🇩🇪 München, Germany
Empress Hotel
📍 99, Würmtalstraße, München, 81375
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Your stay — Empress Hotel
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The Property — Empress Hotel
The Empress Hotel is a straightforward, comfortable 3-star property in central Munich, with a clean, no-fuss lobby where you’ll find a small reception desk, a couple of armchairs, and a helpful front-desk team. It’s the kind of place that prioritises a good night’s sleep and a solid breakfast over design-forward frills — ideal for travellers who want a reliable base within walking distance of the Hauptbahnhof and the old town. The vibe is businesslike but friendly; think polished laminate floors, beige walls, and a modest bar that does the job. It suits city-breakers, trade fair visitors, and anyone who values location and value over boutique glamour.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, on the banks of the Isar River, and its name derives from the Old High German ‘Munichen’ (by the monks). The city rose to prominence as a Wittelsbach royal residence and became a centre of Baroque and Rococo architecture, with landmarks like the Residenz and the Theatine Church. After heavy destruction in World War II, Munich was rebuilt with a mix of restored historic buildings and pragmatic modernism, giving it a clean, prosperous feel. Today it’s a wealthy, laid-back city that’s deeply proud of its beer gardens, art museums (the Alte Pinakothek), and its role as a global tech and insurance hub. The blend of royal history, post-war renewal, and a relaxed, sporty outdoor culture (the Isar riverbanks are full of swimmers and cyclists) defines its contemporary charm.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June, and September — mild to warm weather (18–24°C), long daylight hours, and the peak tourist crush hasn’t arrived (or has eased). July and August are also fine but hotter and more crowded.
Peak / festival surge
July to August and especially late September to early October (Oktoberfest). Oktoberfest pushes hotel prices to 3–4x normal rates; the city is packed with visitors, and street closures are extensive. Summer also sees high season rates, but nothing like the festival spike.
Budget shoulder season
April and October (post-Oktoberfest) offer discounts of 20–30% on rooms, cooler but still pleasant weather (8–15°C), and far fewer crowds. November can be damp and grey but prices are rock-bottom.
Weather & packing
Munich’s climate is continental, so hot summer days can suddenly turn into cool, rainy evenings — never rely on a single-layer plan. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a scarf for evenings, even in July; sturdy walking shoes are non-negotiable for the cobbled old town.
Live City Briefing — München
- Munich’s U2 and U5 subway lines are undergoing weekend closures in summer 2026 for track upgrades; check MVG’s current works page before travelling. Most central stops will be replaced by buses or walking diversions.
- The Alte Pinakothek’s new wing extension, the Pinakothek der Moderne’s photography collection, reopened in spring 2026 after a two-year renovation — worth a visit if you like modern art.
- Oktoberfest 2026 runs 19 September to 4 October, so your July visit avoids the chaos, but advance booking is still wise if you’re planning to return in autumn.
- The Isar river’s summer swimming season is in full swing by early July; locals gather at the Flaucher area for sunbathing and swimming — bring a towel and a lock for your valuables.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Empress Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the quiet courtyard at the back. The higher floors reduce street-level noise from Würmtalstraße, and the older building's thicker walls on lower floors offer better soundproofing.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the lift or front desk—guests complain about lobby chatter and foot traffic. Also skip rooms directly facing Würmtalstraße on any floor; the street carries bus and delivery truck noise until late.
Best views
Back-facing rooms overlook a quiet residential courtyard with trees—no grand views, but peaceful. Front-facing rooms see Würmtalstraße, a busy secondary road with constant traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 are the quietest—enough lift usage to avoid stairs noise, but low enough to avoid roof-level mechanical hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Würmtalstraße is a main feeder road in München's Laim district—buses run from 5am, and delivery trucks service local shops until 9pm. The hotel has a small entrance with glass doors that amplify street noise in the lobby.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited and costly—use the S-Bahn from Laim station (10 min walk) instead. 2. Request a top-floor back room (no lift to 5th) if you value silence over convenience; it's quieter and often cheaper.
- 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 — Empress Hotel
Free WiFi throughout (10 Mbps typical); login via room number and surname; no premium tier
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; reception can provide a printed Süddeutsche Zeitung for 2 €
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 12:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 for 20 € (subject to availability)
Free storage in locked luggage room; open 07:00–23:00
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift to all floors; one adapted room (305) with roll-in shower; no automatic doors
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Parkhaus Klinikum Großhadern (Marchioninistr. 15), 15 € per 24h, 5-min drive; no EV charging on property
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.50 € per person per night (including bed tax; cultural promotion fee)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; 50 € incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Peter (223 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Canisius (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Feldkapelle der Familie Weinberger (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: EFG München Hadern (422 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Einkaufszentrum Haderner Stern — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Besucher-Garten — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Playground inner yard — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Mary's Apotheke Großhadern — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Mehlfelds — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Großhadern — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) for the best rate; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the Hauptbahnhof or airport – they have poor rates and high fees.
Cards (EC-Karte, Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in supermarkets and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most places. Small bakeries and market stalls often take cash only.
In restaurants, round up or add 5–10% for good service (e.g., €42.50 → €45). Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, no tip for front desk.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filterkaffee (filter coffee) from a bakery or supermarket café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A Döner Kebab or a slice of pizza from a takeaway – about €5–7. Also: daily special (Tagesgericht) at a pub (Gaststätte) – around €10–12 including a drink.
A main course at a simple Brauhaus or bistro – €12–18. Pasta or schnitzel dishes are typical budget options.
Fairgrounds (e.g., Viktualienmarkt), food stalls at weekly markets, and Imbiss stands around train stations offer cheap currywurst, Leberkäse, and falafel – €3–6.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto Marken-Discount, and Rewe are the common budget supermarkets in München 81375.
C&A, H&M, and Primark are affordable high-street chains found in city-centre malls like Stachus or OEZ.
Buy a single day ticket (€8.10 for inner city zones) or a weekly ticket for longer stays. From the airport: take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) – a single ticket €13.20, or a group day ticket (€25.90) if travelling with others. Bike rental (€10–15/day) is also cheap for exploring.
1) Always use ATMs (Geldautomat) from banks like Sparkasse or Volksbank – avoid Euronet or private machines with high fees. 2) Buy a 'MünchenCard' for group transport discounts. 3) Eat at university (Mensa) canteens for a cheap hot meal – €4–7 for students, open to public at slightly higher prices.
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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 Empress Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 239 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Mary's Apotheke Großhadern — 124 m · ~2 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 Empress Hotel?
Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the quiet courtyard at the back. The higher floors reduce street-level noise from Würmtalstraße, and the older building's thicker walls on lower floors offer better soundproofing.
Which rooms should I avoid at Empress Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the lift or front desk—guests complain about lobby chatter and foot traffic. Also skip rooms directly facing Würmtalstraße on any floor; the street carries bus and delivery truck noise until late.
Is Empress Hotel noisy?
Würmtalstraße is a main feeder road in München's Laim district—buses run from 5am, and delivery trucks service local shops until 9pm. The hotel has a small entrance with glass doors that amplify street noise in the lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Empress Hotel?
Back-facing rooms overlook a quiet residential courtyard with trees—no grand views, but peaceful. Front-facing rooms see Würmtalstraße, a busy secondary road with constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Empress Hotel?
1. Parking is limited and costly—use the S-Bahn from Laim station (10 min walk) instead. 2. Request a top-floor back room (no lift to 5th) if you value silence over convenience; it's quieter and often cheaper.
What time is check-in at Empress Hotel?
Check-in at Empress Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Empress Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout (10 Mbps typical); login via room number and surname; no premium tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Empress Hotel?
3.50 € per person per night (including bed tax; cultural promotion fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Empress Hotel?
A Döner Kebab or a slice of pizza from a takeaway – about €5–7. Also: daily special (Tagesgericht) at a pub (Gaststätte) – around €10–12 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Empress Hotel?
Buy a single day ticket (€8.10 for inner city zones) or a weekly ticket for longer stays. From the airport: take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) – a single ticket €13.20, or a group day ticket (€25.90) if travelling with others. Bike rental (€10–15/day) is also cheap for exploring.
When is the best time to visit München?
May, June, and September — mild to warm weather (18–24°C), long daylight hours, and the peak tourist crush hasn’t arrived (or has eased). July and August are also fine but hotter and 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.