Oktoberfest was first celebrated on October 12, 1810, in honor of King Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Today, the Oktoberfest is the world's largest festival, attracting 6 million visitors every year. Munich has a wide range of hotels that are close to the Oktoberfest grounds.
The cost of staying in a hotel during Oktoberfest is much higher than any other time of year, but cheaper accommodation is still available. The Hotel Max, for example, is only 17 miles from Munich Airport and 1.5 miles from the Oktoberfest grounds. As of September 2010, a single room costs 125 euros ($168) during the festival while a double room will cost you 145 euros ($168). This cost includes VAT and wireless Internet. For a buffet breakfast, add 9 euros or $12 per person. Parking is available for a charge of 12 euros ($16). The hotel is walking distance from the city center and Munich's major landmarks, parks and museums. English-speaking staff are available.
Hotel Max
Amalienstraße 12
Munich, 80333
Germany
+49-89-242-90-612
hotel-max-meunchen.de
For families traveling to Oktoberfest, the Hotel Munich Inn has English-speaking staff members, is child-friendly and less than a mile to the festival grounds. A complimentary buffet breakfast and VAT is included in the price, with double and triple rooms costing 110 euros ($148) per night and quadruple rooms at 130 euros ($175) per night, as of September 2010. All children younger than three stay free when using existing bedding and cots for children younger than two cost 10 euros ($13) per night. The Munich Inn is a short walk from the central railway station and 300 yards from the underground station.
Hotel Munich Inn
Goethestr. 15
Munich, 80336
Germany
+49-89-543-486-60
hotelmunich-inn.de
Only a mile from the Oktoberfest grounds is the five-star Rocco Forte Charles Hotel. The accommodation consists of standard rooms, classic king, deluxe king, junior suite and deluxe junior suite. All are equipped with modern conveniences including complimentary toiletries and Internet access, starting at 495 euros ($665) per night, as of September 2010. Amenities include fitness center, spa, concierge and on-site restaurant. The Charles hotel is only 30 minutes from Munich Airport and a short walk from the central train station. English-speaking staff available.
Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel
Sophienstrasse 28
Munich, 80333
Germany
+49-89-544-555-0
thecharleshotel.com
