Affordable Oktoberfest Accommodations Available Through Wimdu

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Good news, travelers. Wimdu.com, one of Europe's leading online marketplaces for vacation rentals, still has spaces available for the 178th Oktoberfest in Munich.  While overpriced hotels fill up, travelers can gain a genuine cultural experience and 'travel like a local' with Wimdu's affordable private rentals located steps away from the main events.

"Oktoberfest is more than just a celebration of beer, it is also a celebration of German culture. With Wimdu, travelers can get the most out of their Oktoberfest experience while also saving money by living among the locals," said Serena Keith of Wimdu. "We provide travelers with easy booking in local apartments, effortless access to festivities, and 24/7 multi-lingual customer service, so the only worry the need to have is whether to eat Schweinebraten or Wurstl tomorrow."

There are still more than a hundred apartments available from September 17th to October 3rd, 2011 in Munich, including:

• Penthouse w/ a view of Munich's rooftops: A cozy place to stay in Munich's popular French Quarter with Jaqueline as your host. This two-room-apartment near Weissenburger Platz can be rented in its entirety, sleeps up to three, and comes with an unparalleled view of the city.  For only 80 Euros a night, you'll have plenty of money left over for liters of Spatenbrau at the famous "Theresienwiese." http://www.wimdu.com/offers/44REWOK5.

• Room around the corner from Oktoberfest: Located directly at Schwantalerhohe, this comfortable four room apartment is just around the corner from the festival. Travelers have their own private bedroom in the apartment and can access free wifi from the cozy living room with fireplace.  Host Ralf makes sure that guests have everything they need from towels to bed linens. Two people can sleep here for only 125 Euros a night. http://www.wimdu.com/offers/BC2S554O.

• An apartment for six: Alex's apartment is perfect for anyone ready to explore Munich's nightlife after the Oktoberfest is closed. This apartment in the fashionable Bogenhausen is not only close to the party scene but is also quiet and ideally suited for people who like to sleep in. The apartment is only steps away from the nearby Isar River and the famous Angel of Peace. It boasts two bedrooms and an additional couch, fitting six people in total. To boot, the total price is just 79 Euros per night. http://www.wimdu.com/offers/8YOUQ1HU.

About Wimdu

Wimdu is a global marketplace for all types of accommodation, linking travellers and hosts from around the world. Wimdu is available in 16 languages and operates throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. The platform offers more than 25,000 accommodation options in more than 100 countries across the world. Wimdu was founded by the entrepreneurs Arne Bleckwenn and Hinrich Dreiling. Investors include Rocket Internet and Kinnevik, who supported Wimdu with 90 million USD in the last round of financing.

SOURCE Wimdu

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