Munich – Hostels in Munich. Maps for Munich, Photos and Reviews for each hostel in Munich.

A royal summer residence to rival Versailles or Schönbrunn. The main building – a vast baroque castle set in elegant gardens to the west of Munich – is surrounded by smaller mini-palaces. Just in case just one wasn't enough.

Website: http://www.schloss-nymphenburg.de/

Address: Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich

One of the world's oldest art galleries, where the majesty of the building is matched only by the art that it displays. Its extensive German collection is one of the best there is. Get out of the dorm and go see it!

Website: www.pinakothek.de

Address: Barer Str. 27, 80333 Munich

District: Königsplatz

Nazi Germany's first concentration camp is just a short journey out of Munich. Whether tourist or backpacker, it’s something you should bear witness to. A sober and informative reminder of the bleakest period of the 20th century.

Website: www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de

Address: Alte Römerstrasse 75, 85221 Dachau, Germany

If you’ve just checked into your hostel, get an overview of the city from Old Peter's iconic clock tower. And don't forget to admire the building itself, which mixes the architectural styles of its numerous rebuilds to stunning effect.

Address: Rindermarkt 1, 80331 Munich

District: Dom Pedro

Munich's celebrated science and technology museum is so big it takes up a whole island on the Isar river. Set aside a lot of time to explore everything it has to offer.

Website: www.deutsches-museum.de

Address: Museumsinsel 1, 80538 Munich

District: Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

The old town in the city centre is where most backpackers will spend their time. You'll find many of the most picturesque attractions here, including the city hall, historic churches and the Residenz, as well as all the shopping you need.

Also north of the city centre, Maxvorstadt is where cultured backpackers will find some Europe's greatest art galleries and museums. The neighbourhood’s picturesque streets and smaller businesses make it a great shopping destination too. It’s a short walk from the cheap hostels around the Hauptbahnhof.

The historic artists' quarter of the city is a quiet, café-filled neighbourhood by day and the go-to destination for pubs and clubs by night. Munich's coolest district. It’s a little way north of the city centre hostels, but well worth the trip.

The world's biggest beer party brings in revellers by the thousand, so plan your trip well in advance. Entry to the tents is free, and staying in a cheap hostel means you’ll have plenty of beer money. Result!

Website: www.oktoberfest.de

Address: Theresienwiese, 80339 Munich

District: Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Your best chance of spotting lederhosen is on 1st May, where Bavarians celebrate spring by raising maypoles all around the city and try to steal others from neighbouring villages. (We never said Bavaria wasn’t eccentric.) It’s all accompanied, naturally, by beer.

Address: City wide

For only €15 you get access to most of Munich's fabulous museums, as well as the transport between them, while the streets fill with live music. The ideal event for culture gluttons, it goes on until 2am - so it’s very popular with the youth hostel crowd.

Website: www.nacht-der-wissenschaften.de

Held twice a year – once in June and July, once during Advent – Tollwood offers concerts, food, comedy, art and theatre, all in the grounds of Munich's Olympic park. With a lively, summery atmosphere, it’s a great time to be here as a backpacker.

Website: www.tollwood.de

Address: Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich

District: Neuhausen

Every Monday evening during summer, thousands of skaters come out to party in Munich's streets, where cars are banned to make way for the riotous rollers. The hub of Blade Night is on Sophienstrasse, so if your group is in a hostel near the Hauptbahnhof it’s right on your doorstep.

Website: www.aok-bladenight.de

Address: Sophienstrasse, 80333 Munich

District: Stadtbezirk 3

Reputedly the longest music festival in the world, Theatron runs for 24 days on a stage at the Olympic Park. The programme features a wide range of genres, with both local and international acts. If you’re looking for a good cheap hostel nearby, there are some on Schwere-Reiter-Strasse.

Website: www.theatron.de

Address: Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich

District: Neuhausen

As the name suggests, this is the kind of event for fans of something slightly heavier than Wagner. The festival started in Munich in 2015, with headliners Muse, KISS and Metallica.

Website: www.rockavaria.de

Address: Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21, 80809 Munich

District: Neuhausen

Arias and overtures may not be every backpacker’s thing, but Munich's Opera Festival might just change your mind. It runs 'Opera for All' events, with accessible music played at outdoor concerts that are completely free.

Website: www.staatsoper.de

Address: Max-Joseph-Platz, 80539 Munich

The cakes are amazing and everyone likes the staff, but it's the perfectly executed 50s décor that keeps customers coming back to Maxvorstadt's coolest café. Very backpacker-friendly.

Website: www.cafe-jasmin.com

Address: Steinheilstrasse 20, 80333 Munich

District: Stadtbezirk 4

Phone: 089 45227406

If you're looking for some tasty food to accompany your evening's drinking, then the Wirtshaus provides excellent value Bavarian cuisine that’ll keep you going all night.

Website: www.zurbrezn.de

Address: Leopoldstrasse 72, 80802 Munich

District: Schwabling

Phone: 089 390092

It may be Italian rather than Bavarian, but you can't beat the prices. Pizza and pasta start at around €5. The location is pretty good too - right by the Deutsches Museum and Marienplatz, so well-located for city centre and downtown hostels.

Website: www.pastaebasta-web.de

Address: Fraunhoferstrasse 19, 80469 Munich

District: Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Phone: 089 13939446

Perfect for the budget traveller or for a quick lunch between the hostel dorm and your next adventure, this is an organic fast food franchise that pops up throughout Germany. The Fünf Höfe branch has an outdoor terrace.

Website: www.deananddavid.de

Address: Theatinerstrasse 11-15, 80333 München

Phone: 089 120 109 73

One of the Viktualienmarkt's numerous lunch stalls. You may not entirely know what you’re ordering from the German menu but you can guarantee the soup will be hearty and tasty.

Website: www.muenchner-suppenkueche.de

Address: Am Viktualienmarkt Abt. 3 Stand 5/28/29, 80331 Munich

District: Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

Munich's iconic beer hall is now so famous it's always full – and that's exactly what makes it great. It's the perfect place to meet fellow backpackers and beer fans from around the world.

Website: www.hofbraeuhaus.de

Address: Platzl 9, 80331 Munich

Phone: 089 290136100

Kultafabrik is not just one club, but 20 or more all in the same place; it's the one-stop shop for partying, featuring everything from live music to cabaret to techno nights.

Website: www.kultafabrik.de

Address: Grafinger Strasse 6, 81671 Munich

Phone: 089 6283440

If your idea of a beer garden is a small, cold yard, then let Munich fix that for you. For buzz and tradition, our pick is Augustiner Keller – it has been here since 1812 and does a nice line in old-school Bavarian food.

Website: http://www.augustinerkeller.de/

Address: Arnulfstrasse 52, 80335 Munich

District: Bahnhofsviertel

Phone: 089 594 393

The tight squeeze on Milla's cosy dance floor is part of the club's charm, and a sign of its popularity. One of the best spots in Munich for underground music.

Website: www.milla-club.de

Address: Holzstrasse 28, 80469 Munich

District: Am alten südlichen Friedhof

Phone: 089 18923101

Anti-fascist radicals would spend time here avoiding Nazis in the 1930s, and it remains a popular haunt for students and backpackers today. Beer and food is served until late, and with a smile.

Website: www.altersimpl.com

Address: Türkenstrasse 57, 80799 Munich

Phone: 089 2723083

A stone’s throw from the hostels in Munich’s city centre lies this bustling market that offers an authentic browsing experience for Bavarian cuisine. Some of the best wurst in the city can be found here.

Website: www.viktualienmarkt.de

Address: Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 Munich

District: Ludwigsvorstadt-Kliniken

This only appears three times a year – May, July and October in Mariahilfplatz – but with 300 stands offering everything from antiques to food to a funfair, it's not just a market; it's an event.

Website: http://www.auerdult.de/

Address: Mariahilfplatz, Munich

District: Dom Pedro

Marienplatz's self-styled 'Store of the Senses' offers a whole range of shopping options across its seven floors. There are fashion shops and spas for a luxury day, or music and book stores for cultured backpackers.

Website: kaufhaus.ludwigbeck.de

Address: Marienplatz 11, 80331 Munich

Keep an eye out for Mittagsmenüs, when many restaurants will bring in the lunch crowds with set menus of excellent food for a fraction of the evening cost.

Discount combination tickets are sold for multiple attractions situated near each other, or you can get a two week pass for 40 Bavarian attractions for €24, available at all included ticket offices.

The Museum of Man and Nature, the Alte Pinakothek, the Bavarian Museum and many others are all cheaper on Sundays, offering admission for as little as €1.50.