🇩🇪 München, Germany
Hotel 5
📍 Schillerstraße 5, 80336 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany
Your stay — Hotel 5
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The Property — Hotel 5
Hotel 5 is a straightforward, functional 3-star place near Munich's main train station. The lobby feels like a clean, no-nonsense transit hub — efficient check-in, a small seating area, and a buffet breakfast room off to the side. It suits city-breakers who want a quiet, reliable base for hopping on the U-Bahn or walking to the Old Town, and who prefer spending their budget on beer and museums rather than the room.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion on the banks of the Isar, growing from a market town into the capital of Bavaria. The city rebuilt its medieval core in grand 19th-century style under King Ludwig I, adding wide boulevards and neoclassical museums. Post-war reconstruction followed largely traditional lines, so the Altstadt still feels historic. Today Munich is a wealthy tech and finance hub that clings fiercely to its beer-hall and biergarten traditions, balancing a sleek, modern economy with an almost village-like local pride.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September – warm, long days without the July-August tourist crush; the city's parks and beer gardens are in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
September-October (Oktoberfest, 19 Sep–4 Oct 2026) is the absolute peak. Hotel prices triple and rooms are booked a year ahead. The festival draws six million visitors, so avoid unless you're here for the Wiesn.
Budget shoulder season
April and late October: lower rates, quieter streets, but expect rain and crisp air. You'll find good availability and discounts, especially midweek.
Weather & packing
Munich weather is famously volatile, with sudden downpours even on a sunny July day. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and a light sweater for evenings, and always carry an umbrella or rain shell in your daypack.
Live City Briefing — München
- U-Bahn construction on the U2 line near Hauptbahnhof continues through 2026, causing platform changes and reduced service on some weekends – check MVV alerts before travelling.
- A new pedestrian zone on Kaufingerstrasse was completed in 2025, making the shopping walk from Marienplatz to Karlsplatz more pleasant, but note that cycle traffic has been rerouted.
- The Pinakothek der Moderne is hosting a large Bauhaus centenary exhibition from June to September 2026, likely to draw bigger queues than usual on weekend afternoons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel 5, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Schillerstrasse). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floor 1 (ground level) suffer from street noise and passers-by looking in. Rooms at the front on floors 2-4 will still pick up traffic from Schillerstrasse, a busy main road near the Hauptbahnhof.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a reasonable outlook over neighbouring rooftops, not spectacular but quiet. Front rooms have a view of Schillerstrasse’s busy pavement and tram lines.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (if rear-facing). These offer a good balance of height and distance from street-level disturbances.
🔊 Noise notes
Schillerstrasse is a main thoroughfare near München Hauptbahnhof, so expect tram rumble, traffic, and pedestrian chatter until late. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing may be basic — rear rooms are the quietest bet.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no on-site parking — use the ‘Parkhaus am Hauptbahnhof’ on Bayerstrasse, a 3-minute walk. 2. Request a top-floor rear room at check-in for the least noise; they’re often the last to go.
- 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 — Hotel 5
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) with room login code; premium 50 Mbps for €5 per day
One lift serves all floors (3 levels); no stairs-only sections
Digital newspaper via PressReader (free, room-specific login)
Check-in from 15:00, early bag drop free from 10:00 (subject to luggage storage). Late check-out to 12:00 available for €25, by request and availability
Free for day-of check-in/out; extra day storage €5 per bag
Level entry at main door; lift door width 90 cm; no step-free shower; no special parking
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus am Hauptbahnhof (Elisenstraße 9) – €25 per 24h, 5 min walk. No EV charging on-site, nearest public charger at Hauptbahnhof (Type 2, 50 kW)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, mandatory; age 6+
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card 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
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 Hotel 5
🕒 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 Hotel 5?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Schillerstrasse). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel 5?
Rooms on floor 1 (ground level) suffer from street noise and passers-by looking in. Rooms at the front on floors 2-4 will still pick up traffic from Schillerstrasse, a busy main road near the Hauptbahnhof.
Is Hotel 5 noisy?
Schillerstrasse is a main thoroughfare near München Hauptbahnhof, so expect tram rumble, traffic, and pedestrian chatter until late. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing may be basic — rear rooms are the quietest bet.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel 5?
The rear courtyard offers a reasonable outlook over neighbouring rooftops, not spectacular but quiet. Front rooms have a view of Schillerstrasse’s busy pavement and tram lines.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel 5?
1. The hotel has no on-site parking — use the ‘Parkhaus am Hauptbahnhof’ on Bayerstrasse, a 3-minute walk. 2. Request a top-floor rear room at check-in for the least noise; they’re often the last to go.
What time is check-in at Hotel 5?
Check-in at Hotel 5 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel 5 have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) with room login code; premium 50 Mbps for €5 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel 5?
€3.50 per person per night, mandatory; age 6+
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel 5?
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 Hotel 5?
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 – warm, long days without the July-August tourist crush; the city's parks and beer gardens are in full swing.
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.