🇩🇪 München, Germany
Pension Haus Wendelstein
📍 Wendelsteinstraße 4, 81541 München-Obergiesing-Fasangarten, Germany
Your stay — Pension Haus Wendelstein
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The Property — Pension Haus Wendelstein
A family-run pension in the quiet Schwabing district, with wood-panelled breakfast rooms and geraniums on the balcony. It feels like a well-kept private home: calm, slightly old-fashioned, with earnest service and a communal buffet that draws regulars. Best for independent travellers who want a base near the English Garden and university, not a slick design hotel.
Chronicles of München
Founded in 1158 when Henry the Lion burned a toll bridge to secure a salt-trading route, Munich grew fast as the Wittelsbach dukes rebuilt it as a fortified residence. After WWII, the city was reconstructed with broad, walkable boulevards and strict height limits that preserved its Baroque and Rococo core. Today it pairs beer-hall tradition with a tech and arts sector, reflected in BMW’s headquarters and the Pinakothek museums.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June, September — mild weather (18-25°C) with long daylight, fewer tourists than July-August, and the city’s beer gardens and parks in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
July-August (school holidays) plus September-October for Oktoberfest. Prices double at peak; book 6 months ahead if attending the festival (21 Sept-6 Oct 2026). The city is packed and public transport swells.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: spring blossom or autumn colour, hotel rates 20-30% lower, still pleasant enough for walking tours and indoor sights.
Weather & packing
Munich’s climate shifts fast; a sunny morning can turn to thunder by 3pm. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and base layers even in June — you’ll wear both on the same day.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn U2 line is partly closed between Hauptbahnhof and Sendlinger Tor until late 2026 for renovations; use tram 16 or 17 as alternative.
- The new Deutsches Museum modernisation is complete for its main building on the Museumsinsel — all exhibits are now open, with interactive tech and climate hall.
- Schwabing's open-air Viktualienmarkt extends its evening hours to 10pm from June, so you can grab fresh picnic supplies for the English Garden.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pension Haus Wendelstein, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (2nd or 3rd) for a quieter stay, as the small lift may be more prone to noise disturbance on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the small lift may be noisy, especially if it's used frequently.
Best views
Rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor might offer a view of the surrounding neighborhood, but the hotel's location in a residential area means the view is likely to be of nearby buildings.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Wendelsteinstraße may be noticeable, especially during rush hour or late at night. The small lift and potential noise from the nearby Max-Weber-Platz public garage may also be a consideration.
Insider tips
Be aware that there is no on-site parking, so plan to use the nearby Parkhaus Max-Weber-Platz, and factor in the 18 €/night fee. As the hotel has no EV charging on site, if you're traveling with an electric vehicle, consider the availability and cost of charging at the nearby garage or nearby charging stations in the city.
- 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 — Pension Haus Wendelstein
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login – just select network and accept terms.
Small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers. QR code in lobby links to the digital edition of Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Check-in 14:00–20:00. Late arrivals by prior arrangement only. Bag drop from 10:00. Late check-out (to 12:00) 25 €; after 12:00 charged half night.
Free storage in locked lobby rack during your stay day; unattended, no receipt system.
No step at main entrance; lift fits a standard wheelchair. Guest rooms and bathroom doors are standard width (80 cm); roll-in shower not available.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage is Parkhaus Max-Weber-Platz (2-min walk), 18 €/night, no reservation. No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax (Kulturförderabgabe) 3.50 € per person per night, mandatory for leisure stays.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 50 € cash or card hold taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche (283 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Königreichssaal der Jehovas Zeugen (331 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (362 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Lutherkirche (512 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Breiterhof Passage — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Alpenplatz — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Sudetendeutsches Museum — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
HochX Theater und Live Art — 930 m · ~12 min walk
Spielplatz an der Herzogstandstraße "Louisoderspielplatz" — 383 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 50 m · ~1 min walk
TELA-Apotheke — 60 m · ~1 min walk
Giesinger Käse-Alm — 114 m · ~1 min walk
Silberhornstraße — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank or post office ATMs for the best rates; avoid the tourist exchange bureaux near Marienplatz and the airport as they have poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted almost everywhere, including at bakeries and public transport ticket machines; Amex is less common, and some smaller stalls or cafés are cash-only (carry €20–50 in small bills).
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% for good service; taxis: round up to the next euro; hotel housekeeping: €1–2 per night is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or small latte from a bakery or ‘Café’ kiosk costs about €2,50–3,00.
A slice of pizza or a Leberkässemmel from a butcher or bakery with a soft drink runs €4–6.
A main course (like a Schnitzel mit Pommes) in a simple Wirtshaus or Turkish restaurant is around €10–14.
Head to Viktualienmarkt (10-min walk from Augustinerplatz) for currywurst, Brezen, and sausage stands near the market stalls.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main budget supermarkets, easy to find on Rosenheimer Platz and near Ostbahnhof.
C&A and H&M on the pedestrian zone (Kaufingerstrasse) are standard budget high-street options; flea markets (e.g. Riem on weekends) for second-hand.
A single MVV short-trip ticket (€1,90) for 4 stops, or the day pass for the city centre (€8,60) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take the S-Bahn S1 or S8 (€13 for a single ticket, valid for all zones).
Buy a Bayern-Ticket (€27 for one person) if heading outside Munich for the day; fill up your water bottle at public fountains (Trinkbrunnen) scattered around the Isar and parks; skip beer gardens in the tourist core and head to Augustiner Bräustuben near Hauptbahnhof for cheaper Maß.
Good to know — München
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$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 Pension Haus Wendelstein
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 50 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · TELA-Apotheke — 60 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 Pension Haus Wendelstein?
Request a room on a higher floor (2nd or 3rd) for a quieter stay, as the small lift may be more prone to noise disturbance on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pension Haus Wendelstein?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the small lift may be noisy, especially if it's used frequently.
Is Pension Haus Wendelstein noisy?
Street noise from Wendelsteinstraße may be noticeable, especially during rush hour or late at night. The small lift and potential noise from the nearby Max-Weber-Platz public garage may also be a consideration.
Which rooms have the best views at Pension Haus Wendelstein?
Rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor might offer a view of the surrounding neighborhood, but the hotel's location in a residential area means the view is likely to be of nearby buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Pension Haus Wendelstein?
Be aware that there is no on-site parking, so plan to use the nearby Parkhaus Max-Weber-Platz, and factor in the 18 €/night fee. As the hotel has no EV charging on site, if you're traveling with an electric vehicle, consider the availability and cost of charging at the nearby garage or nearby charging stations in the city.
What time is check-in at Pension Haus Wendelstein?
Check-in at Pension Haus Wendelstein is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pension Haus Wendelstein have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login – just select network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pension Haus Wendelstein?
City tax (Kulturförderabgabe) 3.50 € per person per night, mandatory for leisure stays.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pension Haus Wendelstein?
A slice of pizza or a Leberkässemmel from a butcher or bakery with a soft drink runs €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pension Haus Wendelstein?
A single MVV short-trip ticket (€1,90) for 4 stops, or the day pass for the city centre (€8,60) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take the S-Bahn S1 or S8 (€13 for a single ticket, valid for all zones).
When is the best time to visit München?
May, June, September — mild weather (18-25°C) with long daylight, fewer tourists than July-August, and the city’s beer gardens and parks 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.