Best Hotels in Hamburg, Germany in 2025

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Looking for a great place to stay in Hamburg? You’re in the right place! In this guide we show you the best hotels – including where we’ve stayed – in one of my favorite cities in Germany.

Quick Answer: Best Hotels in Hamburg, Germany

1. Stylish Hotel in Central Location: THE MADISON Hotel Hamburg
2. Great Historic Speicherstadt Location: AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
3. Breathtaking Harbor & City Views: Westin Hamburg
4. Overlooking the Außenalster Lake: Hotel Atlantic Hamburg, Autograph Collection
5. 5-Star Between Harbor and Alster Lake: Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg
6. Comfort, Value and Amenities: Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel
7. Charming Boutique in Altstadt District: The Nikolai Hamburg
8. Deluxe Close to Famous Shopping & Sightseeing: Tortue Hamburg Hotel
9. Perfect Location for Canoeing Hamburg’s Canals: Heikotel Stadtpark
10. Great Central Location Between Downtown and Station: Hotel Henri Hamburg Downtown
11. 3-Star Convenient to Hamburg Main Station: Hotel Alt Nürnberg
12. Large Family Rooms in St. Pauli District: Hotel St. Annen
13. Central with Kitchenette and Washer: Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

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Where To Stay in Hamburg: Our Tips

Hamburg is one of my top 3 favorite cities in Germany (I lived there for a while in my teens)! The last time Aaron and I were there we spent time looking at accommodation options to help you find the perfect place to stay on your visit. Here are a few tips:

• If you’re only going to be in Hamburg for a few days, we recommend staying in the city center, so you have easy access to the main sights, shops, restaurants, and transportation.
  
• In the city center you can choose whether you’d like to be close to shops, parks or the lake, the historic Speicherstadt or in a neighborhood. You can’t go wrong with any of those options, so it just depends on what you’re looking for.
  
• Hamburg is a huge city yet very walkable. You can easily combine walking and taking public transit. The HOHO bus tour is also a fantastic way to quickly see a lot of the city, the Alster, and neighborhoods you wouldn’t otherwise know to visit.
  
• On one recent visit we stayed at the Baseler Hof near the Alster lake, and from there we walked aaaaall over the city. We loved being so close to the beautiful lake, Planten und Blomen gardens, shops, restaurants, and cafes in the city center.
  
• On another visit we were invited to stay at the Heikotel am Stadtpark. We loved the quiet neighborhood the hotel was in and that it was so easy to catch a bus or the U3 and get everywhere we wanted to go quickly. The hotel is also near one of Hamburg’s beautiful canals and a place where you can rent a canoe to explore on your own – highly recommended!

Best Hotels in Hamburg, Germany

1. Stylish Hotel in Central Location: THE MADISON Hotel Hamburg

SUMMARY: The MADISON Hotel is located in central Hamburg and offers large studios, a stylish bar, and a restaurant serving international food. It’s located just 656 feet from the St. Michaelis Church in an area that is very convenient to most major attractions. Its 4-star studios and suites include a fully equipped kitchenette, satellite TV and high-speed internet access. THE MADISON Restaurant serves breakfast, European dishes and Asian food. Die Bar offers cocktails, fine wines and a large summer terrace.

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2. Great Historic Speicherstadt Location: AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

SUMMARY: The AMERON Hamburg Hotel boasts of a unique location by a canal in the historic Speicherstadt. The hotel features a spa and wellness center, sauna, fitness facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. The modern rooms are bright and classically decorated and offer great views of the canals. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine in the hotel restaurant, and a relaxing drink in the bar in the evenings. It’s perfect for those who want a uniquely Hamburg experience.

➔ Check price and availability at the AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

3. Breathtaking Harbor & City Views: Westin Hamburg

SUMMARY: Westin Hamburg is located directly in the harbor area inside the Elbphilharmonie, one of the top landmarks of the city.  This sleek and modern hotel offers luxurious and spacious rooms with amazing city and river views. Amenities include an upscale restaurant, a trendy bar, A/C, plus an indoor pool and fitness center.

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4. Overlooking the Außenalster Lake: Hotel Atlantic Hamburg, Autograph Collection

SUMMARY: The Hotel Atlantic Hamburg is a beautiful classic style hotel on the Alstersee Lake. This grand hotel provides spacious and superbly decorated rooms and suites and marble bathrooms. Traditional Hamburg dishes and seasonal specialties are served in the Atlantic restaurant.

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5. 5-Star Between Harbor and Alster Lake: Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg

SUMMARY: The Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg is an impressive and stylish 5-star hotel in a beautiful setting. The elegant rooms provide scenic views of the city or canals and have spacious bathrooms. The hotel’s Stadthaus Restaurant and Bar combines culinary creativity with a cooking style of hot coals and heat. Its central location is just a 5-minute walk from Lake Alster and 10-minutes to St. Michel Church and Hamburg Harbor.

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6. Comfort, Value and Amenities: Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel

SUMMARY: The Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel offers comfortable and modern accommodations in the city center. The rooms feature A/C, balconies and work desks and canal views. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s bar and decorative lounge area. Key attractions are within easy walking distance. It’s a 8 minute walk to the St. Michael’s Church, 13 minutes to Town Hall and 10 minutes to the Miniatur Wunderland.

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7. Charming Boutique in Altstadt District: The Nikolai Hamburg

SUMMARY: The Nikolai Hamburg – Leonardo Limited Edition is a charming boutique hotel in the center of Old Town. The Nikolai is elegantly decorated with high quality furnishings and decorations. Guests can enjoy the warm and cozy bar area, and rooms with elegant and thoughtful design touches. It’s located just a 6-minute walk to the Miniatur Wunderland, 12-minutes to the Town Hall and 14 minutes to the Elbphilharmonie.

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8. Deluxe Close to Famous Shopping & Sightseeing: Tortue Hamburg Hotel

SUMMARY: This highly rated boutique hotel is located directly in Hamburg city center. It’s only a 1-minute walk to Neuer Wall shopping street and a 5-minute walk to the Jungfernsteig (Aslter promenade). It features 5 bars and 3 restaurants! The hotel’s individually styled rooms and suites offer scenic views of the various courtyards. All rooms feature a living room including a couch, a carpet or parquet, an extra-long box spring bed, a desk and a wardrobe, as well as storage space. Bright marble bathrooms feature a walk-in shower or bathtub and are equipped with high-quality in-house cosmetic products.

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9. Perfect Location for Canoeing Hamburg’s Canals: Heikotel Am Stadtpark

SUMMARY: The Heikotel is located in a residential and peaceful area, very near a large urban park and the canals, where you can rent canoes. The rooms are spacious, and the breakfast buffet is excellent. Overall, a lovely and convenient location and great value for money. It’s a bit further out from the center but it’s only a short walk to catch a U-Bahn or bus that will bring you right to all the landmarks in downtown.

➔ Check price and availability at the Heikotel – Hotel Am Stadtpark

10. Great Central Location Between Downtown and Station: Hotel Henri Hamburg Downtown

SUMMARY: Henri Hotel is a cool and modern boutique hotel located downtown. The hotel features spacious suites and studios with hand-crafted furniture and solid wooden flooring. With upgrades, you can also have a full kitchenette and French balconies in your room. It’s located in the heart of Hamburg, 10 minutes’ walk to Town Hall and 6 minutes to the main station.

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11. 3-Star Convenient to Hamburg Main Station: Hotel Alt Nürnberg

SUMMARY: The Hotel Alt Nürnberg is a small 3-star hotel that’s super convenient to the Hamburg train and bus station. It offers spacious and traditional style rooms. It’s close to the Schauspielhaus theater and the Kunsthalle gallery and about 18 minutes’ walk to the Town Hall. This is a good budget travel choice for those wanting quick access to local and regional trains.

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12. Quiet with Large Family Rooms in St. Pauli District: Hotel St. Annen

SUMMARY: Hotel St. Annen is a 3-star superior hotel located in between the lively St. Pauli district and the Schanzenviertel district. The rooms are elegantly styled with an attached bathroom, free Wi-Fi, A/C, and modern flat-screen TVs. They also have large family rooms with 1 full bed and 1 queen bed that can fit up to 2 adults and 2 kids, perfect if you’re planning a family trip to Hamburg. The St. Annen is within walking distance from the hotel are Hamburg Harbor with its Fish Market, the famous Reeperbahn Entertainment District and Hamburg’s Old Town.

➔ Check price and availability at Hotel St. Annen

13. Central with Kitchenette and Washer: Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

SUMMARY: The Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt is a great alternative for those looking for a longer stay or are simply hoping for a hotel that includes a kitchenette and washing machine. It’s very conveniently located 9 minutes’ walk from the Town Hall, and 11 minutes from the Miniatur Wunderland. It features comfortable rooms with A/C kitchenette, washing machine, dishwasher and soundproofing. Guest can also enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar area, fitness center, terrace and indoor swimming pool.

➔ Check price and availability at the Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

A Few More Great Options

And if you’re looking for other budget-friendly or luxury options, or would prefer to stay a bit outside of the city center, here are some great options:

• Fraser Suites Hamburg – This is a sophisticated hotel across from Rödingsmarkt U-Bahn station and 10 minutes away from St. Michael’s Church.
• Hotel Louis C. Jacob – An 18th-century vintage hotel located by the Elbe River and perfect for a getaway from Hamburg city center.
• Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg – A large, stylish and unique hotel in a 19th-century water tower! Located in a park this 4-star hotel features a restaurant, terrace, stylish bar, gym, and air-conditioned rooms
• Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten – The ultimate 5-star hotel overlooking Aussenalster Lake with posh rooms, multiple upscale restaurants and a bar with a lake-view terrace.
• Hotel Baseler Hof – Traditional hotel situated between the Alster Lake and the Planten un Blomen grounds. Features cozy rooms, a restaurant and wine bar.
• The Cloud One Hamburg-Kontorhaus – Modern and friendly hotel in a great central location. Features a sun terrace, bar, A/C and a 24-hour front desk.
• Hotel Senator Hamburg – Great Value and convenient to main train station. Features comfortable, tastefully furnished rooms and a hearty breakfast buffet served daily.
• Stay! Hotel Boarding House: Great option for budget travel and convenient to train station. The hotel is decorated with pictures by the Israeli artist, Uriel Cazes and unique wall art by Jull.

What to Look for in a Hotel in Hamburg

When looking for a place to stay in Hamburg, we recommend considering which of the factors below are most important to you.

1. Central location in the Hamburg downtown area. In Hamburg, if you want to stay in the heart of the city, the best place is downtown. That way you’ll also be close proximity to public transportation and many of the city’s main landmarks like the city hall (Rathaus), Hamburg Kunsthalle, St Nikolai Memorial, the Alster lake, and much more. HafenCity is another great area with easy access to the Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt.
   
2. Number and size of beds. You’re likely to have the option to book a variety of bed types – e.g., king (which might be 1 mattress or 2 twins on one king-sized frame – often with 2 duvets), a queen, or 1 or more twins. Sometimes a single room will have a queen or a twin. Not all of these will be available every hotel, though, so be sure to check what type of beds they offer.
   
3. Rooms with en suite full baths. Most hotels offer full en suite bathrooms, some with a bathtub, some with a bathtub and shower combo, others will just have a shower. Some hotels in Germany – usually smaller boutique hotels or budget hotels – will offer rooms with a shared hall bathroom. The hotels in this list have full en suite bathrooms.
   
4. Rooms with A/C. Summers in Germany can at times be hot and humid. Not all hotels in Germany have A/C, so if this is important to you, be sure to specifically look for it before booking. If you’re not traveling in the height of summer, not having A/C isn’t usually an issue. Note: if you don’t have A/C in your hotel, you’ll likely be able to open the windows (though you might not have screens on your windows) and you can often request a fan.
   
5. Breakfast. Most hotels offer free or paid breakfast (sometimes whether or not you get a free breakfast depends on the type of room you book). Many hotels offer a full German breakfast buffet, while others are simpler (bread, Brötchen, cold cuts, jam, coffee, tea). American chain hotels may offer an American-style breakfast (eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc.).
   
6. An elevator. While you’re likely to find an elevator in large, modern hotels with high floors, stairs might be the only option at older, boutique or smaller hotels. If you don’t mind carrying your luggage up a few flights of stairs, these non-elevator hotels are often quite charming. But if an elevator is important to you, look for larger, modern, or chain hotels.
   
7. Parking. Some city center hotels will offer on-site parking for a daily fee. If there’s no on-site parking, you can likely find a nearby public parking area or on-street parking.
   
8. Free Wi-Fi. Most hotels will offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel but it’s a good idea to check on that if having free Wi-Fi is important to you.
   
9. Amenities. Hotels may offer facilities such as a gym, sauna, indoor pool, on-site restaurants and bars, or services like valet parking, a concierge or laundry service. Some even offer babysitting services! Many hotels offer the option to pay at the hotel and fully refundable rooms – sometimes at a slightly higher price than pre-pay or non-refundable rooms.
   
10. Good value. Staying in a popular part of the city will typically cost more than staying further out but you’ll be able to easily walk to many sites, and you’ll be close to public transportation. So, you’ll not only have more flexibility during the day, but you’ll also save time and stress by not having to “commute” to the city center each day.

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