HOW A SERVICED APARTMENT COMPARES TO OTHER OPTIONS
| Criteria |
Serviced Apartment |
Hotel (mid-range) |
Luxury Hotel (5-star) |
Furnished Apartment |
Airbnb (30+ days) |
| Monthly cost |
€2,200 bis 5,500 |
€3,600 bis 7,500 |
€12,000 bis 24,000 |
€1,300 bis 3,500 |
€2,000 bis 4,500 |
| Living space |
25 bis 70 m² |
18 bis 25 m² |
30 bis 60 m² (suite) |
25 bis 120 m² |
20 bis 80 m² |
| Full kitchen |
Yes |
No |
No (kitchenette in suites) |
Yes |
Usually yes |
| Regular cleaning |
Yes (1 bis 3× per week) |
Yes (daily) |
Yes (daily + turndown) |
No (self-managed) |
Rarely |
| Linen changes |
Yes (weekly) |
Yes (daily) |
Yes (daily) |
No |
Rarely |
| Reception / concierge |
Often (premium providers) |
Yes (24/7) |
Yes (24/7, personal butler) |
No |
No |
| Washing machine |
Often in-unit |
No |
No (laundry service) |
Yes |
Varies |
| Anmeldung (address registration) |
Yes (1+ month stays) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Rarely |
| Formal lease |
Yes |
No (hotel contract) |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Best for stays of |
2 weeks to 6 months |
1 bis 14 nights |
1 bis 7 nights |
1 bis 24 months |
Short holiday only |
Serviced apartment or furnished apartment: which is right for you? For stays under three months where regular cleaning and linen service matter to you and you want to minimize administrative effort, a serviced apartment is the better choice. For stays beyond three months where you want maximum space at the best monthly rate and are comfortable managing housekeeping yourself, a furnished apartment is more economical. The cost crossover typically falls at two to three months depending on the provider and apartment size.
The hotel arithmetic, made concrete. A consultant spends eight weeks in Munich on a project at BMW in Milbertshofen. Mid-range hotel at €150/night: €8,400. Business hotel at €200/night: €11,200. Standard serviced apartment in Schwabing for two months: €4,400 to 5,600 including cleaning, a kitchen, and double the space. Savings: €3,000 to 6,800 per employee per assignment. And that is before accounting for restaurant meals versus home-cooked dinners, a consultant eating out twice daily for eight weeks easily spends €2,000 to 3,000 more than one with a kitchen.
STANDARD VS. PREMIUM SERVICED APARTMENTS
| Feature |
Standard |
Premium |
| Monthly cost |
€2,200 bis 3,200 |
€3,200 bis 5,500 |
| Living space |
25 bis 40 m² |
40 bis 70 m² |
| Cleaning |
Once per week |
2 bis 3 times per week |
| Linen / towels |
Weekly change |
Twice per week |
| Kitchen |
Kitchenette (2-burner hob, fridge, microwave) |
Full kitchen (dishwasher, oven, ceramic hob, espresso machine) |
| Bed quality |
Good mattress, standard linens |
Premium mattress (160+ cm wide), high-quality linens, blackout curtains |
| Bathroom |
Shower, basic toiletries |
Rain shower and/or bathtub, underfloor heating, premium products |
| Workspace |
Small desk |
Ergonomic desk, good lighting, sometimes separate work area |
| Reception / concierge |
Available by phone |
On-site reception, package handling, restaurant bookings, key management |
| Fitness / wellness |
Rarely |
Often (in-house gym, sometimes sauna) |
| Best for |
Business travel, project work, budget-conscious |
Executives, demanding long-stay guests, families |
For requirements beyond premium serviced apartments, penthouses, designer interiors, representative addresses, see our furnished luxury apartments in Munich.
HOW MUCH DOES A SERVICED APARTMENT IN MUNICH COST?
| Type |
2 Weeks |
1 Month |
3 Months |
6 Months |
| Studio (Standard) |
from €1,400 |
€2,200 bis 2,800 |
€2,000 bis 2,500/mo |
€1,800 bis 2,200/mo |
| Studio (Premium) |
from €1,800 |
€2,800 bis 3,500 |
€2,500 bis 3,200/mo |
€2,200 bis 2,800/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms (Standard) |
from €2,000 |
€3,000 bis 3,800 |
€2,600 bis 3,200/mo |
€2,200 bis 2,800/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms (Premium) |
from €2,600 |
€3,800 bis 5,000 |
€3,200 bis 4,200/mo |
€2,800 bis 3,800/mo |
Degressive pricing: a concrete example. Premium studio in Schwabing (38 m²): Two weeks cost approximately €1,800, effectively €129/night. One month: €3,200, effectively €107/night. Three months: €2,800/month, effectively €93/night. Six months: €2,400/month, effectively €80/night. The saving between a two-week and a six-month booking is 38%, for the same apartment, the same service. Landlords reward booking certainty with lower rates.
All prices are all-inclusive monthly rents covering cleaning, linen changes, electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi, and TV licence. For a pure price comparison with apartments without hotel-style service, see our furnished apartments in Munich.
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BEST LOCATIONS FOR SERVICED APARTMENTS IN MUNICH
Serviced apartments cluster in districts with high business travel demand and strong transport connections. For the full 19-district guide, see our main furnished apartments page. Here are the locations most relevant for serviced apartment users.
Schwabing has the highest concentration of serviced apartments in Munich. Leopoldstraße, the Englischer Garten, a vibrant mix of restaurants and cafés, Google and Microsoft in Parkstadt Schwabing within walking distance. U3, U6, and multiple tram lines; Hauptbahnhof in 10 minutes. Supermarkets, pharmacies, gyms. All walkable. Standard SA from €2,200, premium from €3,200. The go-to district for business travelers who want a neighborhood that lives, not just a room to sleep in. Especially popular with consultants, tech workers, and expats in their orientation phase.
Maxvorstadt is Munich's most urban inner-city district: Pinakothek museums, cafés on Türkenstraße, TU München on Arcisstraße. U2 at Königsplatz, U3/U6 at Universität. Ideal for consultants commuting between multiple client sites and for academics moving between university and downtown meetings. SA from €2,400.
Bogenhausen for premium serviced apartments. Quiet, prestigious, close to Munich Re (Königinstraße) and the insurance offices along Prinzregentenstraße. Premium providers here offer concierge service, fitness rooms, and package handling. U4 at Arabellapark, express bus lines to the city center. Premium SA from €3,500. The choice for executives at Munich Re, Allianz (Unterföhring, 15 minutes away), and diplomats.
Haidhausen combines authentic inner-city charm: Wiener Platz, the French Quarter, Müller'sches Volksbad. With strong connections (S-Bahn at Ostbahnhof, U4/U5 at Max-Weber-Platz). Also a strong choice for medical stays: Klinikum rechts der Isar is within walking distance. SA from €2,400. Ideal for serviced apartment users who prefer neighborhood authenticity over anonymous hotel locations.
Lehel for absolute city-center proximity. Munich's most exclusive inner-city address: Englischer Garten, Maximilianstraße, Bavarian State Opera within walking distance. Highest price point but unbeatable for stays where walking distance to downtown meetings matters most. Premium SA from €3,800. U4/U5 at Lehel, S-Bahn at Isartor.
Neuhausen offers a family-friendly alternative near the center: Rotkreuzplatz as a lively hub, Hirschgarten (Munich's largest beer garden), Nymphenburg Palace within walking distance. U1 at Rotkreuzplatz, tram 12 and 17 to the center. SA from €2,400. For serviced apartment users with families who need space and calm without sacrificing downtown access. Also a strong option for Siemens employees (Wittelsbacherplatz reachable in 15 minutes).
Milbertshofen-Am Hart the BMW district. BMW's main plant, headquarters (the "four-cylinder" tower), and BMW Museum are here. For anyone in Munich on a project at BMW, the BMW campus, or surrounding suppliers, Milbertshofen offers the shortest commute. U2 and U3 to the city center. SA from €2,000. The best value-for-money in a central-adjacent location for BMW-affiliated stays.
Trudering-Riem for trade fair visitors and anyone working at Messe München. Significantly cheaper than central locations, direct U2 access to the fairgrounds. SA from €1,800. For regular fair visitors (BAU, ISPO, Electronica, Automatica), a serviced apartment here pays for itself from the second trade fair visit per year compared to hotel rates of €200 to 500/night during fair week.
Schwanthalerhöhe (Westend) central location at moderate prices, U4/U5 to the city center in 5 minutes. The Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest grounds) is in the middle of the district. SA from €2,000. A smart option for budget-conscious business travelers who want a central base.
Sendling one of Munich's few affordable yet central districts. U6 at Harras (direct connection to Garching/TUM campus and Großhadern/University Hospital), S7, bus. SA from €1,900. Marienplatz in under 15 minutes. For budget-conscious users with flexible work locations.
Thalkirchen directly on the Isar, Hellabrunn Zoo and the Flaucher river beach within walking distance. U3 at Thalkirchen, 12 minutes to Marienplatz. SA from €2,200. Particularly suited for patients and families at nearby Klinikum Großhadern (U6 from Harras, one further stop).
EMPLOYERS AND LOCATIONS: WHICH SERVICED APARTMENT FOR WHICH JOB?
Most serviced apartment tenants come to Munich for a specific employer. Choosing the right location saves daily commute time and significantly improves quality of life during the assignment.
BMW (Milbertshofen/Freimann): Milbertshofen for the shortest commute (U3), Schwabing for urban living with fast U-Bahn access.
Siemens (Wittelsbacherplatz/city center): Maxvorstadt or Lehel on foot, Neuhausen as a strong value alternative.
Allianz (Unterföhring): Bogenhausen for direct proximity, Haidhausen as a compromise between city living and a short commute.
Munich Re (Königinstraße/Friedensengel): Bogenhausen, Lehel, or Schwabing, all within 15 minutes.
Google / Microsoft / Amazon (Schwabing): Schwabing for walking distance, Maxvorstadt or Milbertshofen as alternatives.
Messe München (Riem): Trudering-Riem or Berg am Laim for direct U2 access.
TU München / LMU: Maxvorstadt for the city-center campus, Garching for the main TUM campus (U6 direct).
Hospitals: Thalkirchen or Sendling for Klinikum Großhadern (U6), Haidhausen for Klinikum rechts der Isar (walking distance).
Transport tip: The Deutschlandticket costs €49/month and covers the entire MVV network. Significantly cheaper than the former MVV monthly pass (over €100). This makes location choice more flexible than ever.
SEASONAL DEMAND: WHEN TO BOOK, WHEN TO AVOID
Munich's serviced apartment market has pronounced seasonal patterns that should influence your planning.
Peak season (September to October): The tightest period of the year. Oktoberfest (mid-September to early October) and the simultaneous semester start at LMU and TU München drive demand sharply upward. Serviced apartments in central locations are booked out weeks in advance. Prices can run 15 to 25% above annual averages. Book at least eight weeks ahead.
Trade fair season (January, June, November): Major fairs like BAU (January), Automatica (June), ISPO and Electronica (both November) create point demand spikes in Trudering-Riem and the eastern districts. Hotel rates double during fair week. A serviced apartment at a stable monthly rate is the obvious alternative.
Best booking window (November to February, April to July): In the off-season, selection is widest, prices are lowest, and providers are most flexible on terms.
WHO USES SERVICED APARTMENTS IN MUNICH?
Business travelers and consultants (2 weeks to 6 months). The core of serviced apartment demand. Consulting teams at McKinsey, BCG, or Roland Berger, auditors at the Big Four (PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte), IT project teams at BMW or Siemens. All need a professional base that offers more space and privacy than a hotel room while keeping the convenience of regular cleaning. The kitchen alone saves significant money: a consultant eating out twice daily for eight weeks easily spends €2,000 to 3,000 more than one who cooks at home.
Expats in their first weeks (1 to 3 months). When you have just arrived in Munich and do not yet know the market, a serviced apartment is the ideal starting point: cleaning handled, linens changed, Wi-Fi working. Everything that needs to run smoothly in the first weeks does. Once you know the city and have decided where to live long-term, many of our clients transition to a furnished apartment. Our Munich Expat & Relocation Guide covers the full arrival process.
Corporate assignments. Companies book serviced apartments as transition accommodation for newly assigned employees. Company leases with centralized billing and VAT-compliant invoicing are standard. For enterprise-wide solutions with volume pricing, see corporate housing in Munich.
Trade fair visitors and event attendees. Messe München in Riem hosts BAU (January), ISPO (November), Electronica (November), and Automatica (June). Hotel rates during fair week reach €200 to 500/night. A serviced apartment in Trudering-Riem for two weeks starts at €1,400. The math is simple.
Medical stays. Patients and families at Klinikum Großhadern, Klinikum rechts der Isar, or the German Heart Center benefit from apartment comfort plus regular cleaning. Without the burden of housekeeping during an already stressful time. Serviced apartments in Thalkirchen (near Großhadern) and Haidhausen (near Klinikum rechts der Isar) are particularly well suited.
Interim managers and executives. For premium stays with concierge, fitness, and a prestigious address. Bogenhausen and Lehel offer premium serviced apartments that meet C-level expectations. For requirements beyond premium SA, see furnished luxury apartments in Munich.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SERVICED APARTMENT
Clarify the cleaning frequency. "Cleaning included" can mean once a week or three times a week. Ask specifically: how often is the apartment cleaned? What does cleaning cover (vacuuming, bathroom, kitchen, windows)? How often are bed linens and towels changed? At FARAWAYHOME, these details are transparently listed for every property.
Check the kitchen. A two-burner kitchenette with a mini-fridge is not the same as a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, and microwave. If you plan to cook regularly, and most serviced apartment tenants do after the first week, you need a proper kitchen.
Confirm all-inclusive pricing. At FARAWAYHOME, all serviced apartments are all-inclusive: cleaning, electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi, TV licence. With other providers, verify whether cleaning and linen service are truly included or charged separately. In Munich, heating costs alone can run €150 to 250/month in winter.
Verify Anmeldung eligibility. Not all serviced apartment providers enable address registration (Anmeldung) at the KVR. For stays of one month or more, Anmeldung should be possible. It is a legal requirement and a prerequisite for opening a bank account and obtaining health insurance. All professional providers on FARAWAYHOME issue the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord confirmation).
Assess the workspace. If you work remotely or handle emails in the evening, you need a functional desk with good lighting and stable Wi-Fi. Standard SA often provide only a small table; premium SA have ergonomic workstations, sometimes in a separate area.
Liability insurance. We recommend private liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung, from approximately €5/month) even for serviced apartments. It covers accidental damage to furnishings.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Serviced apartments in Munich are typically rented as furnished accommodation for temporary use under § 549 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 BGB (German Civil Code). The rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) does not apply, the lease has a fixed end date and terminates automatically. Bavaria's Zweckentfremdungsgesetz (ZwEWG) does not affect professional serviced apartment operators with regular rental contracts. It targets unauthorized tourist short-lets. For the full legal framework, see our page on furnished apartments in Munich.
WHY FARAWAYHOME FOR SERVICED APARTMENTS IN MUNICH
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: SERVICED APARTMENTS IN MUNICH
WHAT EXACTLY IS A SERVICED APARTMENT?
A serviced apartment is a fully furnished apartment with integrated hotel-style services: typically regular cleaning, bed linen and towel changes, and often a concierge or reception desk. You live in a proper apartment with a kitchen but without the housekeeping burden of a regular rental.
HOW DOES A SERVICED APARTMENT DIFFER FROM A HOTEL?
More space (25 to 70 m² versus 18 to 25 m²), a full kitchen, often a washing machine, a formal lease instead of a hotel contract, the ability to register your address (Anmeldung), and significantly lower cost for stays over two weeks. In exchange, cleaning is typically one to three times per week rather than daily.
HOW MUCH DOES A SERVICED APARTMENT IN MUNICH COST?
Standard studios from €2,200/month, premium from €2,800. Two-bedroom serviced apartments from €3,000 (standard) to €5,000 (premium). All prices are all-inclusive with cleaning, Wi-Fi, and utilities. Longer stays reduce monthly rates by 10 to 20%.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
At FARAWAYHOME: regular cleaning, linen and towel changes, electricity, heating, water, high-speed Wi-Fi, and TV licence. One fixed amount with no hidden charges.
HOW OFTEN IS THE APARTMENT CLEANED?
Standard: once per week. Premium: two to three times per week. The exact schedule is defined in the lease and transparently listed in every FARAWAYHOME property description.
DO I SAVE MONEY ON LONGER STAYS?
Yes, considerably. A premium studio in Schwabing: €3,200/month for one month, €2,400/month for six months. Savings of up to 25%. The degression reflects providers' preference for predictable occupancy.
CAN I REGISTER MY ADDRESS (ANMELDUNG)?
Yes, for stays of one month or more. The provider issues a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord confirmation). Registration at the KVR within 14 days is mandatory and required for a bank account and health insurance.
FROM WHAT DURATION DOES A SERVICED APARTMENT MAKE FINANCIAL SENSE?
From approximately two weeks onward, a serviced apartment beats most Munich hotels on cost. Up to about three months, it has a comfort advantage over a furnished apartment (cleaning included). Beyond three months, a furnished apartment is often cheaper with more space.
WHEN SHOULD I CHOOSE A SERVICED APARTMENT OVER A FURNISHED APARTMENT?
When regular cleaning and linen changes matter to you, you want to minimize administrative effort, and your stay is shorter than three months. For longer stays, see furnished apartments.
ARE THERE SERVICED APARTMENTS NEAR MESSE MÜNCHEN?
Yes. Trudering-Riem and Berg am Laim offer serviced apartments with direct U2 access to the fairgrounds, significantly cheaper than hotels during trade fair weeks (BAU, ISPO, Electronica, Automatica).
CAN MY EMPLOYER BOOK A SERVICED APARTMENT FOR ME?
Yes. Company leases with centralized billing and VAT-compliant invoicing are standard practice. For enterprise-wide solutions with volume pricing, see corporate housing in Munich.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Provider-dependent. Many serviced apartment operators accept small dogs and cats. Clarify before booking. An increased deposit may apply.
DO I NEED A SCHUFA CREDIT REPORT?
Typically not. Serviced apartment providers frequently work with international guests and accept alternatives such as employer confirmation, credit card authorization, or prepayment.
DO I NEED LIABILITY INSURANCE?
Not legally required, but recommended. From approximately €5/month, a liability policy covers accidental damage to furnishings. Some providers require proof as a booking condition.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I MOVE IN?
Many serviced apartments are available immediately. For short-notice requests, we frequently arrange same-week check-ins. During trade fair periods and September/October, we recommend six to eight weeks of lead time.
ARE SERVICED APARTMENTS IN MUNICH LEGAL?
Yes. Serviced apartments with formal rental contracts and Anmeldung eligibility are fully compliant with German law. Bavaria's Zweckentfremdungsgesetz (ZwEWG) targets unauthorized tourist short-lets, not professional serviced apartment operators.
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