How to Find Cheap Accommodations during Oktoberfest in Germany
Find cheap hotel, hostel, campground, and other accommodations during Oktoberfest in Germany -- even at the last minute.
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You Will Need
- Google toolbar
- Hotel reservations
- Private accommodation reservations
- Hostel, bed and breakfast, or campsite reservations
- Sleeping bag
- Motorhome or camper
Steps
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Step 1
Search the Munich Tourist Board database
Search the Munich Tourist Board's hotel database. Search results range from four-star hotels to simple bed and breakfast accommodations.
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Step 2
Consider booking private accommodations
Consider booking private accommodations (apartments, flats, or houses) through an online service such as Statthotel, or Check In! Munchen.
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Step 3
Book a bed and breakfast stay
Book bed and breakfasts through The Bed and Breakfast Private Accommodation Agency. Also, see the Tourist Board's list of hostels and campsites.
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Step 4
Book reservations for Wiesn Camp
Send e-mail for reservations at Wiesn Camp, popular camping alternative for Oktoberfest visitors.
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Although tents are set up at Wiesn Camp, visitors will need to bring their own sleeping bags.
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Step 5
Park your motorhome or camper
Park your motorhome or camper at a designated area at the New Munich Trade Fair Center or at Wiesn Camp.
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Step 6
Call the Munich Tourist Office
Call the Munich Tourist Office's "comfort reservation" team for last-minute booking. Be aware of their Monday through Friday office hours.
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Even though Bavaria has one of the strictest nonsmoking laws in Europe, as of 2010 smoking was still allowed in the Oktoberfest beer tents.
