Ludwigsvorstadt
By Hauptbahnhof. Not great for quiet nights.
Where to stay in Munich: areas compared
Every area we cover, with what it is good for and what it is not. Full area guides with licensed hotels, aparthotels and guesthouses follow in early 2027.
Schwanthalerhöhe
Residential. Not great for sightseeing on foot.
Altstadt-Lehel
The old town. Not great for budgets.
Maxvorstadt
University quarter next to the Old Town. Not great for the Wiesn on foot.
Riem and the U2
Near the Messe. Not great for evenings in town.
Areas compared
Typical travel times by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus on a weekday between 9am and 6pm, including the wait for the first train.
| Area | To Theresienwiese | To Messe München | To Marienplatz | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwigsvorstadt | 2 min | 23 min | 6 min | Short trips, Wiesn |
| Schwanthalerhöhe | 3 min | 28 min | 10 min | Wiesn, quieter nights |
| Altstadt-Lehel | 10 min | 18 min | You are there | First visit |
| Maxvorstadt | 12 min | 28 min | 4 min | Museums, cafés |
| Sendling (Harras) | 18 min | 36 min | 19 min | Wiesn by U6, local feel |
| Riem and the U2 | 27 min | You are there | 25 min | Trade fairs |