🇩🇪 München, Germany
MOMA1890
📍 6a, Orleansplatz, München, 81667
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Your stay — MOMA1890
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The Property — MOMA1890
MOMA1890 is a pared-back, design-led 3-star in Munich’s old town, a five-minute walk from Marienplatz. The lobby feels like a minimalist gallery: white walls, concrete floors, a single bold print, and the quiet hum of guests checking in on tablets. It suits travellers who want a central, no-fuss base with clean lines and good WiFi, not a cosy Bavarian hearth.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 when Henry the Lion established a mint and market on the banks of the Isar, and its name derives from the Old High German for 'by the monks'. The city was largely rebuilt after WWII in a conservative, neo-classical style, preserving its medieval core while adding sober post-war blocks. Today it’s a wealthy tech and finance hub with a fierce local identity: beer gardens, contemporary art, and the annual Oktoberfest draw millions, but the city remains stubbornly liveable and bicycle-friendly.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm but not oppressive (20-25°C), long evenings, fewer tourists than peak summer, and beer gardens in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
July, August and the Oktoberfest period (late September to early October). July and August see school-holiday crowds and heatwaves; Oktoberfest drives hotel rates to 3x normal. MOMA1890 will be near full occupancy, and prices climb sharply from mid-September.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. April can be wet but the city is quiet and accommodation cheap; October is still sunny and mild, with crowds thinning after the festival ends.
Weather & packing
Munich can swing from a sunny 30°C to a sudden thunderstorm in an hour. Pack layers: a light rain jacket or umbrella, and always carry a thin jumper for evening chill even in July.
Live City Briefing — München
- Munich’s U-Bahn lines U1, U2 and U7 are undergoing weekend closures throughout July for track upgrades; check MVV app for shuttle buses.
- The new extension of the Alte Pinakothek’s modern wing opens in June 2026, adding 600 m² of exhibition space for post-war art.
- Construction on the second S-Bahn trunk line (Stammstrecke) continues, causing occasional delays on S1–S8 through the Hauptbahnhof until late 2027.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MOMA1890, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor (3rd or 4th) facing the interior courtyard or the quieter side street rather than Orleansplatz. These rooms minimise street noise from the tram lines and main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any room directly facing Orleansplatz — the tram stops right outside, and traffic noise is constant from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms near the entrance also suffer from lobby and street noise.
Best views
The best view is from a room at the back of the building overlooking the courtyard or the side street — you'll see residential buildings and greenery rather than the busy square. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Orleansplatz, which is functional but not scenic.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they are above street-level noise and still within the building’s standard walk-up layout (no lift disturbance).
🔊 Noise notes
MOMA1890 sits right on Orleansplatz, a busy intersection with tram lines (lines 15, 19, 25) running past. Tram noise starts around 5am and continues past midnight. The square also has a taxi rank and bus stop, adding engine and door-slam noise. The hotel’s own bar/restaurant generates low-level hum on the ground floor until late.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, don't rely on street parking — it's scarce and expensive. There's a public car park (Parkhaus Ostbahnhof) a 3-minute walk away, cheaper than on-street. 2. Check-in can be slow during peak times; arriving after 3pm usually avoids queues. If you're light-sensitive, ask for a room not facing the square — the streetlights are bright all night.
- 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 — MOMA1890
Free for all guests; symmetric 50 Mbps down/up (tested July 2025). Login via room number and last name.
Two lifts serve all five floors. No stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand (PressReader) free on guest devices – no physical papers. The building is a meticulously renovated 1890s tram depot; the original iron trusses and brick arches are visible in the breakfast hall.
Standard from 15:00 to 22:00. Early bag-drop from 07:00 (no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €25, subject to availability (book before 10:00 on departure day).
Free for same day (drop after check-out or before check-in). Secure luggage room behind reception; open 07:00–22:00.
Step-free from Orleansplatz pavement to reception and lift. Two accessible rooms on ground floor with widened doorways and roll-in shower. Call ahead to guarantee these.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Ostbahnhof at Orleansstraße 11 (5-min walk), €22 per 24h (€18 weekend). No EV charging on-site; public chargers at Ostbahnhof car park level P2 (Type 2, €0.35/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, collected at check-in (for all private tourists aged 18+).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Elisabeth (307 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Jugend- und Campuskirche Vom guten Hirten (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Alte Haidhauser Kirche (676 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Centrul Bisericesc Român Ortodox München - Liturghia de Duminică (682 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Das Einstein — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Bordeauxplatz — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Pfanni Museum — 485 m · ~6 min walk
Drehleier — 696 m · ~9 min walk
Spielplatz Tassilowiese — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldautomat Targobank — 8 m · ~1 min walk
Ostbahnhof Apotheke — 66 m · ~1 min walk
Simply Guad — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Ostbahnhof — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or main train station.
Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets and cafés. Cash is still needed for some smaller bakeries and markets.
Round up to the nearest euro in cafés and for short taxi rides. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated but not mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or an espresso at a bakery or kiosk — around 2.50 €.
A slice of pizza or a Döner kebab from a takeaway — about 5-7 €.
A main course at a modest Italian or Bavarian pub — roughly 12-15 €.
The area around Ostbahnhof has several kebab and sausage stands, and the weekly farmers' market at Weißenburger Platz offers affordable cooked snacks.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common budget supermarket chains in this area.
High-street shopping is concentrated along Rosenheimer Straße and at the Ostbahnhof shopping arcade, with brands like C&A and H&M.
A single MVV ticket (1 zone) is 3.70 €, but a day ticket for the inner zone (8.80 €) is cheaper if you make more than two trips. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for 13.00 € one-way.
Buy a day ticket for public transport rather than singles. Eat lunch at bakery or pizza-by-the-slice counters. Buy groceries from Aldi or Lidl instead of convenience stores.
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 MOMA1890
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldautomat Targobank — 8 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Ostbahnhof Apotheke — 66 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at MOMA1890?
Request a room on an upper floor (3rd or 4th) facing the interior courtyard or the quieter side street rather than Orleansplatz. These rooms minimise street noise from the tram lines and main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at MOMA1890?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any room directly facing Orleansplatz — the tram stops right outside, and traffic noise is constant from early morning until late evening. Ground-floor rooms near the entrance also suffer from lobby and street noise.
Is MOMA1890 noisy?
MOMA1890 sits right on Orleansplatz, a busy intersection with tram lines (lines 15, 19, 25) running past. Tram noise starts around 5am and continues past midnight. The square also has a taxi rank and bus stop, adding engine and door-slam noise. The hotel’s own bar/restaurant generates low-level hum on the ground floor until late.
Which rooms have the best views at MOMA1890?
The best view is from a room at the back of the building overlooking the courtyard or the side street — you'll see residential buildings and greenery rather than the busy square. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Orleansplatz, which is functional but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at MOMA1890?
1. If you drive, don't rely on street parking — it's scarce and expensive. There's a public car park (Parkhaus Ostbahnhof) a 3-minute walk away, cheaper than on-street. 2. Check-in can be slow during peak times; arriving after 3pm usually avoids queues. If you're light-sensitive, ask for a room not facing the square — the streetlights are bright all night.
What time is check-in at MOMA1890?
Check-in at MOMA1890 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MOMA1890 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; symmetric 50 Mbps down/up (tested July 2025). Login via room number and last name.
Is there a city or tourist tax at MOMA1890?
€3.50 per person per night, collected at check-in (for all private tourists aged 18+).
Where can I eat cheaply near MOMA1890?
A slice of pizza or a Döner kebab from a takeaway — about 5-7 €.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MOMA1890?
A single MVV ticket (1 zone) is 3.70 €, but a day ticket for the inner zone (8.80 €) is cheaper if you make more than two trips. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) for 13.00 € one-way.
When is the best time to visit München?
May, June and September: warm but not oppressive (20-25°C), long evenings, fewer tourists than peak summer, and beer gardens in full swing.
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.