Best hotels & accommodations in Hamburg

We list the best hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Hamburg as recommended by travel experts from CNN, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, Fodor’s, New York Times and more. All hotel recommendations have been referenced with customer reviews and we only listed places with at least a 4 out of 5-star customer review rating.

 

Best cheap hotel in Hamburg: CAB20

Best boutique hotel in Hamburg: Hotel Wedina

Best luxury hotel in Hamburg: The Westin Hotel

Best hostel in Hamburg: Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel Hostel

Best eco-friendly hotel in Hamburg: Raphael Hotel Wälderhaus

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Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Fodors, Telegraph

4.7 / 5
217 euro 193 gbp 269 usd 28514 jpy 209 cad 209 aud 2106 hkd 355 sgd 252 chf 1708 cny 2219 sek 1624 dkk 2095 nok

August the Boardinghouse Apartment, Hamburg

Recommended by:

New York Times

4.6 / 5
117 euro 104 gbp 145 usd 15370 jpy 113 cad 113 aud 1135 hkd 191 sgd 136 chf 920 cny 1196 sek 875 dkk 1129 nok

Henri Hotel, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Lonely Planet, Fodors, Telegraph

4.5 / 5
117 euro 104 gbp 145 usd 15370 jpy 113 cad 113 aud 1135 hkd 191 sgd 136 chf 920 cny 1196 sek 875 dkk 1129 nok

Hotel East, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Fodors, Lonely Planet

4.5 / 5
109 euro 97 gbp 135 usd 14310 jpy 105 cad 105 aud 1057 hkd 178 sgd 126 chf 857 cny 1113 sek 815 dkk 1051 nok

Hotel Wedina an der Alster, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Frommers, Fodors

4.5 / 5
68 euro 61 gbp 85 usd 9010 jpy 66 cad 66 aud 665 hkd 112 sgd 79 chf 539 cny 701 sek 513 dkk 662 nok

Sir Nikolai Hotel, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Telegraph

4.5 / 5
97 euro 86 gbp 120 usd 12720 jpy 93 cad 93 aud 939 hkd 158 sgd 112 chf 762 cny 990 sek 724 dkk 934 nok

25hours Hotel HafenCity, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Fodors

4.4 / 5
87 euro 77 gbp 108 usd 11448 jpy 84 cad 84 aud 845 hkd 142 sgd 101 chf 685 cny 891 sek 652 dkk 841 nok

Hotel Atlantic, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Lonely Planet, Fodors, Telegraph

4.4 / 5
194 euro 172 gbp 240 usd 25440 jpy 187 cad 187 aud 1879 hkd 316 sgd 225 chf 1524 cny 1980 sek 1449 dkk 1869 nok

The Westin Hotel, Hamburg

Recommended by:

New York Times, Telegraph

4.3 / 5
182 euro 162 gbp 225 usd 23850 jpy 175 cad 175 aud 1761 hkd 297 sgd 211 chf 1428 cny 1856 sek 1359 dkk 1752 nok

Fritz im Pyjama Hotel, Hamburg

Recommended by:

Lonely Planet

4.2 / 5
60 euro 54 gbp 75 usd 7950 jpy 58 cad 58 aud 587 hkd 99 sgd 70 chf 476 cny 618 sek 453 dkk 584 nok

FAQ

What are the best areas to stay in Hamburg?

Hamburg is a key port city in northern Germany that is connected to the North Sea by River Elbe. The city’s Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Altstadt (old town) with the Neustadt (new town) and it is home to St. Michael’s Church. Some of the great neighborhoods of Hamburg are:

Altstadt
Altstadt is a neighborhood that is the home to Hamburg’s parliament and senate. The neighborhood also has numerous affordable restaurants, shopping malls and stores. It also has historic landmarks such as St Jacobi and St Petri churches.

Blankenese
Blankenese is among the wealthiest and most beautiful neighborhoods of Hamburg. The area is home to several historic mansions and gorgeous villas. The area has numerous waterfront cafés alongside the River Elbe’s sandy beach.

Eppendorf
Eppendorf is an up market residential neighborhood that is situated near Lake Alster and the largest park of the city. The main street of the neighborhood –Eppendorfer Landstrasse – is filled with historic buildings with restaurants, cafés boutiques, and retail shops.

HafenCity
The HafenCity is one of the most newly built neighborhoods in the city that provides tourists and locals with classic examples of contemporary architecture filled with restaurants, museums, playgrounds, park areas, offices and residential buildings.

Neustadt
Neustadt is an upscale commercial neighborhood with plethora of shopping options for locals and tourists. The area has several landmarks such as St Michaelis church, Neuer Wall, Jungfernstieg, Landungsbrücken and Große Bleichen. It has several great cafes such as Cafe Alex.

Also check out our guide about the best areas to stay in Hamburg.

What is the best budget hotel in Hamburg?

If you're looking for a cheap hotel in Hamburg, then book CAB20. It's an excellent budget hotel offering great value for money. It's in a good location, it's been recommended by travel experts and the hotel has excellent customer reviews. Also check out our list of the best cheap hotels in Hamburg.

What is the best boutique hotel in Hamburg?

You like some luxury but don't like the famous chain hotels. If you're looking for the best boutique hotel in Hamburg, you should check out Hotel Wedina. It's a very cool hotel that has been highly recommended by travelers and experts.
Also check out our list of the best boutique hotels in Hamburg, it's a manually curated list of the most unique and romantic hotels in the city.

What is the best luxury hotel in Hamburg?

If money isn't a problem and you're looking for a luxury hotel in Hamburg, then go for The Westin Hotel. The hotel offers excellent service, it's in a top location, it has been rated very highly by previous guests and renowned travel critics have recommended it.
Also check out our list of the best luxury hotels in Hamburg, it's a manually curated list of the most exclusive 5-star hotels in the city.

What is the best hostel in Hamburg?

Looking for a good and affordable private room or cozy dorm? Check out Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel hostel. The hostel has been highly rated by backpackers. Also check out our list of best hostels in Hamburg.

How much does it cost to stay in a Hamburg hotel?

For a 3-star hotel you have to pay around $130 per night and for a 4-star hotel you would be looking at $180 per night. If you're after a luxury 5-star Hamburg hotel then you can expect to pay around $260 per night.

Which Hamburg hotels serve great breakfast?

Try 25hours Hotel HafenCity, if you're looking for a delicious breakfast at a hotel in Hamburg. The hotel has excellent customer review ratings for breakfast.

What are the best things to do in Hamburg?

Hamburg: Evening Illumination Cruise through Harbor. Enjoy an evening journey from the illuminated Speicherstadt and travel through the Hamburg port. Take a look at the HafenCity, the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the St. Pauli Piers. Price: $24.

Guided Hamburg City Bike Tour. Glide around the atmospheric St. Pauli district, pass the modern waterfront of the HafenCity and cruise through the Speicherstadt, Hamburg’s famous warehouse district. Price: $36.

Sex and Crime in St. Pauli - tour for ages 18+. Explore the red light district of Hamburg on this exciting 2-hour sex and crime tour in the St. Pauli district. Hear anecdotes and details about the lives and loves in this district, and visit the boxing club in the basement of the “Zur Ritze” bar. Price: $28.

More things to do in Hamburg

About Hamburg

In general, northern Germany is a little different from the rest of the country. Where most of Germany is green and lush, the north is comparatively sparse, with much of its land covered in pine forests. Where southern Germans are known for their hospitality, northerners are more reserved, speaking slowly and calmly to one another even in busy situations. It’s these small cultural differences that make northern Germany such an interesting place to visit. If you’re planning your first trip to Hamburg or any other northern city—or if you’ve been before and want to see more—here is a thorough guide to everything you need to know about traveling like a local when visiting Hamburg as a tourist for the first time.

First things first, you will need to get to Hamburg. Luckily, there are plenty of options from which to choose when it comes to transportation. The most popular way of getting to Hamburg is by plane. The city is served by Hamburg Airport, which is the fifth busiest airport in Germany and the ninth busiest in Europe. The airport has over 100 destinations worldwide, offering flights from many major airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM. Once inside the airport building, you can take a bus or a train into town or beside the terminal building itself, there is a large park-and-ride facility where you can park your car and travel into town on an S-Bahn train at no cost. Another way to get around Hamburg is by boat. Hamburg’s harbor is one of the largest ports in Europe with ferries arriving daily from Scandinavia and other destinations abroad. Visitors with their own vehicles can also ferry across the Elbe river on both car ferries and passenger boats that offer frequent service throughout the day. If you’re not renting a car while visiting Hamburg and prefer public transport, then this city has even more options for you: buses, trains and trams run frequently throughout town, so you’ll never be too far away from your destination—or close enough if the weather becomes unbearable!

Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and rainy, winters are cold and dry, springs are wet and windy, and falls are mild with a lot of sunshine. The city is at its best in the winter when it’s covered in snow. It’s possible to visit Hamburg at any time of year, but the best times to come would be late October to early December for fall foliage or May to mid-June for warmer weather.

Hamburg is not only a cultural destination, but also a culinary one. The city has been named the 2015 Gastronomy City of the year by the German Association of Towns and Municipalities. Hamburg offers up some easily recognizable dishes like Flammkuchen and Fischbrötchen, but there are many other Hamburg-only specialties you can try on your trip. For example, visitors to the city should be sure to try Matjes (herring in oil), Grünkohl (fried kale), or Pellkartoffeln (fried potatoes).

Hamburg is a famous city in the north of Germany, on the river Elbe. It is one of the biggest cities in Germany and a major destination for German and international tourists alike. The best attractions in Hamburg for tourists are easy to find with a good tour guide or map. One of the first things to visit when you arrive in Hamburg is Reeperbahn, which is a pedestrian zone where you can find many restaurants, nightclubs, bars and theaters. Along this street, you will see many prostitutes who are trying to attract potential clients. Other popular tourist attractions include the Hamburg Sea Life Centre, Museum of Musical Instruments and Speicherstadt. The best attractions in Hamburg for tourists are easy to find with a good tour guide or map. One of the first things to visit when you arrive in Hamburg is Reeperbahn, which is a pedestrian zone where you can find many restaurants, nightclubs, bars and theaters. Along this street you will see many prostitutes who are trying to attract potential clients. Other popular tourist attractions include the Hamburg Sea Life Centre, Museum of Musical Instruments and Speicherstadt.

One of the most important things to do when visiting a new city is to eat dinner. And one of the best ways to find a good restaurant is by going to the nearest tourist information center, asking locals for recommendations, or by looking online. But, if you’re trying to figure out what nightlife options are available in Hamburg, here are some ideas: * The Reeperbahn is a popular area for hanging out and finding nightclubs with live music and bars that feature DJs. * For those seeking more of an art-focused evening, head to Hafenkino for an arthouse movie experience or check out the Kunsthalle. * If you want a drink at a place with a view, try the Boat House or Bierhalle Paulaner am Dammtor train station.

If you’re visiting Hamburg for the first time, don’t miss using the U-Bahn and S-Bahn. These are Hamburg’s main public transportation systems, running on subway and elevated train rails. They will take you to most of the sights in Hamburg. If you do want to take a bus, make sure to use the right bus stop: The bright yellow buses that say “Buslinie” as opposed to “Fahrplananzeiger.” Some of the best tourist attractions in Hamburg are outside of the city center, like Harvestehude or St. Pauli Fischmarkt (Fish Market). Consider renting a bike to get around these areas more easily. If you’re looking for traditional German food while exploring Hamburg, be sure to try some Wienerschnitzel or Currywurst (German fast food). Hamburg is also home to one of Germany’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations every year from September 21st until October 6th.

Hamburg is recognized as the second-largest city in the whole of Germany. The city name reflects its rich history that shows Hamburg as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. The city is home to the second-largest port in all of Europe while it is also the seat of the oldest German stock exchange and world’s oldest merchant bank, making it an important financial center home and abroad.

Hamburg attracts millions of people every year, making it one of the top destinations in the world. It is ranked 18th in an index showing the world livability in the year 2016. The city of Hamburg is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel. Modern advancement and rich history combine to make the city of Hamburg a tourist attraction.

A major hub of European science and research and a major education hub, Hamburg really does have it all. Several universities and institutions are located in the city. Cultural venues for entertainment are also present in the city, with the most renowned being the Laeiszhalle and Elbphilharmonie.

Northern Germany has a slower, quieter pace than the rest of the country. When you visit Hamburg as a tourist for the first time, you’ll notice these differences before you see anything else. It’s these cultural differences that make northern Germany so fascinating. The next time you visit Hamburg or any other northern city, keep this in mind and enjoy all the local culture!

We recommend that you read our guide about where to stay in Hamburg. It gives you an excellent overview of the most popular areas, highlighting the main attractions and hotel recommendations for each area.

If you like our list of the best hotels in Hamburg, then you should also check out our selection of recommended hotels in Frankfurt or the best hotels in Munich.