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HAMBURG HOTELS
At almost every corner you will find hotels or B&Bs in Hamburg but not every neighborhood is as inviting as the other. Instead of staying in the city center that is usually very quiet and boring after business hours I would suggest the surrounding neighborhoods. The university quarter, the art nouveau quarter Eppendorf or Eimsbüttel, hip areas like Ottensen or the Schanzenviertel offer a great variety of bars, restaurants, shops, etc. A further alternative is the harbor side. Within the new harbor city and the Portuguese square you can expect a busy but cozy nightlife plus great views over the Elbe riverbanks.
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Choosing an accommodation close to a metro station has the advantage that you are reaching most sights and neighborhoods within 15 minutes. The following hotels are selected because of their location, good service, and proximity to a metro station.
Hotels in Hamburg - Eppendorf
Eppendorf is one of the art nouveau quarters in Hamburg and known for small and cozy bars and restaurants. Many of them have quaint backyards or at least some tables in front of the venue where you can spend long and warm summer evenings blending into the local crowd.
Eppendorf is also known for its bi-weekly farmer’s market along Isestrasse underneath the subway bridge between Eppendorfer Baum and Hoheluftbrücke where you can buy fruits, cheeses, meat, fish, flowers, and arts and crafts.
Metro stations: Eppendorfer Baum or Hoheluftbrücke (subway U3), Klosterstern (subway U1)
Eppendorf is also known for its bi-weekly farmer’s market along Isestrasse underneath the subway bridge between Eppendorfer Baum and Hoheluftbrücke where you can buy fruits, cheeses, meat, fish, flowers, and arts and crafts.
Metro stations: Eppendorfer Baum or Hoheluftbrücke (subway U3), Klosterstern (subway U1)
$$/$$$Hotel Smolka, Isestrasse 98, Hamburg
http://www.raphaelhotels.de/en/das-smolka From EUR 119 – 169 excluding breakfast, but nice breakfast venues are just around the corner. Located on one of the most beautiful streets in Hamburg surrounded by art nouveau buildings, charming restaurants and bars and close to Lake Alster and other city sights. Metro station: Eppendorfer Baum (U3) and Klosterstern (U1). |
$$/$$$The Ivy House, Klosterallee 70, Hamburg
http://www.vondeska-townhouses.de From EUR 110 per night. Lovely decorated apartments within the beautiful art nouveau neighborhood. The rate comes without breakfast but a café is located next door and every Tue and Fri there is a farmers market along Isestrasse. This B&B is a real gem and very popular. If they run out of vacancy try their partner house the White House, which is around the corner. Metro station: Eppendorfer Baum or Hoheluftbrücke (U3). |
$/$$Bed and breakfast to be, Klosterallee 67, Hamburg
http://www.bedandbreakfasttobe.de/ From EUR 85, no breakfast. Small B&B in an art nouveau building located next to a small Lake Alster canal. This building is just around the corner from many bars and restaurants along the quarters’ main artery Eppendorfer Baum and close to Lake Alster. Metro station: Eppendorfer Baum or Hoheluftbrücke (U3). |
Hotels in Hamburg - Eimsbüttel/Schanzenviertel
Eimsbüttel
Similar to Eppendorf this neighborhood is full of art nouveau buildings and known for nice eateries, bars, small shops and tiny grocery stores. The only thing important is to stay close to a metro station since busses, which can take some time to shuttle you, serve most areas in Eimsbüttel.
Metro stations: U2 Christuskirche or Emilienstrasse or Osterstrasse
Schanzenviertel
The Schanzenviertel had a bad reputation in Hamburg in the past since it was known as a skid row and for autonomic movements and riots. Still you should avoid the area around May 1st, Labor Day in Germany. This day is known for demonstrations that take place in the quarter and usually end in fights with the police. However, the quarter changed incredibly and small boutiques, shops, many bars, and restaurants are scattered throughout the neighborhood giving the Schanzenviertel a cosmopolitan atmosphere similar to Brooklyn.
Similar to Eppendorf this neighborhood is full of art nouveau buildings and known for nice eateries, bars, small shops and tiny grocery stores. The only thing important is to stay close to a metro station since busses, which can take some time to shuttle you, serve most areas in Eimsbüttel.
Metro stations: U2 Christuskirche or Emilienstrasse or Osterstrasse
Schanzenviertel
The Schanzenviertel had a bad reputation in Hamburg in the past since it was known as a skid row and for autonomic movements and riots. Still you should avoid the area around May 1st, Labor Day in Germany. This day is known for demonstrations that take place in the quarter and usually end in fights with the police. However, the quarter changed incredibly and small boutiques, shops, many bars, and restaurants are scattered throughout the neighborhood giving the Schanzenviertel a cosmopolitan atmosphere similar to Brooklyn.
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Quartier, Weidestieg 9, side entrance to the left, 20259 Hamburg
http://www.quartier-im-quartier.de From EUR 65-75, no breakfast but free fresh fruits, coffee, and beverages. This small 3 bedroom B&B is within walking distance to nice restaurants and coffee shops and the lovely Ise canal. Within the large former apartment guests share two bathrooms, a living room, and a small but modern patio. Metro station: Christuskirche (U2). |
Das kleine Schwarze, Tornquiststrasse 25, 20259 Hamburg
http://www.das-kleine-schwarze.com From EUR 95-110. This small B&B features 6 trendy rooms (single and double) and is located in the center of Eimsbüttel close to many restaurants and coffee shops. For EUR 10 extra per night guests get a German breakfast in the adjoining small café that belongs to the B&B owner. Metro station: Emilienstrasse (U2). |
YOHO, Moorkamp 5, 20357 Hamburg
http://www.yoho-hamburg.de/index.php?lang=en Nightly rate from EUR 65 (single)/EUR 85 (double). The small art nouveau hotel with its 30 modern rooms is located in between Eimsbüttel and the Schanzenviertel. Restaurants, shopping, and bars are in walking distance. The rate comes without breakfast but free parking and Internet. Metro station: Christuskirche (U2). |
Hotels in Hamburg - Altona
In the past this neighborhood was quite shabby but turned into a hip trend quarter of the years. It is known for its diversity and one of the Turkish and Arabic hubs in the city with a big variety of Mediterranean and Arabic snack shacks and restaurants. There are only a few good hotels around that I can recommend since most of them are located around the busy train and subway station Altona. The listed choices are off to the Northwest or South.
Metro station: Altona (S1, S21, S3, S11, S31), Bahrenfeld (S1, S11).
Metro station: Altona (S1, S21, S3, S11, S31), Bahrenfeld (S1, S11).
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Clipper Elb-Lodge, Carsten-Rehder-Strasse 71, Hamburg
http://www.clipper-boardinghouses.de/de/haeuser/hamburg/holzhafen/ From EUR 103 ($135) per night. The hotel is located at river Elbe within walking distance to Ottensen’s main artery Ottenser Hauptstrasse, Bahrenfelder Strasse, and Alma-Wartenberg Platz (square). The hotel rooms are more like an apartment and come with a small kitchen and many rooms with a beautiful view over the harbor. Metro station: Königsstrasse (S1, S21, S3). |
Gastwerk, Beim Alten Gaswerk 3 · 22761 Hamburg
http://www.gastwerk.com/english/ From EUR 130 – 400 ($ 170 – 530) per night. Along the northwestern boarder of Altona lies the Gastwerk, a very modern and sleek design hotel. The hotel is located within a former red brick gas plant and is in walking distance to the main arteries of Altona. Besides the hotel a new quarter developed on the old gas plant property with restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. The hotel offers bike rentals and breakfast for an extra fee. Internet is included. Metro station: Bahrenfeld (S1 and S11). |
25 hours Hotel, Paul-Dessau-Strasse 2, Hamburg
http://www.25hours-hotels.com/no1/ From EUR 95 ($125) per night. Modern retro style hotel that offers special discounts for people under 25. They distinguish their prices between the square footage of the rooms that come in the sizes M, L, XL, and XL family. The hotel offers bike rentals and breakfast for an extra fee. Internet is included. Metro station: Bahrenfeld (S1 and S11). |
Hotels in Hamburg - City Center
During day the city center is a busy hub that changes in a quiet neighborhood after business hours. Although there are many restaurants and bars around most locals spend the evening in adjoining quarters. I more or less recommend a hotel in the city center only if you combine your visit with a business trip. Otherwise try to stay in walking distance to the charming art nouveau neighborhoods or the harbor area.
Metro station: Hauptbahnhof (all trains), Jungfernstieg (U1, U2, S1, S21, S3).
Metro station: Hauptbahnhof (all trains), Jungfernstieg (U1, U2, S1, S21, S3).
$$Sofitel, Alter Wall, 20457 Hamburg
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-5395-sofitel-hamburg-alter-wall/index.shtml Nightly rate from EUR 130. The luxurious and modern Sofitel is located in between the area around the stunning city hall, the city center and the Speicherstadt/harbor city. Within walking distance you can explore all inner city sights and the attractions along river Elbe. The rate comes with free Internet. Metro station: Rathaus or Rödingsmarkt (U3) and Stadthausbrücke (S1, S21, S3). |
$$/$$$Steigenberger, Heiligengeistbrücke 4, 20459 Hamburg
http://www.steigenberger.com/Hamburg Nightly rate from EUR 120. The classy and high end Steigenberger hotel is located next to a canal and belongs to the most prestige hotels in the city. Around the canal you find restaurants and bars and the inner city center, Lake Alster, and the harbor are in walking distance. Metro station: Rödingsmarkt (U3) and Stadthausbrücke (S1, S21, S3). |
Hotels in Hamburg - Harbor area
With the development of the harbor city and the southern boarders of Altona the area has becomes more and more attractive. As alternative to the famous but shabby red light district in St. Pauli, guests now have a huge selection of great eateries, nice and classy bars, and lounges to go to along river Elbe. Most hotels are facing the riverbanks and open beautiful views over the river and the harbor industry that looks spectacular in particular during night.
$$25 hours Hotel Hafen City, Überseeallee 5, Hamburg
http://www.25hours-hotels.com/hafencity/ From EUR 105 per night. All rooms are decorated in a different maritime style matching the real or faked history of a seafarer’s life. Each room comes with an iPod docking station, flat screen-TVs, and a logbook telling the room’s story. The room prices differentiate based on the room’s square feet. You have the choice between M, M bunk bed, M+, L, and the Capitan’s room. Guests under 25 get a 15% discount. Metro station: under construction, take bus 6 from central station or metro U1 and exit at Messberg. |
$$Hanse Clipperhouse, Ditmar-Koel-Strasse 1, Hamburg
http://www.clipper-hotels.de/en/haeuser/hamburg/hamburg-city/ From EUR 102 per night. Modern, beautiful apartment hotel just 3 blocks away from the harbor located within the Portuguese quarter in Hamburg. If you like Portuguese food and a Mediterranean atmosphere you will feel homey. Metro station: Baumwall (U3) |
$$$Madison Hotel, Schaarsteinweg 4, Hamburg
http://madisonhotel.de/en From EUR 190 per night. Located at a canal on the opposite of the riverbanks. The rooms are spacious and luxurious and you are in walking distance to the inner city, new harbor city, and the riverbanks. Metro station: Baumwall (U3) |