Your stay — Alter Wirt
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The Property — Alter Wirt
Alter Wirt is a no-fuss Munich pub-hotel with dark wood, beer-stained tables, and a dining room that smells of pork roast and hops. Rooms are basic but clean, with thin walls and functional furniture; you’re here for the ground-floor tavern, not the pillows. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a genuinely local atmosphere—think builders on their lunch pint, not Instagram style.
Chronicles of Munich
Munich started in 1158 when Henry the Lion knocked down a bridge on the Isar to reroute salt trade past his toll station. The medieval core grew into a Wittelsbach residence, then morphed into a Baroque and Neoclassical city under the 19th-century building boom. WWII levelled a third of it, but the Altstadt was rebuilt in a deliberately historical style—part restoration, part stage set. Today it’s a tech and finance hub that still clings hard to its beer-hall, Dirndl-wearing identity, pivoting between tradition, car industry wealth, and a famously liveable green-city ethos.
Best Time to Visit
Full Munich guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for beer gardens, blossom or autumn colour, and fewer tourists than July–August. October works if you dodge the Oktoberfest crush.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak season for general tourism and the summer beer-garden vibe. Prices for a standard double at Alter Wirt roughly double from €100 to €200+ in peak summer. The Tollwood summer festival (mid-July to mid-August) draws big crowds to the Olympiapark area.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget months: daytime 10–15°C, significantly fewer tourists, and hotel rates 20–30% lower than July. You’ll still see sunshine, but pack a coat and expect the odd drizzly day.
Weather & packing
Munich has a nasty habit of switching from 30°C sun to a cold downpour in under an hour—on any day, all year. Pack a lightweight, waterproof layer and a spare pair of shoes; you’ll use both.
Live City Briefing — Munich
- The U-Bahn U5/U7 line is part-closed between Westendstraße and Laimer Platz for track upgrades until 5 July 2026; use replacement buses or the S-Bahn.
- The 'Kunstareal' museum district has a major new exhibition at the Lenbachhaus of Blauer Reiter works from private collections, running until 30 August.
- Munich has introduced a city-wide ban on disposable plastic bottles in all public beer gardens from April 2026; bring a reusable cup if you plan to drink outside.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alter Wirt, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (floor 3 or 4 if available) at the rear side of the building, away from the street. This reduces noise from the ground-level beer garden and passing traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor or directly above the bar/restaurant can be loud from evening activity and staff noise. Rooms facing the main street (Lindwurmstraße or direct frontage) will get traffic rumble until late.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlook the hotel's own beer garden and a quieter courtyard – not spectacular but peaceful. Upper front rooms may get a glimpse of the street life and church spires, but with more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2, 3, and 4 (top) are generally quieter, especially rooms at the back.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a traditional Bavarian tavern-hotel on a busy Munich street. Expect low-frequency thrum from the beer garden in summer evenings and occasional delivery truck noise in the early morning (around 6–7am). The hotel has no lift – ask for lower floor if stairs are an issue (top floors require climbing up to 4 flights). Parking is on-street and paid; no private garage.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, park in the nearby public garage at Candidplatz (5 mins walk) – it's cheaper than street parking and avoids the low-emission zone hassle (Alter Wirt is inside the Umweltzone, but you can pre-register your car for a day pass online). 2. Ask at check-in for a room at the back and specify 'no noise from the beer garden' – they usually oblige, and late summer evenings the garden is popular with locals.
- 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 — Alter Wirt
Free WiFi for all guests, 30 Mbps average; login requires room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Two complimentary print newspapers (Süddeutsche Zeitung, Bild) at breakfast; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; bag drop allowed from 12:00. Late checkout (until 13:00) €20, after 13:00 charged half daily rate. Check-out by 10:00.
Free luggage storage at reception; no lockers, items held behind desk.
No step-free entrance (single step at door). Lift and ground-floor rooms accessible; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
On-site parking €10 per night (4 spaces, first come). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Giesing, €12 per night, 5 min walk. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, collected at checkout)
Deposit & card hold: No deposit required for standard booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Maria Thalkirchen (53 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Christliche Gemeinschaft Charismatisches Zentrum München (71 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Passionskirche (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche, Gemeinde München-Mittersendling (872 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Grünanlage an der Maria-Einsiedel-Straße — 395 m · ~5 min walk
Isarphilharmonie — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Flüsterstrecke — 736 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Euronet — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Isartal-Apotheke — 682 m · ~9 min walk
Feinkost - Griechische Spezialitäten — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Thalkirchen — 348 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and central station as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common. Small shops and some cafes may prefer cash.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs around €2.50-3.50.
A Leberkässemmel (meat loaf roll) from a butcher or bakery with a drink costs about €4-6.
A main course in a standard restaurant or beer hall costs €12-18.
The Viktualienmarkt and around the Hauptbahnhof have stalls selling sausages, Döner, and other takeaway options for €4-7.
Budget supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl, Netto. Standard: Rewe, Edeka.
For affordable high-street shopping, go to Kaufring or the pedestrian zone around Marienplatz. TK Maxx and C&A also have budget options.
A single MVV ticket (€3.70) is fine for short trips; a day pass (€8.80 inner zone) saves money if you make 3+ journeys. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (€11.60 single) rather than the Lufthansa Express bus (€10.50 but less flexible).
Buy a city-wide day pass for public transport instead of single tickets. Eat lunch at a bakery or butcher for a filling meal under €6. Visit free attractions like the Englischer Garten or the city's public swimming lakes.
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Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Munich, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alter Wirt
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Euronet — 144 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Isartal-Apotheke — 682 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Munich Airport (MUC) → Wombat's City Hostel Munich Werksviertel
💡 Most budget-friendly option. Take S8/S1 to Marienplatz, transfer to U5 towards Candidplatz, exit at Candidplatz. Day passes cover airport and all local transit.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Central Munich locations
💡 Direct to Hauptbahnhof/Central Station area. Less frequent than trains but comfortable. From station, take U5 one stop to Candidplatz (5 mins walk to hostel).
Candidplatz Station (after airport transfer) → Munich City Center / Werksviertel Area
💡 U5 is directly 1 stop from Candidplatz to hostel. Purchase a 3-day ticket (€23.20) for unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel. U6 connects to shopping districts and attractions.
Munich Airport (MUC) → Wombat's City Hostel Munich Werksviertel
💡 Fixed airport taxi rates available at ground level. Ride-sharing apps (Uber/Bolt) often cheaper at €40-50, but taxis more reliable during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alter Wirt?
Request a room on the top floor (floor 3 or 4 if available) at the rear side of the building, away from the street. This reduces noise from the ground-level beer garden and passing traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alter Wirt?
Rooms on the ground floor or directly above the bar/restaurant can be loud from evening activity and staff noise. Rooms facing the main street (Lindwurmstraße or direct frontage) will get traffic rumble until late.
Is Alter Wirt noisy?
This is a traditional Bavarian tavern-hotel on a busy Munich street. Expect low-frequency thrum from the beer garden in summer evenings and occasional delivery truck noise in the early morning (around 6–7am). The hotel has no lift – ask for lower floor if stairs are an issue (top floors require climbing up to 4 flights). Parking is on-street and paid; no private garage.
Which rooms have the best views at Alter Wirt?
Rooms at the rear overlook the hotel's own beer garden and a quieter courtyard – not spectacular but peaceful. Upper front rooms may get a glimpse of the street life and church spires, but with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Alter Wirt?
1. If you arrive by car, park in the nearby public garage at Candidplatz (5 mins walk) – it's cheaper than street parking and avoids the low-emission zone hassle (Alter Wirt is inside the Umweltzone, but you can pre-register your car for a day pass online). 2. Ask at check-in for a room at the back and specify 'no noise from the beer garden' – they usually oblige, and late summer evenings the garden is popular with locals.
What time is check-in at Alter Wirt?
Check-in at Alter Wirt is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alter Wirt have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, 30 Mbps average; login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alter Wirt?
€3.50 per person per night (Munich city tax, collected at checkout)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alter Wirt?
A Leberkässemmel (meat loaf roll) from a butcher or bakery with a drink costs about €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alter Wirt?
A single MVV ticket (€3.70) is fine for short trips; a day pass (€8.80 inner zone) saves money if you make 3+ journeys. From the airport, take the S-Bahn (€11.60 single) rather than the Lufthansa Express bus (€10.50 but less flexible).
When is the best time to visit Munich?
May and September: warm enough for beer gardens, blossom or autumn colour, and fewer tourists than July–August. October works if you dodge the Oktoberfest crush.
Top Attractions in Munich
💡 Arrive 10 minutes early to get a good spot. Climb the tower (small fee) for a panoramic view of the city.
💡 Visit the Chinese Tower beer garden for a cheap Maß and pretzel—it's the second-largest beer garden in Munich.
💡 Check the museum website for the exact free Sundays—usually the first Sunday of the month. Go early to avoid queues.
💡 Climb the Olympic Hill (free) for a great view of the city and Alps on clear days. Pack a picnic.
💡 The entrance fee (approx €4) is worth it for the view alone. Go on a clear weekday morning to avoid the crowds.