Living in Munich?

Question

I'm moving to Munich in the next couple of months. Does anyone know the best areas to live in Munich?

I want to live near the centre.

Thanks!

W

Answer 1

define near the centre, munich has one of the best transport networks in the world, so if you live near a station you can get in quick and live in nice country and get more for your money

Answer 2

Starnberg and Munich are among the most expensive places in Germany, but for different reasons. In Munich, it's the typical large-city premium on space and the expensive night life. In Starnberg, it's the scenery with the lake and the top-of-line houses surrounding it.

Answer 3

Munich is on of the greatest places to live, but it is very expensive.  The US Dollar as of late does not help.

Nearly every neighborhood is decent.  I have lived in 2 diffrent places and found them all to be acceptable. I think you will be surprised how many nice neighboorhoods there are.  The challenge is finding a place that does not crush your budget. There are very few places in the old city (Marienplatz).

Here is a list of diffrent places I know of  I will give you a near-by U-Bahn stop.  I deffinetly think being near a subway is key/  If you are going for only a year or two I think living in the city is a must.  You can always move to the burbs/country later.

Maxvorstadt - (U2 Theresianstrasse/ US Josephplatz) - s mix of youung people, university students and yuppies.  Plenty of good daily shopping and near decent bars and the Uni

Muenchner Freihet (U3/U6 Muenchener Freiheit) - a lot like the Maxvorstatd.

Bonnerplatz - (U3 Bonnerplatz) - a bit like Maxvorstatdt just a bit quieter and a bit further form the city center.

Golkenbachviertle US (U2 Sendlinger Tor) -  A very eclectic neighborhood. Lot of artists, some students and a fair amount of g**s.

West End (U5 @ Schwantallerhoehe) - This place has a fair amount of Turks and other foreigners, but this should not be seen as a drawback.  I have friends in this neighborhood and find it cool.  It is a bit more afforadable then some of the places above.  FYI... This place is a ground zero for Oktoberfest.  It can be seen as a fun thing or an annoying thing.

Max Weberplatz (U5 Max Weberplatz) - This a a real nice part of town with nice apartments that are a bit pricey.  Bur if you can afford it.....

Bad Places to Live:

These places are not dangerous, but they are just a bit sketchy or boring.

Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)

Am Hart (U2)

Neuperlach Sued (U5) - lived here for a while and found it boring, but it is cheaper and the city is 20 mins. by train.

  

Have a great time!

AG