City center - the main tourist attractions are here: Marienplatz, the central square; the townhall, or "Rathaus"; the cathedral and its famous twin towers which are not actually the same height. And, of course, the world famous "Hofbräuhaus" beer hall.

Schwabing - North side of the city. This contains the city’s most vibrant nightlife. The main street, Leopoldstrasse, is where you will find most of the action on a Friday or Saturday night.

Haidhausen - to the East. Haidhausen is very residential but still has some of the trendiest nightlife.

Neuhausen - A truly residential area, West of the city.

Isarvorstadt - located in the South-West section of the city, this area is also bustling with nightlife and is best known for its gay culture.

English Gardens - this is the largest city park in Europe. The greenery stretches all the way from the Northern perimeter to the city center.