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Wombat’s City Hostel, Munich

Senefelderstraße 1, 80336 München, Germany (show on map)

Munich actually boasts two Wombat’s City Hostels, but the newer Werksviertel location is a standout architectural marvel. Opened in 2022, it is constructed upon the site of a former potato silo. This striking 86-meter-high complex now serves as a landmark in the city’s creative “Werksviertel” district, an area that has transformed from an industrial hub into a youthful, art-filled destination.

The hostel leans into this industrial history with highly functional, modern design elements, including special cooling walls to keep rooms comfortable during the summer. Guests here get to stay in a truly unique space that balances its gritty heritage with clean, contemporary interiors. It even features a lively in-house stage called WomBEATS, where international artists perform free concerts.

If you choose the other location near the Hauptbahnhof, you’ll be positioned for ultimate convenience. Both hostels are geared toward travelers, featuring the classic “WomBAR” for meeting fellow backpackers and well-equipped guest kitchens. The founders, who started the chain in 1999 after an inspiring trip to Australia, still maintain the family-like spirit that has made the brand an award-winning staple of the European hostel scene.

Its location near the Ostbahnhof station means you are perfectly placed to explore the city. The area is brimming with modern venues, green spaces, and bars. For those wanting to see the classics, the city center and the famous Oktoberfest grounds at Theresienwiese are just a short subway ride away, making it a brilliant, accessible base for your Munich adventure.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Munich’s top hostel is a professionally run affair with a whopping 300 dorm beds plus private rooms. Dorms are painted in cheerful pastels and outfitted with wooden floors, en-suite facilities, all in a central location near the train station.”

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Munich


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What guests liked


Value for Money

90.12 %

Ranked 2nd in Munich


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Kerryn

10 June 2026

A great location for my stay in Munich!

Great location near train station and a short walk away from the city centre. Shared kitchen was nice to be able to make my own meals or a drink. Common space was a lovely sheltered courtyard that felt welcoming to relax in for a meal or socialise.

Bunks were comfy and I appreciated the fan that was installed since it was a lifesaver during the warmer nights. Curtains also allowed for privacy and helped block lights if other people were moving about in the room.

No hand towels in the bathroom and floor would often get wet and slippery around the shower.
Rooms could get stuffy, especially on first floor where the windows open out onto the courtyard (which is covered so no fresh air coming in). A lot of noise would travel from the courtyard into the first floor rooms also if the windows were open.

4.5
Dace

7 June 2026

Helpful staff and practical luggage storage

A practical hostel with a good location near the railway station. The luggage lockers are a great feature, allowing guests to store their belongings and continue sightseeing before departure.

The staff were friendly and quick to respond to questions, especially regarding local transport options.

The breakfast information could be clearer. We booked breakfast at reception, but were only informed later that egg dishes were charged seperately. More transparent communication about what is included would improve the experience.

4.5
Dace

7 June 2026

Convenient location near the train station

The hostel is conveniently located close to the train station. It offers lockers for luggage storage, which is very useful if you want to explore the city before check-in or after check-out.
The staff were responsive and helpful, and they provided useful advice about public transport.

Be careful when ordering breakfast. We arranged breakfast at reception, but only during breakfast did we discover that eggs were not included and required an additional payment. It would be helpful if this was explained more clearly in advance.

3.5
Андрій

3 June 2026

Nothing special, but not terrible either

Good location, reception desk available

I didn't know you had to make your own bed. It was the first time I'd ever seen that. When I got back late at night from a walk, completely exhausted, I realized I still had to do it. Damn it))

4.5
Ondrej

2 June 2026

Always a great choice- staff is highlight across locations

Wombats is a great choice- and the staff is always a highlight for me. They are kind without question!

About the facilities:
You access all area with a key card so it feels safe.
There is a bright common area (with trees! indoors!) where they had a lovely yoga class on Fridays and small kitchen where you can store and make food. You can also buy coffee at their café.

About the dorm:
Beds are well-equipped with a curtain, fan, locker, light, and outlets. They fit a lot into a small space. The shower had good water pressure, and there were more toilets in the hall if needed.

Hostels always depend on the people in your room, which is a wild card! It would be nice to have dorm toilet cleaned daily.

4.5
Kevin

1 June 2026

A notch above other Hostels

This was a notch above other hostels i have stayed in - I particularly liked the 'safe' attached to each bed frame, the keycard entry (which also worked on the locker), the presence of table/benches in each dorm room and the very good breakfast for less than €10. Location was also excellent for train station, sub-way and city sights. Other than to refill my water bottle, i did not use the communal kitchen, but that looked to be well provisioned as well.

Breakfast add-ons were just a little too expensive

4.5
Rachel

21 May 2026

Perfect and convenient local stay

Loved the location being right next to the train station and close proximity to the Old Town. Facility had everything I needed, rooms were spacious and comfortable, loved the bed setup with a fan and safe and the staff were always very friendly and approachable whenever I needed help

4.0
Ewa

17 May 2026

No other complaints

Excellent and attentive staff, friendly and helpful

Water pressure was low

3.5
Alice

13 May 2026

lovely stay in a good area near the station, clean facilities and spacious rooms

room was spacious and we loved the picnic table in the middle, lockers useful and bathroom was very clean. communal area was lovely and access to kitchen and cafe

only thing was one lift was a little dodgy

4.0
Yu-ting

12 May 2026

Good for a short stay

Curtains for every bed to have the privacy
There's a little fan for every bed in case it's too hot, although it's very loud.

Only stayed for short so don't have anything to comment on.

3.5
Francesco

8 May 2026

Good location, but a small and warm room

The hostel is nice, the overall atmosphere is pleasant. The reception is open 24/7. The location is good, just a few steps from the station and about a 10- to 15-minute walk to the city center.

The double room was quite small, around 10 square meters. The main issue was the heat: the sun coming through the windows made the room warm, and there’s no air conditioning. We stayed in May and it got uncomfortably warm during the day.

4.0
Benjamin

8 May 2026

Clean and comfortable hostel

This is a nice hostel in the heart of the city. The staff are friendly and the rooms are as described with privacy curtains, lockers, and plug in areas. There is a comfortable common area and a small kitchen. Overall it is a above average hostel in a great location.

4.5
Southcott

2 May 2026

Good visit to Munich

Victoria was a very helpful member of staff and so friendly. The room was spacious, and bed was comfy. The location is excellent. The shower water was warm and welcomed.

There was an odour near the bathrooms near the bar that lingered and made the common room smell bad. It was hard to ignore. Also, the drinks at hostel were more expensive than other hostels.

4.5
Barun

30 April 2026

Great city ever better hostel and Spring fest was nice

Close to the centre got people at the reception nice modern pad to stay at

Not able to use common room after 5

4.0
Savanna

28 April 2026

Great location and worth the price

I liked how much hangout room there was. A lobby, an atrium and large bar area with a pool table. The cafe portion was cute and had a good selection. The beds were nice but the bathroom shower needs a shelf to put stuff on or everything just goes on the floor for showering.

Things were a bit pricey and would have been a lot more helpful if it was a more cash friendly establishment.

4.0
Ahmed

24 April 2026

It’s legit place overall

Room were spacious

They make you make your bed and before checkout you have to bring the sheets to them -:(

4.5
James

18 April 2026

Great place for a short stay neat hbf

Location.

Common areas were a bit lacking.

3.5
Milla

13 April 2026

Good location and okay for a short stay

I was only here for one night, traveling by myself on a budget, and for a night it was fine. :) The location is very central, close to grocery stores, restaurants, cafes etc. The hostel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the beds had curtains at least in the 6-bed female dorm. There's a big common area to hang out in and it's good for working as well + a well-equipped kitchen. There are lockers in the reception where you can store your stuff after checking out if you need to for a cheap price.

You need to put your bedsheets on & take them out by yourself which I find a little bit annoying. :) The top bunk was a bit difficult to climb since the ladder is so narrow, and this made putting on the sheets a bit hard. There's only one bathroom for 6 people which can make getting ready in the morning or at night quite slow. I couldn't find any more showers, just toilets on some floors. I didn't find the hostel very social, but this is just my first impression after one night.

4.5
Meliza

9 April 2026

its very cool place, very nice, staff are friendly very helpful, very near to the main train station

location is very good very near to the main train station, room is big, huge enough space if you want to open your suitcase or luggage at the same time with other people it wont squeeze you have plenty of space in the room. They have a very nice patio open space where you can sit and wait for your time after you check out. They have also good common pantry where you can access to make your own food. When i arrive it was past 12 midnight and i feel sorry to my room mate its very quite everyone sleeping but cannot help i need to open my luggage open the light also.

nothing...

4.0
Andrea

8 April 2026

Nice place to spend a good time in town

Nice place close to a main station so it is easy to take transit.

The only thing is our bed was not too comfortable and the room is small but it has a nice balcony.

4.0
Rafic

31 March 2026

Nice place to stay

5 minutes from train station - clean room - friendly staff

Upper bed difficult to climb with a ventilator just in front of the face - WC and shower in the same place

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Coffee house on site

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Fax/photocopying
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Vending machine (drinks)
  • - Vending machine (snacks)
  • - Lockers
  • - Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • - Terrace

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Adults only

Activities

  • - Billiards (additional charge)
  • - Karaoke
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Walking tours
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Kitchen

  • - Shared kitchen

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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