Munich City Centre Travel Guide
Munich
Visit Munich City Centre
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 fascinating museums.
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.
Beer and Oktoberfest Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Beer and Oktoberfest Museum in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour
Classic Munich Bike Tour with Beer Garden stop @ 11.30 Daily
Top hotels in Munich City Centre
Maritim Hotel München
A perfect place to stay for Oktoberfest — very helpful and kind staff.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
Great location. Great service. Expensive breakfasts
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Eden Hotel Wolff
Clean room, decent breakfast, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
NH Collection München Bavaria
Great room , friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Location was excellent - very central and close To everything we needed
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
A very nice hotel with clean, well equipped and good size rooms that were quiet. Spa was excellent also.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Munich Inn Design Hotel
The hotel is nice, basic. Location is near the train station and a bit of a rough neighborhood. Quite noisy. But overall was ok
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Munich City Centre
Altstadt-Lehel
Marienplatz and Kaufingerstrasse 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.
Hackenviertel
Shopping, coffee shops and historical sites are some highlights of Hackenviertel. Make a stop by Sendlinger Tor or Asamkirche while you're exploring.
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.
Angerviertel
Cafes and shopping are highlights of Angerviertel. Make a stop by Marienplatz or Viktualienmarkt while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Reichenbachplatz Station to get around town.
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.
Munich City Centre Travel Guide
Hotels Near Munich City Centre, Munich
- Altstadt-Lehel Hotels
- Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken Hotels
- Kreuzviertel Hotels
- Graggenau Hotels
- Angerviertel Hotels
- Hackenviertel Hotels
- Schwabing Hotels
- Lehel Hotels
- Königsplatz Hotels
- Bahnhofsviertel Hotels
- Au-Haidhausen Hotels
- Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt Hotels
- Gärtnerplatz Hotels
- Glockenbach Hotels
- St. Paul Hotels
- Maxvorstadt Hotels
- Schwanthalerhöhe Hotels
- Augustenstraße Hotels
- Westend Hotels
- Schwabing-Freimann Hotels
