🇩🇪 München, Germany
Buddy
📍 Sonnenstraße 2, München, 80331
Dein Aufenthalt — Buddy
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Das Eigentum — Buddy
The Buddy in Munich is a no-frills, efficient 3-star hotel aimed at budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over luxury. Standing in the lobby, you're met with a clean, modern reception area that feels more like a well-run hostel lobby than a boutique hotel — functional, with Scandinavian-inspired minimalism and a small seating nook that doesn't linger. Its main draw is being a 10-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof and a 20-minute stroll to Marienplatz, making it a solid base for first-time visitors or young groups who want a simple, affordable room and plan to spend most of their time out. Suits: backpackers, solo travellers, or couples who need a shower, a bed, and a metro on the doorstep, not a spa or concierge.
Chroniken von München
Munich began as a monastic settlement in the 8th century, officially founded in 1158 by Duke Henry the Lion. It grew into the capital of the Duchy of Bavaria under the Wittelsbach dynasty, who shaped its baroque and rococo architecture. The city was largely rebuilt after WWII, preserving its medieval core around Marienplatz and the Frauenkirche. Today, Munich is a blend of old-world beer halls, cutting-edge museums, and a thriving tech sector, with a cultural identity rooted in Lederhosen and BMW.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger München-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September offer mild temperatures (15–20°C) and fewer tourists than summer peak, plus the city's beer gardens are open but not swamped.
Peak / Festival Surge
October is peak due to Oktoberfest (late Sept to first weekend of Oct), which jacks hotel prices 3–4x; book years ahead or avoid entirely if you want a sensible rate.
Budget Schulter Saison
Late April and early November deliver the lowest hotel rates, with cooler weather (5–12°C) but quiet streets and no festival crowds.
Wetter & Verpackung
Munich's weather can flip from warm sun to afternoon thunderstorms in minutes, especially in July. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and layers you can peel off.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — München
- The U-Bahn line U5 will have partial weekend closures on the stretch between Hauptbahnhof and Odeonsplatz in early July for track maintenance; check MVG app for replacement buses.
- The Viktualienmarkt is undergoing a small reorganisation of its stalls in June 2026; expect a few relocated vendors but full operation by July.
- Construction on the new 'S-Bahn Nordring' tunnel means intermittent noise near the Hauptbahnhof area, but the Buddy is far enough east to be unaffected.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Buddy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise but low enough for a quiet, stable lift ride. The courtyard orientation shields you from Sonnenstraße's evening traffic and nearby bar crowds.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street side) — directly above Sonnenstraße, you'll get tram rumble and pedestrian noise from the pedestrian zone. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and audible in adjoining walls.
Best views
The best view is from a top-floor rear room overlooking the inner courtyard. You'll see typical Munich backyards — greenery and neighbours' windows — but no street traffic. A front room gives a direct view of Sonnenstraße's tram tracks and the Old Town roofs, but with significant noise trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest in this 3-star building. They sit above the lobby and ground-floor restaurant, below the roof machinery, and benefit from double glazing that works better at this height.
🔊 Noise notes
Sonnenstraße is a main traffic axis with trams running until midnight and restarting around 5am. Nearby bars (like those on Sonnenstraße and the pedestrian zone) produce late-night chatter, especially on weekends. The hotel's breakfast room and reception on the ground floor can generate early-morning klatter if you're directly above.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, use the 'Parkhaus Sonnenstraße' garage half a block south — cheaper than the hotel's own limited spaces and open 24h. 2. Ask at check-in for a room on the 4th or 5th floor rear: these are the quietest and often have been recently renovated due to turnover.
- 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 — Buddy
Free WiFi throughout, speed about 30 Mbps; no login — just accept terms via landing page on connection
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital news via PressReader on lobby tablet (no physical papers); building is a converted 1970s office block, no historic quirks
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 (€30 surcharge, subject to availability)
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures (no overnight)
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; one accessible room with wide doors and grab rails on request; no accessible toilet in lobby
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Karlsplatz (€25 per night, 5-min walk); no EV charging on premises
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (city tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; credit card hold of €50 for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Islamische Gemeinschaft ''Balkan'' e.V. (442 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: ICF München (543 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Lighthouse - Bibel. Musik. Feierabend. (839 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Kapelle des Hl. Siluan des Athoniten (839 m · ~10 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Stachus-Passagen — 969 m · ~12 min walk
Garten der Städtischen Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau — 935 m · ~12 min walk
Kunstbau — 785 m · ~10 min walk
Münchner Theater für Kinder — 564 m · ~7 min walk
Spielplatz Schwanthalerstr — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Inter-Apotheke — 438 m · ~5 min walk
Hafez Bazar — 374 m · ~5 min walk
München Hbf Gleis 27-36, Starnberger Bahnhof — 198 m · ~2 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Hauptbahnhof and airport due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common in supermarkets, restaurants, and transport. Some small shops and cafes may still prefer cash (especially €5–10 purchases).
Round up to the nearest euro in cafes/bars, leave 5–10% in restaurants unless service charge is included, tip taxi drivers 5–10%, and give hotel staff €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or kiosk for around €2.50–3.00; standing at the counter is cheaper than sitting.
A lunch special (e.g. a slice of pizza, currywurst with fries, or a baker's sandwich) at a bakery or Imbiss for €5–8.
A main course at a standard restaurant (e.g. schnitzel, sausage plate, pasta) for €12–16.
The Viktualienmarkt market stalls and surrounding streets (like around Marienplatz) offer affordable sausages, pretzels, and döner kebabs; the area around Hauptbahnhof has many cheap döner/kebab shops.
Aldi, Lidl, Penny, and Netto are common budget supermarkets; Rewe and Edeka are slightly pricier but convenient in central locations.
C&A and H&M on Kaufingerstrasse and Neuhauser Strasse for budget basics; occasional cheap finds at flea markets or second-hand shops in the area.
A single short-trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) for €2.10 or a day pass (Tageskarte) for the city centre zone (€7.80) from a MVG ticket machine; the cheapest airport transfer is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for €13.60 one-way.
1) Buy a Bayern-Ticket (€27 for one person, covers regional trains and all local transport in Bavaria all day) if you're exploring outside Munich. 2) Stick to supermarkets and bakeries for water and snacks—tourist shops are expensive. 3) Many museums have free or reduced entry on Sundays (e.g., Pinakotheken €1 on Sunday).
Gut zu wissen — München
Type C/F · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · 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 Buddy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 108 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Inter-Apotheke — 438 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 Buddy?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard (Hinterhof). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise but low enough for a quiet, stable lift ride. The courtyard orientation shields you from Sonnenstraße's evening traffic and nearby bar crowds.
Which rooms should I avoid at Buddy?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street side) — directly above Sonnenstraße, you'll get tram rumble and pedestrian noise from the pedestrian zone. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and audible in adjoining walls.
Is Buddy noisy?
Sonnenstraße is a main traffic axis with trams running until midnight and restarting around 5am. Nearby bars (like those on Sonnenstraße and the pedestrian zone) produce late-night chatter, especially on weekends. The hotel's breakfast room and reception on the ground floor can generate early-morning klatter if you're directly above.
Which rooms have the best views at Buddy?
The best view is from a top-floor rear room overlooking the inner courtyard. You'll see typical Munich backyards — greenery and neighbours' windows — but no street traffic. A front room gives a direct view of Sonnenstraße's tram tracks and the Old Town roofs, but with significant noise trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Buddy?
1. If arriving by car, use the 'Parkhaus Sonnenstraße' garage half a block south — cheaper than the hotel's own limited spaces and open 24h. 2. Ask at check-in for a room on the 4th or 5th floor rear: these are the quietest and often have been recently renovated due to turnover.
What time is check-in at Buddy?
Check-in at Buddy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Buddy have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speed about 30 Mbps; no login — just accept terms via landing page on connection
Is there a city or tourist tax at Buddy?
€3.50 per person per night (city tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Buddy?
A lunch special (e.g. a slice of pizza, currywurst with fries, or a baker's sandwich) at a bakery or Imbiss for €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Buddy?
A single short-trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) for €2.10 or a day pass (Tageskarte) for the city centre zone (€7.80) from a MVG ticket machine; the cheapest airport transfer is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for €13.60 one-way.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September offer mild temperatures (15–20°C) and fewer tourists than summer peak, plus the city's beer gardens are open but not swamped.
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.