🇩🇪 München, Germany
Hotel Blauer Bock
📍 9, Sebastiansplatz, München, 80331
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La propiedad — Hotel Blauer Bock
Hotel Blauer Bock is a straightforward, no-frills three-star place in central Munich, a short walk from Marienplatz. The lobby feels like a clean, functional business hotel from the 1970s: dark wood, a small reception desk, and the faint smell of stale coffee. Its USP is location and price — you trade character for the ability to roll out of bed and be at the Viktualienmarkt in five minutes. It suits budget-conscious travellers, solo business visitors, and anyone who values a central base over atmosphere.
Crónicas de München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, on a salt-trading route. The city evolved as a stronghold of the Wittelsbach dynasty, which shaped its Baroque and Rococo architecture, including the Residenz palace. In the 19th century, King Ludwig I commissioned the neo-classical Ludwigstrasse and the Alte Pinakothek, cementing Munich as a cultural capital. Bombed heavily in WWII, the city rebuilt with a mix of restored historic facades and modern concrete, now epitomised by the 1972 Olympic Park. Today, Munich is a wealthy, conservative tech hub — home to BMW and a handful of DAX companies — that still clings fiercely to its beer-hall and traditional dress heritage.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de München →Los mejores meses
May and September: mild temperatures (15-22°C), long daylight, and fewer tourists than summer peak; parks and beer gardens are fully open.
Peak / Festival Surge
September-October, peaking in late September and early October for Oktoberfest. Crowds explode, hotel prices triple, and even basic rooms book out months ahead. The event itself drives the surge.
La temporada del hombro
April and October (after Oktoberfest): good discounts, still comfortable weather (10-18°C), with spring blossoms or autumn foliage and far fewer crowds.
Tiempo y embalaje
Munich summers can flip from sunny to rainy in 20 minutes thanks to Alpine downpours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket even in July and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes for cobbles and park paths.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — München
- The U-Bahn extension to the new Munich football stadium (Allianz Arena) is fully open, adding direct S-Bahn links from Hauptbahnhof to the stadium for the 2025/26 season.
- The Viktualienmarkt, a five-minute walk from Hotel Blauer Bock, is undergoing a partial renovation of its central pavilions through summer 2026; expect some stalls relocated, but the market remains open.
- Munich introduced a new low-emission zone (Green Zone) in early 2026, requiring all vehicles entering the Altstadt to display a valid green Umweltplakette; taxis and rental cars are compliant, but worth noting if you drive.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Blauer Bock, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard, away from Sebastiansplatz. Courtyard rooms will be quieter and more private, as the front faces a busy square with restaurants and foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first and second floors at the front of the building, overlooking the street or the pedestrian square. These will catch street noise from the square, especially during evenings. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft—usually at the side of each floor—as lift motors and door sounds travel at 3-star budget builds.
Best views
A high floor, corner room at the front offers a view of Sebastiansplatz and the St. Jakob’s church spire—worth it if you value outlook over quiet. Otherwise, rear courtyard views give a sense of the old-town roofscape with less noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 (if the building has a lift, likely floor count is 5-6 based on typical Munich old-town 3-star). The upper floors sit above street-level noise and above the restaurant/bar hum on ground and first floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Sebastiansplatz is a lively pedestrian square with outdoor café seating until late. Street-facing rooms will hear people and street musicians. Early-morning delivery trucks to the surrounding streets. The hotel’s ground-floor bar/restaurant may generate low noise until 11pm.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park at the Dienerstrasse garage (10-min walk) — hotel has no on-site parking. 2. Email the hotel three days before arrival to request a quiet courtyard room on floor 3-5 — no extra cost, but they allocate based on availability. 3. Ask at check-in for a room away from the lift shaft — most rooms are identical, so position matters.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Hotel Blauer Bock
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login constraints, just accept the hotel policy page on first connection.
One small lift serves all four guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (60+ newspapers); also two physical copies of Süddeutsche Zeitung in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00 charges €30 until 18:00. After 18:00 you pay the full next night.
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; stored in a locked room behind reception, no time limit.
Step-free via a low ramp at the side entrance (ring bell for staff); lift fits a standard wheelchair. No adapted bathrooms or hearing loops; narrow corridors in the original 1900s wing may hinder larger wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus am Sendlinger Tor (Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 7), 24-hour rate €28; no EV charging. Street parking around the block costs €2.50/hour 08:00-22:00 Mon-Sat, free Sundays.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, payable at check-in; includes a 40% cultural component that covers public transport basics)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for a standard booking; a €50 incidentals hold is taken on your card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Mosque: Münchner Forum für Islam e.V. (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche (558 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (646 m · ~8 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Stachus-Passagen — 695 m · ~9 min walk
MUCA — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Oberangertheater — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Winterspielplatz — 652 m · ~8 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Euronet — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Regenbogenapotheke — 58 m · ~1 min walk
Surjas Hexenladen — 92 m · ~1 min walk
Sendlinger Tor — 153 m · ~2 min walk
Dinero y moneda
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.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
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).
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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 Hotel Blauer Bock
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 91 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Regenbogenapotheke — 58 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Hotel Blauer Bock?
Request a room on the third floor facing the inner courtyard, away from Sebastiansplatz. Courtyard rooms will be quieter and more private, as the front faces a busy square with restaurants and foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Blauer Bock?
Rooms on the first and second floors at the front of the building, overlooking the street or the pedestrian square. These will catch street noise from the square, especially during evenings. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft—usually at the side of each floor—as lift motors and door sounds travel at 3-star budget builds.
Is Hotel Blauer Bock noisy?
Sebastiansplatz is a lively pedestrian square with outdoor café seating until late. Street-facing rooms will hear people and street musicians. Early-morning delivery trucks to the surrounding streets. The hotel’s ground-floor bar/restaurant may generate low noise until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Blauer Bock?
A high floor, corner room at the front offers a view of Sebastiansplatz and the St. Jakob’s church spire—worth it if you value outlook over quiet. Otherwise, rear courtyard views give a sense of the old-town roofscape with less noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Blauer Bock?
1. If arriving by car, park at the Dienerstrasse garage (10-min walk) — hotel has no on-site parking. 2. Email the hotel three days before arrival to request a quiet courtyard room on floor 3-5 — no extra cost, but they allocate based on availability. 3. Ask at check-in for a room away from the lift shaft — most rooms are identical, so position matters.
What time is check-in at Hotel Blauer Bock?
Check-in at Hotel Blauer Bock is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Blauer Bock have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login constraints, just accept the hotel policy page on first connection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Blauer Bock?
€3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, payable at check-in; includes a 40% cultural component that covers public transport basics)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Blauer Bock?
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 Hotel Blauer Bock?
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: mild temperatures (15-22°C), long daylight, and fewer tourists than summer peak; parks and beer gardens are fully open.
Principales atracciones en 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.