¡Bienvenidos a la Wiesn!
Spaniards love a fiesta – and the Wiesn is one of the biggest in the world. Here you'll find places to stay and tips so the Bavarian schedule doesn't catch you out.
With cheap direct flights from many Spanish cities, Munich is just two to three hours away. Many visitors come in groups of friends for a long weekend.
The biggest difference from a Spanish fiesta: the Wiesn parties early. Tents open in the morning and last orders are at 10:30 pm. A place to stay within walking distance or near the U-Bahn pays off twice.
Accommodation
During Oktoberfest, Munich is the most expensive city in Germany to stay in. Pick the right category, book early, and you will still find your room.
approx. €40–130 per person/night
Tent camps, campsites, hostel dorms and simple rooms outside the city – ideal for backpackers, groups and anyone who mainly comes to party.
Our tip for you
Hostels and tent camps are perfect for groups of friends: cheap, sociable and full of other international guests.
approx. €150–350 per room/night
Private rooms, guesthouses and mid-range hotels – with your own bathroom, a quiet night and good connections to the Theresienwiese.
Our tip for you
A shared apartment in the Westend or Sendling is often cheaper per head than a hotel – and you can walk to the Wiesn.
from approx. €350 per room/night
4- and 5-star hotels and design apartments within walking distance of the Wiesn or in the old town – with concierge, spa and breakfast until noon.
Our tip for you
A hotel in the old town combines the Wiesn with sightseeing: Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt and the Theresienwiese are all close.
Rough guide prices for the Oktoberfest period, no guarantee. Fridays and Saturdays are the most expensive; Monday to Wednesday is often much cheaper. Booking 9–12 months ahead gives you the best choice.
Location
The Theresienwiese is central. U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains get you there quickly from almost every neighbourhood – and staying outside the city often saves a lot of money.
5–15 min on foot
Right next to the festival grounds. Perfect for walking home after the tent – but lively, loud and the first area to sell out.
10–20 min on foot
The largest choice of hotels and hostels, direct S-Bahn to the airport and long-distance trains. A little hectic around the station at night.
1–3 stops on U3/U6
Quiet residential areas with cafés and beer gardens, close to the south entrance via Goetheplatz and Poccistraße. A good balance of location and price.
15–25 min by U-Bahn
Museums, university buzz and lovely cafés. Ideal if you want to combine the Wiesn with sightseeing and a bit of calm in the evening.
15–30 min by S-Bahn
Pasing, Laim, Giesing or the area around Ostbahnhof are cheaper. Get off at Hackerbrücke – from there it is about a 10-minute walk to the Wiesn.
20–60 min by regional train
Often half the price of Munich. Plan your last train back – late-evening trains on Oktoberfest weekends are packed.
Practical tips
At weekends many tents are full by midday and close their doors. Arrive around 10 am for the best chance of a seat without a reservation.
People eat at lunchtime and in the early evening. Roast chicken or pork knuckle as a base is a must before your second litre.
Evenings often drop below 10 °C. A jacket or cardigan over your dirndl is common among locals too.
Germans tip more than Spaniards: 5–10 % is customary. Say the amount when you pay.
With EU roaming you use your phone at Spanish rates. But in a full tent the network is often overloaded – agree on a meeting point.
Bring your Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea (EHIC). Emergency: 112, police: 110. The Spanish Consulate General in Munich helps if you lose your passport.
FAQ
Last orders are usually at 10:30 pm and the tents close at 11:30 pm. Only a few tents stay open a little longer.
No, as an EU citizen your DNI is enough. Bring your European Health Insurance Card as well.
In hostels, tent camps or a shared apartment. For weekends you should book 9–12 months in advance.
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