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 trip to Theresienwiese, a well-known attraction in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its fascinating museums.
Viktualienmarkt
Gather all the ingredients for a perfect picnic or simply wander around at this lively market that stocks foods both exotic and local.
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.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich
PEPPA PIG Park Günzburg Admission Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
Munich: Magic Bavaria - Museum of Fun, Selfies and Illusions
Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour
Top hotels in Munich City Centre
Maritim Hotel München
Clean room, bed and pillows on the softer side, friendly staff, and a beautiful small pool and saunas on the rooftop. The gym is in the basement and is very basic, with one whole-body resistance training machine, one elliptical, one treadmill, one stationary bike, and one pair of dumbbells (not kidding). ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
Eden Hotel Wolff
Conveniently located across from train station. Very nice front desk staff. Clean room. Great restaurant as it was raining so we stayed in. Felt very safe. All around I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
KING's HOTEL Center Superior
staff very nice and acommodating
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
The room was very clean and quiet despite being very close to the Hauptbanhof. One can take S1 or S8 from Munich airport and you can literally walk to the hotel front in minutes. Spa facility was included in our fare. Their IsarBar makes fabulous cocktails so definitely worth it. It's walking distance ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Munich Inn Design Hotel
Just a sleeper and shower spot nothing special.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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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.
Hackenviertel
Shopping, coffee shops and historical sites are some highlights of Hackenviertel. Make a stop by Asamkirche or Damenstiftskirche 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 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.
