Where to Stay in Munich

Where’s the “cool” part of town? What hostel has the best atmosphere? What about price? We’ve seen the places; below are our favorites. We recommend that you call ahead to reserve a bed. Regarding telephone numbers, use the first set of numbers only when dialing from outside German (a + means 00). And only press a number in the parenthesis when dialing inside the country.

4 You München
Well located near the city center, free bed sheets, and a big breakfast area downstairs. The folks behind the desk are friendly and helpful. A nice German restaurant across the street. Hirtenstr. 18. +49 (0) 89 5521660. www.the4you.de

Easy Palace Station Hotel
Less than a “par three” from Munich’s central station. Accommodations range from hostel style to three-star hotel style, and all come with a breakfast buffet. The Station Hotel’s small size allows it to offer guests personalized service. Schützenstr. 7. +49 (0) 89 5525210. www.easypalace.de

Easy Palace City Hostel
The newly renovated rooms make this place comfortable. The international crowd makes it friendly. And the location – in a non-touristy part of town, but still close to it – makes it authentically Munich. Sponsors free walking tours for its guests. Mozartstr. 4. +49 (0) 89 5587970. www.easypalace.de

Euro-Youth Hotel
Munich’s party hostel, with a big focus on the bar. One of Europe’s Famous Hostels, it fills up fast with like minded travelers who order beer by the liter and aren’t afraid to have a good time. Senefelderstr. 5. +49 (0) 89 59908811. www.euro-youth-hotel.de

Frederic´s Serviced Apartments
Tasteful and comfortably-furnished apartments made to fit your specific needs. Individual-living accomodation for the business trip or private stay - for as long as you want. Make your upcoming visit as enjoyable as possible. Two locations in Munich: Hohenzollernplatz 7, Schwabing and Dantestraße 18, Gern/Olympiapark. FREE hotline: 0800-HOMENOW (0800-466 36 69) or +49 (0)89 21 18 70 40  www.frederics.eu 

Haus International
Connected by public transport to the downtown, and close to where people who live in this city go out at night, this big, bright, clean hostel boasts a back court-yard. Includes breakfast, sheets, and a towel, as well as a sponsor of the New Munich Free Walking Tour. Elisabethstr. 87. S/U-Bahn Haubtbahnhof. +49 (0) 89 120060. www.haus-international.de

Jaeger’s Hotel
A good close-to-the-station hostel, easily within walking distance to the main strip. The staff are some of the most helpful in Munich. The guests are young and fun. Sponsors free walking tours for its guests. Senefelderstr. 3. +49 (0) 89 555282. www.jaegershotel.de

Jugendherberge München – Neuhausen
Expect the traditional standards of German Youth Hostels, and remember that prices are flexible depending on age and possession of a Youth Hostel membership card, also available here. Wendl-Dietrich-Str. 20. +49 (0) 89 131156. www.jugendherberge.de

MEININGER City Hostels
This great chain of hostels is known for being clean and safe. One of the few places where bed sheets and breakfast are always included. The fantastic beer hall across the street has some of the best food and drink prices in town. Best Staff Award. Sponsors free walking tours for its guests. Landsberger Str. 20. +49 (0) 30 66636100. www.meininger-hostels.com

The Tent
Located in a park near the Botanical Garden, the Tent is cheap and friendly. You could probably dig up enough money from your pockets to pay for the most basic sleeping option: a mat in the Main Tent. (Beds and small tents available too.) Brand new bathroom facilities. Campfire every night. Closes for the cold months September 1. In den Kirschen 30. +49 (0) 89 1414300. www.the-tent.com

Wombat’s
Brand new, funky, and flawless – a fine recent addition to Munich’s solid hostel market. The bar is fun, and the atrium is a must see no matter where you’re sleeping. Sponsors free walking tours for its guests. Senefelderstr. 1. +49 (0) 89 5998 9180. www.wombats-hostels.com