Munich City Centre Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Marienplatz
Use this central square as a base for sightseeing, or as a vantage point to watch the crowds and take in Munich’s famous carillon.
Theresienwiese
Enjoy a stop at Theresienwiese, an entertaining place to visit in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its acclaimed art galleries.
Hofbräuhaus
The world’s most famous beer hall is not just a destination for beer aficionados. Visitors can also sample traditional Bavarian music, dancing and cuisine.
Viktualienmarkt
Gather all the ingredients for a perfect picnic or simply wander around at this lively market that stocks foods both exotic and local.
Karlsplatz - Stachus
Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.
Residenz
For a glimpse into the opulent past of Bavaria’s ruling class, visit this palace in downtown Munich.
Things to do
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Full-Day Premium Tour incl. Castle Tickets
From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train
Skip-the-Line Neuschwanstein Castle Tour by train
Full-Day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich
Top hotels in Munich City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Munich City Centre
Altstadt-Lehel
Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.
Kreuzviertel
Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.
Graggenau
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater Munich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken
Travellers love Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn or Munich Central Station Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like German Theater and Landwehrstrasse.
Bahnhofsviertel
While you're in Bahnhofsviertel, take in top sights like German Theater or Landwehrstrasse, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theresienwiese U-Bahn or Holzkirchner Bahnhof Tram Stop.
Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. Check out top attractions like Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum, and jump on the metro at Goetheplatz U-Bahn or Sendlinger Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Hotels Near Munich City Centre, Munich
- Altstadt-Lehel Hotels
- Au-Haidhausen Hotels
- Schwabing Hotels
- Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt Hotels
- Maxvorstadt Hotels
- Schwabing-Freimann Hotels
- Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken Hotels
- Bogenhausen Hotels
- Bahnhofsviertel Hotels
- Sendling Hotels
- Graggenau Hotels
- Schwanthalerhöhe Hotels
- Kreuzviertel Hotels
- Angerviertel Hotels
- Königsplatz Hotels
- Augustenstraße Hotels
- Isarvorstadt Hotels
- Hackenviertel Hotels
- St. Paul Hotels
- Schwabing-West Hotels