There are hundreds of Munich hotels to choose from and they are scattered all over the city centre, in the suburbs and near the airport. Here, we take a closer look at some of the most popular hotel locations in the city and what they have to offer.
Munich hotels in Altstadt
The 'Alstadt' is Munich's heartbeat - the very centre of the city and translates as 'Old Town'. It is bounded by the innermost ring road in the city known as the 'Altstadtring'. Parts of the old city walls also define the area and is most recognisable at Stachus where you can see the old city gates.
The Alstadt is the tourist hub of the city with many of the city's beautiful squares and shopping zones located here such as Karlsplatz and Marienplatz - two of the city's most famous squares. The Marienplatz Square is the city's focal point and is home to some top attractions like the Mariensaule Column, the New Town Hall, the Old Town Hall and the Fish Fountain.
There are lots of Munich hotels located in the Alstadt district, so book one of these if you want to be in the thick of all the action, with attractions, shops and nightlife just steps from your hotel door.
Munich hotels in Schwabing
If you're coming to Munich and nightlife is high on your travel itinerary, then you may consider booking a Munich hotel in the Schwabing district. It can be found north of the city centre and is renowned for its bohemian, artsy and laid-back atmosphere. Tourists and locals flock here to enjoy its wide variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and some of the most beautiful beer gardens (many situated in the park!). There's also a wide variety of disco bars and clubs to choose from and the area is also popular for concerts.
Englischer Garten is also located in this district. It's the city's public park and is about twice the size of New York's Central Park. It is definitely worth exploring it and a good way to do so is hire a bike.
There are a good variety of Munich hotels located in the Schwabing district
Munich hotels in Haidhausen
If you cross the River Isar and go east of the Old Town you'll enter the Haidhausen district. It's mainly a residential district but it's also the location of the legendary 'Kultfabrik' which is one of the best party districts in Europe! It used to be a large noodle factory but is now home to an incredible maze of 30-40 bars and clubs!
With so much nightlife to be enjoyed in this area, there's plenty of hotels for you to stay at.
Hotels near Messe Munich
Munich is a one of the top destinations in Europe for trade fairs. It has upto 40 major trade fairs a year attracting over 2 million visitors from all over the globe. It can be found approx 10 km east of the city centre just off the Autobahn 94. There are lots of Munich hotels just minutes from Messe Munich. Many are business friendly while many are family friendly and perfect if you want to be apart from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
Munich hotels near Hauptbahnhof
The Hauptbahnof is Munich's main railway station and one of the largest train stations in all of Germany. It serves long distance trains from other European destinations like Prague and Budapest as well as destinations in Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France.
Regional trains arrive here from all over Germany and local traffic in the form of the U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
If you're arriving and departing from Munich by train then you may consider getting a hotel close to the Haupbahnof. There are Munich hotels literally across the street from the station while others can be found in the surrounding streets.
The good thing about staying here is that you're also within walking distance of the Old Town and Karlsplatz. The city's museum district to the north is also not far away by foot.
Munich Hotels near the Airport
Franz Josef Strauss International Airport lies 28km north east of the city centre and is the 2nd biggest airport in Germany. It is well connected to the city centre via the S-Bahn but there are also plenty of Munich hotels located here if you want to get a good nights rest before an early flight.
Now have you decided which part of the city you would like to stay in? Next is to decide your budget. There are hotels in Munich to suit every pocket from cheap hotels in Munich like 1 star hotels to plush 5 star hotels. You can book anything from a pet-friendly hotel to a spa hotel or a business hotel to a boutique hotel.
The price you pay will also depend on what time of the year you visit Munich. If you come during a trade fair you may find that hotel prices are significantly dearer while if you decide to come for the world-renowned Ocktoberfest you could be paying ridiculously high prices for your hotel room. To avoid this, you need to book your hotel room at least 3 months in advance.
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