🇩🇪 München, Germany
Andra
📍 38, Goethestraße, München, 80336
Your stay — Andra
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The Property — Andra
The Andra is a straightforward, modern three-star in Munich’s city centre, a block from the Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is clean and unpretentious, with blond wood and grey tones — functional rather than cosseting. It suits independent travellers or business visitors who want a reliable base within walking distance of the old town and the main railway station. You swap character for convenience and a fair price.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 as a market settlement on the Isar, founded by Duke Henry the Lion to control the salt trade. The Wittelsbach dynasty shaped it into a Baroque and Rococo capital, leaving landmarks like the Residenz and Nymphenburg Palace. The 19th century added the grand, arcaded boulevard of Ludwigstrasse, and the city rebuilt deliberately after WWII, preserving its old-town core. Today Munich balances high-tech industry, beer-hall tradition and world-class museums, all wrapped in a prosperous, self-confident Bavarian identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June and September offer mild temperatures (15–25°C), long daylight hours and lower tourist numbers than peak summer. The parks and beer gardens are open, but the accommodation crunch of July–August is avoided.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays and summer festivals. Hotel prices in central Munich can jump 30–50% above shoulder rates. The main event is Tollwood Summer Festival (late June–July) in Olympiapark, plus open-air concerts and street life. Expect busy U-Bahn and packed attractions.
Budget shoulder season
May before school holidays, and September after the summer rush (and before Oktoberfest) offer the best value. Weather is still decent, crowds are thinner, and room rates often drop 20–30% from July levels.
Weather & packing
Munich’s climate is continental with sudden summer thunderstorms — a blue morning can turn into a downpour by 2pm. Pack layers plus a compact waterproof jacket or umbrella, and bring comfortable walking shoes for cobbles and sprawling parks.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn’s U3 and U6 lines have planned weekend closures in early July for track replacements on the Max-Weber-Platz–Münchner Freiheit stretch, so check MVV timetables before heading to the Englischer Garten or the Olympic Park.
- Münchner Hauptbahnhof is still in the middle of its long-term modernisation (ends 2028), but the main concourse is fully open. Expect some diversions near the station’s south exit due to refurbishment of the Starnberger Flügelbahnhof.
- Tollwood Summer Festival (10–31 July 2026) in Olympiapark brings large crowds, extra traffic and a special bus shuttle from the U3 Olympiazentrum stop. Book any show tickets you want well in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Andra, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 through 5 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid most street noise but low enough that lift vibration isn't an issue.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Goethestraße (the front). The street is a busy main road with tram and traffic noise. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
The front (Goethestraße side) provides a classic Munich cityscape with 19th-century buildings, but you pay with noise. The rear courtyard views are calmer and more private, overlooking inner-block greenery typical of this area.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the sweet spot: above street-level hubbub but below any roof-level HVAC equipment. The lift is likely small and serves all floors equally.
🔊 Noise notes
This is an inner-city 3-star near the Hauptbahnhof. Expect ambient traffic noise from Goethestraße through the night, with early-morning deliveries to the hotel's service entrance (likely rear or side). Trams run on Goethestraße itself. Light sleepers should bring earplugs regardless.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by train, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Munich Hauptbahnhof's south exit — exit via the 'Bayerstraße' side for a flat walk on Goethestraße. 2) Many similar hotels in this block have no air conditioning; if Andra lacks AC, request a quiet floor room and ask for a fan at check-in during summer months.
- 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 — Andra
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; no login required (connect directly to network). Speed sufficient for video calls and streaming.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complementary digital newspaper access via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical papers.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at no charge. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €25 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in day and after checkout.
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors. No rooms with roll-in showers; standard bathrooms only.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Goethekarree (Goethestraße 20, 2-minute walk), €25 per 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (city tax, mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in; no advance deposit required for standard booking
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
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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 Andra
🕒 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 Andra?
Request a room on floors 3 through 5 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid most street noise but low enough that lift vibration isn't an issue.
Which rooms should I avoid at Andra?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors facing Goethestraße (the front). The street is a busy main road with tram and traffic noise. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Andra noisy?
This is an inner-city 3-star near the Hauptbahnhof. Expect ambient traffic noise from Goethestraße through the night, with early-morning deliveries to the hotel's service entrance (likely rear or side). Trams run on Goethestraße itself. Light sleepers should bring earplugs regardless.
Which rooms have the best views at Andra?
The front (Goethestraße side) provides a classic Munich cityscape with 19th-century buildings, but you pay with noise. The rear courtyard views are calmer and more private, overlooking inner-block greenery typical of this area.
What are insider tips for staying at Andra?
1) If arriving by train, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Munich Hauptbahnhof's south exit — exit via the 'Bayerstraße' side for a flat walk on Goethestraße. 2) Many similar hotels in this block have no air conditioning; if Andra lacks AC, request a quiet floor room and ask for a fan at check-in during summer months.
What time is check-in at Andra?
Check-in at Andra is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Andra have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; no login required (connect directly to network). Speed sufficient for video calls and streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Andra?
€3.50 per person per night (city tax, mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Andra?
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 Andra?
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, June and September offer mild temperatures (15–25°C), long daylight hours and lower tourist numbers than peak summer. The parks and beer gardens are open, but the accommodation crunch of July–August is avoided.
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.