Name: a&o München Laim
Address: Munich, Germany
Rating: 7.1

Germany

Berlin

Hamburg

Munich

Cologne

Austria

Vienna

Frankfurt

I stayed one night only in single room with toilet and shower. Self check-in although you could use reception. I person was near the kiosks to help you if you got stuck. 

Nice vibe. Spacious common area to meet fellow travellers. Desks for working. Kitchen had some hot plates. 

The hostel is walking distance to the section of the Berlin Wall with art works. 

Supermarkets near by.

You get what you paid for. The location is somewhat ok, you have to walk for 10-15mins from Central Station. I arrived late night and check-in was smooth. I was in a 8-bedder room, and it was actually quite spacious. They have some hook to hang your jacket, some rack for you to put your backpack underneath the bed. Nothing fancy, so only choose if you're looking for a place just to sleep. Other than that, they also have a common area where you can sit. You might also need to pay extra for luggage storage and towel.

This is a very big hostel with hundreds of beds, though it did not feel cramped or loud. I had a quiet stay.  

I stayed for 2 nights in a mixed dorm with three bunk beds and en-suite. The toilet and shower are separate which makes use easier. Hanson’s and shower gel is included, as is a hairdryer.  

The room is spacious with tables and seating areas, this is also of use to those who on the top bunk who cannot sit on their bed as easily.  There is a mirror though a lack of hooks being only a hook and couple of hangers. The bed is of a metal frame and thus I was able to apply my travel straps and hooks to create places to hand my coat and bag. There is a locker big enough to take hand luggage sized bag (own lock needed).  The bed has a usb port for charging and a slot into which a phone will fit, though no individual light. The room has two lights and it is possible to turn on only one; the other people in my room came in and out at unsociable hours though we’re all respectful being quiet and also putting in the main light.  

The mattress and pillow are comfy enough, you need to collect linen and make the bed yourself. 

Everything was clean. 

Reception is 24 hours though checking us via one of the 4 automated screens. It is through the machines that you do check in and pay tourist tax and the machine prints paper with your allocated room and bed number. You even activate the room card yourself. There is a sign in the desk with a map of blocks with room numbers in each one. That is all the welcome that you get; there is no explanation related to hostel layout or facilities. I had to ask in which direction to go to get to my block, the receptionist gave my directions and once I got to the room and found no bedding on the bed so went back to reception. The check in computer screen states that bed linen is provided free of charge and towels can be paid for at reception. The receptionist did not give me any bedding nor point to where to where to pick it up some thus I assumed the linen would be laid on the bed as in other hostels. The next day a person arriving in the room asked where he gets bed linen, he also did not get given any bedding even when talking with the receptionist. I do find it odd that you are expected to ask for the bedding: as this is the case I recommend updating the wording on the computer screen as it is ambiguous and gives the impression you only need to ask at reception if needing a towel. 

There is a guest kitchen which has basic equipment: fridge, sink, microwave, 2 hot plates, 2 frying pans, 1 saucepan, some plates, bowls and some cutlery. There was one mug in which I made a cup of tea by heating water in the microwave. I recommend a kettle to boil water. The kitchen is sufficient for simple meals, making breakfast and sandwiches. I did not try the hostel breakfast. 

There is one common area near reception with a bar and possibility to purchase food. Vending machines there. WiFi reliable. The common room can feel cramped when groups are there. There is good security as all entrance doors and lifts use card access. To access the guest kitchen ask at reception and they update your card. 

The location is very good being 5 min walk from Ostkreuz train station. It is a direct line to Messe Nord where the bus station and FlixBus stop is. Easy to get public transportation into the cities. There are many shops, supermarkets and eating places nearby. Vegan kebab shop directly opposite. 

Good value for money. I had a comfortable stay with no difficulties and I would stay again.

I stayed there myself in  a 4 bed dormitory room. It was an excellent room and I liked the service. But it is better to have a socket near the bed for charging. They have two usb charging ports near every beds but it is better to have a c port or a charging socket. But overall, I liked it. Especially the staffs are always helpful. I am highly recommend it to whom who are looking for a cheap accommodation😊

Great for just sleeping and has basic amenities. Short stay great but for longer choose a fancier hotel. There also isn’t much food and supermarket, shops near by but station is only 5-10 minute walk

Well.. Do you really feel comfortable?

Yes, the building (a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn, formerly Hotel Stern, address Reeperbahn 152/154) actually has a connection to the Nazi era - it was not a direct concentration camp or large concentration camp, but it was used as a forced labour camp in 1940.

The exact connection (based on historical sources):

• The house was built in 1891 as a Logierhaus Concordia - a cheap lodging house for poor men (e.g. Sailors, travellers without a permanent residence). It had 235 small single rooms, shared toilets and was typical for the rough harbour and red light district of St. Pauli.

• In the Nazi era (especially from the 1930s), the house was often used by the porters (caretakers) to denounce (advertise) guests. Many men (e.g. B. homosexuals, ***********, ”asocials”) were arrested there and imprisoned - this was unfortunately common in Hamburg's ”Kiez”.

• From August 1940: There was a forced labour camp of Deutsche Werft AG (a large Hamburg shipyard). The company used the existing building as accommodation for forced labourers - prisoners of war (POWs), civilians deported from occupied countries and from 1944 also prisoners from concentration camps (concentration camp subcamps). The shipyard had several such camps (mainly in Finkenwerder and harbour area), and this one in the Reeperbahn was one of them. Exact numbers (how many people, conditions) are not well documented, but it was part of the huge system of forced labour in Hamburg (a total of 400,000–500,000 people affected).

• A Stolperstein biography mentions e.g. B. that a French woman had to perform forced labour in 1944 as a kitchen assistant in the Reeperbahn 154 Foreign Home (during pregnancy) before she came to another camp.

After the war it became a normal tourist home again, converted into an Eros Centre (a large *******) in 1964, later refugee accommodation (in the 80s very dilapidated), then from 1999 Hotel Stern and 2009 a&o.

Well. We had a real good sleep anyway. 

The Bath Room is so warm and 
the elevator was real… you will see….


Danke ;)

The hoste provides the bare minimum in terms of amenities and cleanliness. While it is functional enough for a short stay, the overall quality feels very much in line with the low price. Facilities are basic, and the atmosphere is not particularly comfortable or welcoming. It’s not a terrible place to stay, but it’s also not somewhere I would confidently recommend to others unless they are simply looking for the cheapest option and have very low expectations.

A really average hotel, nothing much to say. The wall is a bit thin i can even hear the snores from the next room, but it’s actually ok. Not so near to the metro, but jus a 10 min walk with luggage. The bed was fine. Staff is with ok attitude.

This is a personalized long review for your stay at a&o München Hackerbrücke.

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🌟 Munich's High Value-for-Money Gem: A Perfect Base for Solo Backpackers!
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)

I stayed in Munich for three days (May 6th - May 9th), and as a solo traveler, I chose the A&O Hostel at Hackerbrücke. The overall experience far exceeded my expectations; it's definitely a 'hidden gem' for value in a high-cost city like Munich!

📍 Location & Transportation:
The hotel's location is extremely appealing. It's just a stone's throw away from the Hackerbrücke S-Bahn station, and from there, it's just one stop to Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). Getting to city center attractions like Marienplatz also takes only a few minutes. If you enjoy a good city walk, strolling along Arnulfstraße is also quite pleasant.

🛏️ Room & Facilities (6-person dorm):
I booked a bed in a 6-person dorm.

Space and View: The room is about 18-19 square meters. Even with bunk beds, there's still enough space to move around once everyone's luggage is laid out. The best part is that the room offers a very nice city view and good natural light, which prevents it from feeling cramped.

Quietness: I must commend the hotel's front desk service! When I booked on Trip.com, I specifically requested to be 'away from the elevator.' True to their word, the front desk arranged for me to be in a room further down the corridor upon check-in. This is so important for a hostel, as it successfully avoided the noise of people coming and going in the middle of the night. I had a very good rest all three nights.

Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the rooms and shared bathrooms is considered above average for hostels in the same price range in Europe. Housekeeping cleans daily.

💰 Value for Money & Additional Services:

Price: For 3 nights, including taxes and various discounts, I only paid a total of 71.14 Euros! That works out to less than 24 Euros per night. In Munich, a city where every square inch counts, being able to rent a safe, clean, and conveniently located bed at this price is truly excellent value.

Dining Suggestions: My booking did not include meals. While the hotel offers a breakfast buffet, I'd recommend exploring the nearby train station or bakeries for more choices and more authentic local food.

💡 Tips for Other Travelers:

Remember to bring your own toiletries, towel, and slippers (due to European environmental policies, hostels usually don't provide these for free).

Valuables need to be locked in a locker; it's advisable to bring your own padlock.

If you're a light sleeper, remember to request 'away from the elevator' like I did when booking, or bring a pair of earplugs.

Summary:
If you're a solo traveler or student like me, with a limited budget and most of your time spent exploring the city, this A&O is definitely your top choice. The next time I come to Munich, I'll very likely choose to stay here again!

Love the comfort in this place. The convenience of moving around and also the distance from Marientplatz and Englischen Garten. The convenience of travelling by train too when off to sightseeing. Nearby bakery and doner shop for food and breakfast is great. Room is clean. accessible by elevator. Comfortable enough for solo travellers. However requested for Non-smoking room but almost every night room smells of cigarettes smoke. Not sure if the smell comes from the ground floor or comes from ventilation of other rooms. Overall stay is comfortable except for the cigarettes smell.

This branch of a and o, while fancy looking was too far from center and Munich mass transit is expensive. However it was clean and new. The major security issue was that there are not free security lockers inside the room to store my items. I personally would choose another location.

Columbus

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