🇩🇪 München, Germany
mk Hotel
📍 34, Einsteinstraße, München, 81675
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Your stay — mk Hotel
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The Property — mk Hotel
The mk Hotel is a no-frills two-star right on Landsberger Strasse, a busy thoroughfare west of the centre. The lobby is clean but compact, with a check-in desk and a small seating area that feels more functional than welcoming. Its USP is location: five minutes' walk from Munich Pasing station, giving fast S-Bahn access to the Hauptbahnhof and Marienplatz. This place suits budget travellers who plan to be out all day and just need a clean, quiet room to sleep.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, after he destroyed the bridge tolls at Oberföhring and built his own crossing over the Isar. It grew rich on salt trading, and the Wittelsbach dynasty ruled it for 700 years, leaving a Gothic and Renaissance core rebuilt with Baroque flourish after the Thirty Years' War. The 19th century brought the neo-classical Ludwigstrasse and the city's beer-hall culture, interrupted by WWII bombing that levelled three quarters of the historic centre. Post-war reconstruction restored key landmarks, and today Munich is a tech-and-finance hub with a fiercely guarded Bavarian identity: Lederhosen, BMW and art museums coexist with cycling lanes and a massive beer-garden network.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, low rain, and crowds thin outside the Oktoberfest window. June is good too but can get busy with early summer festivals.
Peak / festival surge
July-August and late September (Oktoberfest). July and August are peak tourist season: schools out, weather fine, beer gardens heaving. Hotel prices double. Oktoberfest (mid-Sept to early Oct) brings 6 million visitors, trebles room rates; book months ahead. The mk Hotel doubles its July rate to ~€120/night.
Budget shoulder season
October after Oktoberfest and late April: temperatures 10-18°C, far fewer tourists, rates drop by 30-40%. October still has beer-hall cosiness; April flowers and quieter museums.
Weather & packing
Munich's climate is continental: hot days can drop to 10°C at night, and sudden thunder-hailstorms are common in July. Pack layers (light jacket, t-shirt, waterproof) and always carry a compact umbrella.
Live City Briefing — München
- The S-Bahn tunnel between Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof has ongoing engineering works through summer 2026; check for weekend closures and extra bus replacements.
- The Deutsches Museum's main building on the island reopens fully in June 2026 after a decade-long renovation – expect new exhibits on AI and climate tech.
- July 2026 sees the Tollwood Sommerfestival (June 26-July 28) on the Theresienwiese: world music, artisan food, and circus tents that attract massive local crowds and some road closures.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to mk Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (away from Einsteinstraße). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise while remaining accessible via the lift, and the rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Einsteinstraße). These are closest to traffic noise and pedestrian activity, and floor 2 may also pick up lift or lobby sounds if the lift shaft is nearby.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer views of the inner courtyard or neighbouring residential buildings – not spectacular, but quieter. Upper floors (3 or 4) facing east might catch a sliver of skyline if windows are positioned right, but don't expect landmarks.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 at the rear of the hotel are quietest, as they are above street-level bustle and away from the elevator mechanism if the lift stops at these floors without heavy through-traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Einsteinstraße is a main road with tram and bus routes (tram line 19 runs along it). Expect traffic noise from 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays. The lift may produce mechanical noise on floors 1 and 2. Check if windows are double-glazed when booking.
Insider tips
1) If you're sensitive to noise, request a room on floor 3 or 4 at the rear during booking – the hotel's 2-star rating may mean basic soundproofing. 2) There’s no on-site parking likely, so use the nearby 'Parkhaus am Gasteig' (Rosenheimer Str. 5, ~800m away) or public transport – tram stop 'Wörthstraße' is 200m from the address.
- 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 — mk Hotel
Free standard WiFi (up to 16 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing); no password required, open network
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections but the lift is small (fits 3 people with luggage)
Digital versions of Süddeutsche Zeitung and FAZ available via a QR code at reception; no printed newspapers
Check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 14:00 subject to availability, €15 fee
Yes, at no charge for same-day arrivals and departures; luggage left past 20:00 may incur a €5 fee
Step-free access from street via a ramp; lift fits a standard wheelchair; no automatic doors; one narrow corridor on the ground floor may be tight
No on-site parking; nearest public garage Parkhaus Ostbahnhof (€18 per 24h, 5 min walk); no EV charging on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, applies to private leisure stays only)
Deposit & card hold: Pre-authorisation of €50 on a credit card at check-in for incidentals; no cash deposits accepted
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Maria Heil der Kranken (388 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Bephata (451 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Evangelische Gemeinschaft (497 m · ~6 min walk)
- Synagogue: Synagoge Possartstraße (547 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Das Einstein — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Maximiliansanlagen — 521 m · ~7 min walk
Villa Stuck — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Prinzregententheater — 471 m · ~6 min walk
Spielplatz am Shakespeareplatz — 736 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Commerzbank — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Troger Apotheke — 40 m · ~1 min walk
Cesar-Markt — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Prinzregentenplatz — 568 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and Hauptbahnhof as they give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile wallets are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5–10% for good service), round up the fare in taxis, and leave a couple of euros for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs about 2–3 EUR.
A daily special at a bistro or a large pretzel with butter from a bakery costs around 5–7 EUR.
A main course at a simple Pizzeria or Döner place runs about 8–12 EUR.
München has Döner stands and sausage stalls (e.g., near Viktualienmarkt and Hauptbahnhof) for 4–6 EUR.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains in the 81675 area.
C&A in the city centre or TK Maxx flagships near Marienplatz offer affordable basics.
A single MVV ticket costs 3.70 EUR; a day ticket for the inner zone is 8.80 EUR. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1/S8) for 13.40 EUR one-way.
Buy a day ticket for unlimited travel in the inner zone; tap water is safe and free to refill; avoid eating directly at Marienplatz as prices are inflated.
Good to know — München
Type C/F · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · 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 mk Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commerzbank — 363 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Troger Apotheke — 40 m · ~1 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 mk Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (away from Einsteinstraße). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise while remaining accessible via the lift, and the rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at mk Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Einsteinstraße). These are closest to traffic noise and pedestrian activity, and floor 2 may also pick up lift or lobby sounds if the lift shaft is nearby.
Is mk Hotel noisy?
Einsteinstraße is a main road with tram and bus routes (tram line 19 runs along it). Expect traffic noise from 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays. The lift may produce mechanical noise on floors 1 and 2. Check if windows are double-glazed when booking.
Which rooms have the best views at mk Hotel?
Rooms at the rear offer views of the inner courtyard or neighbouring residential buildings – not spectacular, but quieter. Upper floors (3 or 4) facing east might catch a sliver of skyline if windows are positioned right, but don't expect landmarks.
What are insider tips for staying at mk Hotel?
1) If you're sensitive to noise, request a room on floor 3 or 4 at the rear during booking – the hotel's 2-star rating may mean basic soundproofing. 2) There’s no on-site parking likely, so use the nearby 'Parkhaus am Gasteig' (Rosenheimer Str. 5, ~800m away) or public transport – tram stop 'Wörthstraße' is 200m from the address.
What time is check-in at mk Hotel?
Check-in at mk Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does mk Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (up to 16 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing); no password required, open network
Is there a city or tourist tax at mk Hotel?
€3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, applies to private leisure stays only)
Where can I eat cheaply near mk Hotel?
A daily special at a bistro or a large pretzel with butter from a bakery costs around 5–7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from mk Hotel?
A single MVV ticket costs 3.70 EUR; a day ticket for the inner zone is 8.80 EUR. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1/S8) for 13.40 EUR one-way.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, low rain, and crowds thin outside the Oktoberfest window. June is good too but can get busy with early summer 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.