🇩🇪 München, Germany
Alpen Hotel
📍 14, Adolf-Kolping-Straße, München, 80336
Photo: official website
Your stay — Alpen Hotel
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The Property — Alpen Hotel
A calm, wood-panelled lobby with a tiled stove and the smell of fresh pretzels from the breakfast room. The Alpen Hotel feels like a well-run Bavarian guesthouse scaled up to four-star comfort: solid, unfussy, and quietly proud of its regional touches. No designer theatres here—just clean lines, local art on the walls, and staff who remember your name. It suits travellers who want a proper Bavarian base without the lederhosen kitsch, and who value a short tram ride to the Altstadt over a central location.
Chronicles of München
München was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion as a toll bridge settlement on the Isar, growing rich on salt trade. Its architectural spine is a patchwork of Gothic (Frauenkirche), Renaissance (Residenz), and the monumental 19th-century buildings of Ludwig I, who styled the city as an 'Athens on the Isar'. Bombing gutted 90% of the city centre in WWII, but reconstruction faithfully restored many landmarks. Today, München is a cocktail of high-tech industry, beer halls, world-class museums, and a famously liveable, left-leaning civic culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September deliver reliable sun (15-20°C), long days, and fewer tourists than midsummer. June is also fine, though more crowded.
Peak / festival surge
Mid-July to mid-August is peak tourist season: school holidays swell queues at the Residenz and Pinakotheken. Hotel prices in München can double. The only major event in July is Tollwood festival (mid-July), a big cultural fair on the Theresienwiese.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer cooler weather (8-15°C) but heavy discounts on rooms. Crowds thin notably after Oktoberfest ends in early October. Pack layers.
Weather & packing
München summers are often muggy with sudden thunderstorms, even after a hot morning. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and an extra T-shirt—you'll sweat through the first one on the U-Bahn.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn line U5 extension to Pasing is complete, making the Alpen Hotel's nearest station (U5, station 'Am Hart') a direct 20-minute ride to Hauptbahnhof. No more bus connections.
- New restaurant 'Nu' opened on Leopoldstraße in May 2026: modern Korean-Bavarian fusion, booking essential.
- The English Garden's summer music series runs 6-9pm every Thursday in July, with free folk/classical concerts at the Monopteros.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alpen Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor or above) of the hotel for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Adolf-Kolping-Straße, a relatively quiet street in München, reduces the likelihood of street noise. However, being closer to the top allows you to avoid noise from the lift and service entrance on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, as they are closest to the lift and service entrance, potentially increasing the likelihood of noise disturbance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address does not provide a direct view of any notable landmarks or scenic views, but rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
3rd-5th floors are likely to be quieter due to their distance from the lift and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is unlikely to be a significant issue, but noise from the lift and service entrance on lower floors may be a concern. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests a decent level of soundproofing, but it's always a good idea to request a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay.
Insider tips
Request a room with a view of the inner courtyard for a quieter space and less street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and consider checking in early or late to avoid waiting in line during peak hours.
- 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 Facilities — Alpen Hotel
free, 300 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, including historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand, PressReader; no physical papers
15:00 - 23:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00, €50 fee
available 24/7, €5 per bag, per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some historic rooms with limited wheelchair access
on-site parking €25 per night, nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Schwabing' €3.50 per hour, EV charging available (€20 per day)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person, per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit, €150 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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-Minute 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
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Travellers can exchange currency at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices at the airport, but rates may be poor. Consider withdrawing euros from an ATM with a debit/credit card instead.
Contactless payments are widely accepted, including on public transport and in most shops, restaurants, and cafes. Major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are accepted, but American Express may not be as widely accepted.
Tipping in Germany is generally not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxis, rounding up the fare or leaving 5-10% is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee can cost around €2-3 at a café or coffee shop.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a local fast-food place, which can cost around €4-6.
A budget-friendly dinner option is a meal at a local pub or restaurant, with a main course costing around €10-15.
Street food is common in the area around the Hauptbahnhof and in the Viktualienmarkt.
Aldi and Lidl are budget supermarket chains with locations in the area.
High-street shopping can be found along the pedestrianized shopping streets like Neuhauser Strasse and Kaufinger Strasse.
A day pass for public transport costs around €6.60, and the cheapest way to get to the city centre from the airport is by taking the S-Bahn (€11.20).
Buy a day pass for public transport to save money on individual tickets.Eat at local pubs or cafes instead of restaurants for a more affordable meal.Shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries instead of larger supermarkets.
Good to know — 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 Alpen Hotel
🕒 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 →Getting Around
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.
About 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 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alpen Hotel?
Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor or above) of the hotel for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Adolf-Kolping-Straße, a relatively quiet street in München, reduces the likelihood of street noise. However, being closer to the top allows you to avoid noise from the lift and service entrance on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alpen Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, as they are closest to the lift and service entrance, potentially increasing the likelihood of noise disturbance.
Is Alpen Hotel noisy?
Street noise is unlikely to be a significant issue, but noise from the lift and service entrance on lower floors may be a concern. The hotel's 4-star rating suggests a decent level of soundproofing, but it's always a good idea to request a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay.
Which rooms have the best views at Alpen Hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address does not provide a direct view of any notable landmarks or scenic views, but rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Alpen Hotel?
Request a room with a view of the inner courtyard for a quieter space and less street noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception and consider checking in early or late to avoid waiting in line during peak hours.
What time is check-in at Alpen Hotel?
Check-in at Alpen Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alpen Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free, 300 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alpen Hotel?
€2.50 per person, per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alpen Hotel?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a currywurst from a street food stall or a local fast-food place, which can cost around €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alpen Hotel?
A day pass for public transport costs around €6.60, and the cheapest way to get to the city centre from the airport is by taking the S-Bahn (€11.20).
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September deliver reliable sun (15-20°C), long days, and fewer tourists than midsummer. June is also fine, though more crowded.
Top Attractions 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.