🇩🇪 München, Germany
Motel One
📍 Willy-Brandt-Platz 8, München, 81829
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Dein Aufenthalt — Motel One
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Das Eigentum — Motel One
Motel One Munich is a clean, efficient, design-led budget hotel. The lobby feels like a hip, airy living room with a long bar and splashes of primary colour, perfect for travellers who prioritise location and value over frills. Its USP is the ridiculously central spot on Landwehrstrasse, just south of the Hauptbahnhof, a short walk to the Old Town and Oktoberfest grounds. Best for single travellers, couples or small groups who want to spend money on beer and museums, not on the room.
Chroniken von München
Munich began in 1158 when Henry the Lion fortified a bridge on the Isar to extort tolls from salt traders. The city grew rich as a ducal seat and Catholic stronghold, surviving the Thirty Years' War largely intact. Its architectural backbone is a mix of Gothic civic pride (the Frauenkirche), Baroque palaces (Residenz) and 19th-century neo-classical grandeur (the Ruhmeshalle). Post-war reconstruction patched up heavy Allied bombing, creating a low-rise, walkable centre that now fuses Alpine tradition with high-tech industry and a famously relaxed, beer-sodden civic pride.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger München-Guide →Die besten Monate
May (warm, long days, beer gardens open), September (post-holiday calm, still sunny) and late September/early October (Oktoberfest excitement without peak heat).
Peak / Festival Surge
September/October: Oktoberfest (16 Sept–3 Oct 2026) draws 6 million visitors. Hotel prices triple, with Motel One often selling out 3 months ahead. Also peak: Christmas markets (late Nov–Dec) for charmed, cold crowds.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October (post-Oktoberfest weeks): cooling weather, cheaper rooms, fewer tourists. November (gloomy but deeply discounted) and early December before market buildup.
Wetter & Verpackung
Munich summers can swing from 35°C heatwave to sudden thunderstorm in 20 minutes. Pack a light rain jacket and a foldable umbrella as standard, even in July, and a decent sunhat for the beer garden.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — München
- Munich's S-Bahn trunk route (lines S1–S8) has major weekend closures and reroutes through summer 2026 for engineering works: check MVV.de before travelling from the Hauptbahnhof.
- The new Deutsches Museum reopening is complete — its entire aviation and astrophysics halls are now accessible, a major draw for families.
- Taxis from the airport to the city centre now cost a flat rate of €70 (up from €60 in 2025) due to fuel surcharge; the S-Bahn remains the budget local’s choice at €13.60 one way.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Motel One, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side facing away from Willy-Brandt-Platz – these rooms avoid direct street noise from the square and the adjacent main road. If available, a rear-facing room (courtyard/back of building) will be quietest.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floors 1–3 facing Willy-Brandt-Platz are noisiest due to traffic and pedestrian activity from the square and the main road junction. Also avoid any room directly above or adjacent to the lobby/bar area (typically ground floor) – can get noise from guests and music.
Best views
Rooms on floors 5–6 facing Willy-Brandt-Platz get limited view of the square and skyline towards Ostbahnhof, but the rear-facing rooms (looking towards residential blocks) offer a quiet, unremarkable but restful outlook.
Quietest floors
4th–6th floors, especially those facing away from the street (rear or side), offer best quiet. Lift noise is minimal on these floors as they are above main activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Willy-Brandt-Platz is a major transport hub with trams, buses, and taxis – persistent low-level traffic hum until late evening. Occasional sirens from nearby roads. The hotel's own bar/restaurant on ground floor can generate noise until ~11pm. Early-morning street cleaning on the square (around 5am) is common.
Insider tips
1. If travelling by car, don't rely on the hotel parking – it is limited and expensive (approx €25/night). Use the nearby Ostbahnhof park-and-ride (€5/day) a 5-min walk east. 2. Check-in is digital-friendly but ask for a room on the 'back side' (Hinterhaus) when booking – staff can note it if you call ahead, as the front-facing rooms are assigned first.
- 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 — Motel One
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps); premium tier available for 5 EUR per 24h (up to 150 Mbps); no login constraints
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader; no physical newspapers in lobby
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 06:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 20 EUR (subject to availability)
Free locked luggage room on ground floor, accessible from 06:00 to 23:00
Step-free entrance from street level; wheelchair-accessible lift and one adapted room per floor; no accessible pool or spa
No on-site parking; nearest public car park: Parkhaus Riem (Messestadt Riem exit) – 15 EUR per night, 50m from hotel; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 3.50 EUR per person per night (applicable from 01:00 check-out; waived for business travellers with proof)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a 50 EUR incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Sophienkirche (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Florian (283 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Aussegnungshalle (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: St. Martin Riem (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Riem-Arcaden — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Riemer Park — 768 m · ~10 min walk
Kindermuseum München — 615 m · ~8 min walk
Kulturzentrum Messestadt — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Wasserspielplatz — 738 m · ~9 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Stadtsparkasse München — 30 m · ~1 min walk
SaniPlus-Apotheke — 90 m · ~1 min walk
Tim's Kiosk — 792 m · ~10 min walk
Messestadt West — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and main train station as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including contactless; Amex less common. Mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works in most shops.
Round up bills or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to the next euro; hotel staff 1-2 euros per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk, around 1.50–2.50 €.
Döner kebab or currywurst from a stand, 4–6 €.
Pasta or schnitzel at a simple Gaststätte, main course 10–14 €.
Look for döner and currywurst stands at the main square and around train stations.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the common budget-friendly supermarket chains.
C&A and H&M on the main shopping street (Kaufingerstrasse/Neuhauserstrasse) for affordable basics.
Day ticket for the MVV network (€8.80 for inner zone) covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn; from the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a single ticket (€13.70).
Buy a day ticket for transport instead of singles; eat at bakery chains for breakfast; fill your water bottle at public fountains (tap water is safe and free).
Gut zu wissen — München
Type C/F · 230V
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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 Motel One
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadtsparkasse München — 30 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · SaniPlus-Apotheke — 90 m · ~1 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.
Über München
Wikipedia ↗
Munich (German: München [ˈmʏnçn̩] , Bavarian: Minga [ˈmɪŋ(ː)ɐ] ) is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a ...
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Motel One?
Request a high floor (5th or 6th) on the side facing away from Willy-Brandt-Platz – these rooms avoid direct street noise from the square and the adjacent main road. If available, a rear-facing room (courtyard/back of building) will be quietest.
Which rooms should I avoid at Motel One?
Rooms on floors 1–3 facing Willy-Brandt-Platz are noisiest due to traffic and pedestrian activity from the square and the main road junction. Also avoid any room directly above or adjacent to the lobby/bar area (typically ground floor) – can get noise from guests and music.
Is Motel One noisy?
Willy-Brandt-Platz is a major transport hub with trams, buses, and taxis – persistent low-level traffic hum until late evening. Occasional sirens from nearby roads. The hotel's own bar/restaurant on ground floor can generate noise until ~11pm. Early-morning street cleaning on the square (around 5am) is common.
Which rooms have the best views at Motel One?
Rooms on floors 5–6 facing Willy-Brandt-Platz get limited view of the square and skyline towards Ostbahnhof, but the rear-facing rooms (looking towards residential blocks) offer a quiet, unremarkable but restful outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Motel One?
1. If travelling by car, don't rely on the hotel parking – it is limited and expensive (approx €25/night). Use the nearby Ostbahnhof park-and-ride (€5/day) a 5-min walk east. 2. Check-in is digital-friendly but ask for a room on the 'back side' (Hinterhaus) when booking – staff can note it if you call ahead, as the front-facing rooms are assigned first.
What time is check-in at Motel One?
Check-in at Motel One is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Motel One have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 50 Mbps); premium tier available for 5 EUR per 24h (up to 150 Mbps); no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Motel One?
3.50 EUR per person per night (applicable from 01:00 check-out; waived for business travellers with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near Motel One?
Döner kebab or currywurst from a stand, 4–6 €.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Motel One?
Day ticket for the MVV network (€8.80 for inner zone) covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn; from the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a single ticket (€13.70).
When is the best time to visit München?
May (warm, long days, beer gardens open), September (post-holiday calm, still sunny) and late September/early October (Oktoberfest excitement without peak heat).
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.