Munich Hotels and Accommodation
At certain times of the year it is very difficult to get a hotel in Munich. One of the reasons is that Munich punches above it’s weight as a city of international reputation. With only 1.3 Million inhabitants, it still enjoys status as one of the best places to live in the world, as well as hosting some of the biggest festivals and events to be found anywhere on the planet. Not every city can claim to have hosted the Olympics and even fewer of these select cities have had such a small population.
The combination of having such a relatively small population and hosting massive events like the Oktoberfest (the Munich Beer Festival) means that what little accommodation available is quickly snapped up. So if you are planning to come to Munich, be sure to plan in advance and book your hotel. There are large festivals other than the Oktoberfest, so don’t be surprised if, when you try to book during an off-peak period, that hotels are still unavailable. Give yourself plenty of time and you stand a better chance of not being disappointed when you try to book accommodation.
If you find there are no hotels or hostels available when you wish to travel to Munich, then consult the www.talkmunich.com forum and post a request there for people renting out rooms or apartments. Often at busy times of the year, local ex-pats see the shortage of accommodation as a means to earn a little extra cash, so you may get a good deal if you post what you are looking for on talkmunich.