Best hotels in Munich
Courtyard by Marriott City Center
Schwanthalerstrasse 37, 80336 Munich
The Courtyard by Marriott is a centrally located hotel, only 18 minutes by foot from Munich’s Old Town. It features stylish, comfortable, and well-equipped rooms perfectly suited to your pampering needs. Visit the mesmerizing Mediterranean restaurant with an outdoor terrace, before retiring to your room and running a bath while you plan your Munich adventure.
Leonardo Hotel Munich City South
Moosacher Street 90, 80809 Munich
This elegant, neat and contemporary hotel is situated conveniently close to the Olympic Park. Each room includes the modern comforts you’d expect, such as sleek en-suite bathrooms, WiFi, and most importantly, an espresso machine. Outside there’s access to a garden and terrace, or indoors a gym and sauna. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the swanky lounge bar is a great social venue to unwind in.
Platzl Hotel
Sparkassenstrasse 10, 80331 Munich
The Platzl Hotel is centrally located, minutes away from Marienplatz and the Bavarian State Opera. Rooms feature long beds, classic design motifs, and amenities such as WiFi, TV and air-conditioning. The wellness area, the Maurischer Kisosk, comes with a fully accessible sauna, steam bath and gym. Enjoy traditional Bavarian cooking at the on-site restaurant, as well as creative and unique bar snacks.
Best restaurants in Munich
Ratskeller Munchen
Marienplatz 8, 80331 Munich
Ratskeller is a large cellar restaurant and boasts both food and atmosphere that is authentically and traditionally Munich, all the way down to its 19th century stones. Its cozy, down-to-earth atmosphere hosts Bavarian and Franconian delicacies. Food is prepared with fresh ingredients, and each meal is a true culinary feast.
Restaurant Savanna
Maistrasse 63, 80337 Munich
Savanna is a love letter to the culinary delights of South Africa, all the way over from European Munich. The menu includes lots of meat dishes, stews and curries as well as curious tastes like ostrich burgers, crocodile, and delicious sides. Savanna is an adventure, and unique among the restaurants in Munich.
La Boheme Schwabing
Leopoldstrasse 180, 80804 Munich
La Boheme is an elegant, sleek and trendy bistro that specializes in French-style cuisine and first-rate steak cuts. They’re particularly famed for their sharing banquets, a social experience and the perfect way to get your portion size just right. Its eclectic selection of wines and spirits provide a perfect companion to any occasion.
Best things to do in Munich
English Garden
English Garden, Munich
The English Garden is a scenic, emerald public park nestled comfortably in the center of Munich. Its splendor stretches from the heart of the city to its northeastern boundary, making it one of the world’s largest urban public parks. There’s a beautiful spot on the Eisbach River where locals swim on warm days, and there’s plenty of tours and activities to choose from.
Oktoberfest
Munich
From mid-September through to the beginning of October, the world’s largest Volskfest – Oktoberfest, is held annually in Munich. Hearty parades, Bavarian food and drink, as well as a travelling funfair dominate the atmosphere. Beer halls are already an important part of Munich’s culture, but Oktoberfest turns into a citywide haven for hops. If you’re visiting in this timeframe, it’ll be impossible not to get swept up – just leave your hire car at the hotel for the evening and enjoy!
Marienplatz
Marienplatz, 80331 Munich
At the heart of Munich is Marienplatz, the main square in the city center. Popular tourist attractions include the Rathaus-Glockenspiel, a world-famous gothic, diorama-like, architectural wonder of a clock, as well as the Munich Christmas markets. Sit in the shade of the Neues Rathaus and Altes Rathaus, enjoy the Fischbrunnen, then head to the Viktualienmarkt and browse the traditional Bavarian delicacies on display.
