The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in for Oktoberfest

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Which Munich neighbourhood should you stay in when you come for Oktoberfest?

Munich isn’t a huge city, but there is still a staggering amount of choice when it comes to finding a place to stay for the city’s biggest event of the year.

After living in Munich for several years, we’ve learned a trick or two about choosing the best Oktoberfest accommodation for friends and family, so let me now pass those tips onto you!

This Oktoberfest neighborhood guide will help you choose the best neighborhoods to stay in Munich during Oktoberfest, whether your priority is location, budget or overall experience.

We hope you find it helpful!

Beers at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

What neighbourhood is Oktoberfest in Munich?

Munich is divided into 25 boroughs, but all the interesting stuff for tourists is mostly clustered around the the 7-8 boroughs in the middle. Luckily, Oktoberfest is located in one of these!

Officially, Oktoberfest is located at Theresienwiese, which is part of the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt borough.

Staying in any hotel here will put you in close distance to the Oktoberfest grounds, and also close to a lot of fun action in Munich.

This is the borough that houses a lot of lively Munich districts, including the Glockenbachviertel, the epicenter of Munich’s LGBTQ/party scene, the Gärtnerplatzviertel, where you’ll find one of the prettiest squares in Munich, popular with young people/hipsters and also the area, and the world famous Deutsches Museum, the largest science/technology museum in the world.

Pool in Munich, Germany
Isarvorstadt: where public swimming pools look like this

Which U-Bahn Lines to Stay Near for Oktoberfest

The main entrance of Oktoberfest has an U-Bahn station right in front of it called Theresienwiese. This is the main point of entry for most visitors. Theresienwiese is on the U4 and U5. Also nearby on the U4/U5 (and by the West entrance) is Schwanthalerhöhe.

The east entrance of Oktoberfest has an U-Bahn station in front of it called Goetheplatz. This stop is serviced by U3 and U6 trains. In the south, there is an entrance near the Poccistrasse stop, also serviced by the U3/U6.

So it’s simple enough! If you want to find Oktoberfest accommodation that is easily reachable to Theresienwiese by public transport, look for a hotel very close to either a U3, U4, U5 or U6 line.

Munich is a very compact city, so staying by any stop on these lines will not take you more than 30 minutes by train to reach Theresienwiese.

NOTE: While all stops on the U4/U5 are within the Munich M-Zone for public transport, all the Garching stops on the U6 are located in Zone 2, so you’ll need to pay more for public transport tickets in/out of here. You can learn more about the Munich transportation system in this guide here.

The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Munich for Oktoberfest

So for a visitor, what is the best area to stay in Munich for Oktoberfest? Here are some choices, along with hotel recommendations.

Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

While Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt (the neighborhood containing the festival grounds) is definitely the best pick location-wise, with this proximity comes numerous trade-offs, including lack of availability, noise/crowds and most importantly, PRICE!

The truth is, Munich hotels near Oktoberfest book up months, even a year in advance, and so prices are, quite frankly, absurd, especially if you want to book something of high quality.

The main benefit of booking something so close is that you don’t need to worry about transportation, and can easily walk back after a day of drunken revelry…

If you value convenience over budget, then there are many hotels within walking distance to Oktoberfest in/around the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt area.

Here are some Theresienwiese hotels that don’t compromise on style and experience despite their central location.

All of the following hotels have an 8+ rating on Booking.com, are located in the Inner Zone (Innenraum) of public transportation and will get you to Oktoberfest in 25 minutes or less.

HotelRatingWalking DistanceAdditional NotesAvailability
Marc München9.013 minBreakfast Included
Bar
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Aloft München8.914 min24h Fitness Centre
Free WiFi
Self-service pantry kitchen
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Eurostars Grand Central8.515 minIndoor pool
Sauna and gym
In-house restaurant
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Motel One München-Westend8.716 min24h food and drink serviceCheck reviews & availability
25hours Hotel The Royal Bavarian8.816 minSauna
Bar
Check reviews & availability

Looking for something in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt that’s a little cheaper? The following hotels are all decently priced (relatively speaking), especially considering their close distance to Oktoberfest.

WARNING: They book up very very quickly, so snatch them up if you see any availability. I’m seeing most of them are already fully booked (as I write this in March).

HotelRatingWalking DistanceAdditional NotesReviews
Acanthushotel8.517 minLibraryCheck reviews & availability
Hotel Ambiente Garni8.414 minBreakfast Included
Free WiFi
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Hotel Andra München8.210 minTerraceCheck reviews & availability
Hotel Condor8.116 minBar/Courtyard Terrace
Free Newspapers
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Brunnenhof City Center8.012 minBreakfast Included
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Neighborhoods Along the U4/U5 U-Bahn Lines

The Theresienwiese U-Bahn Station (at the Oktoberfest main entrance) and the Schwanthalerhöhe U-Bahn Station (at the Oktoberfest west entrance) are both conveniently located on the U4 and U5 underground train lines.

So, if you’re looking for an affordable place to stay that nonetheless offers a direct connection to Oktoberfest (without needing any transfers), staying somewhere along the U4 or U5 is a good idea.

If you want to be close to the main sights in Munich as well, I’d recommend trying to find somewhere near Odeonsplatz or Lehel.

Here is a table of different hotels that are along the U4/U5 line, all with reviews of 8 or higher on Booking.com, and will get you to Oktoberfest in less than 25 minutes:

HotelRatingTypeDistance to TheresienwieseAdditional NotesReviews
Sheraton München Westpark Hotel8.4Deluxe7 minIn-house restaurant and lounge
24h Fitness Center including sauna/steam room
Free WiFi
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ibis Hotel Muenchen City West 8.1Budget8 min24h Reception
Free WiFi
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B&B Hotel München City-West8.1Budget8 minFree WiFiCheck reviews & availability
Anna Hotel8.6Deluxe8 minIn-house restaurant and bar
Terrace
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Buddy Hotel8.3Budget9 minFree Takeaway Snacks in the MorningCheck reviews & availability
Park Hotel Laim8.2Mid-Range10 minIn-house restaurant and bar
Sauna
Free WiFI
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Hotel Opera8.5Deluxe12 minBreakfast Included
Classically Furnished Rooms w/ Antiques
Beautiful Facade
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Boutique Hotel Splendid-Dollmann9.0Deluxe13 minFree WiFiCheck reviews & availability
Hotel ADRIA München8.3Mid-Range14 minFree WiFi
Room Service Available
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Design Hotel Stadt Rosenheim9.0Deluxe15 minStylish Design
Free WiFi
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Hotel Petri8.3Budget17 minBreakfast included
Beautiful outdoor garden
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Hotel München Palace8.8Luxury20 minMarble Bathrooms
Spa, gym and sauna
Free Minibar
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Residence Inn by Marriott Munich City East8.4Mid-Range20 minSpacious studios with fully equipped kitchenettes
Free WiFi
24/7 Grab'n Go Market
Breakfast Included
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Hotel am Ostpark8.9Budget22 min24h Reception
Garden and Terrace
Free WiFi
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Motel One München-East Side8.6Mid-Range22 minStylish Design
Free WiFi
Cool Lounge
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Sheraton München Arabellapark Hotel8.2Deluxe23 min2 In-House Restaurants
Beer Garden and Pool
Pool, Spa, and Sauna
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Leonardo Hotel Munich City East8.9Deluxe26 min24h Reception
Free WiFi
Fitness Center
Terrace
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Neighborhoods Along the U3/U6 U-Bahn Lines

The Goetheplatz U-Bahn Station (at the Oktoberfest east entrance) and the Poccistrasse U-Bahn Station (at the Oktoberfest south entrance) are both conveniently located on the U3 and U6 underground train lines. So, if you’re looking for an affordable place to stay that nonetheless offers a direct connection to Oktoberfest, staying somewhere along the U3 or U6 is a good option.

Staying at Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Universität or Sendlinger Tor will put you in close proximity to most of Munich’s main tourist hotspots. These stops are all very central, so hotels will likely be pricier, but they are ideally situated for sightseeing.

The area around Münchner Freiheit is lively and fun as well, with lots of restaurants and bars.

And last but not least, the Olympiazentrum stop is at the Munich Olympic Park, a beautiful area (that I used to live in!) While it’s not right in the city center, it is a beautiful area to stay in, with lots of cool, unique sights as well.

The Olympiapark area of Munich - such an underrated piece of the city!
The Olympiapark area of Munich – such an underrated piece of the city!

NOTE: Anything outside of the stops mentioned above will be fairly boring and residential, with not much to offer for tourists. This might be good if you want a quieter place to stay that’s still connected easily to Oktoberfest, but there won’t be much sightseeing around the hotels themselves.

Here is a table of different hotels that are along the U3/U6 line, all with reviews of 8 or higher on Booking.com, and will get you to Oktoberfest in less than 30 minutes:

HotelRatingTypeDistance to ThersienwieseAdditional NotesReviews
Hotel Hauser an der Universität8.5Budget16 minBreakfast Included
Small Spa
Free WiFi
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Platzl Hotel - Superior8.8Deluxe16 minAmazing Location
Free Spa and Sauna
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BEYOND by Geisel9.7Luxury17 minAmazing views
Complimentary breakfast and drinks
Common Kitchen
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Das Nikolai Hotel8.6Mid-Range18 min24h Reception
Free WiFi
Breakfast Included
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Schwabinger Wahrheit by Geisel9.2Mid-Range18 minFree WiFi
Contemporary Design/Style
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Hotel Ambiance Rivoli8.3Deluxe18 minOn-Site Hammam and Restaurant
Stylish Design
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CORTIINA Hotel8.9Deluxe19 minAmazing Central Location
Free WiFi
Stylish Wine Bar
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K+K Hotel am Harras8.1Mid-Range19 minFree WiFi
Bistro Lounge
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Holiday Inn Munich - Westpark8.7Mid-Range19 minFree WiFi
Terrace
Sauna and Fitness Area
Contemporary Design
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Pullman Munich8.4Deluxe21 minFree WiFi
On-site Restaurant and Bar
Snacks and Drinks in the Lobby
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Hotel Altschwabing8.4Budget21 minFree WiFiCheck reviews & availability
Steigenberger Hotel München8.7Deluxe25 minIn-House Restaurant and Spa
24h Reception
Free WiFi
Stylish Design
Check reviews & availability
Hotel AMENITY8.6Budget25 minOn-Site BarCheck reviews & availability
Hotel & Gaststätte zum Erdinger Weißbräu9.1Mid-Range27 minOn-Site Restaurant and Bar
Free WiFi
24h Reception
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Hotel Neumayr8.1Budget28 minBreakfast Included
Free WiFi
Restaurant, Terrace and Bar
Children's Playground
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Hotel Thalmair8.8Mid-Range28 minOn-Site Bar
Free WiFi
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Hotel Thalmair8.4Mid-Range28 minFree WiFiCheck reviews & availability
Hotel Säntis8.0Mid-Range29 minBreakfast IncludedCheck reviews & availability

Munich Hotels Map

Last but not least, if you want a clear, visual way to browse different hotels and neighborhoods around Oktoberfest, here’s an easy map for you to use:

Booking.com

Any other questions about the Best Oktoberfest Neighborhoods?

I hope you enjoyed that guide on the best neighborhoods to stay in Munich for Oktoberfest. Let me know in the comments if you have any more questions! Have an amazing trip!

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