Close to Hamburg Cruise Center and Miniatur Wunderland, a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof provides a library, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Hamburg-Mitte, a neighbourhood in Hamburg, a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Hamburg Cruise Center and St. Pauli Piers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Miniatur Wunderland and Hagenbeck Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Elbe Philharmonic Hall or Volksparkstadion. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hamburg travel guide
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
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7 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritised
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
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Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and from EUR 6.25 for children
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof ?
As of 21 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof on 4 Oct 2026 start from 1.318.501 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof ?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof ?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof ?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).
Where is a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof located?
Located in Hamburg-Mitte, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Markthalle Hamburg, Miniatur Wunderland and Hamburg Cruise Center. Elbe and Chilehaus are also within 10 minutes. Steinstrasse U-Bahn is only a 4-minute walk and Steinstraße Station is 6 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof Reviews
6.8
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I highly recommend this place. Amazing experience, got a free upgrade to the main hotel . The breakfast is affordable and a lot to choose from. Very friendly and helpful staff. I have no complains at all and I will gladly book them again.
For a hostel the private double room was excellent.
The elevator was very dirty but the hallways and bedroom were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good
Csaba
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
At check in I had to pay extra cost int the name of "Local taxes" however it was already added to my final payment.
The room faced to the main road so it was noisy, however it was cosy. Breakfast was good.
Overall, my stay was good. My room and the common areas were rather chilly, probably owing to the loss of natural gas from Russia, but the situation did not cause any concern for me. My room and the common areas were clean, but the elevators could use some cleaning.
The breakfast buffet provides a good selection.
The property is within walking distance of the Hamburg Hbf and a U-Bahn station, making driving unnecessary.
Me and a group of friends shared a 6 bed dorm for 3 nights. The room was not very big but it had everything that we needed. The beds were comfortable. The USB ports on the beds didn’t seem to work but we just used the power outlets instead so that wasn’t a huge issue. There were lockers in the room which can be used if you bring your own padlock. The bathroom was clean.
We did have an issue with a broken toilet seat but we told the front desk and they fixed it immediately without issue.
The location is great and it’s easy enough to navigate the city from this location.
Overall I think it was great for the price we paid.
Economical stay in Hamburg/Hostel with bar/laundry
Arrived in February to Hamburg via Central Station HBF. It is a 12-14 min walk to Hostel. Normally, that is nothing, however when we arrived it was a little windy and raining a bit. We mainly walk, and we had to cross a busy highway, but it was doable. Just had to keep an eye on drivers, just like any other city. When we arrived to hostel, it was a bid Hotel/Hostel and there were many floors. Check-in took a few mins, there was another person in front of us, behind us there were others checking in as well. It seemed like a popular option for travelers. The building is an older building, the hallways were a little dated, and the elevator did show its age, however, the room was clean, sheets were crisp/ pillows were arranged. The room looked like in the pictures. The city of Hamburg was cold outside but the room had a heater that kept the room warm. One thing was we had a room with a view, and it faced a section of trains that are parked overnight, and there was an area where there was a river and once in a while you would hear boats making this sound (may be a European fog horn, but it did not sound like a normal US sound) once in a while. It did not bother us when we were awake, and we did not awake from it at night. At night, when we went out, we had to walk a few minutes to catch a bus. It was not far, but it was not right in front of the Hostel. I would walk about 3-5 mins to Spaldingstraße and wait for bus. Sometimes google maps would send me to the Central St.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good
Benjamin
29 Jul 2026
PROs: If you’re looking for a deal - this is a good option. Short walk to Hamburg Hbf, grocery store, and pizza joint just next door. We got a dedicated room with private bathroom, and it was good for our family with young kids. CONs: you get your own sheets/towels and make your own beds. Besides small sanitary trash cans in the bathroom - all trash receptacles are in common areas. At check out time there was no one at front desk. It was worked out with cleaning staff and this could be an isolated incident… but also maybe not.
Nazal (or Nazar) was incredibly rude, even though I was as polite as possible. I simply asked for a towel and was completely willing to pay for it. The way I was treated made me feel really uncomfortable.
I understand that working at the front desk can be stressful (I work in front desk management myself) but there’s no reason to treat guests this way, especially when they’re only asking for something as basic as a towel. People come here to enjoy their few days off, and interactions like this can really affect their experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor
Ion
28 May 2026
Disliked: Staff & service
The hostel charged me for parking dispite not being accessible due to construction.
Getting the refund turned out to be a hassle not worth it.
Both hotels.com and a&o hostels have proven to be useless when you need to fix their own mistake.
Not to mention the frustration of not being able to find a place to park the car overnight.
Leaky windows, spotted sheets and a mattress so hard the floor would be a softer alternative.
The elevator was scraping against the walls on the ascent to 7th floor. We didn't dare taking it back down.
The whole hotel looked like it had been occupied by squatters with stains on floors and walls.