It's closed on Sundays — go on a weekday morning for the freshest stalls.
Discover Local Munich: What to Do Around Mercure Munich
At Mercure, we believe you shouldn't need a guidebook to feel like you belong somewhere. That's the idea behind Discover Local: since 1973, every Mercure hotel has been built around its neighbourhood, not just dropped into it — from the décor on the walls to the flavours on the menu. Step into any Mercure and our teams are on hand with the kind of tips you won't find in a guidebook: the market stall locals queue for, the bar where nobody speaks English, the walk that skips the crowds. They live here. They know. Discover Local isn't a generic city guide — it's a short, honest list of the restaurants, markets and neighbourhoods our own hotel teams actually recommend to guests, updated as the city changes around us. Below, you'll find our picks for Munich, an interactive map to help you find your way, and answers to the questions travellers ask us most. So — where will Discover Local take you?
Munich in 5 picks
Viktualienmarkt
Munich's 200-year-old market, about five minutes' walk from Mercure Hotel Muenchen Altstadt. Go early for the Bavarian breakfast stalls.
Ludwigsvorstadt
the neighbourhood right outside Mercure Hotel Muenchen City Center — indie coffee shops and global eateries, not beer halls.
Schwabing
once home to Munich's artists and intellectuals, now the gateway to the English Garden.
English Garden
bigger than Central Park, and free. Rent a bike near Schwabing.
A walk along the Isar
the river that shapes the city. Go for the golden hour, keep a jacket handy after dark.
FAQ
Yes. It's a public park, open year-round, no ticket required.
Mercure Hotel Muenchen Altstadt sits three minutes from Marienplatz and about five from Viktualienmarkt.
Where to sleep
See Mercure hotels in Munich, all within reach of these picks.