Bold Hotel Munich Centre
This trendy, inexpensive design hotel features minimalist-style rooms, most with balconies, and a hopping around-the-clock bar on the main level. It’s just around the corner from the Oktoberfest grounds.
8 Best Hotels in Munich, Germany
Though Munich has a vast number of hotels in all price ranges, booking one can be a challenge, as this is a trade-show city as well as a prime tourist destination. If you're visiting during any of the major trade fairs such as the ISPO (sports, fashion) in January or the IHM (crafts) in February/March, or during Oktoberfest at the end of September, try to make reservations at least a few months in advance. It is acceptable practice in Europe to request to see a room before committing to it, so feel free to ask at check-in once you arrive.
Some of the large, upscale hotels that cater to expense-account business travelers have attractive weekend discount rates—sometimes as much as 50% below normal prices. Conversely, most hotels raise their regular rates by at least 30% during big trade fairs and Oktoberfest. Online booking sites like Hotel Reservation Service (www.hrs.com) often have prices well below the hotel's published prices (i.e., price ranges in this guide) in slow periods and on short notice. Look for the names we suggest here and search online for potential deals.
Munich's tourist information office has two outlets that can help you with hotel bookings if you haven't reserved in advance. One is outside Hauptbahnhof, the central station, and the other is at Marienplatz, in the Rathaus information office. Your best bet is to visit in person.
Creatif Hotel Elephant
Tucked away on a quiet street near the train station, this hotel, easily distinguished by its colorful facade, appeals to a wide range of travelers, from businesspeople to tourists on a budget. The rooms are simple and quiet, if a bit dated.
Hotel Amba
Right across the street from the main train station, Amba provides clean, bright rooms, with many configured to serve families, good service, and a small workout space.
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Hotel Erzgiesserei Europe
Rooms in this business-style hotel are bright, modern, and spacious and some come with a balcony or terrace.
Hotel Mariandl
A Belle Epoque mansion is the attractive setting for this well-priced hotel, featuring spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows overlooking a leafy avenue.
Hotel Schloss Berg
King Ludwig II spent his final days in the small castle of Berg, from which this comfortable hotel gets its name. The century-old main building is on the lakeside, and a modern annex overlooks the lake from the woods—in either, make sure you get a room facing the lake.
Hotel Westend
Visitors have praised the friendly welcome and service they receive at this well-maintained and affordable lodging within walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds.
Pension Seibel
If you're looking for an affordable little pension a stone's throw from the Viktualienmarkt, this is the place. Rooms are simple, outfitted in a Bavarian country style featuring lots of wood.
