Munich Germany
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s largest cities, a center of European technology and engineering with major operations from BMW, Siemens, Allianz, and a deep software research base across TU Munich and LMU. The city pairs a beer-garden culture with a strong arts and museum scene anchored by the Alte and Neue Pinakothek and the Deutsches Museum. Munich Airport is one of Europe’s busiest hubs, with direct connections across Europe, North America, and Asia, reaching the city center in about 40 minutes via the S1 or S8 S-Bahn. The Hauptbahnhof is the city’s transit hub for U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and intercity rail.
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Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel - The historic central square with the famous mechanical clock figures performing at 11am and noon.
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English Garden - One of the largest urban parks in the world, with the famous river-surfing spot on the Eisbach.
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Deutsches Museum - The world’s largest science and technology museum, with extensive aerospace and computing collections.
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Beer gardens - The Augustiner-Keller and the Hofbrauhaus are the classic experiences; the Chinesischer Turm in the English Garden is the most scenic.
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Day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle - About 2 hours by car or train to the fairytale castle in the Bavarian Alps.
Munich Airport (MUC) is the main airport and one of Europe’s largest hubs, with direct connections across Europe, North America, and Asia. The S1 and S8 S-Bahn trains run every 10 minutes from the airport to Munich Hauptbahnhof and Marienplatz, taking about 40-45 minutes for around 13 EUR with a day ticket. The Lufthansa Airport Bus is a faster express alternative.
Munich’s MVV transit network covers the city with U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus services on a single ticket. The center is compact and walkable around Marienplatz. A day or 3-day ticket covers all transit including from the airport. Cycling is excellent on a dense protected-lane network.
May through September is the most pleasant, with long daylight and outdoor beer-garden season. Oktoberfest in late September and early October fills hotels months ahead and prices spike sharply, so check the calendar carefully. October conferences after Oktoberfest see cooler crisp weather. Winter is cold but the Christmas markets are excellent.
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Munich splits into two sensible bases. The old town around Marienplatz and Sendlinger Tor puts you in walking distance of the beer halls, museums and evening life, and is where most visitors want to be. The Hauptbahnhof area a few streets west is less charming but has the best transport access in the city and the widest price range, from five-star conversions down to hostels. If your event is out at Rosenheimer Platz or the Messe, staying east of the Isar in Haidhausen trades old-town atmosphere for a commute measured in minutes. Book well ahead for anything in late September or early October: Oktoberfest fills the city for sixteen days and pricing stays elevated either side of it.
Our picks in Munich
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Promenadeplatz 2-6, 80333 Munich, Germany
Historic five-star grand hotel a few minutes from Marienplatz with a rooftop pool, full spa, and multiple restaurants including a Michelin-starred option...
Hilton Munich City
Rosenheimer Strasse 15, 81667 Munich, Germany
Reliable four-star Hilton directly at Rosenheimer Platz S-Bahn station, a 3-minute walk from the ASE 2026 venue and one S-Bahn stop from...
Motel One Munich-Sendlinger Tor
Herzog-Wilhelm-Strasse 28, 80331 Munich, Germany
Reliable design-budget hotel at Sendlinger Tor with quick U-Bahn access to Marienplatz and the ASE venue at Rosenheimer Platz - a solid...
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Bayerstrasse 12, 80335 Munich, Germany
Five-star Sofitel in a converted historic post-office building next to Munich Hauptbahnhof, with a spa and indoor pool - well-suited for ASE...
Wombat's City Hostel Munich
Senefelderstrasse 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
Well-run hostel beside Munich Hauptbahnhof with private and shared rooms - the cheapest reliable option for students attending ASE who want central,...
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