Munich is at the centre of Germany's tourism industry, and the hospitality infrastructure is robust enough to handle even the crowds that pour in during Oktoberfest. The majority of hotels are located in the city centre, where tourists can admire Baroque architecture dating back as far as the 1400s.

Compared to the rest of Germany, hotel prices in Munich are expensive. However, prices are still reasonable by international standards, and travellers on a budget will find affordable options in the city centre alongside upmarket giants like Hotel Königshof, Hotel Bayerischer Hof and Kempinski Hotel.

Kempinski Hotel is one of the city's oldest and was welcoming guests as long ago as the 1850s. This hotel, along with the Mandarin Oriental, is where celebrities and powerful elite stay when they visit Munich. Meanwhile, Hotel Bayerischer Hof is absolutely opulent, and the lounge is worth visiting even for non-guests. Hotel Königshof operates a famous, five-star restaurant and enjoys enviable views over the city centre.

Munich's historic centre is called the Altstadt and boasts a fascinating mix of ultra-modern architecture and ancient structures like St Peter's Church and the 15th century Frauenkirche Cathedral. This is the district with the most attractions and entertainment options, with the Marienplatz and Glockenspiel at the centre of everything. Visitors staying in this part of Munich enjoy the best dining, accommodation and nightlife options.

A bohemian attitude hangs on in Schwabing, a community that hosted artists' colonies in the old days. Funky cafés and a spread of Art Nouveau architecture characterise the area. Tourists staying here are comfortably close to most of Munich's world-famous museums.

Bogenhausen is an opulent quarter of town with beautiful houses and picture-perfect avenues. Arabella Park, in particular, hosts magnificent mansions. The hotel scene here isn't as affluent as expected, though there are a few three- and four-star hotels in the area.

Olympic Park emerged in the 1970s and continues to host large sporting events and concerts. This area accommodates students at the local university so the nightlife is energetic. Olympic Park is best suited for those catching a game or a concert.

Theresienwiese comes alive during the Oktoberfest celebration, when beer lovers from around the world converge on the local beer gardens. Even out of season, visitors searching for German beer flock to the hotels in this district.

The English Gardens offers a surreal retreat from life in the city. A few hotels operate here amid well-landscaped gardens within reach of cafés and beer gardens. There's even a discreet sunbathing area where visitors can work on their tans.