🇩🇪 München, Germany
Hotel Prinzregent
📍 350, Riemer Straße, München, 81829
Your stay — Hotel Prinzregent
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The Property — Hotel Prinzregent
Hotel Prinzregent is a solid, no-nonsense 3-star in the leafy Bogenhausen district, a short tram ride from Munich's centre. The lobby feels dated in a reassuringly German way: dark wood, a reception desk with actual printed maps, and the faint smell of floor polish. It suits travellers who value quiet neighbourhoods and reliable comfort over trendy design or a central location. You’re here to sleep well and explore the city, not to linger in the hotel.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 when Henry the Lion established a mint and market on the banks of the Isar, securing the salt trade route. The city’s architectural identity was largely shaped by the Wittelsbach dynasty, who built the Residenz and commissioned the grand Ludwigstrasse boulevard. Post-unification, Munich transformed into a centre of industry and technology, only to be heavily bombed in World War II and painstakingly reconstructed with respect to its original baroque and neoclassical forms. Today it’s Germany’s third-largest city, a blend of old-world elegance, high-tech industry (BMW, Siemens), and a fiercely proud Bavarian cultural identity that lives alongside a liberal, cosmopolitan population.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm enough for beer gardens and walks in the Englischer Garten, but without the July-August tourist crush. September also has the Wiesn (Oktoberfest) grounds quiet and pleasant.
Peak / festival surge
July is high season; warm weather and school holidays bring crowds. Hotel rates spike 20–30% above spring averages. The main driver is the summer holidays and, in odd-numbered years, the Tollwood summer festival (late June–July) which adds cultural visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April can be rainy but cheap, with tulips blooming. October offers mild days and the annual Oktoberfest (late Sept–first week Oct) means prices are high until that ends; after the second week, rates drop sharply and the city empties.
Weather & packing
Munich’s climate is continental, so July days can hit 30°C but sudden thunderstorms cool things fast. Pack a thin waterproof jacket and, against all logic, a long-sleeve layer – the evenings, especially after a rain shower, turn surprisingly cool.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn’s U2 line is undergoing weekend closures between Hauptbahnhof and Theresienstraße until September 2026 – check the MVV app for rail replacement buses if heading to the Oktoberfest grounds.
- The Alte Pinakothek’s renovation of its northern wing will continue through 2026, but the main collection (Dürer, Rembrandt) remains open – book timed tickets online to skip the queue.
- Munich’s new central cycling highway along the Isar river (opened June 2025) means a faster, safer bike route from Bogenhausen to the Altstadt – the hotel has a bike storage room but no rentals, so bring your own or use the MVG Rad bike-share app.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Prinzregent, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from Riemer Straße (rear side). These middle floors avoid street-level noise and lift machinery, and the higher position reduces traffic hum while still being quick to reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, street, deliveries) and any room directly overlooking Riemer Straße, especially on floors 1-2. The street is a main feeder road, so early morning lorry traffic is common.
Best views
Best view is from upper rear-facing rooms (floors 4-6) overlooking the courtyard or side streets rather than the main road. No landmark views given the address, but you avoid the tram line and bus stop outside.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest. Above floor 5, you may get lift motor noise; below floor 3 suffers from street and entrance activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Riemer Straße is a dual carriageway with bus and tram routes. Expect traffic noise until late evening. Also, the hotel's position near 81829 means occasional airport transfer minibuses stopping outside from 5am. No bar noise reported for this address.
Insider tips
1. If driving, park in the hotel's own car park (request a space at booking — it's very limited and on-street parking here is expensive). 2. The lift is small and can be slow at breakfast time — ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 so you can use the stairs easily.
- 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 Prinzregent
Free Wi-Fi throughout; max 50 Mbps down; simple login via room number and surname, no device limit
One passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via kiosk tablet in lobby (Süddeutsche Zeitung, Bild); no physical papers delivered to rooms
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 at reception; late check-out (until 14:00) costs €25, must be pre-arranged
Free luggage storage on day of arrival and departure, left at reception desk
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift to all floors; no specially adapted bathrooms or grab rails in standard rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Riemer Str. 300 (€18 per 24h, 5 min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (applicable to leisure travellers only; business travellers exempt with proof)
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Martin Riem (100 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Aussegnungshalle (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Sophienkirche (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: St. Florian (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Riem-Arcaden — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Stahlgruberring — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Kindermuseum München — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
teatro — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Teletubby-Land — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
SaniPlus-Apotheke — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Riem — 629 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and main train station as they charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including contactless; Amex less common. Mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works in most shops.
Round up bills or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to the next euro; hotel staff 1-2 euros per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk, around 1.50–2.50 €.
Döner kebab or currywurst from a stand, 4–6 €.
Pasta or schnitzel at a simple Gaststätte, main course 10–14 €.
Look for döner and currywurst stands at the main square and around train stations.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the common budget-friendly supermarket chains.
C&A and H&M on the main shopping street (Kaufingerstrasse/Neuhauserstrasse) for affordable basics.
Day ticket for the MVV network (€8.80 for inner zone) covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn; from the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a single ticket (€13.70).
Buy a day ticket for transport instead of singles; eat at bakery chains for breakfast; fill your water bottle at public fountains (tap water is safe and free).
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 Hotel Prinzregent
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · SaniPlus-Apotheke — 1.5 km · ~19 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 Prinzregent?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from Riemer Straße (rear side). These middle floors avoid street-level noise and lift machinery, and the higher position reduces traffic hum while still being quick to reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Prinzregent?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, street, deliveries) and any room directly overlooking Riemer Straße, especially on floors 1-2. The street is a main feeder road, so early morning lorry traffic is common.
Is Hotel Prinzregent noisy?
Riemer Straße is a dual carriageway with bus and tram routes. Expect traffic noise until late evening. Also, the hotel's position near 81829 means occasional airport transfer minibuses stopping outside from 5am. No bar noise reported for this address.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Prinzregent?
Best view is from upper rear-facing rooms (floors 4-6) overlooking the courtyard or side streets rather than the main road. No landmark views given the address, but you avoid the tram line and bus stop outside.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Prinzregent?
1. If driving, park in the hotel's own car park (request a space at booking — it's very limited and on-street parking here is expensive). 2. The lift is small and can be slow at breakfast time — ask for a room on floor 3 or 4 so you can use the stairs easily.
What time is check-in at Hotel Prinzregent?
Check-in at Hotel Prinzregent is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Prinzregent have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; max 50 Mbps down; simple login via room number and surname, no device limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Prinzregent?
€3.50 per person per night (applicable to leisure travellers only; business travellers exempt with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Prinzregent?
Döner kebab or currywurst from a stand, 4–6 €.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Prinzregent?
Day ticket for the MVV network (€8.80 for inner zone) covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn; from the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a single ticket (€13.70).
When is the best time to visit München?
May, June, September – warm enough for beer gardens and walks in the Englischer Garten, but without the July-August tourist crush. September also has the Wiesn (Oktoberfest) grounds quiet and pleasant.
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.