The top 4 hostels for this year's Oktoberfest

HostelsClub's most exclusive insider tips for the perfect accommodation for all Oktoberfest fans - there's something for every taste

The Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival in the world and was celebrated for the first time in 1810, when the Bavarians celebrated Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage. Since then, it has become a two-week festival with nearly 6 million visitors coming for the beer, music and festive atmosphere.

When it comes to beer gardens, Bavaria is a world leader: there are more than 180 beer gardens in and around the gates of Munich, with space for 180,000 visitors.

What? Munich's world-famous beer festival - the Oktoberfest

Where? Munich, Germany

When? September 21 - October 6, 2019

The main area of ​​the Oktoberfest is on the Theresienwiese (the Wiesn - Festwiese). It is located near Munich city center and has space for 14 large and 20 small marquees, where you can buy cold beer, delicious food and souvenirs. During the week you can party there until 10:30 pm and at the weekend until 11:30 pm, after which the party will continue in your hostel. Do not just hang in a tent, but walk the entire Oktoberfest and enjoy the unique atmosphere!

If you plan to visit Munich in September of this year, then you must quickly book your hostel to secure yourself a room / bed. The Oktoberfest will attract millions of visitors to Bavaria and the city's accommodations will soon be fully booked.

Here's our guide to the four hottest lodgings for Oktoberfest. And we promise in advance: there is something for everyone ;)

THE FAMILY FRIENDLY ONE

A and O München Hackerbrücke is a modern hostel offering high-quality rooms and dormitories for backpackers and low-cost travelers. The rooms have a private balcony, shower or bath. There is a rooftop bar with a luxury terrace, from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the Munich skyline and which becomes a vibrant beer garden in summer. The A and O München Hackerbrücke is just one train station from the main train station and 15 minutes from the Theresienwiese Oktoberfest. This place is perfect for the Oktoberfest especially if you travel in a group or with your family.

THE NEAREST ONE

Smart Stay Hostel Munich City

This accommodation boasts a great location in the city center and has all the facilities for a perfect stay during Oktoberfest. The hostel offers clean, modern twin, quadruple, six-bed and eight-bed rooms, each with a shower and toilet. Here you can use the free Wi-Fi and use the laundry room if your outfit gets a few stains while celebrating.

THE INTERNATIONAL ONE

If you are looking for an international atmosphere and impeccable cleanliness, then the Haus International is the right choice for you. It is a hostel with all the comforts and close to the center of Munich, easily reachable by buses that stop practically in front of the entrance. The quality/price ratio is excellent, also thanks to a really fantastic range of services and an abundant self-service buffet breakfast...between sweet and savory choices you will find the right energy to face your long day in Munich!

THE CHEAPEST ONE

Last but not least, we would like to recommend you the A and O Laim hostel which, in addition to being a property with many services and comfort for guests, has its strong point in the affordable price! It has both private rooms and shared dormitories with bathroom and is located just 500 meters from the Laim train station, with various metro lines that take you to the city center quickly and in just a few stops. The rooms are very spacious and always clean, with towels and soap provided.

Here you can find lots of other great hostels in Munich:

We wish you lots of fun at the Oktoberfest and do not forget to send us your best snapshots, maybe one of your pictures ends up on our Instagram feed ;)