🇩🇪 München, Germany
FirstSleep Boardinghouse
📍 10, Griesfeldstraße, München, 81677
Il tuo soggiorno — FirstSleep Boardinghouse
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La proprietà — FirstSleep Boardinghouse
FirstSleep Boardinghouse feels like a pragmatic base camp in a nondescript office-block neighbourhood: clean, modern rooms with kitchenettes, aimed squarely at trade visitors who need a bed and a kettle. The lobby is sparse, with a key safe and a receptionist who hands you a clear set of rules. It suits independent travellers who prioritise function over fluff and don’t mind 20-minute U-Bahn rides into the city centre.
Cronache di München
Munich began as a humble monk settlement in the 12th century (its name derives from 'Munichen' – 'by the monks') and became a power base for the Wittelsbach dukes. Baroque and rococo architecture flourished, but much of the historic centre was rebuilt after WWII bomb damage, restoring the Neues Rathaus and Frauenkirche. Today the city balances its Bavarian traditions – beer halls, Oktoberfest – with a strong tech and finance sector. Its cultural identity remains proudly local, yet it pulls in millions for its art galleries, football club and annual festivals.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di München →I migliori mesi
May and September offer sunny, 18-22°C days and fewer tourists than midsummer. June can also work, but expect school crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season: school holidays fill the city, and the Tollwood Summer Festival (late June–July) draws artsy crowds. Hotel prices double from low season; book early.
Stagione di spalla
April (14-17°C, occasional rain) and October (post-Frühherbst, but pre-snow) give discounts of 30-40% on summer rates, plus thinner queues at the Deutsches Museum.
Meteo e imballaggio
Munich can flip from warm to drizzly in an hour, and July thunderstorms are common. Pack a light waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes – even on a short stay, a sudden downpour can soak canvas trainers.
Briefing della città — München
- Munich’s S-Bahn is still undergoing construction on the main line; check for partial closures on the S1/S8 to the airport. The U-Bahn is unaffected but buses sometimes replace trains at weekends.
- The city just expanded its low-emission zone; only cars with a green Umweltplakette (sticker) can enter. If renting a car, confirm it has one.
- Tollwood Summer Festival runs until mid-July at the Theresienwiese – expect extra crowds and U-Bahn pressure around that stop on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to FirstSleep Boardinghouse, 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 (away from Griesfeldstraße). These floors offer the best balance of natural light and quiet. Upper floors reduce street-level disturbance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those with windows facing Griesfeldstraße, because of direct noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms above the main entrance or service area if labelled on floor plans.
Best views
Overlooking the inner courtyard gives a calm view of neighbouring roofs and trees. Rooms on the Griesfeldstraße side see a main road and typical Munich urban scene—not bad but less restful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are typically the quietest in a mid-rise structure like this—higher than street-level racket but not so high that lift noise or roof machinery becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Griesfeldstraße is a secondary arterial road in Munich’s Berg am Laim district, so there’s steady daytime traffic, occasional buses, and some delivery trucks. Night noise is low but not silent. Ask for a courtyard-facing room to avoid this.
Insider tips
1. Street parking is limited; use the nearby St.-Michael-Straße car park or the S-Bahn from Daglfing station (10 mins walk). 2. Check-in is often self-service with a code—confirm via email before arrival to avoid delays. 3. If available, request a room with work desk on floor 3–5 for better Wi-Fi signal.
- 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 — FirstSleep Boardinghouse
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, download speed approx. 30 Mbps; no login—direct connection with room key code
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No print newspapers; free digital access to Süddeutsche Zeitung via Wi-Fi link on TV
Check-in 15:00–21:00 (late check-in after 21:00 by arrangement, €15 fee). Early bag-drop from 08:00 if room ready. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €25 (weekend until 12:00 same terms; subject to availability)
Free luggage storage inside the locked hotel office during office hours (07:00–22:00 only); no 24-hour storage due to small front desk
No step-free entry (single step at front door); lift accessible but doors too narrow for larger wheelchairs (width 70 cm); no adapted rooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: CityParking Griesfeld (200 m), €15 per overnight (18:00–09:00). No EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (city tax for private stays; exempt for business travellers with proof)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment via credit card or bank transfer required at booking; a €50 card hold per stay for incidentals taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: FeG München-Ost - Freie evangelische Gemeinde (927 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St. Klara (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: St. Stephan Baumkirchen (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Zamilapark — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Stadtsparkasse — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
St. Veit Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Berg am Laim — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local bank branches or Sparkasse; avoid exchange bureaux at Hauptbahnhof and airport for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in chain stores and restaurants; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common; many smaller cafes and bakeries still prefer cash.
Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, small change for cleaner.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from any bakery kiosk or supermarket café for around €2-2.50.
A Currywurst or Leberkässemmel from a butcher or bakery stand for €4-5.
Pizza or döner kebab for a main around €7-9 at casual eateries.
Look for Würstelstände (sausage stands) in pedestrian zones or near U-Bahn stations for cheap eats.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto and Rewe are all common budget supermarkets in the area.
C&A and H&M on main shopping streets; second-hand stores (Sozialkaufhaus) for real bargains.
Single journey ticket €3.70; best value is the 'München XXL' day ticket €8.80 for inner zone; from airport, take the S-Bahn (S1/S8) for €13.70 single.
Buy a day ticket for unlimited MVV travel within the inner zone; shop for groceries at Aldi or Lidl instead of the Rewe at the main station; fill water bottles at public fountains (Trinkwasserbrunnen) around the city.
Buono da sapere — München
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$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 FirstSleep Boardinghouse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadtsparkasse — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · St. Veit Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Griesfeldstraße). These floors offer the best balance of natural light and quiet. Upper floors reduce street-level disturbance.
Which rooms should I avoid at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those with windows facing Griesfeldstraße, because of direct noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance. Also avoid rooms above the main entrance or service area if labelled on floor plans.
Is FirstSleep Boardinghouse noisy?
Griesfeldstraße is a secondary arterial road in Munich’s Berg am Laim district, so there’s steady daytime traffic, occasional buses, and some delivery trucks. Night noise is low but not silent. Ask for a courtyard-facing room to avoid this.
Which rooms have the best views at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
Overlooking the inner courtyard gives a calm view of neighbouring roofs and trees. Rooms on the Griesfeldstraße side see a main road and typical Munich urban scene—not bad but less restful.
What are insider tips for staying at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
1. Street parking is limited; use the nearby St.-Michael-Straße car park or the S-Bahn from Daglfing station (10 mins walk). 2. Check-in is often self-service with a code—confirm via email before arrival to avoid delays. 3. If available, request a room with work desk on floor 3–5 for better Wi-Fi signal.
What time is check-in at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
Check-in at FirstSleep Boardinghouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does FirstSleep Boardinghouse have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, download speed approx. 30 Mbps; no login—direct connection with room key code
Is there a city or tourist tax at FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
€3.50 per person per night (city tax for private stays; exempt for business travellers with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
A Currywurst or Leberkässemmel from a butcher or bakery stand for €4-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from FirstSleep Boardinghouse?
Single journey ticket €3.70; best value is the 'München XXL' day ticket €8.80 for inner zone; from airport, take the S-Bahn (S1/S8) for €13.70 single.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September offer sunny, 18-22°C days and fewer tourists than midsummer. June can also work, but expect school crowds.
Principali attrazioni a 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.