The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. To many of us, it’s just Hamburg — one of many cities in Germany, not particularly top-of-mind when we put together a cross-country European itinerary. But dig a little deeper and bit by bit you’ll discover why it’s earned this unusually glowing introduction from Lonely Planet:
When all’s said and done, Hamburg’s appeal can be narrowed down to one simple calling card: Welcome to one of the coolest cities on earth.
Hotels Near Hamburg Hbf: Top Pick
If you’ll only be in Hamburg for a night or two — between jaunts, say, in Copenhagen and Vienna — it makes perfect sense to stay near the city’s central station. And while the neighborhood surrounding the Hauptbahnhof has the requisite hostel and small two- to three-star hotels, there are also properties within walking distance that feel more like destinations in themselves rather than just an afterthought. Case in point: the Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown. Everything from the hand-crafted furniture and solid wooden flooring to the breakfast buffet and on-site sauna will ground your Hamburg adventure in a base that feels like home, whether it’s only for a few days or a week or two or more.
Bugenhagenstraße 21, Hamburg City Center (Old Town), 20095 Hamburg
49 m to Mönckebergstraße (U3)
450 m to Hamburg Hbf
Booking.com rating: 9.1 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms available:
M-Studio * Suite * L-Studio
Prices start at $128 per night
Other Hotels Near Hamburg Central Station
Brandsende 10, Hamburg City Center (Old Town), 20095 Hamburg
280 m to Hauptbanhof Nord (U2, U4)
290 m to Hamburg Hbf
Booking.com rating: 9.3 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms:
One-Bedroom Apartment * Two-Bedroom Apartment with One Bathroom * Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 Bathrooms
Prices start at $123 per night
Kirchenallee 34-36, St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg
210 m to Hamburg Hbf
Booking.com rating: 8.7 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms:
Medium Twin Room * Large Twin Room * Medium Queen Room * Medium King Room * Superior King Room * Large King Room * Superior Large King Room * Extra Large King Room * King Room – Mobility Accessible * Junior Suite * One-Bedroom King Suite
Prices start at $120 per night.
Kirchenallee 49, St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg
87 m to Hamburg Hbf
Booking.com rating: 8.5 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4 / 5
Rooms:
Economy Room * Classic Room * Standard Room with Queen-size Bed * Comfort Room
Prices start at $89 per night.
Kirchenallee 45, St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg
110 m to Hamburg Hbf
Booking.com rating: 8.5 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4 / 5
Rooms:
Comfort Single Room * Standard Single Room * Single Room Plus * Comfort Double Room * Standard Double Room * Double Room Plus
Prices start at $128 per night.
Hotels in the Altstadt (Old Town)
There’s lots to see in Hamburg’s Old Town, much of which can be explored by foot. Staying in the area — whilst keeping close to a train station to be able to access the rest of the city easily — will give you a good head start. Feel free to then follow any of various walking tour itineraries of the neighborhood, such as this one.
2 Rödingsmarkt, Hamburg City Center (Old Town), 20459 Hamburg
21 m to Rödingsmarkt (U3)
Booking.com rating: 9.3 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms available:
Deluxe Suite * Executive Suite * Twin Executive Suite * Premier Suite * One Bedroom Deluxe * One Bedroom Executive * One Bedroom Premier
Prices start at $148 per night
25 Willy-Brandt-Straße, Hamburg City Center (Old Town), 20457 Hamburg
280 m to Meßberg (U1)
Booking.com rating: 9.0 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms available:
Studio * Premier Studio * One-Bedroom Apartment * Premier Apartment * Two-Bedroom Apartment
Prices start at $126 per night
Hotels in St. Pauli
Many previous visitors to Hamburg recommend staying in St. Pauli — and why not? Whether you’re planning to party at the Reeperbahn, catch an FC St. Pauli football match, or just soak in the neighborhood’s distinctly maritime atmosphere, at St. Pauli you’ll surely be in the thick of the action.
Reeperbahn 1a, St. Pauli, 20359 Hamburg
290 m to St. Pauli (U3)
Booking.com rating: 9.0 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms available:
Comfort Double or Twin Room * Superior Double or Twin Room * Junior Suite * Suite * Superior Premium Room
Prices start at $88 per night
Feldstr. 53-58, St. Pauli, 20357 Hamburg
290 m to Messehallen (U2)
400 m to Feldstraße (U3)
Booking.com rating: 9.0 / 10
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Rooms available:
Superior Double or Twin Room * Family Room * Suite * Suite with extra bed (2 adults + 1 child) * Suite with Extra Bed
Prices start at $97 per night
Summary
Here’s another look at the details of the accommodations listed above. To book, simply click on the hotel/apartment name.
| Hotel Name | Booking.com Rating | TripAdvisor Rating | Distance from nearest Hbf | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown | 9.1 | 4.5 | 49 m | $128 |
| Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments | 9.3 | 4.5 | 280 m | $123 |
| Reichshof Hamburg - Curio Collection by Hilton | 8.7 | 4.5 | 210 m | $120 |
| Hotel Fürst Bismarck | 8.5 | 4 | 87 m | $89 |
| Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg | 8.5 | 4 | 110 m | $128 |
| Fraser Suites Hamburg | 9.3 | 4.5 | 21 m | $148 |
| Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt | 9.0 | 4.5 | 280 m | $126 |
| ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg | 9.0 | 4.5 | 290 m | $88 |
| NH Collection Hamburg City | 9.0 | 4.5 | 290 m | $97 |
Pick by Pic
Sometimes it’s in the little details — or the bigger picture. Whether it’s a well-stocked bookshelf, a cosy lounge, a terrace with a view, or an on-site sauna, sometimes there’s just something about a hotel that makes us snap our fingers and say: “That’s the one!” If you feel the same way about any of the hotels below, a click on the photo that caught your eye will take you to the hotel booking page.
Have a wonderful stay in Hamburg!
P.S. Hamburg is only two train rides away from Italy. Why don’t you check out our article “22 Italian Castles You Can Stay In for Less Than $200 a Night” for more unique travel ideas?
