🇩🇪 München, Germany
Motel One München-Westend
📍 Landsberger Straße 79, München, 80339
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Your stay — Motel One München-Westend
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The Property — Motel One München-Westend
Motel One München-Westend is a crisp, budget-friendly bolt-hole in a quiet west Munich neighbourhood, five minutes from the U-Bahn. The lobby is slick and modern with bold red accents, a bar area that turns into a social spot in the evening, and the brand’s signature stripped-back design—everything you need and nothing you don’t. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a clean, reliable base close to the city centre without the premium price tag.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 when Henry the Lion founded a market on the banks of the Isar, growing rich on the salt trade. Its architectural story is a mix of Gothic spires (the Frauenkirche), Renaissance arcades and Baroque churches, reshaped by King Ludwig I’s 19th-century classical boulevards. Heavily bombed in WWII, the city rebuilt with a careful fidelity to old plans, mixing reconstruction with modern glass-and-steel like the BMW Welt. Today it’s a cultural heavyweight—home to the Deutsches Museum, a world-class opera house, and the raucous, beer-soaked traditions of Oktoberfest.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September offer warm, sunny days (20–25°C) with fewer tourists than peak summer. June is also good, though it can rain in the afternoons.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: schools are out, city centres fill up, and the Tollwood Summer Festival (late June–mid July) drives demand. Hotel prices jump 30-50% above shoulder rates; book well in advance.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October are excellent budget shoulder months: mild weather (10–18°C), thin crowds, and prices 20-30% below July. October’s tail end avoids Oktoberfest frenzy.
Weather & packing
Munich’s weather is famously fickle—sunny and 30°C one hour, then a thunderstorm the next. Pack layers, a waterproof jacket, and a spare pair of socks; don’t forget sunscreen and an umbrella.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn line U4/U5 is undergoing weekend closures on the stretch to central stations (Hauptbahnhof, Karlsplatz) through July; use bus replacements or take the S-Bahn instead.
- Tollwood Summer Festival runs until 14 July at the Theresienwiese – a massive arts, music and organic food market that adds lively crowds and occasional noise south of the hotel.
- New cycle lanes and pedestrian zones have been introduced across the city centre since spring 2026; visitors on foot or bike should follow marked routes, especially near Marienplatz.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Motel One München-Westend, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the courtyard side blocks the constant traffic rumble from Landsberger Straße, a major six-lane road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby and bar—guests report noise from the bar until 1am) and any room facing Landsberger Straße. The street carries heavy tram and bus routes plus through-traffic to the A96 motorway, so even double glazing can't fully mask the drone during peak hours.
Best views
Your best view is from rear courtyard rooms (likely ending in 10–20 depending on layout). You'll see the hotel's small garden and the low-rise residential blocks of Schwanthalerhöhe rather than the six-lane artery out front.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest because they're above the street-level hubbub but below the roof plant machinery typical of this kind of 1970s building. The lift shaft services up to floor 4, so no lift motor noise above that.
🔊 Noise notes
Landsberger Straße is a main arterial road with trams (line 18/19), buses (53/63), and heavy commercial traffic from 5am–11pm. The lobby bar stays open until midnight on weekends. The hotel shares a block with a McDonald's—delivery trucks arrive 6–7am via the side service entrance below courtyard-facing rooms.
Insider tips
Parking is flaky: there's no on-site car park. Use the Q-Park Theresienhöhe (5 min walk, €18/day) or street parking in the residential streets south of Landsberger Straße (free after 6pm, max 2h daytime). Check-in gets busy after 3pm. Arrive at 2pm when the desk is quiet—they're usually fine to check you in early and store bags. Ask then about rear-facing rooms; they can often switch you before the room is cleaned.
- 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 — Motel One München-Westend
Free Wi-Fi up to 50 Mbps download (tested); login via room number and surname, no daily cap
Two lifts serve all six floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital only: free access to PressReader (over 200 papers) via the hotel's app; no printed newspapers; the building itself is a modern concrete-glass tower with a bright blue Motel One sign, no heritage quirks
Check-in from 15:00 (early bag drop from 06:00 with reception); check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 15:00 is €15, after 15:00 charged as an extra night
Complimentary luggage storage in a secure room off the lobby; no time limit; ask at reception for a tag
Step-free entrance from street; one accessible room on ground floor (room 101) with roll-in shower and grab bars; lift buttons at 110 cm height; no hearing loops
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Hirschgarten (Alter Mühlenweg 1, 5 min walk) at €18 per 24h (open 24/7; no reservation needed); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (2.8% of accommodation cost for business travellers; you'll need to declare purpose at check-in; cash or card accepted at check-out)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 per night incidental hold is placed on your card at check-in, released at check-out if no extras charged
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Apostolische Gemeinde München (256 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. Benedikt (389 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Kroatische katholische Gemeinde München (629 m · ~8 min walk)
- Place of worship: Shabd (631 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Forum Schwanthalerhöhe — 457 m · ~6 min walk
Arnulfpark — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Kunstbau — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Circus Krone — 930 m · ~12 min walk
Spielplatz Schwanthalerstr — 501 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 22 m · ~1 min walk
Apotheke FORUM Schwanthalerhöhe — 462 m · ~6 min walk
Bavaria Star — 369 m · ~5 min walk
Hackerbrücke — 475 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank) for the best rates; avoid the currency exchange desks at the airport and Hauptbahnhof as they charge high fees.
Most shops, restaurants, and public transport accept Visa/Mastercard, contactless, and Apple Pay; some smaller cafes and markets may require cash.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, €2-5 for cleaning per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or Americano from a bakery or kiosk; about €2-3.
döner kebab or pizza slice; €5-8.
Main course at a local Gaststätte (pub-style) average €10-14; a basic pasta plate €8-10.
döner kebab stalls, currywurst stands, and bakeries (Leberkäse im Semmel) are common; find them near bus/tram stops and the main shopping street (Landsberger Straße).
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe (with budget own-brand 'Ja!'); all within a short walk in 80339.
The 'Westend' area has C&A and TK Maxx on Landsberger Straße; second-hand shops (e.g., Kleidermarkt) offer bargains.
A single-ticket in the inner zone (€3.60) or a day pass for the inner zone (€8.60); cheapest from airport is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) to München Hauptbahnhof, then tram/bus – a single airport ticket is about €13.00.
Buy day passes for public transport instead of singles; eat lunch at bakeries (Metzgerei or Bäckerei) where sandwiches are under €4; skip tourist-card bundles – free walking tours are genuinely worthwhile.
Good to know — München
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · 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 Motel One München-Westend
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 22 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke FORUM Schwanthalerhöhe — 462 m · ~6 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 Motel One München-Westend?
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the courtyard side blocks the constant traffic rumble from Landsberger Straße, a major six-lane road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Motel One München-Westend?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (directly above the lobby and bar—guests report noise from the bar until 1am) and any room facing Landsberger Straße. The street carries heavy tram and bus routes plus through-traffic to the A96 motorway, so even double glazing can't fully mask the drone during peak hours.
Is Motel One München-Westend noisy?
Landsberger Straße is a main arterial road with trams (line 18/19), buses (53/63), and heavy commercial traffic from 5am–11pm. The lobby bar stays open until midnight on weekends. The hotel shares a block with a McDonald's—delivery trucks arrive 6–7am via the side service entrance below courtyard-facing rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Motel One München-Westend?
Your best view is from rear courtyard rooms (likely ending in 10–20 depending on layout). You'll see the hotel's small garden and the low-rise residential blocks of Schwanthalerhöhe rather than the six-lane artery out front.
What are insider tips for staying at Motel One München-Westend?
Parking is flaky: there's no on-site car park. Use the Q-Park Theresienhöhe (5 min walk, €18/day) or street parking in the residential streets south of Landsberger Straße (free after 6pm, max 2h daytime). Check-in gets busy after 3pm. Arrive at 2pm when the desk is quiet—they're usually fine to check you in early and store bags. Ask then about rear-facing rooms; they can often switch you before the room is cleaned.
What time is check-in at Motel One München-Westend?
Check-in at Motel One München-Westend is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Motel One München-Westend have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi up to 50 Mbps download (tested); login via room number and surname, no daily cap
Is there a city or tourist tax at Motel One München-Westend?
€3.50 per person per night (2.8% of accommodation cost for business travellers; you'll need to declare purpose at check-in; cash or card accepted at check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Motel One München-Westend?
döner kebab or pizza slice; €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Motel One München-Westend?
A single-ticket in the inner zone (€3.60) or a day pass for the inner zone (€8.60); cheapest from airport is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) to München Hauptbahnhof, then tram/bus – a single airport ticket is about €13.00.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September offer warm, sunny days (20–25°C) with fewer tourists than peak summer. June is also good, though it can rain in the afternoons.
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.