🇩🇪 München, Germany
Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof
📍 5, Grafinger Straße, München, 81671
Your stay — Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof
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The Property — Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof
The Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof is a solid, dependable 3-star with a modern, clean-lined lobby and a free evening social hour that saves you a pint or two. It sits just across from the Ostbahnhof station, so you can roll off the S-Bahn and be in your room in three minutes—ideal for travellers who value speed and a full kitchenette over hotel frills. The vibe is functional but not cold, suited to families, business travellers, and anyone who wants a quiet base with a proper breakfast.
Chronicles of München
München began in 1158 when Henry the Lion established a mint and a bridge on the Isar river, growing into a ducal seat and then a Wittelsbach court. The city rebuilt in grand neoclassical and Renaissance-inspired styles after medieval fires, then again after WWII bombing, so you get a paste-up of Gothic churches, 19th-century arcades and clean modern concrete. Today, it is a wealthy, bicycle-friendly tech hub that still holds tight to its beer gardens, opera, and laid-back Bavarian pride—a place where laptop open in a centuries-old square is perfectly normal.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May to June: long daylight, gardens in flower, beer gardens open and crowds before the July–August peak. September also works well—warm, dry and just after the Oktoberfest frenzy ends.
Peak / festival surge
July–August and late September (Oktoberfest) are the most crowded. Hotel prices double or triple for Oktoberfest; July is busy with tourists and outdoor events like Tollwood, but less extreme. Book far ahead for any date in these months.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: noticeably lower room rates, cooler but pleasant, fewer queues at museums and easier bike rentals. October can still pack a sunny day; April often has bright but crisp afternoons.
Weather & packing
Munich weather can flip from sun to drizzle in 20 minutes, even in July. Pack a lightweight waterproof shell you can stuff in a daypack, plus layers—a t-shirt under a linen shirt usually does the trick.
Live City Briefing — München
- S-Bahn construction on the Stammstrecke tunnel continues through 2026, with weekend closures and replacement buses; check MVV alerts before heading to the airport or Marienplatz.
- Tollwood Summer Festival runs late June to late July on the Oberwiesenfeld, offering live music, organic food stalls and a big open-air market—a good low-cost evening option.
- The Olympiapark and Alte Pinakothek extended their opening hours into summer evenings; the Kunstareal district now has a communal free-after-5pm entry scheme on Thursdays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–6 facing the inner courtyard (away from Grafinger Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Grafinger Straße. Street-level noise from traffic and the adjacent tram line (Haltestelle Ostbahnhof) is worst here. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rooms facing the courtyard offer a view of the green interior and are quietest. Rooms facing Grafinger Straße get a busy four-lane road and the Ostbahnhof railway tracks beyond.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–6 are the quietest, as they sit above the main road noise and below the roof’s mechanical plant.
🔊 Noise notes
Grafinger Straße is a main feeder to the A94 motorway, with heavy traffic from early morning. The nearby Ostbahnhof station adds train rumble and tram bells (especially from 5am–midnight). The hotel entrance opens directly onto the pavement, so no buffer zone.
Insider tips
1) Park at the 'Ostbahnhof' public garage (€15/day) rather than the hotel’s limited spaces (often full by 4pm). 2) The breakfast room gets crowded between 8–9am; go at 7am or 10am for a quieter start.
- 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 — Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 25 Mbps) with no login constraints; a paid 'Premium' tier (€5/day) offers up to 100 Mbps.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Digital newsstand (PressReader) available free via Wi-Fi login.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 at front desk. Late check-out (by 14:00) costs €30 on weekdays, €40 on weekends.
Free storage at front desk for same-day drop-off and pick-up; no 24-hour locker.
Step-free from street via side ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors. One accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower. No hearing loops.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Ostbahnhof (Orleansplatz 11) – €18 overnight (18:00–08:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax). Payable at checkout.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €50 incidental hold is placed on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Pius (315 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Eyup Sultan Camii Moschee (867 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Ev. Jugendkirche (958 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Rogatekirche (978 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Das Einstein — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Piusplatz — 488 m · ~6 min walk
Pfanni Museum — 505 m · ~6 min walk
Schauburg Labor — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Rodelhügel — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 85 m · ~1 min walk
Welfen-Apotheke — 761 m · ~10 min walk
Simply Guad — 738 m · ~9 min walk
München Ost — 656 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM machines at banks or Sparkasse for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the Hauptbahnhof or airport as they take a heavy commission.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless (including Apple/Google Pay) is standard, but keep €20-50 cash for small bakeries, market stalls and some taxis.
In restaurants, round up to the nearest euro or leave 5-10% for good service. For taxis, round up to the next euro. Give hotel porters €1-2 per bag, and housekeepers €2-3 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple filter coffee or espresso to-go from a bakery (Bäckerei) costs about €2.50–3.
A currywurst with chips from a street stand or lunch menu at a simple Gaststätte runs about €7–9.
A main course at a decent Gasthaus or Italian restaurant, without drinks, is typically €12–16.
Head to the Viktualienmarkt or any weekday food market for stalls selling Döner, Leberkäsemmel and Asian noodle boxes from under €6.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the budget supermarkets you'll find every couple of blocks.
Primark, C&A and TK Maxx at the main shopping streets (e.g., at Hauptbahnhof or Stachus) offer affordable basics; for second-hand, check the Flohmarkt at Olympiapark on Saturdays.
A single adult MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 and covers all buses, trams and U-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a day ticket valid for the airport zone (€13.60).
1) Buy your groceries at Aldi/Lidl, not the convenience shops (Späti) or mini-markets near tourist spots. 2) Use the 'App-Ticket' option in the MVV app to avoid queuing and get slight discounts on short trips. 3) Avoid eating in the immediate vicinity of Marienplatz; walk 5–10 minutes into the Altstadt side streets for cheaper, better-quality lunches.
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 Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 85 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Welfen-Apotheke — 761 m · ~10 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 Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
Request a room on floors 3–6 facing the inner courtyard (away from Grafinger Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Grafinger Straße. Street-level noise from traffic and the adjacent tram line (Haltestelle Ostbahnhof) is worst here. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof noisy?
Grafinger Straße is a main feeder to the A94 motorway, with heavy traffic from early morning. The nearby Ostbahnhof station adds train rumble and tram bells (especially from 5am–midnight). The hotel entrance opens directly onto the pavement, so no buffer zone.
Which rooms have the best views at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
Rooms facing the courtyard offer a view of the green interior and are quietest. Rooms facing Grafinger Straße get a busy four-lane road and the Ostbahnhof railway tracks beyond.
What are insider tips for staying at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
1) Park at the 'Ostbahnhof' public garage (€15/day) rather than the hotel’s limited spaces (often full by 4pm). 2) The breakfast room gets crowded between 8–9am; go at 7am or 10am for a quieter start.
What time is check-in at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
Check-in at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 25 Mbps) with no login constraints; a paid 'Premium' tier (€5/day) offers up to 100 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
€3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax). Payable at checkout.
Where can I eat cheaply near Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
A currywurst with chips from a street stand or lunch menu at a simple Gaststätte runs about €7–9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residence Inn München Ostbahnhof?
A single adult MVV day ticket (Tageskarte) for the inner zone costs about €8.80 and covers all buses, trams and U-Bahn. From the airport, the cheapest way is the S-Bahn (S1 or S8) with a day ticket valid for the airport zone (€13.60).
When is the best time to visit München?
May to June: long daylight, gardens in flower, beer gardens open and crowds before the July–August peak. September also works well—warm, dry and just after the Oktoberfest frenzy ends.
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.