December in Munich
The Altstadt and Lehel put the Marienplatz, the Residenz and the English Garden on foot, at the highest prices. Maxvorstadt is the museum quarter: quieter, greener and better value, with the Pinakotheken and the university nearby. Glockenbach and Isarvorstadt are where Munich goes out, with small bars, international food and a younger, more alternative crowd.
Month guide
We are still mapping this month in detail. The city guide below covers the bases year-round.
Where to stay in December
The same areas, with the trade-offs that matter when you are booking for this time of year.
- 01$140–$500
Altstadt & Lehel
Glockenspiel, beer halls and the calm river side of the old city.
2–4 nightsRead the guide - 02$100–$400
Maxvorstadt
Museum boulevards, university bookshops and a cultured, unhurried calm.
3–5 nightsRead the guide - 03$90–$350
Glockenbach & Isarvorstadt
Small bars, international food and Munich's most alternative evenings.
3–5 nightsRead the guide
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