🇩🇪 München, Germany
Hotel Senator
📍 11, Martin-Greif-Straße, München, 80336
Your stay — Hotel Senator
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The Property — Hotel Senator
Hotel Senator is a reliably straightforward three-star in central Munich, with a lobby that feels more functional than flashy: check-in desk, leather armchairs, a breakfast room doing the job. The selling point is location — it's a short walk from both the main train station and the old town, so you're trading frills for easy access. Best suited to travellers who want a clean, quiet base for sightseeing without paying for a hotel bar or a spa they won't use.
Chronicles of München
Munich began as a monks' settlement in 1158, hence the name 'Munichen', and grew into the ducal seat of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The city was largely rebuilt after WWII in a careful mix of restored historic facades and pragmatic modern blocks, giving it a patched, lived-in feel. Its cultural identity today balances beer-hall tradition with world-class museums, tech industry, and a fiercely independent civic pride. The old town, dominated by the neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus, still anchors daily life around the Marienplatz tram lines.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June, and September — warm enough for beer gardens, fewer crowds than peak, and the Alps visible on clear days.
Peak / festival surge
July and August, plus the Oktoberfest fortnights (late September to early October). July sees festival overflow from nearby towns; hotel prices double or treble. The Oktoberfest alone draws 6 million visitors, so book by February or pay a premium.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer milder weather (10–15°C) and 30–50% cheaper rooms, with shorter queues at the Deutsches Museum and Residenz.
Weather & packing
Munich's climate can flip from sunny 30°C to a thunderstorm in an hour, especially in July. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of the forecast — summer isn't reliable.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn U2 line between Hauptbahnhof and Theresienwiese is undergoing weekend closures through July 2026 — check MVV updates before heading to Oktoberfest grounds.
- Munich's new 'Klima-Zone' pedestrianisation expanded along Sendlinger Strasse in 2025; expect more walking and bike rental options near the old town.
- The Alte Pinakothek's modern wing reopens in late June 2026 after a two-year renovation, adding a new cafe and gallery space.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Senator, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard. These upper levels are above street-level bustle and the internal courtyard is typically quieter than the Martin-Greif-Straße frontage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level) and any room facing Martin-Greif-Straße directly. The street carries local traffic and tram noise, particularly during weekday mornings. Rooms above the small lobby/breakfast area may also pick up early-morning clatter.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, looking over the quiet residential courtyards and rooftops of the Ludwigsvorstadt district. Front-facing rooms offer a busy city street scene with the occasional glimpse of the Sendlinger Tor tower in the distance.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest. The hotel is a modest mid-rise (likely 4–5 floors given the 3-star category in this area), so top floors minimise footfall from above and street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Martin-Greif-Straße is a secondary road with tram lines on nearby Sonnenstraße and occasional late-night bar traffic from the Glockenbachviertel a few blocks south. The hotel's breakfast room (likely on ground floor) generates noise from 7am. No bar or nightclub on site, but nearby pubs may carry into the street.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floors 3–4 when booking; they are quieter and the lift is slow so you'll avoid backpacker stampede. 2. If arriving by car, the nearest public garage is at Parkhaus Stachus (Karlsplatz), about 5 mins walk – the hotel likely has no on-site parking for a 3-star in central Munich.
- 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 Senator
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx. 25 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms
One lift serves all 4 floors (ground to 4th); no stairs-only sections
Digital PressReader access via free WiFi code at reception; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 07:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €20 until 18:00
Free luggage storage at front desk on check-in and check-out day, no time limit
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms on standard floors - only one accessible room on ground floor (request ahead)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park ‚Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof‘ at Arnulfstraße 13, 80335 München, €25 per 24h; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (München city tax, applies to leisure guests; business guests exempt with proof)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle des Hl. Siluan des Athoniten (211 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Al Tadahamun Moschee (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kroatische katholische Gemeinde München (429 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Shabd (440 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Forum Schwanthalerhöhe — 764 m · ~10 min walk
Garten der Städtischen Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Museum der Marianischen Männerkongregation — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Cabaret Club Tiffany — 612 m · ~8 min walk
Spielplatz Schwanthalerstr — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 297 m · ~4 min walk
Goethe Apotheke — 374 m · ~5 min walk
Handule — 42 m · ~1 min walk
Theresienwiese — 240 m · ~3 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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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 Senator
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 297 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Goethe Apotheke — 374 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Senator?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the inner courtyard. These upper levels are above street-level bustle and the internal courtyard is typically quieter than the Martin-Greif-Straße frontage.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Senator?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level) and any room facing Martin-Greif-Straße directly. The street carries local traffic and tram noise, particularly during weekday mornings. Rooms above the small lobby/breakfast area may also pick up early-morning clatter.
Is Hotel Senator noisy?
Martin-Greif-Straße is a secondary road with tram lines on nearby Sonnenstraße and occasional late-night bar traffic from the Glockenbachviertel a few blocks south. The hotel's breakfast room (likely on ground floor) generates noise from 7am. No bar or nightclub on site, but nearby pubs may carry into the street.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Senator?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, looking over the quiet residential courtyards and rooftops of the Ludwigsvorstadt district. Front-facing rooms offer a busy city street scene with the occasional glimpse of the Sendlinger Tor tower in the distance.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Senator?
1. Request a room on floors 3–4 when booking; they are quieter and the lift is slow so you'll avoid backpacker stampede. 2. If arriving by car, the nearest public garage is at Parkhaus Stachus (Karlsplatz), about 5 mins walk – the hotel likely has no on-site parking for a 3-star in central Munich.
What time is check-in at Hotel Senator?
Check-in at Hotel Senator is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Senator have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speed approx. 25 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Senator?
€3.50 per person per night (München city tax, applies to leisure guests; business guests exempt with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Senator?
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 Senator?
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 — warm enough for beer gardens, fewer crowds than peak, and the Alps visible on clear days.
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.