Overview
First Impressions
The Grand Apartment close to the Isar and Citycenter isn’t your typical hotel — it’s actually more like staying in a well-appointed local apartment that happens to be perfectly positioned in Munich. When I first walked up to the building on Auenstraße, I’ll admit I was a bit unsure about what to expect from this three-star property. But honestly, the location immediately won me over — you’re right in Ludwigsvorstadt, which means you get that authentic Munich neighborhood feel without sacrificing accessibility to everything you want to see.
The Neighborhood Advantage
Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re literally a short walk from the Isar River, which locals know is one of Munich’s best-kept secrets for morning jogs or evening strolls. The Ludwigsvorstadt district has this great mix of residential charm and urban energy that you just don’t get when you’re stuck in the touristy areas around Marienplatz. I mean, you can still reach the city center easily, but you’re also surrounded by genuine Bavarian life — corner bakeries, neighborhood pubs, and tree-lined streets that actually feel like Munich rather than just another European tourist zone.
Living Like a Local
The room setup really does feel more like temporary residency than a hotel stay, which I found surprisingly refreshing. You get proper living space to spread out, and there’s something nice about having a place where you can actually unpack and settle in for a few days. The apartment-style layout means you’re not cramped into a tiny hotel box — there’s breathing room, which matters more than you’d think after long days of sightseeing. Plus, couples seem to really appreciate the extra space and privacy, which makes sense given how highly they rate this place for romantic getaways.
Getting Around
What really impressed me was how easy it is to navigate from here — recent guests consistently give the location a 9.0 rating, and after staying there, I totally get why. You’re close enough to walk into the center when the weather’s nice, but there’s also solid public transport connections when you don’t feel like hoofing it. The Isar proximity is genuinely special too — I found myself taking evening walks along the river that became one of my favorite parts of each day. It’s one of those location perks that you don’t fully appreciate until you’re actually there.
Why Guests Love It
Look, this isn’t going to blow you away with fancy amenities or over-the-top service, but that’s sort of the point. What you get instead is a solid, well-located base that lets you experience Munich more like a resident than a tourist. The combination of neighborhood authenticity and city accessibility is honestly pretty hard to find, especially at this price point. If you’re the type of traveler who values location and space over hotel bells and whistles, this place delivers exactly what it promises — and sometimes that’s exactly what you need for a great Munich experience.
To book a hotel in Munich during major Bavarian festivals, travelers need early planning as this Alpine capital draws visitors eager to experience its traditional culture and world-class museums.
Accommodations
Apartment
3 x 1 large double bed, 2 x 1 sofa bed, 2 large double beds
Max persons: 4
From $821
Facilities & Amenities
Bedroom 1
- Linen
Kitchen 7
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Bathroom 1
- Towels
Living Area 1
- Desk
Miscellaneous 2
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
Room Amenities 2
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
Languages spoken 1
- English
Media & Technology 1
- TV
Guest Reviews
I loved the fact it was in a great location to include just a few min walk to catch the bus.
What could be improved: The guest towels were older and small. Otherwise we were a family of 8 and could not complain!
It’s very well located. It’s spacious
What could be improved: There is only one bathroom .For 5 was inconvenient. For more it’s impossible. The plumbing was bad. The sink leaked. The shower dribbled at best, no pressure. The kitchen sink had no plug. The linen provided was very well used Some pillows were cushions, not bed pillows
big room
What could be improved: bathroom (only one) and location / complted for key and open
Everything was good except for the cleaning, it should have been better
The location was excellent. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Appreciate the coffee.
What could be improved: Check-in instructions were sent for the wrong apartment. This was remedied with a phone call. Instructions to enter the apartment were outdated. They said there was a code for the building door and apartment door, nope-you use keys from the lockbox, code is for the lockbox only. There were multiple apartments on the same floor as the rental and we were unsure which door to try the key on-a label or apartment number would be helpful. Ended up buying more toilet paper as 2 rolls for 9 people for 3 days wasn't enough.
That location was perfect. You could walk anywhere. The number of rooms and sleeping places. The mattress quality was not bad. Coffee machine with delicious coffee. Communication was good as well. You can reach them anytime.
What could be improved: There was only one bathroom with a loud ventilator. No washing machine, and even though there was a dishwasher we did not find any tablets. The most annoying was the message they sent every night to ask to lower the noise. We were a group of moms and kids so there was no loud music or partying. Just normal peoples noise. And then they send a message that they would fine us €350 and call their security. Which is outrageous.
Location was good with dinner options nearby. Loved the abundance of space for 4 adults and appreciated the living area as a nice space to hang out.
What could be improved: No washing machine was a bit disappointing - should be standard for an apartment. No dishwasher either but strangely a disconnected one sat in one of the bedroom corners. Beds were hard and not terribly comfortable. And the bathroom had a really loud exhaust fan that sounded like a plane landing and ran for a good 15 minutes after the shower finished- not great with others trying to sleep.
The pictures of the apartment made it look really lovely but are very deceiving.
What could be improved: No dishwasher ( it was dumped in a bedroom) 1 thin tea towel and no hot water in kitchen. Lights not working, floor coming away, dangerous electrics, the loudest extractor fan in a bathroom I have ever heard. No double duvet, Think renovation and you would be correct. Cheap, tatty, dirty, NOT value for money.
location was good and spacious bedrooms
What could be improved: we were provided a wrong key to get into the main area
Great location in the city.
Living room was nice.
What could be improved: Just 1 key for the whole group.
Balcony door was broken.
Balcony not cleaned, a lot of cigaretts.
Expensive for what you get.
Location
Auenstraße 80, Ludwigsvorstadt, 80469 Munich, GermanySurroundings
What's nearby:
- Kronepark: 1.7 km
- Marienplatz: 1.8 km
- Mariensäule: 1.8 km
- Räuberhöhle: 1.7 km
- Sendlinger Tor: 1.3 km
- Gotzinger Platz: 1.7 km
- Deutsches Museum: 1.3 km
- Königliche Anatomie: 1.7 km
- Rathaus-Glockenspiel: 1.9 km
- Bezirkssportanlage Agilolfingerstraße 6: 1.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Chocolab: 30 m
- Restaurant Pizza Avanti: 50 m
- Restaurant Baldeplatz Gastronomie: 150 m
Top attractions:
- BMW Museum: 6 km
- Konigsplatz: 2.8 km
- Lenbachhaus: 2.9 km
- English Garden: 6 km
- Alte Pinakothek: 3.1 km
- Munich Residence: 2.6 km
- Kunstareal Munchen: 2.9 km
- Karlsplatz (Stachus): 2.1 km
- Pinakothek der Moderne: 3.1 km
- Bavarian National Museum: 3.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Fürstenrieder Wald: 12 km
Public transport:
- Train Isartor: 1.7 km
- Train Marienplatz: 1.8 km
- Bus Pionierstraße: 19 km
- Bus Kim Konrad-Zuse-Bogen: 19 km
- Metro Kolumbusplatz underground station: 1 km
- Metro Fraunhoferstraße underground station: 950 m
Closest airports:
- Munich Airport: 39 km
- Augsburg Airport: 66 km
- Ingolstadt Manching Airport: 74 km
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