Popular places to visit
Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne in Hamburg. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Miniatur Wunderland
You can browse the exhibits at Miniatur Wunderland, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Hagenbeck Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Hagenbeck Zoo home during your travels in Hamburg? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Ottensen
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Friendly staff, room very clean
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
Excellent hotel for the price. The only problem is you need to pay extra if you want your room cleaned every day.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St. Pauli
Great clean warm room heated floor in bathroom is great. Staff all friendly and professional
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Spacious and clean room, cot was provided. Very friendly staff! Great play areas for kids. Sadly the restaurant, Das Kulinarium, was closed and their own buffet could be improved on. Overall we had a really nice stay!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport
Friendly. Easy access to the airport. Clean.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Room was clean, the view from the lobby was amazing. Central location.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottensen
Altona-Altstadt
Well liked for its waterfront and historical sites, Altona-Altstadt is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like U-Boat U-434 Museum and Fish Market, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around the city.
Saint Pauli
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Saint Pauli. You can visit top attractions like Millerntor Stadium and Operettenhaus, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt. Top attractions like Laeiszhalle and Neuer Wall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn or Gaensemarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
