadt: Ideal for art and culture lovers.
- Schwabing: Ideal for an overnight stay in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Au-Haidhausen: Perfect for quiet living among locals.
And now to my hotel recommendations for a luxurious and unforgettable stay in Munich.
Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich
The luxurious 5-star hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich welcomes you to the heart of the city, directly on the renowned Maximilianstrasse. The elegant rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV, a minibar, bathrobes, slippers and free bathroom toiletries.
Relax in the indoor pool, sauna and fitness room of the modern spa and wellness center, which offers a variety of wellness and beauty treatments.
Culinary highlights inspired by Bavarian cuisine await you in the Schwarzreiter Tagesbar and the upscale Schwarzreiter Restaurant. In the morning you can help yourself to the rich breakfast buffet in the Schwarzreiter day bar. The elegant Seasons Bar offers a large selection of cocktails and fine wines, ideal for a relaxed end to the day.
Sights such as Marienplatz, the Bavarian State Opera and the Hofbräuhaus are within easy walking distance. Boutiques, galleries and museums are also nearby, and the picturesque Hofgarten is just around the corner.
Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, By Hyatt
This exclusive hotel is located at the Schwabinger Tor in Munich, between the Olympic Stadium and the English Garden. Enjoy a spa, fitness center, pool area with sun terraces and a rooftop bar with breathtaking 360° views of the city and the Alps.
The Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor – a Hyatt concept – offers rooms and suites with stylish interior details and inspiring art. Each room is equipped with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.
A rich breakfast buffet awaits you in the morning. The Lonely Broccoli restaurant offers traditional Bavarian dishes that focus on charcoal and slow-cooking specialties. All ingredients come from organic farming.
You can also relax in the elegant café-bar Biciletta, where smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, sandwiches, savory snacks and pastries are on the menu.
At the 24-hour reception at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor you can also rent bicycles.
Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection
The Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection, welcomes you to Munich, just a 16-minute walk from Oktoberfest on Theresienwiese. You can use WiFi free of charge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Sights such as Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Sendlinger Tor are 2.1 km away.
The air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms also feature a balcony, a seating area, a spa bath and/or a wardrobe.
A rich breakfast buffet awaits you in the morning. In the hotel's restaurant you can enjoy Asian cuisine, as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The Roomers Munich stand for your well-being. Massages, beauty treatments and special offerings such as HydraFacial are available in the spa suites, as is a fitness center.
The Pinakothek der Moderne is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Munich Airport, 30 km away.
Platzl Hotel - Superior
A 2-minute walk from Marienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus, this hotel in central Munich offers a free spa area, a 16th-century restaurant, and soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV. You can use WiFi free of charge.
At Platzl an extensive warm and cold breakfast with regional and international products awaits you. The Ayingers inn with beer garden tempts with home-brewed beer and Bavarian specialties. The historic restaurant with a vaulted ceiling serves first-class Bavarian cuisine.
The rooms in 4-Star-Superior-Hotel Platzl are equipped with wooden furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and a laptop safe. Bathrobes and slippers are available for you in the modern bathroom. You will find a free bottle of mineral water in all rooms.
Look forward at Platzl also to a fitness room. An exotic steam bath, a sauna and wellness showers promise relaxing moments. Bicycles can be rented in summer.
The Platzl Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Viktualienmarkt and the Bavarian State Opera. Munich Central Station and Munich Airport can be reached directly from Marienplatz by S-Bahn.
Le Méridien Munich
This hotel with a welcoming lobby and spa area is just 50 meters from Munich Central Station. WiFi is available free of charge throughout the accommodation.
The Le Méridien Munich offers air-conditioned rooms with garden views, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
In the hotel restaurant you can enjoy Bavarian specialties and drinks. There is also a bar that offers snacks and drinks.
The Theresienwiese, known for the Oktoberfest, can be reached in just 5 minutes on foot. A S-Bahn takes you directly to Munich Airport in 30 minutes.
