Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum? It’s got this understated confidence that a lot of Munich hotels try too hard to achieve. I mean, it’s not trying to be the Bayerischer Hof or anything fancy like that – it’s just doing its three-star thing really, really well.

The location is honestly brilliant if you’re the type who likes being near actual stuff rather than just touristy areas. You’re basically walking distance to the Deutsches Museum (obviously), but more importantly, you can wander down to the Isar River in about five minutes when you need to escape the city buzz. I spent a good hour one morning just watching the early joggers and dog walkers along the riverbank – it’s surprisingly peaceful for being so central. The Glockenbachviertel is right there too, which means you’ve got some of Munich’s better bars and restaurants within stumbling distance. And honestly, being able to grab a proper coffee at Café Luitpold without dealing with Marienplatz crowds? That alone makes the location worth it.

The hotel itself has this modern-but-not-trying-too-hard vibe that actually works. The rooms are clean and functional – think Scandinavian minimalism but with a bit more warmth. Nothing groundbreaking, but the beds are legitimately comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathrooms are bigger than you’d expect for a three-star place. What I really appreciated were the little touches that show someone was thinking – decent lighting for actually reading, enough outlets that you don’t have to choose between charging your phone and using the lamp, windows that actually open properly. The soundproofing is pretty solid too, which matters because Munich can get lively, especially during festival season.

The 7.7 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s not going to disappoint either. The staff genuinely seems to know the neighborhood, which is rarer than you’d think. When I asked about getting to the Viktualienmarkt without dealing with tourist crowds, the desk clerk gave me this route through side streets that probably saved me twenty minutes. Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees, and they actually helped me figure out the U-Bahn situation without making me feel like an idiot tourist.

Look, if you’re expecting marble lobbies and turndown service, you’re looking at the wrong place. But if you want to stay somewhere that feels like Munich rather than Generic European City, and you don’t want to blow your entire budget on the room, this place gets it right. It’s especially good if you’re planning to actually explore the city rather than just hitting the major tourist spots – you’ll feel more like you’re staying in a neighborhood instead of a hotel district. Plus, you can walk to the Hofbräuhaus if you must, but you’ll also discover smaller beer gardens that locals actually frequent. That’s the real win here.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Munich at least two months ahead for major events like Oktoberfest, ensuring the best rates and prime locations near festival grounds.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $133. Business Plus Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $133. Deluxe Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $144. Business Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $144. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Karin from Canada – 9 May 2025 (7/10)

  great location
  
  What could be improved: air condition didn’t work at all

• 聖智 from Taiwan – 11 April 2025 (9/10)

  Quiet location. The guy in the front desk was super nice. Enjoyed my short stay in Munich.

• Liz from United Kingdom – 24 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very good value and breakfast. We lived in a studio in the building when it was first built and it was the 2nd time we’ve been back. Happy memories.
  
  What could be improved: It’s a bit of a walk into town.

• Tolga from Turkey – 2 February 2025 (9/10)

  I stayed 15 nights, clean room, sufficent kitchenette and very friendly staff. I have been staying in Munich for more than 10 years at different times different hotels. Here was the best for value.

• Pippa from United Kingdom – 26 January 2025 (8/10)

  We compromised on being slightly further out of town for cheaper price. Delivered exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed the walk into town and wasn't that far. Booking didn't include breakfast as we wanted to go to cafes instead. Reception staff friendly and helpful.

• Gabriel from Romania – 25 December 2024 (8/10)

  Modern.
  Bathroom and bedroom. Desk near bed.
  
  What could be improved: Galagia de pe hol.
  Noise.

• Mbakhesh from Kuwait – 25 November 2024 (8/10)

  all well
  
  What could be improved: The rooms has no AC

• Muzafer from Kosovo – 24 November 2024 (9/10)

  cozy and warm room. staff pleasant!
  
  What could be improved: All was.good.

• Sinan from Germany – 21 October 2024 (9/10)

  Responsiveness of the staff

• Sarah from New Zealand – 17 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great location near subway station and river. Short walk to Marienplatz , river and other places of interest. Balcony and seating outside.
  
  What could be improved: Headboard on bed very worn and needed replacing

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