🇩🇪 München, Germany
Westend Hotel
📍 121, Schwanthalerstraße, München, 80339
Your stay — Westend Hotel
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The Property — Westend Hotel
The Westend Hotel is a functional, no-frills 3-star in a quiet residential corner of München's west side. The lobby feels practical and spotless, with a small reception desk and basic seating — nobody's trying to sell you 'charm', just a clean room and a solid breakfast buffet. It's the kind of place you choose for location over luxury: a 10-minute tram ride to the Hauptbahnhof, and on-street parking that's a genuine rarity in this city. Best for independent travellers who want a dependable base without paying for hotel restaurants or a bar.
Chronicles of München
München was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion as a bridge-monastery settlement ('bei den Mönchen'), growing into the capital of the Duchy and later Kingdom of Bavaria. Its architectural story is a patchwork of Gothic (Frauenkirche), Renaissance (Hofbräuhaus), Rococo (Amalienburg) and the heavy neo-Classicism of Ludwig I's 19th-century expansions. The city was badly bombed in WWII; the reconstructed Altstadt is a deliberate mix of rebuilt originals and clean modern fills. Today, it's Germany's third-largest city, a high-tech economy hub and a fiercely proud keeper of Bavarian traditions — from white sausage breakfasts to the annual Oktoberfest.
Best Time to Visit
Full München guide →Best months
May and September: long daylight, warm (18-22°C), fewer tourists than summer. June also works, though crowds build toward the end of the month.
Peak / festival surge
July-August (peak European summer) plus late September-early October for Oktoberfest. Hotel prices during Oktoberfest can triple; even July sees 30-50% premiums. Summer festivals, beer gardens and the Tollwood Summer Festival drive demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October (avoid Oktoberfest weeks in Oct). Prices drop 20-30%, weather is mild (8-15°C) and the city feels much calmer.
Weather & packing
München's climate swings between Alpine Föhn winds (warm, dry) and sudden thunderstorms — afternoon rain is typical in summer. Pack layers: a light jumper for cool evenings, a waterproof shell, and always bring a reusable raincoat or compact umbrella regardless of forecast.
Live City Briefing — München
- The U-Bahn and tram lines around the Westend are undergoing weekend closures for track upgrades through summer 2026; check MVV real-time alerts and allow extra 10-15 min for tram replacement buses.
- The Deutsche Museum's main building on the Museumsinsel is now fully reopened after a years-long renovation, with new interactive exhibits on aerospace and climate tech.
- City council introduced a 'Modellstadt München' congestion trial from June 2026: some central streets near Marienplatz are car-free on Saturdays, affecting delivery access for hotels but improving pedestrian flow.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Westend Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 2-4 facing the rear courtyard. These rooms are elevated enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to use the stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-side) due to direct pavement noise and proximity to the entrance. Also avoid rooms immediately next to the lift shaft on any floor — the motor is audible at peak times.
Best views
Despite the 3-star rating, corner rooms on floor 4 (rear) offer a glimpse of the Alte Pinakothek rooftops. No real view of Munich landmarks — the area is dense mid-rise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-4 (rear-facing) are the quietest. The building is a standard 5-floor walk-up with a small lift; floor 5 can get warm in summer and has less sound insulation from the roof.
🔊 Noise notes
Schwanthalerstraße is a main feeder road — expect traffic rumble from 6am-10pm, particularly the 68 bus route. The adjacent block has a late-night kebab shop that draws rowdy groups until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, avoid the hotel's €18/day on-street parking; use the 'Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof' 500m north for €10/day. 2. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — the desk can often assign one if you ask nicely, even without a prior note.
- 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 — Westend Hotel
Free WiFi (up to 50 Mbps) throughout the hotel; no login required, just accept terms on landing page
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only historic sections
No daily newspaper; access to digital kiosk (PressReader) via free WiFi login page. Building is a converted 1970s office block, not historic
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20, subject to availability
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception; open 07:00-22:00
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door (buzz reception); wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor (room 101). Lift is narrow (70 cm door), may not fit larger power chairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Theresienwiese (fees: €18/24h). No EV charging on property
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, excludes business travellers on proof of business trip)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle des Hl. Siluan des Athoniten (211 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Al Tadahamun Moschee (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kroatische katholische Gemeinde München (429 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Shabd (440 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Forum Schwanthalerhöhe — 764 m · ~10 min walk
Garten der Städtischen Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Museum der Marianischen Männerkongregation — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Cabaret Club Tiffany — 612 m · ~8 min walk
Spielplatz Schwanthalerstr — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 297 m · ~4 min walk
Goethe Apotheke — 374 m · ~5 min walk
Handule — 42 m · ~1 min walk
Theresienwiese — 240 m · ~3 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
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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 Westend Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 297 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Goethe Apotheke — 374 m · ~5 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Westend Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 2-4 facing the rear courtyard. These rooms are elevated enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to use the stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Westend Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street-side) due to direct pavement noise and proximity to the entrance. Also avoid rooms immediately next to the lift shaft on any floor — the motor is audible at peak times.
Is Westend Hotel noisy?
Schwanthalerstraße is a main feeder road — expect traffic rumble from 6am-10pm, particularly the 68 bus route. The adjacent block has a late-night kebab shop that draws rowdy groups until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Westend Hotel?
Despite the 3-star rating, corner rooms on floor 4 (rear) offer a glimpse of the Alte Pinakothek rooftops. No real view of Munich landmarks — the area is dense mid-rise.
What are insider tips for staying at Westend Hotel?
1. If arriving by car, avoid the hotel's €18/day on-street parking; use the 'Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof' 500m north for €10/day. 2. Request a rear-facing room at check-in — the desk can often assign one if you ask nicely, even without a prior note.
What time is check-in at Westend Hotel?
Check-in at Westend Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Westend Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi (up to 50 Mbps) throughout the hotel; no login required, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Westend Hotel?
€3.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, excludes business travellers on proof of business trip)
Where can I eat cheaply near Westend Hotel?
döner kebab or pizza slice; €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Westend Hotel?
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: long daylight, warm (18-22°C), fewer tourists than summer. June also works, though crowds build toward the end of the month.
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.