If you plan to celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich, you can find better deals if you move beyond the city center. Munich has great public transportation. A commuter train runs until 1 a.m., and there are ample cabs available as well. The Marienplatz/Viktualienmarkt area offers hotels for a reasonable average rate for the season of about $200 per night. The Marriott Munich, in the Marienplatz area, is just a few train stops from the city center and the fairgrounds, the hub of Oktoberfest activity.
Marriott Munich
Schwanthalerstr. 37
80336 München, Germany
+49 89 5488488-0
marriott.com
Stuttgart is a smaller town in Germany that boasts the second-largest celebration. The People's Festival is just a short train ride from Munich. Stuttgart also has a good transit system. Millennium Hotel is one of the better hotels in the area, just outside of town but very close to the train station, with a rate of around $200.
Millennium Hotel and Resort Stuttgart
SI-Erlebnis-Centrum Plieninger Strasse 100
70567 Stuttgart, Germany
49 711 7211050
millenniumhotels.com
The most important part of finding lodging for Oktoberfest is being aware that the hotels fill up quickly. Book ahead so you still have choices between the lower-priced hotels. Using public transportation is also a great way to save money.
