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Plan your trip to Europe’s football capitals

Munich

the vibe

As Saka says, the match-day atmosphere in Munich is always buzzing—but there’s plenty more to explore away from the Allianz Arena, from the medieval architecture of Marienplatz to city’s famed beerhalls and the BMW museum. Here’s where to stay in the heart of the action.

See: Allianz Arena

Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25, Munich, 80939

Stay: Augustin Hotel

Am Bavariapark 16, Munich, Bayern, 80339

Stay: Cortiina Hotel

Ledererstr. 8, Munich, BY, 80331

Stay: Harry’s Home Hotel & Apartments

Bunzlauer Platz 5, Munich, BY, 80992

Stay: Hotel König Ludwig II

Bürgerplatz 3, Garching, BY, 85748

Paris

The vibe

While Paris’ football scene is largely dominated by the mighty Paris Saint-Germain FC, there are countless reasons to visit. From the narrow streets and cool shops of Le Marais to the bars and nightlife of the 11th arrondissement and the street food of Rue Montorgueil, the French capital always delivers. Here’s where to stay. 

See: Parc des Princes Stadium

24 rue du Commandant Guilbaud, Paris, 75016 

Stay: 9Confidentiel

58 rue du Roi de Sicile, Paris, 75004 

Stay: Hôtel Baume

7 rue Casimir Delavigne, Paris, 75006 

Stay: Hôtel Providence

90 rue René Boulanger, Paris, 75010 

Stay: Hôtel Malte-Astotel

63 rue de Richelieu, Paris, 75002 

Stay: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s Paris

46 Avenue George V, Paris, 75008

Milan

the vibe

The rivalry between Milan and Internazionale is world-renowned, and has helped to create one of Europe’s great footballing cities. The two meet up for the Derby della Madonnina, but year round you can expect to find a buzzing, stylish, always-on city with football running through its veins. Here’s where to stay. 
 

See: San Siro stadium

Piazzale Angelo Moratti, Milan, MI, 20151 

Stay: Milano Verticale

Via Carlo De Cristoforis 6/8, Milan, MI, 20124 

Stay: Urban Hive

Corso Garibaldi Giuseppe 84, Milan, MI, 20121 

Stay: Milan Suite Hotel

Via Varesina 124, Milan, MI, 20156 

Stay: Residenza delle Città

Via Mauro Macchi 79, Milan, MI, 20124 

Madrid

the vibe

Dominated by Real and Atlético Madrid, both clubs have museums, stadium tours and matchday atmospheres to fully justify the visit to the Spanish capital. But beyond that, it is one of Europe’s culturally richest cities, for world-class museums (the Prado and Reina Sofia), a stroll down the Gran Vía, or just endless grazing of the finest tapas. Here’s where to stay. 

See: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Av. de Concha Espina, 1, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain

Stay: Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, San Blas-Canillejas, 28022 Madrid, Spain

Stay: Hotel Urban

Carrera San Jeronimo 34, Madrid, Madrid, 28014 

Stay: CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha

Calle de Atocha 34, Madrid, Madrid, 28012 

Stay: MH Apartments Central Madrid

Calle Agustin de Foxa, 32, Chamartin, Plaza Castilla, Madrid, 28036