🇩🇪 München, Germany
Novotel München City
📍 Hochstrasse 11, Bayern, MUENCHEN, 81669
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Your stay — Novotel München City
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The Property — Novotel München City
The Novotel München City is a dependable, business-oriented 4-star in a quiet corner of Haidhausen, five minutes from Ostbahnhof. The lobby feels open and neutral—clean lines, a small bar, a few armchairs—with a helpful front desk that speaks excellent English. If you need a comfortable, no-nonsense room near the S-Bahn for a short city break, this works. It suits travellers who value reliability over charm.
Chronicles of München
Munich began in 1158 when Henry the Lion fortified a bridge over the Isar to control the salt trade. The city rebuilt in Baroque and neoclassical styles after the Thirty Years' War, leaving a legacy of grand squares and opera houses. The Wittelsbach dynasty shaped it into a centre of art and science, while the 1972 Olympics introduced its modern, green cityscape. Today, Munich balances tech-industry wealth with Bavarian tradition—think BMW alongside beer halls and 19th-century galleries.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C) and lower tourist numbers than peak summer; parks are green, beer gardens open, and the city feels relaxed.
Peak / festival surge
July and October. July has school holidays and the Tollwood summer festival; October dominates with Oktoberfest (late Sept–first weekend Oct). Hotel prices double or triple; book six months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and November. April still cool (8–15°C) but fewer crowds and discounted rates; November has low tourist season, grey skies, and the best hotel deals outside the Christmas market rush.
Weather & packing
Munich's climate is continental with abrupt afternoon thunderstorms in summer. Pack a light waterproof jacket or umbrella every day of the year.
Live City Briefing — München
- S-Bahn strike disruptions possible: check the MVV app on your day of travel as train stoppages can affect Ostbahnhof connections.
- Marienplatz is partly scaffolded for Rathaus renovation until late 2026; you'll hear work noise around the square but main pedestrian access remains open.
- The new Deutsches Museum exhibition wing on the Museumsinsel is fully open, with a rooftop terrace offering a free view of the Isar and the city.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Novotel München City, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room on the east or south side, away from Hochstrasse. Floors 5-7 tend to be quieter and offer a better outlook over neighbouring rooftops rather than the street.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on lower floors (1-3) facing Hochstrasse will have traffic noise, especially during morning rush hour. Avoid rooms directly above the lobby or the restaurant/bar area (likely ground to first floor) as they can pick up kitchen or bar sounds until late.
Best views
East-facing rooms on floors 5+ give a view over back courtyards and rooftops; south-facing rooms might catch a distant glimpse of the Alps on a clear day. Street-facing views are mostly of Hochstrasse and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 7 are the best bets for quiet. The upper floors (5-7) reduce street noise significantly and are less affected by lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Hochstrasse is a main road with steady traffic from early morning. Occasional sirens from emergency vehicles. The hotel’s bar/restaurant on the ground floor can produce low hum during evenings.
Insider tips
1. If you’re arriving by car, Munich has strict low-emission zones – check if your vehicle qualifies for a green badge for parking in the area. 2. For a quieter stay, request a room on the east side and pack earplugs just in case the street noise penetrates higher floors.
- 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 — Novotel München City
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login constraints; premium tier (up to 50 Mbps) available for €5 per hour or €12 per 24h
Two lifts serve all guest floors on the main building; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via PressReader (free, 100+ titles) accessible through room QR code; no printed papers
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00 without charge; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability); after 14:00 charged half the room rate
Complimentary storage at the luggage room off the lobby, open 24h
Step-free main entrance via automatic sliding doors; wheelchair-accessible rooms on request; two adapted bathrooms; no access to rooftop terrace (no lift)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax; children under 16 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No deposit required at booking; at check-in the hotel places a €50 per night credit card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: FeG für Young Professionals (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St. Johannes (415 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Loretokapelle (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Nikolai (478 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Breiterhof Passage — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Grünanlage Kellerstraße — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Sudetendeutsches Museum — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Münchner Lach- & Schießgesellschaft — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Spielplatz an der Gasteigkirche — 556 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Hall'sche Apotheke — 170 m · ~2 min walk
Orient-Markt — 377 m · ~5 min walk
Rosenheimer Platz — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks (Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank) for fair rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Hauptbahnhof and airport for poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common; Amex less common. Some smaller cafes and bakeries may be cash-only.
In restaurants, round up or tip 5-10% for good service (say 'stimmt so' to keep change); taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel housekeeping €1-2 per night, porters €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery (Bäckerei) or café; €2-3.
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or slice of pizza from a bakery or snack stand; €4-6.
Main course at a basic restaurant or Imbiss (fast-food stand); €9-13.
Look for the Viktualienmarkt or stands around Sendlinger Tor for bratwurst, currywurst, and Döner kebabs (€4-7).
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Penny are the main budget supermarkets here.
C&A and H&M on pedestrianised zones, plus cheap stores on Münchner Freiheit and around Marienplatz; second-hand shops (Kleidermarkt) in Schwabing.
A single MVG ticket (€3.90) or a day pass for the inner zone (€8.90); from airport, take the S-Bahn (€13.90) or Lufthansa Express Bus (€11) rather than taxis.
Buy a day pass for unlimited transport if making more than 2 trips; use supermarket bakeries for cheap breakfast; skip overpriced tourist restaurants right on Marienplatz.
Good to know — München
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$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 Novotel München City
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 144 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Hall'sche Apotheke — 170 m · ~2 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 Novotel München City?
Request a high-floor room on the east or south side, away from Hochstrasse. Floors 5-7 tend to be quieter and offer a better outlook over neighbouring rooftops rather than the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Novotel München City?
Rooms on lower floors (1-3) facing Hochstrasse will have traffic noise, especially during morning rush hour. Avoid rooms directly above the lobby or the restaurant/bar area (likely ground to first floor) as they can pick up kitchen or bar sounds until late.
Is Novotel München City noisy?
Hochstrasse is a main road with steady traffic from early morning. Occasional sirens from emergency vehicles. The hotel’s bar/restaurant on the ground floor can produce low hum during evenings.
Which rooms have the best views at Novotel München City?
East-facing rooms on floors 5+ give a view over back courtyards and rooftops; south-facing rooms might catch a distant glimpse of the Alps on a clear day. Street-facing views are mostly of Hochstrasse and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Novotel München City?
1. If you’re arriving by car, Munich has strict low-emission zones – check if your vehicle qualifies for a green badge for parking in the area. 2. For a quieter stay, request a room on the east side and pack earplugs just in case the street noise penetrates higher floors.
What time is check-in at Novotel München City?
Check-in at Novotel München City is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Novotel München City have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login constraints; premium tier (up to 50 Mbps) available for €5 per hour or €12 per 24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at Novotel München City?
€5.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax; children under 16 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Novotel München City?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or slice of pizza from a bakery or snack stand; €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Novotel München City?
A single MVG ticket (€3.90) or a day pass for the inner zone (€8.90); from airport, take the S-Bahn (€13.90) or Lufthansa Express Bus (€11) rather than taxis.
When is the best time to visit München?
May and September: mild temperatures (15–22°C) and lower tourist numbers than peak summer; parks are green, beer gardens open, and the city feels relaxed.
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.