Sleeping
Munich has the full range of accommodation options you would expect from a major city in Western Europe. Luxury hotels dot the centre, midrange places gather near the Hauptbahnhof. Room rates tend to be higher than in the rest of Bavaria, and they skyrocket during the Oktoberfest. However, midrange accommodation is cheaper here than in other major European cities.
Best Lists
Sleeping
- Bayerischer Hof Top hotel in the Altstadt, with traditional feel.
- Flushing Meadows Hip hotel on the top two floors of a former postal office in the hip Glockenbachviertel.
- Hotel Laimer Hof A tranquil refuge a short walk from Schloss Nymphenburg.
- Hotel Mandarin Oriental Munich Neo-Renaissance hotel popular with celebs.
- Louis Hotel Sophisticated digs near the Viktualienmarkt.
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- Pension Westfalia Family-run guesthouse near the Theresienwiese.
- Tent Floor space in the Tent is the cheapest sleep in Munich.
- Wombats City Hostel Munich The city centre's best hostel.
By Budget: €€
- Hotel Cocoon Ultra-cool design near the Hauptbahnhof.
- Hotel Laimer Hof Some 23 reasonably priced rooms near Schloss Nymphenburg.
- La Maison Cool design pad in Schwabing.
- Hotel Marienbad Old-fashioned but stylish hotel in Maxvorstadt.
- Hotel Ritzi Possibly Munich's quirkiest place to sleep.
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- Bayerischer Hof Luxury and tradition hand in hand in the Altstadt.
- Cortiina A favourite with design-minded travellers with cash to splash.
- Flushing Meadows Some 11 rooms reflecting the vision of a locally known personality.
- Louis Hotel The 72 rooms here are studies in elegant sophistication.
- Hotel Mandarin Oriental Munich Possibly Munich's most luxurious offerings.
Design
- Anna Hotel Wow factor is high at this designer hideout.
- Flushing Meadows Contemporary lodgings south of the Altstadt.
- Hotel Cocoon Savvy retro styling is the name of the game here.
- La Maison Striking retro styling and a cool vibe throughout.
Altstadt
- Hotel Blauer Bock One of the best deals in the Old Town.
- Hotel am Viktualienmarkt You can't get more central than this small, charming hotel.
- Hotel am Markt Super-central and reasonably priced.
- Cortiina Uber-cool design in a bullseye location.
- Bayerischer Hof Stay in luxury near Munich's top attractions.
Outside the City Centre
- Hotel am Nockherberg South of the Isar but near some of the city's top attractions.
- Hotel Laimer Hof Located in an aristocratic location near Schloss Nymphenburg.
- Hotel Ritzi A quirky number on the eastern side of the Isar.
- Tent Munich's cheapest digs in the north of the city.
Booking Services
- Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com/london/hotels) Recommendations and bookings.
Price Ranges
The following price ranges refer to a double with private bathroom, including breakfast.
€ less than €80
€€ €80–€160
€€€ more than €160
Where to Stay
Altstadt
For
Central and near all the sights and best restaurants. No need to use public transport a great deal.
Against
Always busy with large groups of tourists and can be expensive.
Haidhausen & Lehel
For
Quiet, tranquil neighbourhood vibe and just a short ride into the Altstadt.
Against
Not much choice.
Maxvorstadt
For
Instant access to the Kunstareal and a short ride or walk to the Altstadt.
Against
Virtually no places to stay.
Nymphenburg, Neuhausen & Olympiapark
For
Near some of the city's biggest draws and tend to be cheaper.
Against
You will need to use public transport quite heavily.
Schwabing & the Englischer Garten
For
Elegant but buzzing location and just a hop from the tranquillity of Munich's biggest park.
Against
Some areas in the studenty south of the neighbourhood can be noisy night and day.