🇦🇹 Linz, Austria
Mama Muh
📍 24, Graben, Linz, 4020
Photo: official website
Il tuo soggiorno — Mama Muh
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La proprietà — Mama Muh
Mama Muh feels like a cheerful, unpretentious base camp: primary-colour accents, a small lobby with a noticeboard of local events, and staff who actually know where the best cheap eats are. It suits independent travellers and couples who want a clean, no-fuss room within walking distance of the Hauptplatz without paying for a minibar they won't use.
Cronache di Linz
Linz began as a Roman fort called Lentia, grew into a key Danube trading hub, and later became notorious as the city Hitler designated the 'cultural capital of the Führer'. Post-war, it reinvented itself around heavy industry (voestalpine steelworks) and then—boldly—around digital arts, hosting Ars Electronica since 1979. Today its skyline mixes Gothic spires, a futuristic glass-and-steel Lentos museum, and the smokestacks of the old industrial quarter turned creative district.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Linz →I migliori mesi
May, June, September: warm (18–25°C), long daylight, low rain, and the main spring or autumn festivals have passed so the city is lively but not overrun.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August, especially during the Pflasterspektakel street arts festival (mid-July) and the Linz Festival (late June–August). Hotels near the centre can double their rates; book at least three months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and October: highs of 12–16°C, some rain, but room prices drop 30–40% and the Christmas market crowds are weeks away.
Meteo e imballaggio
Linz has a continental climate but the Danube valley traps morning fog even in July. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a thin long-sleeve layer for evenings; umbrella mandatory.
Briefing della città — Linz
- Throughout 2025–2026, the central Hauptplatz tram stop is being rebuilt; expect diversions on lines 1, 2 and 3, with replacement buses running via Landstraße until late 2026.
- The new Mariendom spire observation deck opened in March 2025—free entry with an optional €3 donation, better city views than the Lentos roof terrace.
- Ars Electronica Center now runs a 'Deep Space' laser projection show every Thursday–Saturday at 20:00; book a timed slot online to avoid crowding.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mama Muh, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard. This floor sits above street-level noise but avoids any foot traffic from the ground-floor lobby. Courtyard-facing rooms are significantly quieter than those overlooking Graben.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms entirely—they’re exposed to street noise, especially from the Graben thoroughfare. Also avoid any rooms directly above the main entrance or lift, as these will carry sound from guests coming and going.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd) facing north-east over the courtyard offer views of the old town rooftops and the Pöstlingberg Hill in the distance. Front-facing rooms just look at the street and shops opposite.
Quietest floors
2nd to 3rd floors are the quietest, as they are above street level but below any potential roof-level service noise. The 1st floor may still pick up some street sound from the double-height lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Graben is a main pedestrian and tram route—expect street chatter and tram bells from around 7am to 11pm. The hotel has a lift which can generate some vibration on floors directly adjacent to the shaft. No bar or service entrance noise likely given the 3-star rating and central but non-party location.
Insider tips
1. Request a room at the back of the building when booking—these are 50% quieter than front-facing ones. 2. Check if Mama Muh offers discounted parking at the nearby Parkhaus Graben (about 50m away) as on-street parking is limited to blue zones.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Mama Muh
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds 25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; free digital access to PressReader via lobby tablet or personal device
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00 (weekdays) or 14:00 to 23:00 (weekends); early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 14:00 for €25
Free storage available in a locked room behind reception; no self-service lockers
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance (call reception for assistance); lift wide enough for standard wheelchairs; no grab rails in bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Altstadt' at Hofgasse 9, €20 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold placed on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Kirche Göttliches Kind Jesu (546 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Hl. Familie (584 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Martin-Luther-Kirche (592 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kreuzschwesternkirche (745 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Atrium City Center — 775 m · ~10 min walk
Schillerpark — 329 m · ~4 min walk
NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Musiktheater Linz — 260 m · ~3 min walk
Kinderspielplatz - Hessenplatz — 561 m · ~7 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 412 m · ~5 min walk
Apotheke am Schillerplatz — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Natur & Reform — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Busterminal Linz Hauptbahnhof — 648 m · ~8 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the main train station or airport, which often charge high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works everywhere cards do.
Rounding up the bill or adding 5-10% is appreciated but not obligatory; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A standard Melange (Austrian coffee with milk foam) at a café costs around €3.50-4.
A main dish at a lunch-serving Gasthaus or Imbiss runs €8-12.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant typically costs €12-18.
Quick eats like Würstelstand sausages or Döner kebab are available around the main square and train station for €4-6.
Discounters like Hofer and Penny are common here; Spar and Billa are also everywhere, slightly pricier.
For affordable fashion, the high street shopping zone around Landstraße includes chains like H&M and C&A; no market for clothes in this area.
A single tram/bus fare is €2.40, but a day ticket (€5.60) gives unlimited rides; from Linz airport, take bus 601 to the city centre for €3.60.
Buy a Linz Card for free public transport and museum entry; shop for groceries at Hofer or Penny; refill a water bottle at public drinking fountains.
Buono da sapere — Linz
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
LinzWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Linz, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mama Muh
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 412 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke am Schillerplatz — 399 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Hauptbahnhof (Busterminal) → Untere Donaulände (stop: 'Donauheimgasse' or 'Pfarrplatz')
💡 Get a Tageskarte (day pass) for €5.80 if you’ll make more than two trips. Validate once on the tram—yes, it’s enforced, fine is €100.
Hauptbahnhof (tram stop) → Taubenmarkt (for hotel)
💡 Trams are clean and reliable. From Taubenmarkt, walk east along Hauptplatz then left onto Untere Donaulände—the hotel is on the river bank, 350 metres. Avoid the 11pm tram if you're in a rush; late-night trams run less often.
Linz Airport (Hörsching) → Arte Hotel Linz (Untere Donaulände 10-14)
💡 Avoid taxis queued at the airport if you can—they charge a premium. Pre-book via Taxi 401 or use the Uber app for a fixed fare around €20-25.
Linz Airport Bus Stop → Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
💡 From Hauptbahnhof, take tram 1 or 2 towards 'Landgutstraße' and alight at 'Taubenmarkt'—the hotel is a 4-min walk. Buy a single ticket at the airport machine; avoid buying on the bus.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Mama Muh?
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard. This floor sits above street-level noise but avoids any foot traffic from the ground-floor lobby. Courtyard-facing rooms are significantly quieter than those overlooking Graben.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mama Muh?
Avoid ground-floor rooms entirely—they’re exposed to street noise, especially from the Graben thoroughfare. Also avoid any rooms directly above the main entrance or lift, as these will carry sound from guests coming and going.
Is Mama Muh noisy?
Graben is a main pedestrian and tram route—expect street chatter and tram bells from around 7am to 11pm. The hotel has a lift which can generate some vibration on floors directly adjacent to the shaft. No bar or service entrance noise likely given the 3-star rating and central but non-party location.
Which rooms have the best views at Mama Muh?
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd) facing north-east over the courtyard offer views of the old town rooftops and the Pöstlingberg Hill in the distance. Front-facing rooms just look at the street and shops opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Mama Muh?
1. Request a room at the back of the building when booking—these are 50% quieter than front-facing ones. 2. Check if Mama Muh offers discounted parking at the nearby Parkhaus Graben (about 50m away) as on-street parking is limited to blue zones.
What time is check-in at Mama Muh?
Check-in at Mama Muh is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mama Muh have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds 25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mama Muh?
€2.00 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Mama Muh?
A main dish at a lunch-serving Gasthaus or Imbiss runs €8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mama Muh?
A single tram/bus fare is €2.40, but a day ticket (€5.60) gives unlimited rides; from Linz airport, take bus 601 to the city centre for €3.60.
When is the best time to visit Linz?
May, June, September: warm (18–25°C), long daylight, low rain, and the main spring or autumn festivals have passed so the city is lively but not overrun.
Principali attrazioni a Linz
💡 Rent a 'Citybike Linz' for €1 per hour from the docking stations. Follow the left bank south to see the 'Höhenrausch' art installations on rooftops along the way.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the river. The 'Schlosshof' cafe does a cheap coffee—€2.50—and you get to sit in the courtyard.
💡 Take the Pöstlingbergbahn tram from Hauptplatz—it's steep but part of the public transport ticket. For a free workout, walk up the 'Linzer Höhenweg' trail from the Urfahr side.
💡 Check the website for 'Free Friday' events—they sometimes open certain exhibitions for free after 5pm.
💡 Queue for Deep Space 8K before 10am on a Sunday—it fills up fast. The building's ribbon-like glass facade is worth a photo from the bridge.