Where to stay in Munich? Best districts + Hotels -

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Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best areas to stay in Munich as well as the best accommodation in this city that we love so much to visit.

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Here are our 4 favourite accommodations listed by price category:

🚨 These hotels are among the most popular, so don’t delay in booking. Plus, they offer free cancellation, so don’t worry if you change your mind.

(€) The niu Brass. A new budget hotel in Munich, 1.7 km from the BMW Museum, offering a bar, private parking and a shared lounge. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Book here.

(€€) ❤️ Hotel MIO by AMANO. Magnificent design hotel ideally located a few steps from the Asamkirche, 100 metres from the Sendlinger Tor and less than 1 km from Karlsplatz. Book here.

(€€) Ruby Rosi Hotel. Conveniently located in Munich, the Ruby Rosi Hotel Munich offers large air-conditioned rooms with a terrace, ideal for families. Book here

(€€) Boutique Hotel Atrium. Superb modern hotel in the travellers’ favourite district , 5 minutes from Munich’s main railway station and Theresienwiese, where the Oktoberfest is held. Book here.

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The best areas to stay in Munich

As Germany’s third most populous city after Berlin and Hamburg, finding accommodation in Munich isn’t always easy. To help you discover the perfect place to stay in Munich, here’s a look at our favourite districts in the Bavarian capital..

The Zentrum

Munich’s city centre is organised in such a way as to give you easy access to all the sights. Unfortunately, this makes accommodation more expensive in the Zentrum.

It’s also one of the city’s most charming areas, with large shopping centres, luxury boutiques, major companies and office blocks, as well as most of the city’s tourist attractions.

Marienplatz, Feldherrnhalle, Wittelsbacherplatz and the National Theatre are just some of the highlights of this district. You’ll also find plenty of upmarket bars and restaurants.

If you don’t want to spare any expense on your next trip to Munich, we urge you to set down your bags in the city centre. You’ll be right at the heart of everything!

Top 5 things to do and see in the Zentrum

Stroll around the legendary Marienplatz
Discover the charming Viktualienmarkt and its enchanting scents.
Learn more about the city’s art and history at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum.
Party the night away at Frauen 26
Enjoy a live musical performance at the Glockenspiel.

Here are our favourite hotels in the best district to stay in Munich

Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Munich.

(€) The niu Brass. New budget hotel in Munich, 1.7 km from the BMW Museum, offering a bar, private parking and a shared lounge. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Book here.

(€€) ❤️ Hotel MIO by AMANO. Magnificent design hotel ideally located a few steps from the Asamkirche, 100 metres from the Sendlinger Tor and less than 1 km from Karlsplatz. Book here.

(€€) Boutique Hotel Atrium. Superb modern hotel located in the travellers’ favourite district , 5 minutes from Munich’s main railway station and the Theresienwiese, where the Oktoberfest is held. Book here.

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Altstadt: top for a first stay

Altstadt is a historic district that attracts visitors with its rich architectural heritage and charming streets.

It’s the ideal place to stay if you’re visiting Munich’s beautiful city for the first time and only have a few days to spare. The district is closer to the city centre than others further away.

You can spend your time exploring the old streets, admiring the interesting architecture and doing a bit of shopping.

Altstadt is also famous for being home to the Chinesischer Turm (Munich’s second largest beer garden).

Still wondering what you could do or see in Altstadt? Here’s a tempting top 5..

Top 5 things to do and see in Altstadt

Take a romantic stroll along the enchanting streets and alleys of Altstadt.
Admire the exquisite architecture of the Altes Rathaus, once Munich’s town hall.
Discover Munich’s most famous brewery: the Hofbräuhaus!
In no time at all, you’ll be on your way to the emblematic Viktualienmarkt.
End your stay by discovering the delights of Alstadt’s exciting nightlife!

Here are our favourite hotels for a first stay in Munich

Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Munich.

(€) The niu Brass. A new budget hotel in Munich, 1.7 km from the BMW Museum, offering a bar, private parking and a shared lounge. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Book here.

(€€) ❤️ Hotel MIO by AMANO. Magnificent design hotel ideally located a few steps from the Asamkirche, 100 metres from the Sendlinger Tor and less than 1 km from Karlsplatz. Book here.

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Lehel

If you’re looking for a chic, safe and quiet neighbourhood, look no further for where to stay in Munich! Lehel is just what you need.

Lehel especially amazes its visitors with its magnificent mazes. We hope you enjoy wandering through the enchanting alleys of this middle-class district.

This district also has the advantage of being very close to the main station, as well as being home to some beautiful squares for strolling around, such as Konigsplatz and Karolinenplatz.

Here are our Top 5 things to see and do..

Top 5 things to do and see in Lehel

Discover Munich’s famous cathedral.
Take a stroll, either on your own or in good company, through the middle-class district… an opportunity to admire the magnificence of the buildings without moderation.
Discover the delights of Japanese cuisine at Toshi
Make your taste buds jump for joy at the French restaurant “Les cuisiniers”.
Spend a day shopping in Lehel’s many trendy shops

Here are our favourite hotels in the Lehel district to stay at in Munich

Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Munich.

(€) The niu Brass. New budget hotel in Munich, 1.7 km from the BMW Museum, offering a bar, private parking and a shared lounge. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Book here.

(€€) ❤️ Hotel MIO by AMANO. Magnificent design hotel ideally located a few steps from the Asamkirche, 100 metres from the Sendlinger Tor and less than 1 km from Karlsplatz. Book here.

Haidhausen: the family district

If you’re in Munich to have fun on your own or with the kids, we really suggest you visit Haidhausen.

The Kultfabrik is also renowned for its lively nightlife. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained.

The nearby Optimolwerke also has its own nightlife, with plenty of restaurants and bars where you can spend the evening eating and drinking.

As well as the lively nightlife, there are plenty of relaxing cafés along the River Isar and picturesque alleyways where you can discover old houses that have hardly been touched for many years.

Top 5 things to see and do in Haidhausen

Discover space, stars and planets with the kids at Munich’s public observatory.
Spend some pleasant, relaxing time in the Maximiliansanlagen park.
Have the time of your life with the kids at Kulti-Kids.
Enjoy the best pizzas in Munich at GAST.
Try your hand at climbing the wall at the Boulderwelt Munchen Ost.

Here are our favourite hotels for families with children to stay in Munich

Note: Don’t delay booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Munich.

(€) The niu Brass. A new budget hotel in Munich, 1.7 km from the BMW Museum, offering a bar, private parking and a shared lounge. A breakfast buffet is served every morning. Book here.

(€€) ❤️ Hotel MIO by AMANO. Magnificent design hotel ideally located a few steps from the Asamkirche, 100 metres from the Sendlinger Tor and less than 1 km from Karlsplatz. Book here.

Which is the best area to stay for the first time in Munich?

Altstadt is certainly the perfect area for first-time visitors to Munich. If you choose this area, you’ll be sure to have access to everything you could possibly need around you.

Good choices of hotels with world-class restaurants, plenty of shops, cafes, bars and beautiful squares too.

Best of all, this charming district gives you the chance to visit all of Munich’s most beautiful monuments.

Where to stay in Munich to visit

In truth, all the districts in the Zentrum are ideal for sightseeing in Munich.

But the best places to pack your bags for sightseeing in Munich are the Maxvorstadt and Kunstareal.

What’s more, these are the best places to stay in Munich, as you’ll be just a short walk from the main railway station.

The best place to sleep for couples in Munich

If you’re travelling to Munich with your partner, the Haidhausen is the ideal place for a romantic getaway.

It’s a district full of romantic spots, beautiful hotels with eye-catching works of art and phonetic isolation for a peaceful night’s sleep. Haidhausen offers the perfect backdrop for a romantic stay in Munich.

We really recommend that you pack your bags in Schwabing too, for a romantic experience like no other in Munich!

Where to stay in Munich as a family with children?

If you’re planning a family holiday with children in Munich, the best area to stay is Trudering-Riem.

It’s a family-friendly district on the outskirts of Munich. You’ll find places to change children or feed them in every shop.

Haidhausen is also one of the best places to stay in Munich for families. Haidhausen is full of parks and attractions that will delight both young and old!

Munich’s tourist district

If you’re interested in tourism during your trip to Munich, then we suggest the Zentrum or Altstadt, which are areas in the city centre.

In fact, this is the city’s busiest area, where you’ll find large shopping centres, luxury boutiques and most of the city’s tourist attractions.

Neighbourhoods to avoid

Munich is a very large city, and a pleasant place to live. In fact, there are few areas to avoid in the Bavarian capital. However, one negative point concerns the railway station district.

This is one of the most difficult neighbourhoods for the police, and the situation is said to have worsened over the course of 2016. There has been an increase in aggressive begging, drug dealing and prostitution.

We therefore recommend that you avoid these areas during your stay in Munich.

Best areas to go out in Munich

If you’re coming to Munich to have the time of your life, the best place to stay is in Schwabing, which is still the favourite area for students and artists.

Schwabing is the place to stay in Munich if you like to hang out in trendy cafés and drink craft beer. Everyone dreams of living here. The area is also packed with Michelin-starred restaurants and shops.

Top 5 things to see and do in Schwabing

Cycling or enjoying the Eisbach surfers and the Walking Man on Leopoldstrasse
Visit the English Garden
Swimming at the beautiful Ungererbad
Go shopping at Herzogstr
Family dining at the Greek tavern Parea and the Korean restaurant Seoul

Where to stay near Munich

Munich may be a popular Bavarian city for all visitors, but the surrounding area is also well worth exploring.

In fact, the towns in the vicinity of Munich are superb places to stay.

Among them, we suggest you stay in the town of Augsburg, 70km from Munich, in the town of Dachau or around the Starnberg lakes.

Now you know almost everything about the best areas to stay in Munich and enjoy the good life.

We hope that this review of the best districts in Bavaria’s capital will help you prepare for your next stay. We hope you have a great trip!

And let us know in the comments if you have any other hotels to recommend. In the meantime, enjoy your trip!