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
Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour
Salzburg, St.Wolfgang & Salzkammergut Lake District Day Tour
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip from Munich
Big Bus Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Altstadt-Lehel Hotel Deals
Platzl Hotel
Front desk very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in! Great location, beautiful property, and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Concorde München
The menu was fine. It had a lot of variety. Very fresh.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Premier Inn München City Zentrum
The bed is too soft to sleep
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Staying at a hotel of the Leading Hotels of the World group never disappoints. Bayerischer Hof is no exception and is one of their Crown Jewels. Perfect location, spacious, luxurious rooms, focus on details and impeccable service are the reasons why it’s my first choice when staying in Munich
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Hotel am Sendlinger Tor
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Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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 Frauenkirche 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 Munich 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.
