Where to Stay in Munich
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Munich for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Munich
Marienplatz + Glockenspiel
50 min from MUCMunich's central square + the 11am Glockenspiel chimes (also 12pm, 5pm summer). Ascend Neues Rathaus tower for the best Old Town view (€6).
BMW Welt + Olympic Park
35 min from MUCFree BMW showroom + BMW Museum (€10). Adjacent to Olympic Park from the 1972 Games. Closer to MUC than the centre — good for 6-8h layovers.
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Eat here
Weisswurst + Brezn + Weissbier at Hofbräuhaus (Platzl 9) — Bavaria's most iconic beer hall, traditional but tourist-heavy. For locals: Augustiner-Bräustuben, the brewery's own tap.
Local tip
MUC is 35km from city centre — among the furthest German airports. The S-Bahn takes 45 min so allow 2.5+ hour buffer before connecting flights. The Lufthansa Express Bus is the same price + arrival time as S-Bahn but with luggage space.
Getting to your hotel from MUC
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Getting out of Munich (MUC)
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