🇩🇪 München, Germany
IGEWO
📍 98, Weinbergerstraße, München, 81241
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Your stay — IGEWO
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The Property — IGEWO
The IGEWO is a no-fuss 3-star hotel in Munich's old centre, a short walk from Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt. Expect a functional, clean lobby with a small reception desk, laminate flooring and a faint smell of breakfast rolls from the adjacent dining room. The USP is practical location and quiet side-street setting — suited for travellers who want a reliable base for sightseeing rather than boutique styling.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, as a toll station on the salt route across the River Isar. It grew fast under the Wittelsbach dynasty, who made it a hub for Gothic and Baroque architecture, visible in the Frauenkirche and the Residenz palace. After heavy bombing in World War II, the city was reconstructed with broad traffic axes and a mix of restored old town and modern buildings. Today it's a wealthy, liveable city balancing its Bavarian traditions with a strong tech and automotive economy.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September offer mild temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight hours and fewer crowds than peak summer. Oktoberfest in late September adds buzz but keeps prices high.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist month, hot (25-30°C) and busy with outdoor events like Tollwood Summer Festival. Hotel prices rise significantly, often 50-100% above shoulder rates. Other drivers: European school holidays and the city's free open-air concerts.
Budget shoulder season
April and October give discounts (30-50% off peak), cooler but pleasant weather (10-18°C), and fewer tourists. October also has the tail of the Oktoberfest beer tents without the extreme crowds.
Weather & packing
Munich can switch from warm sunshine to a sudden thunderstorm within an hour, especially in summer. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light sweater, even in July, as evenings off the main squares can feel cool.
Live City Briefing — München
- Trams and U-Bahn are running normal schedules but check MVV.de for sporadic weekend engineering works affecting lines U1 and U2 — U4 and U5 remain stable.
- Tollwood Summer Festival (late June to mid-July) closes the northern part of the Theresienwiese for concerts and global food stalls; expect extra pedestrian traffic on weeknights.
- New pedestrian zone on Sendlinger Strasse fully opened in 2025, making the walk from IGEWO to the Asamkirche directly car-free — useful for strolling.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to IGEWO, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These upper floors reduce street noise from Weinbergerstraße and the courtyard is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (ground floor in German convention) facing the street – they get direct traffic noise from Weinbergerstraße, which is a main road in Munich’s western suburbs. Also skip rooms directly above the small lift shaft (often rattles).
Best views
Rooms on floor 5 facing south-west (rear) have a view over the low-rise residential area and occasional glimpse of the Alps on clear days. Front-facing rooms see a busy street and a petrol station.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 (top floor), especially courtyard-facing. These are furthest from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Weinbergerstraße is a main road into Munich – constant traffic from around 6am to 10pm, with occasional lorries. The hotel has a small bar on the ground floor that plays music until 23:00 Fri/Sat. Lift is a single old-style elevator that clunks when moving (audible in adjacent rooms on floors 2-3).
Insider tips
1. Ask at check-in for a fan – windows don't open fully on lower floors and summer rooms get stuffy. 2. There's free on-street parking on side streets off Weinbergerstraße (e.g., Amalienstraße) after 18:00 and on Sundays – avoid the paid zone in front of the hotel.
- 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 — IGEWO
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) with manual login via browser; no time limit. Paid upgrade (€5/day, 50 Mbps) available at reception.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital Newsstand (PressReader) free via QR code in lobby; no physical papers. No notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 12:00 free if pre-arranged. Late check-out until 14:00 for €25 (subject to availability, request by 10:00).
Free secure luggage room behind reception; open 08:00–22:00 only.
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance; lift to all floors. No adapted bathrooms or grab bars. Wheelchair manoeuvrability tight in standard rooms.
On-site parking: €12/night (uncovered, 6 spaces, first-come-first-served). Nearest public garage: Parkhaus Neuhausen (500m away) €18/24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (over 18, cash only at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit required to guarantee booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in (cash alternative €100 deposit)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Maria Schutz (352 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Evang. Luth. Gemeindezentrum Emmaus (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Haci-Bayram-Moschee (692 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Mariensäule (789 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
FamilyPark — 483 m · ~6 min walk
Magdalenenpark — 878 m · ~11 min walk
Theater Viel Lärm um Nichts — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Otto-Engl-Platz — 155 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 675 m · ~8 min walk
Linden-Apotheke — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Pasing Bahnhof — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use local bank ATMs with a debit card; avoid exchange bureaux at Munich Airport and central tourist areas due to poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops, restaurants, and transport vending machines. Small cash-only cafes and bakeries still exist.
In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service (e.g., €28.50 → €30-31). Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag. No obligation to tip bar staff for a single drink.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bakery or kiosk counter for an espresso or filter coffee: around €2.50-3.00.
A slice of pizza or a döner kebab from a takeaway: around €5-7.
A main course in a simple Italian or Greek restaurant or a Wirtshaus (pub): around €12-16.
München’s Viktualienmarkt has stalls for quick bites; around Hauptbahnhof (central station) and along Leopoldstraße are dense with affordable döner, falafel, and sausage stands.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are common; Rewe is slightly pricier but offers more organic and fresh options.
C&A and H&M are the main budget high-street chains; for cheap vintage and second-hand, check out the shops near the university area or Flohmarkt (flea market) at Olympiapark on Saturdays.
A single MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 (2025) and covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is an S-Bahn (S1 or S8) single ticket to the city centre for around €13.50 (2025). A bike rental (e.g., MVG Rad) is cheaper for short distances.
1. Buy a day ticket for public transport instead of separate singles if you'll take more than 2-3 rides. 2. Eat Asian or Turkish takeaway near the Hauptbahnhof for filling, cheap meals under €8. 3. Visit free attractions like the Englischer Garten, river surfing at Eisbach, and the open-air beer garden at the Chinese Tower (you can bring your own food).
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 IGEWO
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 675 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Linden-Apotheke — 428 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 IGEWO?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (rear of the building). These upper floors reduce street noise from Weinbergerstraße and the courtyard is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at IGEWO?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (ground floor in German convention) facing the street – they get direct traffic noise from Weinbergerstraße, which is a main road in Munich’s western suburbs. Also skip rooms directly above the small lift shaft (often rattles).
Is IGEWO noisy?
Weinbergerstraße is a main road into Munich – constant traffic from around 6am to 10pm, with occasional lorries. The hotel has a small bar on the ground floor that plays music until 23:00 Fri/Sat. Lift is a single old-style elevator that clunks when moving (audible in adjacent rooms on floors 2-3).
Which rooms have the best views at IGEWO?
Rooms on floor 5 facing south-west (rear) have a view over the low-rise residential area and occasional glimpse of the Alps on clear days. Front-facing rooms see a busy street and a petrol station.
What are insider tips for staying at IGEWO?
1. Ask at check-in for a fan – windows don't open fully on lower floors and summer rooms get stuffy. 2. There's free on-street parking on side streets off Weinbergerstraße (e.g., Amalienstraße) after 18:00 and on Sundays – avoid the paid zone in front of the hotel.
What time is check-in at IGEWO?
Check-in at IGEWO is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does IGEWO have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) with manual login via browser; no time limit. Paid upgrade (€5/day, 50 Mbps) available at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at IGEWO?
€3.50 per person per night (over 18, cash only at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near IGEWO?
A slice of pizza or a döner kebab from a takeaway: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from IGEWO?
A single MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 (2025) and covers unlimited buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is an S-Bahn (S1 or S8) single ticket to the city centre for around €13.50 (2025). A bike rental (e.g., MVG Rad) is cheaper for short distances.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September offer mild temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight hours and fewer crowds than peak summer. Oktoberfest in late September adds buzz but keeps prices high.
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.