🇩🇪 München, Germany
the niu Brass
📍 Moosacher Str. 45, 80809 München, Germany
Your stay — the niu Brass
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The Property — the niu Brass
The niu Brass is a budget-conscious design hotel in Munich’s creative east side, near the old Schlachthof district. The lobby feels like a stripped-back artist’s studio: exposed concrete, bold geometric murals, and a bar serving craft beer and fair-trade coffee. It’s for travellers who value location and character over frills — expect a compact room, decent WiFi, and a 15-minute tram ride to Marienplatz.
Chronicles of München
Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion as a monastic settlement, later becoming the capital of the Duchy of Bavaria. Baroque flourishes from the 18th century, like the Theatinerkirche, sit alongside modernist experiments like the Olympiapark from the 1972 Summer Olympics. Today it’s a wealthy tech hub and a global festival city, still fiercely proud of its beer gardens and Alpine weekend escapes.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm but not oppressive, beer gardens open, fewer crowds than July/August. June brings mild temperatures around 22°C and long daylight hours.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months, with hotel prices up 30–50%. September’s Oktoberfest (actually late Sept–early Oct) spikes demand even higher; book six months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer discounts of 20–40%, moderate weather (10–15°C), and low-season availability at city hotels. Expect rain but also empty museums.
Weather & packing
Munich’s climate can swing from a sunny 28°C to a sudden thunderstorm with 15°C drop in under an hour. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes — the city is cobbled and tram-oriented.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn line U2 is partially closed between Hauptbahnhof and Scheidplatz for track upgrades until late 2026. Use S-Bahn or trams as alternatives.
- Munich’s new 'Kunstlabor' exhibition space opens in July 2026 near Ostbahnhof, a converted brewery hall with free-to-view contemporary installations.
- A new cycle lane network along the Isar river (Isarradweg) has been completed, offering car-free routes from the hotel to the Englischer Garten in 20 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to the niu Brass, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Moosacher Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but within the 5-floor building limit, and the courtyard side minimises traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Moosacher Straße. The street carries constant traffic into central Munich, and lower floors get the brunt of road noise plus potential foot traffic from the pavement.
Best views
Floors 4-5 facing south-west might glimpse the Olympic Park towers (if not blocked by nearby buildings). Otherwise, courtyard views are green and calm, a better trade-off than street views.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, being above the main street noise but not so high that lift machinery or roof equipment becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Moosacher Straße is a main road with two-way traffic, buses, and occasional delivery trucks for the hotel and adjacent businesses. The tram line runs nearby on Moosacher Straße (trams are quieter than buses but still audible).
Insider tips
1. If you're arriving by car, ask reception about the underground parking entrance at the back — it's easier to access than the street-level drop-off. 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 for the fastest lift access during peak check-in hours (the elevator stops here more often as a mid-floor).
- 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 — the niu Brass
Free WiFi for all guests; download speed ~50 Mbps, upload ~20 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal
Single lift serves all floors (ground to 5th); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspapers via PressReader app (login at reception); no physical papers; building is a modern conversion of a 1970s office block, no heritage quirks
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €25 until 18:00, no check-out after 18:00
Free for day of arrival/departure; secure luggage room behind reception, self-service
Step-free access from street via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; accessible rooms on request (ground floor); no accessible parking on-site
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Olympiapark Süd' (5 min walk, 30, Moosacher Straße) costing €12 per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, includes day ticket for public transport within Munich zone M)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mehmed Akif Camii/ Türkisch Islamische Gemeinde e.V. (111 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Alte St.-Georgs-Kirche (413 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Georg (564 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Madinah Moschee - Münchner Muslimischer Kulturzentrum e.V. (626 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Olympia-Einkaufszentrum (OEZ) — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Grünanlage Hirschkäferweg — 849 m · ~11 min walk
BMW Museum — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Theatron — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Spielplatz Milbertshofener Straße 11 — 877 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 631 m · ~8 min walk
Riesenfeld-Apotheke — 526 m · ~7 min walk
Panda Asia Markt — 931 m · ~12 min walk
Olympiazentrum — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) from major banks like Sparkasse or Commerzbank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or Hauptbahnhof which charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common; keep €20-50 cash for small bakeries, markets, or taxis that sometimes refuse cards.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service; taxis: round up to next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag, €1-2 per night for housekeeping — cash handed directly.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso or filter coffee at a bakery or kiosk costs around €2.50-3.00.
A bowl of soup or a slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway counter, around €5-7.
A main course at a standard Bavarian Gaststätte or Italian trattoria, €12-16.
No dedicated street food area in 80809; look for Asian takeaway or Döner shops on Belgradstraße or around Nordbad for €4-6 meals.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget chains; Edeka and Rewe slightly pricier but still reasonable.
C&A for basics; for cheap high-street fashion try H&M or local second-hand shops (e.g. Resales in Schwabing).
Single journey ticket €3.70; day ticket (Tageskarte) for inner zone €8.60 — cheapest for 1-2 zones. From airport: S-Bahn S1 or S8 to city, €13.80 single, or group day ticket €25.60 for up to 5 people.
Buy a day ticket instead of singles if doing 3+ rides; bring a reusable water bottle (tap water is safe); eat lunch at bakery or supermarket salads, not sit-down restaurants, to cut costs.
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 the niu Brass
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 631 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Riesenfeld-Apotheke — 526 m · ~7 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 the niu Brass?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Moosacher Straße). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but within the 5-floor building limit, and the courtyard side minimises traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at the niu Brass?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Moosacher Straße. The street carries constant traffic into central Munich, and lower floors get the brunt of road noise plus potential foot traffic from the pavement.
Is the niu Brass noisy?
Moosacher Straße is a main road with two-way traffic, buses, and occasional delivery trucks for the hotel and adjacent businesses. The tram line runs nearby on Moosacher Straße (trams are quieter than buses but still audible).
Which rooms have the best views at the niu Brass?
Floors 4-5 facing south-west might glimpse the Olympic Park towers (if not blocked by nearby buildings). Otherwise, courtyard views are green and calm, a better trade-off than street views.
What are insider tips for staying at the niu Brass?
1. If you're arriving by car, ask reception about the underground parking entrance at the back — it's easier to access than the street-level drop-off. 2. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 for the fastest lift access during peak check-in hours (the elevator stops here more often as a mid-floor).
What time is check-in at the niu Brass?
Check-in at the niu Brass is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does the niu Brass have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; download speed ~50 Mbps, upload ~20 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at the niu Brass?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, includes day ticket for public transport within Munich zone M)
Where can I eat cheaply near the niu Brass?
A bowl of soup or a slice of pizza from a bakery or takeaway counter, around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from the niu Brass?
Single journey ticket €3.70; day ticket (Tageskarte) for inner zone €8.60 — cheapest for 1-2 zones. From airport: S-Bahn S1 or S8 to city, €13.80 single, or group day ticket €25.60 for up to 5 people.
When is the best time to visit München?
May, June, September — warm but not oppressive, beer gardens open, fewer crowds than July/August. June brings mild temperatures around 22°C and long daylight hours.
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.