August the Boardinghouse, Hamburg
August the Boardinghouse is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Hamburg’s lively Schanzenviertel district. Rather than a traditional hotel, this boutique property offers a collection of thoughtfully designed apartments, making it perfect for travelers who want to experience the city like a local. The standout feature is its quiet, lush back garden, which serves as a serene, green oasis of calm amidst the bustling energy of the surrounding streets.
The apartments are infused with a passion for art and design, featuring high ceilings and tasteful, functional décor. With amenities like fully equipped kitchens, heated bathroom floors, and on-site laundry facilities, the space is meticulously tailored to help guests feel at home during longer stays. Each unit is distinct, offering a seamless blend of modern comfort and artistic charm that reflects the creative spirit of the neighborhood.
Stepping outside, you are immediately immersed in the “urban heartbeat” of the Sternschanze quarter. This area is a magnet for artists and gallery lovers, packed with an eclectic mix of boutiques, record stores, and diverse dining options. You can easily spend your mornings browsing the nearby weekly market for fresh produce or exploring the local street art.
Its prime location also provides excellent connectivity to the rest of the Hanseatic city. Iconic landmarks like the historic St. Michael’s Church and the fascinating Miniatur Wunderland are just a short journey away. Whether you are walking, cycling, or using public transport, August provides a central, peaceful base to discover the very best of Hamburg.
Expert reviews
“Recently opened in the heart of the Schanzenviertel, August the Boardinghouse is a beautifully designed and compact apartment building nestled in a residential courtyard off Schulterblatt, at the very heart of Hamburg’s creative scene.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Hamburg, Germany.
What guests liked
- Super comfortable
- Beautiful bathrooms
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
26 May 2025
Great place in Hamburg!
We returned for a second stay here because we loved it so well the first time. Quiet, tasteful oasis in the heart of the hopping Schulterblatt neighborhood. Little things like free laundry, umbrellas, heated bathroom floors and lovely patio. Good coffee, excellent attention to detail.
20 May 2025
Very cool concept in one of the hippest neighbourhoods of Hamburg
Best Location and very cozy, stylish and comfortable.
Everything great.
6 May 2025
Excellent choice for Hamburg. An architectural gem.
This place! For such a hopping neighborhood, the quiet courtyard with grassy outdoor seating is an oasis of calm. Every detail in the apartments is tasteful and functional. The high ceilings add to the feeling of airy space. We've already booked to return.
5 May 2025
Superb accommodation though street entrance can be off putting
Everything
Street entrance dirty, bins, didn’t feel safe. Better lighting would help.
3 May 2025
Great place to stay, calm , clean and quiet
Nice apartment. Very comfortable. Clean. Walking distance from the Messe.
20 March 2025
An absolute gem.
Immaculate. Beautiful quality. Super peaceful.
Can’t fault.
10 January 2025
Super location, comfy and spacious room, great amenities!
Super location, comfy and spacious room, great amenities.
Not much! Maybe the coffee?
18 November 2024
Excellent apartment, exceptionally clean.
Excellent facilities. Apartment was immaculately clean and tidy. Quiet location some way away from street. Reasonably central location. Groceries available nearby. Uber availability was prompt. Staff very helpful. Laundry room in basement.
The shower pressure was not as high as we like. The local area is rather marred by ugly graffiti which is not attractive, but that is not the apartment's responsibility of course.
16 November 2024
It was a very good stay, would recommend the Apts, and would stay there again.
Good location close to lots of restaurants.
It was a little noisy at times, but nothing that bothered us too much.
27 October 2024
A little Gem and nicely furnished
Very quiet in a backyard right in the center of the Schanzen Quarter .
Very friendly and helpfull host
All good
22 October 2024
The appartment was fine for our needs.
Reception lady very nice and helpful.
The appartment and building were excellent. The area was not so good.
26 September 2024
A really nice place to stay if you want to feel the vibe of a local neighborhood
Great location. Very centric, but still quiet and with a nice little garden
Everything was great
22 September 2024
It’s our second time staying and we just love it - it’s a bit tricky with carrying suitcases upstairs
Everything
Hairdryer was a bit small and the lighting in the bathroom is really bad for applying make up ☺️ but not a huge issue
3 August 2024
Always my first choice of accomodation when in Schanze
Location
Room
Bed
Staff
Everything is always A+++
Feels like a home away from home
16 June 2024
Very friendly staff and excellent accommodation
- backyard very quite except for some day as there was some sort of noise coming from the staff
- central location
- very friendly staff.
- some noise from the street on particular days
6 June 2024
Great place at and excellent location
Very nice location, clear description of the access. Nice room.
The bed was too narrow for two people who are not romantically involved ;-)
29 May 2024
Place To Be
Tolle Ausstattung! Super Lage! Easy Check In and Check Out! Absolute Weiterempfehlung!!!
4 May 2024
Great hideaway in comfortable and lively neighborhood
Location, spacious, beds
19 April 2024
Everything was great!
Central location, cozy, the room had everything we needed.
The bathroom door was squeaking too loudly.
25 February 2024
Super price quality
Great place quiet with nice garden , perfect room nice and big enough . See you next time , love to come back .
16 February 2024
Warm welcome from helpful and friendly staff. Excellent hospitality. Clean. Highly recommended. Look forward to staying
Elegant. Clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Safe.
Liked everything.
20 December 2023
Greatly located in a vibrant area
Very convenient location (close to both S-bahn and U-bahn) in a vibrant neighbourhood.
Spacious areas and terrace.
Very welcoming reception process.
Complete set of amenities, kitchen utensils...
No elevator (no problem as it was expected, but worth pointing out). However, some storage in the basement to make up for it (strollers...), which was helpful.
9 December 2023
Perfect rooms and perfect located. It’s very nice with luxury soap and shampoo in the bathroom. There is no conditioner
Så comfy and luxury apartments. It’s located so perfectly in the most nice and urban area in hamborg
11 November 2023
Really comfortable base in ideal location for exploring Hamburg
Great location, in lively but safe area of Hamburg with lots of nice cafes, bars, restaurants and independent shops. Not touristy, but popular with locals. Handy for S bahn to get to city and airport, but also possible to walk to city centre. An easy walk to Landungsbrucken where we picked up Elbe ferry for a great trip.
Apartment is clean, comfortable and spacious - much more relaxing than staying in cramped hotel room. The Wifi is good.
There is a free washing machine and dryer in basement which is very useful if you are staying a few days or have been travelling before.
Hotel facilities
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Minimarket on site
Services
- - Laundry
- - Barber/beauty shop
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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5 June 2025
Great stay, would 100% recommend!
Little garden area was an added bonus!
Staff were super attentive and thoughtful.