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 entertainment choices.
Sendlinger Tor
After visiting Sendlinger Tor, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Munich. Discover the area's lively breweries and its acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Munich: Magic Bavaria - Museum of Fun, Selfies and Illusions
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train
Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich
Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
Our pick of the best Altstadt-Lehel Hotel Deals
Platzl Hotel
Excellent location, lovely staff and we really enjoyed our atay here
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Premier Inn München City Zentrum
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
ANAGRAM - Haus im Tal
Super clean and well equipped room. Staff went above and beyond with unique, customer service oriented check in.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Torbräu
Charming hotel and great location in the heart of old Munich. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Concorde München
Very responsive staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Theresienwiese, 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 Kaufingerstrasse 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 Asamkirche or Damenstiftskirche 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.
