🇩🇪 München, Germany
Hotel Wasserburg
📍 145, Wasserburger Landstraße, München, 81827
Your stay — Hotel Wasserburg
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The Property — Hotel Wasserburg
Hotel Wasserburg is a modest, family-run three-star in a quiet side street near Munich Main Station. The lobby is small, tiled and practical, with a reception desk that smells faintly of floor polish and fresh bread from the breakfast room beyond. It suits travellers who prioritise a clean, reliable base for exploring the city over any design flourish: think business visitors, early-train commuters and budget-conscious families. The USP is its location — five minutes' walk from the Hauptbahnhof and U-Bahn, yet surprisingly quiet at night.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion on a salt-trading route; its name derives from the Old High German 'Munichen' — 'by the monks'. The city was largely rebuilt after 1945 in a mix of faithful reconstruction (the Frauenkirche, the Residenz) and sober post-war modernism. Today it remains a conservative, prosperous state capital with a global reputation for beer culture, automotive engineering and the annual Oktoberfest. Its civic identity is a careful balance between Bavarian tradition and cosmopolitan commerce; the English Garden and the Pinakotheken museums signal a city that values both leisure and high culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September: warm (18-22°C), long daylight hours, full beer-garden season, but lighter crowds than July-August. Early June also works for the city's opera and theatre festivals.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is peak tourist season, with hotel prices rising up to 40% above shoulder rates. The main driver is school holidays and the annual Tollwood summer festival (late June-July), plus numerous outdoor concerts and street fairs. Prices for a standard double at Wasserburg typically hit €140-180/night in these months.
Budget shoulder season
Late April-early May and late September-early October offer better deals (double rooms often €90-120), milder weather (12-18°C) and fewer queues at the Residenz and Deutsches Museum. October is especially quiet before Oktoberfest crowds arrive.
Weather & packing
Munich's weather is notoriously fickle even in summer — a sunny 28°C morning can turn into a cold, drizzly afternoon. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket and a warm sweater are non-negotiable all year.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn U5 line is undergoing weekend closures between Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof through July 2026; check MVG live updates before heading to the Deutsches Museum or the Kunstareal.
- The new Kunsthalle exhibition space at the Gasteig HP8 cultural centre opens its first major show on 15 July 2026 (contemporary Korean photography) — likely to draw crowds and shift gallery footfall east of the Isar.
- Munich's summer roadworks programme includes lane restrictions on Sonnenstraße near Sendlinger Tor until late August, affecting tram lines 18 and 19; expect delays to Marienplatz-bound connections.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Wasserburg, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Wasserburger Landstraße). These upper floors cut out street rumble and the courtyard side is quieter in the evening.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing the street — Wasserburger Landstraße is a main arterial road with bus and delivery traffic from early morning till late. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft (usually next to the stairwell on each floor) due to mechanical noise.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floor 4 give a distant look over the suburban rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the Alps on clear days. Rear courtyard views are green but unremarkable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, farthest from the ground-floor lobby, bar, and street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Hotel Wasserburg sits directly on a busy four-lane road with buses every 10-15 minutes and delivery trucks during the day. The ground-floor bar can generate chatter until 23:00. No major nightclub nearby, but the adjacent petrol station has early morning traffic at 05:00.
Insider tips
1. Park in the free on-site parking lot behind the hotel — street parking is limited and metered. 2. Ask at check-in for a 'courtyard-side quiet room' — the staff know the quieter wing and will accommodate if available.
- 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 Wasserburg
Free WiFi throughout the hotel with download speeds around 20–30 Mbps, adequate for streaming and video calls. No login portal; uses a simple network key at check-in.
One lift serves all three floors of the main building. No stairs-only sections.
Free digital access to e‑paper editions of Süddeutsche Zeitung and Bild via a QR code at reception. No physical newspapers delivered to rooms.
Check-in from 15:00; early baggage drop-off allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 €15 per hour until 18:00 (subject to availability).
Free baggage storage available after check-out and before check-in, at the reception area.
Step-free access from street level through a ramp at the main entrance; one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor. Lift is wide enough for standard wheelchairs. No accessible parking spaces directly in front.
On-site free parking for guests (first-come, first-served, about 30 spaces). No valet. Nearest public car park is Parkhaus Riem Arcaden, 1.5 km away, costing €2 per hour or €12 per day (24h). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Munich city tax of €3.50 per person per night (covers local tourism levy; no resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit required to guarantee booking (amount varies by rate). At check-in, a €50–€100 incidentals hold on a credit or debit card is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Hari Om Tempel e.V. München (519 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Christi Himmelfahrt (991 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Riem-Arcaden — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Grünanlage an der Wasserburger Landstraße 203 — 951 m · ~12 min walk
Kindermuseum München — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Kulturzentrum Messestadt — 2.0 km · ~26 min walk
Adlerwiese — 993 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Neptun-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Gronsdorf — 755 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomaten) at major banks for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or Hauptbahnhof — rates are poor and fees high.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted, even in supermarkets and bakeries; Amex less common; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work fine.
Restaurants: round up or add 5–10% for good service; taxis: round up to nearest euro; hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, €1–2 per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filterkaffee at a bakery or café — still a standard takeaway option, about €2.50.
Döner kebab, currywurst or Leberkäs-Semmel from a bakery, around €5–7.
Pizza or pasta from a simple Italian trattoria or a biergarten main dish (Schnitzel mit Pommes) for €10–14.
No standout street food quarter, but Viktualienmarkt has small stands; any Döner- or Imbiss-laden street near U-Bahn stations works.
Lidl, Aldi (Süd), Netto, and Rewe are common — choose Aldi or Lidl for cheapest basics.
C&A and H&M are the main budget chains; Primark available in city centre (e.g., at Stachus).
Cheapest: a single-day ticket for the entire MVV network (Zone M, €8.90) covers unlimited local travel; from airport, use the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for €13.70 single (or a group day ticket for up to 5 for €25.90).
Get a Bayern Ticket for day trips across the state (€29 for one person, covers regional trains and city transport). Buy groceries at Aldi/Lidl rather than Rewe/Edeka. Avoid eating directly on Marienplatz — walk 2–3 blocks for better 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 Hotel Wasserburg
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Neptun-Apotheke — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Wasserburg?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Wasserburger Landstraße). These upper floors cut out street rumble and the courtyard side is quieter in the evening.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Wasserburg?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing the street — Wasserburger Landstraße is a main arterial road with bus and delivery traffic from early morning till late. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft (usually next to the stairwell on each floor) due to mechanical noise.
Is Hotel Wasserburg noisy?
Hotel Wasserburg sits directly on a busy four-lane road with buses every 10-15 minutes and delivery trucks during the day. The ground-floor bar can generate chatter until 23:00. No major nightclub nearby, but the adjacent petrol station has early morning traffic at 05:00.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Wasserburg?
Front-facing rooms on floor 4 give a distant look over the suburban rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the Alps on clear days. Rear courtyard views are green but unremarkable.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Wasserburg?
1. Park in the free on-site parking lot behind the hotel — street parking is limited and metered. 2. Ask at check-in for a 'courtyard-side quiet room' — the staff know the quieter wing and will accommodate if available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Wasserburg?
Check-in at Hotel Wasserburg is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Wasserburg have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout the hotel with download speeds around 20–30 Mbps, adequate for streaming and video calls. No login portal; uses a simple network key at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Wasserburg?
Munich city tax of €3.50 per person per night (covers local tourism levy; no resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Wasserburg?
Döner kebab, currywurst or Leberkäs-Semmel from a bakery, around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Wasserburg?
Cheapest: a single-day ticket for the entire MVV network (Zone M, €8.90) covers unlimited local travel; from airport, use the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for €13.70 single (or a group day ticket for up to 5 for €25.90).
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September: warm (18-22°C), long daylight hours, full beer-garden season, but lighter crowds than July-August. Early June also works for the city's opera and theatre festivals.
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.