Hamburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hamburg showing a city, heritage architecture and skyline
Hamburg showing a city, heritage architecture and skyline
Hamburg showing a bay or harbor
Speicherstadt showing a bridge and a city
Stadtpark featuring a park

Where to stay in Hamburg

Hamburg City Center which includes a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

Hamburg City Center

4.5/5(217 area reviews)

Hamburg City Hall and Neuer Wall 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.

Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Center which includes a city, heritage architecture and night scenes

Hamburg-Mitte

2/5(1 area review)

Known for its fascinating museums and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Hamburg-Mitte. You can visit top attractions like Energieberg Georgswerder and Hamburg Cruise Center, and jump on the metro at Veddel S-Bahn or Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Hamburg-Mitte
Beautiful view of famous Hamburger Landungsbruecken with harbor and traditional paddle steamer on Elbe river, St. Pauli district, Hamburg, Germany, Shutterstock ID 184775573, Purchase Order: -

Saint Pauli

4/5(39 area reviews)

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.

Saint Pauli
St. Catherine\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Altstadt Hamburg

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.

Altstadt Hamburg
James Bond's Hotel in Hamburg

Saint Georg

4/5(170 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Alster Lakes, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.

Saint Georg
Hamburg

HafenCity

4/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.

HafenCity
Hotel Fürst Bismarck

Hotel Fürst Bismarck

3.5 out of 5
Kirchenallee 49 Hamburg HH
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Fürst Bismarck
HYPERION Hotel Hamburg

HYPERION Hotel Hamburg

Amsinckstraße 39 Hamburg
The price is 2.622.636 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.622.636 ₫
2.806.220 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Extremely helpful and friendly reception staff. Hotel is close to Hamburg HbF. Nice rooms.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

HYPERION Hotel Hamburg
Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg

Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg

Heiligengeistbruecke 4 Hamburg HH
The price is 4.184.203 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
4.184.203 ₫
4.477.097 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Huge room just for me! Stream to TV, great breakfast, great bar! I asked to open my wine for the room and they gave me stemmed glasses and a huge bowl of nuts and crackers. Lovely service, very clean and modern room

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt

Willy-Brandt-Strasse 25 Hamburg
Stay at this aparthotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the room service in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
Our room was very clean and having the kitchenette and washer/ dryer was very convenient. The hotel is pretty easy walk from the main station or you can U1 subway line two stops to Mebberg station which is right outside the hotel. Plenty of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. Would definately ...

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt
Clipper Boardinghouse – Hamburg-Michel

Clipper Boardinghouse – Hamburg-Michel

Ditmar-Koel-Strasse 1 Hamburg HH
Stay at this aparthotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Studio was fabulous! Well designed, clean, cosy and warm. Staff great. Close to everything… transport, places to eat and great little supermarket.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Clipper Boardinghouse – Hamburg-Michel
Citadines Michel Hamburg

Citadines Michel Hamburg

Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 7 Hamburg HH
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,650 reviews)
Hotel is close to many everything, shopping, restaurants, attractions, museums. Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Citadines Michel Hamburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hamburg

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
191
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
158
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
24
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love this city!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

For those wanting to do some sightseeing then getting a City Travel Card (TurboPass.com) is a very good idea. If you want something most unusual, Hamburg has a unique mineral/fossil gallery and shop at ‘RedGallery.com’. Well worth a visit...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely city, affluent, clean and safe, easy transportation and lots to see and do.

5/5 - Excellent

Leonora

Lots of park and easy transport

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice city, bit cold and damp in January (probably to be expected) definitely somewhere I would visit again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Hamburg ist immer eine Reise wert. Eine wunderschöne Stadt die perfekt Altes mit Neuem kombiniert... für Familien mit Kindern genauso wie für Paare oder Einzelreisende. Hamburg hat Flair und für jeden etwas zu bieten.

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