Munich

A curated guide to Munich, Germany: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. English Garden 4.7★ (69,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Hofgarten 4.7★ (9,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Olympiapark München 4.7★ (80,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Alte Pinakothek 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Art museum
  5. Lenbachhaus 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Art museum
  6. New Town Hall 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Nymphenburg Palace 4.6★ (40,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Frauenkirche 4.6★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Giorgia Trattoria 4.7★ (16,000 reviews) · Italian
  2. Botanista Café Club 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Little London / Bar & Grill 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Steak
  4. Rosi coffee & bar 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Cafe Glockenspiel GmbH 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Augustiner Klosterwirt 4.5★ (14,000 reviews) · Bavarian restaurant
  7. Zum Dürnbräu 4.5★ (4,000 reviews) · Bavarian restaurant
  8. Wirtshaus in der Au 4.5★ (5,000 reviews) · Bavarian restaurant

Where to drink

  1. Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant 4.4★ (8,000 reviews) · Irish pub
  2. Kilians Irish Pub 4.4★ (7,000 reviews) · Irish pub
  3. Max & Moritz Tagesbar 4.9★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  4. Jazzbar Vogler - München 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  5. Zephyr Bar 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. Sofitel Munich Bayerpost 4.5★ (4,783 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Hotel Bayerischer Hof 4.4★ (4,569 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Mandarin Oriental, Munich 4.6★ (1,632 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  4. Platzl Hotel 4.5★ (1,518 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Unsöld's Factory Hotel 4.6★ (489 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Munich?

With 23 notable sights and 22 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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