With an average of over six million visitors each year, its no surprise that Oktoberfest is the worlds largest folk festival. Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, shares the top places to stay during Oktoberfest, whether you are looking for a luxury or a low-cost getaway. Based in Munich, Germany, it is the number one destination for beer lovers, braided beauties, lederhosen, colorful parades, fairground rides and giant pretzels.

This year the festival spans over two weeks from September 16th to October 3rd and is held in a beautiful meadow just outside of downtown Munich (as well as celebrated throughout the city). The popularity of Oktoberfest has grown worldwide with Booking.com listing Americans, Chinese and Australians as some of the top nationalities that booked accommodations in Munich during last years festival. Its no surprise the top endorsements for Munich include beer, sightseeing and shopping, but if you cant make it to the festival, other top destinations for beer lovers include Andechs in Germany, Humpolec in Czech Republic and Savignone in Italy.