About HI Munich Park Youth Hostel
The HI Munich Park Youth Hostel is located on the outskirts of Munich, just a 650 metre walk from the Thalkirchen U-Bahn station, which provides easy access to downtown and all of its attractions.
Rooms at this hostel are either shared or private, but each comes with its own en-suite bathroom, storage lockers, and linens. Guest rooms are equipped with towels and a hairdryer, as well.
Guests of this property will have access to a common room with a television, a games room, a playground, table tennis, a pool table, and a terrace. There is also free parking, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi at this hostel.
There is a cafe and bistro on-site at the HI Munich Park Youth Hostel, along with a vending machine. Other nearby restaurants include Chef in the City, Cafe am Tierpark, and Mangostin Asia.
This property is 1.8 kilometres from the Münchener Tierpark Hellabrunn Zoo, 4.7 kilometres from Theresienwiese, and 5.8 kilometres from Marienplatz square.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Nice, quiet location
Many guests have loved the location of this property. Although the hostel is a fair distance from central Munich, it is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood that has plenty of dining options in the vicinity. It is also just a short walk from a U-Bahn station.
positive:
Great for families
Past guests have said that this property is a great option for families because there is an outdoor area where kids can run around and a television lounge where the whole family can relax.
positive:
Clean rooms
Numerous guests have commented on the cleanliness of the rooms at this hostel. Often times, properties with shared accommodation can get messy, since there are so many people coming and going. This hostel, however, is kept very clean and guests appreciated the effort that was put into keep it tidy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Have to buy a membership
A number of guests were surprised that they were forced to pay a membership fee to stay at the hostel, in addition to their room rate. These guests did not expect to find this extra charge attached to their room while staying at this hostel.
negative:
No towels or shampoo
Guests have reported that the rooms don't come with towels, soap, or shampoo. This was an annoyance for guests who hadn't packed these items, as they were forced to head out to purchase them. Towels are available for rent from the front desk, as well.
negative:
Unaccommodating staff
There have been complaints about the staff at this hostel being somewhat unaccommodating to those staying there. Guests have mentioned that they didn't feel welcome at the property at times, which took away from their overall enjoyment of the experience.