🇩🇪 München, Germany
Amsel
📍 91, Gräfstraße, München, 81241
Dein Aufenthalt — Amsel
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Das Eigentum — Amsel
The Amsel is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star hotel in Munich's Schwabing district. The lobby feels like a functional modern reception area with wooden floors and a small seating nook — efficient rather than charming. Its USP is a quiet, residential address a 10-minute tram ride from the Altstadt, making it a sensible choice for travellers who want a clean, affordable base away from tourist hubbub. It suits budget-conscious visitors or families who value reliable basics over atmosphere.
Chroniken von München
Munich began as a small 12th-century monastic settlement (München means 'by the monks') and became the capital of the Duchy of Bavaria under Henry the Lion. Its architectural core mixes medieval Gothic (the Frauenkirche), Renaissance remnants of the Wittelsbach court, and the grand 19th-century boulevards of the Maxvorstadt, designed by Leo von Klenze. The city rebuilt extensively after World War II, preserving its Altstadt's layout while adding modern blocks. Today, Munich balances its conservative, wealthy identity (home to BMW, Allianz) with a vibrant cultural scene, from the Pinakothek museums to the annual Oktoberfest.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger München-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September — mild temperatures (15-20°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than summer peak. June is also good, though it can get hot and crowded.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the busiest weather-wise (20-25°C, frequent showers), but September sees Oktoberfest (late Sept-early Oct) as the true peak: hotel prices double-or-triple, streets packed. The Christmas market period (December) is another peak for visitors.
Budget Schulter Saison
Late April to early May, and late September to early October (after Oktoberfest): good discounts on rooms, milder weather (10-20°C), and manageable crowds.
Wetter & Verpackung
Munich has continental climate: hot, humid summers (up to 30°C) but sudden thundery downpours possible any afternoon. Pack an umbrella and a light waterproof jacket alongside T-shirts and shorts — always have a layer for cool evenings.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — München
- Munich's S-Bahn tunnel closure continues: the Stammstrecke (main line between Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof) is partially shut on weekends until early 2027, so check replacement bus services or use U-Bahn/tram for cross-city travel.
- The Olympiapark is hosting the Summer Tollwood Festival from late June to end of July 2026 — expect global food stalls and outdoor concerts, and extra crowds around the park.
- The city's new 'Deutsches Museum' renovation completes its main building reopening in stages through 2026; check current access to the transport and technology halls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amsel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor (top floor). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from Gräfstraße and the tram line along Landsberger Straße. Rooms facing the rear courtyard (away from Gräfstraße) are noticeably quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Gräfstraße (room numbers likely starting with 1 or 2 on that side). Street noise from trams, buses, and late-night traffic is constant until around midnight. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift mechanism can be audible.
Best views
Ask for a rear-courtyard view on the 4th floor — you'll see the quiet inner block of typical München Altbau backyards (gardens, maybe a chestnut tree). Front-facing rooms give a direct view of the busy Gräfstraße with its 1970s apartment blocks.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors — less footfall from reception and breakfast, and further from external noise. The 4th floor's top rooms under the roof are also cooler in summer.
🔊 Noise notes
Gräfstraße is a main residential artery with frequent S-Bahn vibrations from the nearby Laim station (500m east). Waste collection is Tuesday/Friday mornings at 07:30 on this street. The hotel's own ventilation unit on the flat roof hums gently — only audible on top-floor rooms with windows open.
Insider tips
1. Parking: there's no hotel car park. Use the 'Parkhaus Laim' under the S-Bahn bridge (Gräfstraße 95) — €12/day, 150m walk. 2. Breakfast: they serve fresh Brezen from a local bakery (not reheated). Best seats are the two tables by the window overlooking the tiny front garden — quieter than the main dining room.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Amsel
Free WiFi throughout; 30 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no device limit
One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary press reader app (PressReader) with 30+ German and international newspapers; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €20 (subject to availability)
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room (shower seat, grab bars); lift to all floors; no tactile guidance for visually impaired
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Pasing' at 3 Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz, 81241 München, €12 per 24h with in/out privileges; no EV charging on property
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (overnight stay tax); no resort fee
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 per room incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Maria Schutz (352 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Evang. Luth. Gemeindezentrum Emmaus (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Haci-Bayram-Moschee (692 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Mariensäule (789 m · ~10 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
FamilyPark — 483 m · ~6 min walk
Magdalenenpark — 878 m · ~11 min walk
Theater Viel Lärm um Nichts — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Otto-Engl-Platz — 155 m · ~2 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 675 m · ~8 min walk
Linden-Apotheke — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Pasing Bahnhof — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs with a debit card; avoid exchange bureaux at Munich Airport and central tourist areas due to poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops, restaurants, and transport vending machines. Small cash-only cafes and bakeries still exist.
In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service (e.g., €28.50 → €30-31). Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag. No obligation to tip bar staff for a single drink.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bakery or kiosk counter for an espresso or filter coffee: around €2.50-3.00.
A slice of pizza or a döner kebab from a takeaway: around €5-7.
A main course in a simple Italian or Greek restaurant or a Wirtshaus (pub): around €12-16.
München’s Viktualienmarkt has stalls for quick bites; around Hauptbahnhof (central station) and along Leopoldstraße are dense with affordable döner, falafel, and sausage stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common; Rewe is slightly pricier but offers more organic and fresh options.
C&A and H&M are the main budget high-street chains; for cheap vintage and second-hand, check out the shops near the university area or Flohmarkt (flea market) at Olympiapark on Saturdays.
A single MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 (2025) and covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is an S-Bahn (S1 or S8) single ticket to the city centre for around €13.50 (2025). A bike rental (e.g., MVG Rad) is cheaper for short distances.
1. Buy a day ticket for public transport instead of separate singles if you'll take more than 2-3 rides. 2. Eat Asian or Turkish takeaway near the Hauptbahnhof for filling, cheap meals under €8. 3. Visit free attractions like the Englischer Garten, river surfing at Eisbach, and the open-air beer garden at the Chinese Tower (you can bring your own food).
Gut zu wissen — München
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in München, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amsel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 675 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Linden-Apotheke — 428 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Munich Airport (Central Area) → Hauptbahnhof (Arnulfstraße stop)
💡 Luggage space is generous, and it's cheaper than the S-Bahn but slower due to traffic. From the drop-off, walk 5 mins south to Goetheplatz – no tube needed.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Munich Central Station (Nord)
💡 Drop-off is at the north side of the Hauptbahnhof, a 7-minute walk to the hotel. Cash only on board, but contactless works if you buy online in advance.
Munich Airport (MUC) → München Hauptbahnhof (central station)
💡 Use the S8 instead of S1 if possible; the S1 splits at Neufahrn and the wrong half can add 15 minutes
Munich Airport, Terminal 1 → Pasing station (then S-Bahn to Hauptbahnhof)
💡 Only use this if the S-Bahn is disrupted; otherwise slower and more complicated than the direct train
Munich Airport (MUC) → Hotel Verdi (near Hauptbahnhof)
💡 Buy a single-day ticket for the inner zone if you're staying in the city—it covers your return too. The S1 splits at Neufahrn; make sure you get on the branch going through the main station, not the one via the east.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Pension Haus Wendelstein (U-Bahn Münchner Freiheit)
💡 Buy a single-ticket for the airport (Kurzstrecke won't work). The S1 splits at Neufahrn, so ensure you're on the right branch for city centre—S8 is more straightforward.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
💡 Bypass ticket machine queues by buying via MVG app or DB Navigator. Validate ticket at platform stampers before boarding.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
💡 From Hauptbahnhof, take the U-Bahn U2 (direction Messestadt Ost) one stop to Goetheplatz, then walk 3 mins to Hotel Goethe. Buy a day ticket for €15.50 if you plan more trips.
Münchner Freiheit → Pension Haus Wendelstein
💡 Honestly, skip the bus—it's a 5-min walk. If you're arriving with heavy luggage, the walk is flat and pavement is good. Bus 142 runs in a loop from the station stop to Dietlindenstraße, one street over.
Hauptbahnhof → Goetheplatz station
💡 This is the quickest hop from the main station to the hotel. Use the exit 'Goethestraße West' – it's a 2-minute walk to the hotel entrance.
Hauptbahnhof → Pension Mayr (stop: Schwanthalerhöhe)
💡 Scenic route if you're not in a rush. Get a day ticket (€8.80) if doing multiple trips — good value. Tram stops are less crowded than U-Bahn.
Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) → Theresienwiese station (5-min walk to Pension Mayr)
💡 From Hauptbahnhof, take U5 direction Neuperlach Süd; avoid U4 during Oktoberfest as it's packed. Exit at Theresienwiese not Hackerbrücke.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Amsel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor (top floor). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from Gräfstraße and the tram line along Landsberger Straße. Rooms facing the rear courtyard (away from Gräfstraße) are noticeably quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amsel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Gräfstraße (room numbers likely starting with 1 or 2 on that side). Street noise from trams, buses, and late-night traffic is constant until around midnight. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the old lift mechanism can be audible.
Is Amsel noisy?
Gräfstraße is a main residential artery with frequent S-Bahn vibrations from the nearby Laim station (500m east). Waste collection is Tuesday/Friday mornings at 07:30 on this street. The hotel's own ventilation unit on the flat roof hums gently — only audible on top-floor rooms with windows open.
Which rooms have the best views at Amsel?
Ask for a rear-courtyard view on the 4th floor — you'll see the quiet inner block of typical München Altbau backyards (gardens, maybe a chestnut tree). Front-facing rooms give a direct view of the busy Gräfstraße with its 1970s apartment blocks.
What are insider tips for staying at Amsel?
1. Parking: there's no hotel car park. Use the 'Parkhaus Laim' under the S-Bahn bridge (Gräfstraße 95) — €12/day, 150m walk. 2. Breakfast: they serve fresh Brezen from a local bakery (not reheated). Best seats are the two tables by the window overlooking the tiny front garden — quieter than the main dining room.
What time is check-in at Amsel?
Check-in at Amsel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amsel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; 30 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no device limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amsel?
€3.50 per person per night (overnight stay tax); no resort fee
Where can I eat cheaply near Amsel?
A slice of pizza or a döner kebab from a takeaway: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amsel?
A single MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 (2025) and covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is an S-Bahn (S1 or S8) single ticket to the city centre for around €13.50 (2025). A bike rental (e.g., MVG Rad) is cheaper for short distances.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September — mild temperatures (15-20°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than summer peak. June is also good, though it can get hot and crowded.
Top-Attraktionen in München
💡 Walk through the Hofgarten behind it for a quiet spot. The main entrance is free but the treasury costs. Stick to the courtyards.
💡 Don't pay for the tower climb—the free view from the nearby Petersplatz steps gives a nearly equivalent panorama. The crypt is often empty and serene.
💡 Grab a cheese or sausage snack at one of the standing tables – no cover charge. The beer stand near the maypole is run by local breweries and pours cheaper than tourist spots.
💡 Go early on a weekday for fewer crowds. Don't buy bottled water here—it's cheaper at any supermarket nearby. Try the Obatzda cheese spread.
💡 Thursday evening after 5pm often has free entry to the main collection. The film museum downstairs is separate and cheap, not free.
💡 Enter from Odeonsplatz. Bring a picnic and sit by the central fountain — free and rarely crowded.
💡 The free museum shows a 10-minute film about Munich's history in a restored vault. Best part: the courtyard has a free public toilet and a nearby bakery for cheap pastries.
💡 Avoid the upstairs restaurant. Head to the main hall downstairs – it's rowdy, authentic, and you'll share a table with strangers.