Altstadt-Lehel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt-Lehel
Popular places to visit
Marienplatz
People-watch, be entertained by street performers and gaze up at Munich’s town hall in this central plaza, one of the city’s main meeting points.
Hofbräuhaus
This typically Bavarian beer hall is a joyous hub of traditional music, dance and cuisine as well as being known for the famous big mugs of golden frothy ale.
Viktualienmarkt
Relish the sights, smells and sounds of a traditional German market filled with Bavarian specialties and handcrafted works of art.
Karlsplatz - Stachus
Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.
Beer and Oktoberfest Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Beer and Oktoberfest Museum in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its fascinating museums.
Old Town Hall
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Old Town Hall during your travels in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its fascinating museums.
Activities
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Munich: Guided Tour of the historic Town Hall on Marienplatz
Our pick of the best Altstadt-Lehel Hotel Deals
Platzl Hotel
Room was excellent and location of hotel supreme! We loved it:)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
Room was very nice, although it felt like the living area and/or bedroom could have benefited from a little more storage. Bathroom was really hot but nicely appointed. Breakfast is outstanding as long as you get there early enough to avoid sitting in one of the back rooms. Servers don’t make it back ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Haus im Tal
Room was fantastic, staff were friendly but tended to sit around chatting to their mates more than serve; I managed 2 breakfasts before being offered a morning coffee. I would advise against paying for breakfast there! Very good location and an enjoyable stay! It is more of a modern, relaxed and ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Premier Inn München City Zentrum
The room was really nice but not enough storage space breakfast was really good but could do better with fried eggs and mushrooms
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Torbräu
Wonderful hotel with delightful, helpful staff and perfect location! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel MIO by AMANO
Rooms clean and friendly staff. Rooms are smaller than the other hotels we stayed during our Christmas vacation
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt-Lehel
Munich City Centre
Known for its fantastic breweries and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Munich City Centre. Check out top attractions like Marienplatz and Frauenkirche, and jump on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.
Kreuzviertel
Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Karlsplatz - Stachus are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.
Hackenviertel
Shopping, coffee shops and historical sites are some highlights of Hackenviertel. Make a stop by Sendlinger Tor or Asamkirche while you're exploring.
Angerviertel
Cafes and shopping are highlights of Angerviertel. Make a stop by Marienplatz or Viktualienmarkt while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Reichenbachplatz Station to get around town.
Graggenau
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Gärtnerplatz
Restaurants, shopping and historical sites highlight some of the notable features of Gärtnerplatz. Make a stop by State Theater on the Gartnerplatz while you're exploring.
