Munich Hostels – In the Heart of Old Bavaria

Munich hostels are a bargain for those who travel in this scenic part of southern Germany. If you aren't averse to bringing your own bed linens and sharing bathroom and kitchen facilities, Munich hostels make for ideal accommodations for young people (and even those who are not so young) wishing to see a part of central Europe that is rich in both history and scenery.

What to Expect At Munich Hostels
A Munich hostel can be found in several parts of this venerable city, and may offer semi-private rooms or dormitory bunk bed facilities, or a combination of both. In any event, staying at hostels in Munich can be great opportunities not only to save money but also to get to know your fellow travelers.

If you are someone who requires more privacy, you may not be comfortable staying at a hostel. Munich has its fair share of traditional hotels and bed & breakfast facilities of course, although the cost of such lodgings is likely to be considerably higher.

On the other hand, if you like an informal, social atmosphere, you will certainly enjoy hostels. Munich is of course where the traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest is held (one thing you will learn about Germans is that they tend to identify with their province more strongly than with their nation as a whole; therefore, the locals you meet when staying at Munich hostels consider themselves Bavarians first and Germans second), and you're likely to meet many interesting people during this time of year when you stay at a hostel. Munich visitors at any one of the city's fine hostels enjoy common rooms where social interactions are encouraged through group activities (such as film screenings) that are offered.

Safe and Secure
If you're worried about your belongings when staying at Munich hostels, you should know that many of these establishments offer lockers where you can store such items. Because hostels in Munich tend to be informal, you can expect people to come and go at all hours; snoring may be a problem as well as other activities that we needn't go into here. The best solution is to have some good earplugs and a sleep mask, or find a Munich hostel that offers semi-private accommodations.

Hostels in Munich aren't for everyone. However, if you are on a limited budget, enjoy meeting interesting new people and have a real sense of adventure, you'll find that Munich hostels are just the thing for a unique travel experience.

Anne Harvester is a travel agent whose passion is writing about hostels in Munich. She spends her leisure time traveling to different Munich hostels and writing about different hostel Munich travel destinations.