Schwabing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Schwabing
Popular places to visit
English Garden
Take a break from Munich’s bustling streets among the lakes, meadows and beer gardens of this oasis of calm in the centre of the city.
Leopoldstrasse
Leopoldstrasse is just one of the places to see in Munich, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.
Siegestor
You can find out about the history of Munich with a visit to Siegestor. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Muenchner Freiheit
Find out about the history of Munich with a stop at Muenchner Freiheit. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Kleinhesseloher See
Find out about the history of Munich when you spend time at Kleinhesseloher See. Discover the area's lively breweries and its acclaimed art galleries.
Wedekindplatz
You can find out about the history of Munich with a stop at Wedekindplatz. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Activities
Royal Castles - Day Trip to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace from Munich
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CitySightseeing Munich
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 Schwabing Hotel Deals
Steigenberger Hotel München
Great location and nice room.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Munich Marriott Hotel
Clean room, efficient staff, very helpful, quiet. Not many things to do within walking distance of the hotel. Easy parking, too.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
PLAZA Premium München
Really nice hotel, good parking, however bed was far too soft for my liking.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Schwabinger Wahrheit by Geisel
We loved our stay here! Great location just off the main road with two metro stations in short walking distance. Supermarket nearby and lots of cafes for breakfast. Room had everything we needed and was very clean. Reception staff were nice and helpful for any requests/info we had. Also had lockers ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Loco Munich North by IHG
Nice lifeky place
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Platzl Hotel
Room was excellent and location of hotel supreme! We loved it:)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwabing
Maxvorstadt
Travellers love Maxvorstadt for its popular shops, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Schellingstraße Station or Pinakotheken Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Koenigsplatz and Augustiner Keller.
Königsplatz
Restaurants, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of Königsplatz. Make a stop by Koenigsplatz or Kunstareal München while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Konigsplatz U-Bahn or Ottostraße Tram Stop 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.
Lehel
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lehel. Spend some time visiting top spots like St-Anna-Platz, and catch the metro at Maxmonument Tram Station or Lehel U-Bahn to see more of the area.
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.
Altstadt-Lehel
Marienplatz and Frauenkirche are top sights in Altstadt-Lehel, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more sights in the area.
