Gästehaus am Englischen Garten
Liebergesellstr. 8, Munich, Bavaria, 80802, Germany, Munich, GermanyWhy We Like It
Many hotels claim to be 'hidden oases in the city' but--for once--this little gem of a guesthouse has a reasonable claim to the cliche thanks to its traditional welcome, lovely garden, and location next to the gorgeously green Englischer Garten. It's not the cheapest, but that blend of city-center location and leafy relaxation is hard to come by.
Fodor's Expert Review
Reserve well in advance for a room at this popular and charming converted water mill, more than 300 years old, adjoining the lovely English Garden. The quiet hotel is only a five-minute walk from the bars, shops, and restaurants of Schwabing, and there is a well-known Bavarian restaurant across the street. It's family-run, which only adds to the heritage charm of the place (it's pet-friendly too).
You Should Know The Wi-Fi can be a bit patchy (and you need to keep re-logging in), so it's not the best choice for those on business trips.
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Room
Rooms in the historic main guesthouse building have a home-like feel, with some antique furniture, but a sense of freshness - they were refurbished in 2017. The nearby annex has 20 apartments, most with balconies and all with kitchenettes.
Tip Be sure to ask for one of the 11 nostalgically old-fashioned rooms in the main building, which has a garden on an island in the old millrace.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are reasonably sized, modern and functional.
You Should Know Not all of the rooms in the main guesthouse have their own bathrooms - prices are adjusted accordingly but do check.
Lobby
The hotel's old-school reception is staffed by the family and their employees, who are all very accommodating.
Dining
In summer, the generous breakfast is served in the garden.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The hotel is obviously in a plum location for the Englischer Garten, but it's easy to get to the main sights too--either on foot, in around 40 minutes (and the walk can take you through the park), or via the nearby U-bahn station.
Restaurants
Traditional Bavarian food and atmosphere are both dished up at Osterwaldgarten (1-minute walk), the aforementioned restaurant across the road. Or authentic Italian food can be found in pleasant surroundings at Birreria e Trattoria Seerose (4-minute walk).