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Munich is a picturesque city, set along the River Isar and to the north of the Bavarian alps, and is also one of Germany’s most forward thinking places, with cutting edge art and music scenes and trendy bars and nightclubs.

Munich was founded as a city in 1158, and literally means ‘home of the monks’, after the monastery situated on this site dating back from the 8th century. Munich went on to become the seat of the successful the Wittelsbach dynasty, who ruled the kingdom of Bavaria until the end of WWI. Munich has always been an affluent city, and there a number of excellent buildings that reflect a whole range of different design styles through the ages including gothic, Renaissance, Barque and neo-classical. This wealth has also led to a consistently strong patronage of the arts, and there are plenty of excellent museums, galleries, theatres and music halls.

Munich is famous for its tradition of beer brewing, and to this day there are still four world famous breweries, Augustiner, Hofbräuhaus, Paulaner and Spaten-Löwenbräu. Enjoying a glass of beer in one of the many beer halls or gardens is a popular tourist activity and the annual beer festival Oktoberfest, is one of the highlights of the year.

Munich suffered heavily during the Second World War (WWII) as its major links to Nazi power and command made it a target for intensive bombing by the Allies, and much of the city was destroyed. Rebuilding and restoration was carried out in the post war years enabled by Munich’s strong economy, which was soon able to recover from hardships of conflict. Munich has always been a popular tourist destination, and this combined with car manufacturing (BMW is based here) and a thriving film industry boosts the economy and keeps the city thriving.

Munich is not the cheapest city in Germany to visit, but it does offer good value for money and the main services such as trains, buses and taxis are efficient and affordable. There are some cheap hotels in Munich, which can help to lower the costs during your stay and these include:
* Treff Hotel Muenchen – rooms are available here from €59 EUR per night and the hotel is situated in the centre of the city, close to plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

Treff Hotel

* Hotel Daheim – with rooms from €60 EUR per night this hotel is good value for money, situated in a quiet, central location near to the main train station and the Karlsplatz (Stachus). Rooms are equipped with televisions and private bathrooms, and there is also parking near to the hotel.

A room from Hotel Daheim in Munich

* Hotel Montree – rooms are available from €65 EUR per night in this comfortable hotel, which has a friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and a convenient location near to shops and recreational facilities.

Lounge from Hotel Montree in Munich

* Regent – this elegant hotel has rooms from €79 EUR per night and has a welcoming atmosphere. It is situated only a short walk from the busy main shopping precinct.

Hotel Regent in Munich

* Hotel Am Markt – rooms are available from €79 EUR, and the building has a rich history, having original been built in 1897 as a fish market. Much of this history is in evidence throughout the hotel, with handcrafted doors and furniture and beautiful frescos.