OktoberFest :: hotels

HOTELS

So you’ve decided to go to Munich for Oktoberfest so everything else is secondary, right? Wrong. Where you stay is one of the most important decisions of your trip. So before reading our review, here are a few misconceptions about Munich and Oktoberfest.

I’ll just show up and find a hotel.

Bring a tent because you’ll be sleeping outside. Over 6 million people come to Oktoberfest, many of whom made hotel reservations. Whether or not you travel with us (and after visiting our website you will do the smart thing and book a Spyns tour by calling 1.888.825.4720), you should book your hotel room at least 6 months in advance.

I just want a cheap, comfortable hotel.

“Cheap” during Oktoberfest is around US$340/night. Most hotels will charge between $400-$700/night for standard double rooms. Why? Because demand far outstrips supply. With 6 million people fighting for bedspace, the hotels can charge whatever they want.

I want to stay near the fair grounds.
No problem, but hotel rates are high. Many of the cheap US$340/per night hotels are very small, budget and over priced. It’s worth spending a little extra and getting something in the 4 star range, or alternatively staying near the city centre or train station where for the same price, you get a far better quality hotel. The train station is a 15min walk from the fair grounds, while the city centre is a 25min walk. Click here to see you map Munich.

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Tryp Hotel Munich****

Rooms :201

Ground Distance :2 minutes walking

Location :The Tryp Hotel is located perfectly a block back from the Oktoberfest grounds. This means you are close enough to be a stone’s throw from the beer tents, but back enough that you don’t hear the party while you sleep.

Recommend For :Client who want to come to Munich for the Oktoberfest festival and fair grounds while having a Gym, Spa, and courtyard at their finger tips.

Pros :Location, location, location. A very nice tidy hotel with all the amenities that a seasoned traveller likes.

Cons :Paid wifi, and expensive for single travellers.

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Schiller5****

Rooms :55

Ground Distance :15 minutes walking

Location :The Schiller Hotel is located near the train station which is halfway between the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and the City centre. This area is where the majority of Munich’s hotels are located and is a good base point as the city centre and Oktoberfest are within an easy stroll.

Recommend For :Clients 25-35 who are happy with very tidy rooms where the staff will let you use the washing machine as opposed to sending you to the dry cleaners.

Pros :hotel is all inclusive with free wifi and bar. The staffs are outstanding accommodating.

Cons :As it is near the train station the shops around it are not always the most reputable.

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Le Meridien Munich*****

Rooms :380

Ground Distance :15 minutes walking

Location :Le Meridien is opposite the front doors to Munich’s main train station. For clients wanting to see a bit more of Munich than just the Oktoberfest fairgrounds, this hotel is centrally located between the tents and the historical city center (both within an easy walk on flat ground). As with most major European train stations, the area around them is not always the most desirable, therefore be prepare to walk past a few kebab and sex shops during your stay.

Recommend For :Clients 35+ who enjoy the finer details of hotels. Relax and enjoy the spa, swimming pool, fitness room and in-house cocktail bar.

Pros :As you would expect for a hotel of this price and standard; the service, food, and comfort is excellent. It also has great air-conditioning (this can be hard to find in Europe).

Cons :Be prepared to pay high prices for wifi (US$30 per day) with no free wifi in the lobby.