Hey travelers, I am a novice traveler — need advice! We are meeting a group friends in Italy (they have made all the arrangements for Italy)
But my husband and I want to fly into Munich, find a place to stay for 2 nights ( moderate rates) drink some beer, recover, and take a train to Milan.
Fly into Munich September 20 ? Take train to meet up in Italy on 25 th .Hotel recomdations ( how to get there) and near a train station ? Any help is appreciated.
Posted by
Arctophilia (was 26, now x-27), Northamptonshire, England
37157 posts
are you aware that you are arriving just at the kickoff of Oktoberfest and all that entails in crowds and hotel room costs?
Posted by
Los Angeles
5624 posts
FYI Lufthansa seems to be having a promotion where you can get a free stopover
Posted by
Northwest Arkansas
1227 posts
As Nigel stated, your plan to arrive on September 20th coincides with the start of Oktoberfest on September 19th. If seeing Oktoberfest is part of you plan, then you are arriving at a great, but busy time. Prices for hotels in Munich skyrocket and the most convenient ones are often sold out well in advance.
We did a small group trip to Oktoberfest last year and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Munich City West. The price was reasonable and included breakfast. And we chose it because it is just two stops west of the main train station on multiple lines which made it convenient for both seeing the sites and visiting Oktoberfest. We will probably stay there in 2027 when we next return to Oktoberfest.
IMO Munich is a great town--with or without Oktoberfest crowds--and you may find yourself not seeing as much as there is to see with just two nights. Have you considered a night train from Munich to Milan to give yourself a bit more time in Munich?