🇩🇪 München, Germany
Deutsche Eiche
📍 13, Reichenbachstraße, München, 80469
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Your stay — Deutsche Eiche
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The Property — Deutsche Eiche
Deutsche Eiche is a no-fuss 3-star in the heart of Munich’s gay district, with a clean, modern lobby that smells of fresh beer from the ground-floor Bavarian pub. Its USP is total authenticity: a historic queer-friendly hotel that attracts everyone from business visitors to couples who want proper Altstadt access without the glossy chain-hotel price tag. You’ll share the lift with lads in Lederhosen coming up from the pub and tourists checking their phones for directions to the Viktualienmarkt, three minutes away. It suits anyone who values practicality and character over luxury frills.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 as a market town on the salt route, founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the Isar. It grew into the capital of Bavaria under the Wittelsbach dynasty, whose Renaissance and Baroque building sprees left the city with landmark swagger. World War II flattened much of the centre, but reconstruction faithfully restored details such as the Frauenkirche’s Romanesque brickwork. Today, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city, a high-tech hub that still clings to its beer-hall, bike-friendly, distinctly relaxed identity — rooted in tradition but never stuck in it.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September offer reliable warmth (18–23°C) and long daylight, with fewer tourists than July and August. June also works, though it can tip into crowded weekends.
Peak / festival surge
July is the hottest month (average 19°C) and the start of school holidays across Germany and Bavaria. Prices at Deutsche Eiche and comparable hotels rise 20–30% as families and budget travellers fill rooms. No single mega-event in early July, but the Tollwood summer festival and open-air operas at the Munich Opera draw extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and early October are the real sweeth spot: still warm, beer gardens open, and the Oktoberfest crowds drop off mid-October. Hotel rates fall 15–25% from summer highs. April is also quiet, with 10–15°C but far fewer queues.
Weather & packing
July in Munich is notorious for sudden thunder downpours even when the morning is clear. Pack a light waterproof jacket or compact umbrella as a non-negotiable layer; shorts and sandals work fine for midday but take a jumper for evening beer gardens.
Live City Briefing — München
- Munich’s U-Bahn line U3/U6 station Marienplatz has ongoing lift upgrades until late 2026, causing occasional exit closures at peak times — use the escalators or exit via the south stairwell.
- The Viktualienmarkt is running its regular Thursday extended opening (until 6pm) for local produce, but check for occasional vendor closures due to summer holidays.
- Construction on the second S-Bahn trunk line (2. Stammstrecke) continues to cause weekend service cancellations on several lines through central Munich; check MVV alerts before heading to the airport or suburbs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Deutsche Eiche, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor (top floor) facing the rear courtyard. These are furthest from Reichenbachstraße traffic and the ground-floor bar/restaurant.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those numbered with a '0' prefix (e.g., Room 01–05) near the entrance or stairs, as they pick up street noise and bar chatter. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen/service entrance, which can be noisy during breakfast and evening service.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms on top floors (3–4) have a quiet outlook over rooftops, not the busy street. The front-facing rooms overlook Reichenbachstraße with some city buzz but little in the way of memorable views.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest: high enough to reduce street sound, away from the ground-level restaurant and bar.
🔊 Noise notes
Reichenbachstraße is a moderately busy city street with trams, buses, and delivery trucks. The ground-floor Deutsche Eiche bar/restaurant stays lively until late. The lift is small and old; rooms next to it can pick up clanking noises.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, pre-book a spot at the nearby public garage (P Münchner Freiheit or similar) — hotel parking is very tight. 2. Ask for a room on the top floor (3rd or 4th) if you want less noise from the restaurant below, and request an extra pillow at check-in as standard pillows are thin.
- 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 — Deutsche Eiche
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed around 25 Mbps; no login constraints, just accept terms on browser
A small passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; physical newspapers (Süddeutsche Zeitung) available in lounge on weekdays only
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available at reception from 12:00; late check-out until 12:00 (€25 surcharge), negotiable if available
Free luggage storage behind reception desk on day of arrival and departure
No step-free entrance – one step up at main door; lift is narrow, wheelchair users may struggle in lift and some corridors
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Am Gasteig (€24 per day, 7 min walk); EV charging not available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night city tax (Kulturförderabgabe), mandatory at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50–€100 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Münchner Forum für Islam e.V. (625 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Kreuzkapelle (845 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Gebetshaus München (887 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde (921 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Stachus-Passagen — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Münchner Stadtmuseum — 298 m · ~4 min walk
Teamtheater Tankstelle — 181 m · ~2 min walk
Winterspielplatz — 920 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bankhaus August Lenz — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Löwenapotheke — 43 m · ~1 min walk
Goldenes Gickerl — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Marienplatz — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Avoid airport and Hauptbahnhof bureaux; use bank ATMs (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank) for best rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common; Amex less so. Some small shops and stalls cash-only.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €1-2 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk: around €2.50-3.
Döner kebab or currywurst with chips from a kiosk or takeaway: €7-9.
Pasta or schnitzel at a neighbourhood pub or Italian: main dish €10-15.
München's Viktualienmarkt (city centre) has stalls for Leberkäs, sausages, and bread; also Turkish/Asian stands on Leopoldstrasse.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common budget supermarkets; Rewe is slightly pricier but more convenient.
Primark and C&A in the city centre; for second-hand, check out Fairkauf or Kleidermarkt thrift shops.
Single ride €3.90 within city zones; a day pass for the inner zone (€9.20) is best for multiple trips. From airport: S-Bahn S1/S8 (€13.20 single) is cheapest; buy group day ticket for savings.
Buy a day pass for public transport if taking more than 3 trips. Eat lunch at a Biergarten or bakery rather than sit-down dinner. Visit free sights like the English Garden, Marienplatz, and the Olympic Park.
Good to know — München
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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 Deutsche Eiche
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bankhaus August Lenz — 112 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Löwenapotheke — 43 m · ~1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Deutsche Eiche?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor (top floor) facing the rear courtyard. These are furthest from Reichenbachstraße traffic and the ground-floor bar/restaurant.
Which rooms should I avoid at Deutsche Eiche?
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those numbered with a '0' prefix (e.g., Room 01–05) near the entrance or stairs, as they pick up street noise and bar chatter. Also avoid rooms directly above the kitchen/service entrance, which can be noisy during breakfast and evening service.
Is Deutsche Eiche noisy?
Reichenbachstraße is a moderately busy city street with trams, buses, and delivery trucks. The ground-floor Deutsche Eiche bar/restaurant stays lively until late. The lift is small and old; rooms next to it can pick up clanking noises.
Which rooms have the best views at Deutsche Eiche?
Courtyard-facing rooms on top floors (3–4) have a quiet outlook over rooftops, not the busy street. The front-facing rooms overlook Reichenbachstraße with some city buzz but little in the way of memorable views.
What are insider tips for staying at Deutsche Eiche?
1. If arriving by car, pre-book a spot at the nearby public garage (P Münchner Freiheit or similar) — hotel parking is very tight. 2. Ask for a room on the top floor (3rd or 4th) if you want less noise from the restaurant below, and request an extra pillow at check-in as standard pillows are thin.
What time is check-in at Deutsche Eiche?
Check-in at Deutsche Eiche is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Deutsche Eiche have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed around 25 Mbps; no login constraints, just accept terms on browser
Is there a city or tourist tax at Deutsche Eiche?
€3.50 per person per night city tax (Kulturförderabgabe), mandatory at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Deutsche Eiche?
Döner kebab or currywurst with chips from a kiosk or takeaway: €7-9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Deutsche Eiche?
Single ride €3.90 within city zones; a day pass for the inner zone (€9.20) is best for multiple trips. From airport: S-Bahn S1/S8 (€13.20 single) is cheapest; buy group day ticket for savings.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September offer reliable warmth (18–23°C) and long daylight, with fewer tourists than July and August. June also works, though it can tip into crowded weekends.
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.