Housed in an atmospheric red-brick building that dates from the late 1880’s, this upper-middle-range property in Hamburg-Mitte offers a refreshing change of pace for travelers tired of ho-hum chain hotels. Family-owned and filled with character, this former school contains 100 handsome rooms, all combining original brick accent walls with modern, minimalist furnishings and contemporary conveniences like laptop safes, minibars, and flat-screen TVs (but not air-conditioning). A generous breakfast buffet is included in the rate, as is free parking and free Wi-Fi; however, there are few on-site facilities or services here. Moreover, the Volksschule’s largely residential location, east of the city center, means you'll have to rely on a car, cab, or public transit if you hope to hit Hamburg’s top attractions. Guests who’d prefer a three-and-a-half -pearl alternative in the heart of the action should consider the hip ARCOTEL Onyx.
Housed in an atmospheric red-brick building that dates from the late 1880’s, this upper-middle-range property in Hamburg-Mitte offers a refreshing change of pace for travelers tired of ho-hum chain hotels. Family-owned and filled with character, this former school contains 100 handsome rooms, all combining original brick accent walls with modern, minimalist furnishings and contemporary conveniences like laptop safes, minibars, and flat-screen TVs (but not air-conditioning). A generous breakfast buffet is included in the rate, as is free parking and free Wi-Fi; however, there are few on-site facilities or services here. Moreover, the Volksschule’s largely residential location, east of the city center, means you'll have to rely on a car, cab, or public transit if you hope to hit Hamburg’s top attractions. Guests who’d prefer a three-and-a-half -pearl alternative in the heart of the action should consider the hip ARCOTEL Onyx.
The Mercure Hotel Hamburg Mitte is a three-pearl business hotel located in Sternschanze, an up-and-coming area located about 15 minutes from the city center by metro. This sleek and modern property has 180 simple, smallish rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffee- and tea-making facilities (in some), but no minibars. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee, and the restaurant and bar and bar are open during lunch and dinner. Leisure amenities are lacking (no gym or pool), however there are several meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and public computers. Travelers who want to stay in the center could check out Barcelo Hamburg, a stylish upscale property with a small gym and rooms with minibars.
The Mercure Hotel Hamburg Mitte is a three-pearl business hotel located in Sternschanze, an up-and-coming area located about 15 minutes from the city center by metro. This sleek and modern property has 180 simple, smallish rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffee- and tea-making facilities (in some), but no minibars. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee, and the restaurant and bar and bar are open during lunch and dinner. Leisure amenities are lacking (no gym or pool), however there are several meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and public computers. Travelers who want to stay in the center could check out Barcelo Hamburg, a stylish upscale property with a small gym and rooms with minibars.
The palatial Fairmont is a Hamburg outpost that lives up to the brand’s luxury reputation. Adorned in Old World furnishings and fixtures, from the gilded elevators to the stained-glass windows, it delivers regal surroundings. Its 156 rooms, match the property’s grandeur with top-shelf amenities like Nespresso machines and lavish bathrobes and slippers. A Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa and fitness center, and a pretty rooftop deck give more incentive to linger on the premises. The location, in easy walking distance to historic attractions, makes this an appealing choice for tourists. But its also close to plenty of corporate headquarters, including Google, making it a smart choice for business travelers, too. Those looking for a modern, boutique version of luxury could consider The George Hotel, although it's farther away from attractions.
The palatial Fairmont is a Hamburg outpost that lives up to the brand’s luxury reputation. Adorned in Old World furnishings and fixtures, from the gilded elevators to the stained-glass windows, it delivers regal surroundings. Its 156 rooms, match the property’s grandeur with top-shelf amenities like Nespresso machines and lavish bathrobes and slippers. A Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa and fitness center, and a pretty rooftop deck give more incentive to linger on the premises. The location, in easy walking distance to historic attractions, makes this an appealing choice for tourists. But its also close to plenty of corporate headquarters, including Google, making it a smart choice for business travelers, too. Those looking for a modern, boutique version of luxury could consider The George Hotel, although it's farther away from attractions.
The five-pearl Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg is a historic property packed with grand European decor and luxurious amenities. The hotel is situated next to Alster Lake, providing lovely views in some of its elegant rooms and suites, which offer modern comforts like minibars and flat-screen TVs as well as large bathrooms. The impressive on-site restaurant serves German fare and seafood, while the bar is a popular spot and often features live piano music. An indoor pool, private movie rooms, a spa, and extensive event facilities attract a number of vacationing couples and German dignitaries. For something with more modern decor and extensive spa and restaurant services, travelers might want to consider the Grand Elysee Hotel Hamburg.
The five-pearl Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg is a historic property packed with grand European decor and luxurious amenities. The hotel is situated next to Alster Lake, providing lovely views in some of its elegant rooms and suites, which offer modern comforts like minibars and flat-screen TVs as well as large bathrooms. The impressive on-site restaurant serves German fare and seafood, while the bar is a popular spot and often features live piano music. An indoor pool, private movie rooms, a spa, and extensive event facilities attract a number of vacationing couples and German dignitaries. For something with more modern decor and extensive spa and restaurant services, travelers might want to consider the Grand Elysee Hotel Hamburg.
With its variety of meeting and presentation rooms and proximity to the Emporio Hamburg and airport, the 325-room Scandic was designed with business guests in mind. But this upper-middle-range property is also a comfortable, quiet, and convenient option for tourists, particularly those wanting to explore the Gansemarkt shopping area, which is right down the street. With its futuristic-looking Scandinavian architecture and cool, hip vibe, the Scandic offers more space than many hotels closer to the city center, as well as an underground parking garage, a sauna, and even a toy area for children.
With its variety of meeting and presentation rooms and proximity to the Emporio Hamburg and airport, the 325-room Scandic was designed with business guests in mind. But this upper-middle-range property is also a comfortable, quiet, and convenient option for tourists, particularly those wanting to explore the Gansemarkt shopping area, which is right down the street. With its futuristic-looking Scandinavian architecture and cool, hip vibe, the Scandic offers more space than many hotels closer to the city center, as well as an underground parking garage, a sauna, and even a toy area for children.
The Park Hyatt Hamburg provides a high standard of quality consistent with the chain. The main train station, the Warehouse District, the Old City, and several other attractions are within a 15-minute walk. The hotel is also situated on the city’s most popular shopping promenade. With nine well-equipped meeting rooms and a catering service, the Park Hyatt Hamburg is ideal for events and business gatherings, and a fine choice for tourists who appreciate luxury amenities and a central location. Just note that the (off-site) parking and the breakfast – though vast and scrumptious – can be pricey. For families, the hotel offers substantial discounts for separate children’s rooms, and supplies cribs, baby chairs, pint-size bathrobes, and baby shampoo.
The Park Hyatt Hamburg provides a high standard of quality consistent with the chain. The main train station, the Warehouse District, the Old City, and several other attractions are within a 15-minute walk. The hotel is also situated on the city’s most popular shopping promenade. With nine well-equipped meeting rooms and a catering service, the Park Hyatt Hamburg is ideal for events and business gatherings, and a fine choice for tourists who appreciate luxury amenities and a central location. Just note that the (off-site) parking and the breakfast – though vast and scrumptious – can be pricey. For families, the hotel offers substantial discounts for separate children’s rooms, and supplies cribs, baby chairs, pint-size bathrobes, and baby shampoo.
With a fantastic location near the port and within easy walking distance of downtown Hamburg, the 166-room, upscale Madison is hip and clean. It's ideal for tourists, business travelers, and, thanks to the kitchenettes in every room, long-stay guests. Breakfast can be a bit pricey, but there are plenty of nearby cafes for more affordable dining, and rooms come in a variety of prices, ranging from Studios, which are still spacious and super-modern, to Penthouses that resemble massive apartments.
With a fantastic location near the port and within easy walking distance of downtown Hamburg, the 166-room, upscale Madison is hip and clean. It's ideal for tourists, business travelers, and, thanks to the kitchenettes in every room, long-stay guests. Breakfast can be a bit pricey, but there are plenty of nearby cafes for more affordable dining, and rooms come in a variety of prices, ranging from Studios, which are still spacious and super-modern, to Penthouses that resemble massive apartments.
Situated on the outskirts of town in Altona, the westernmost urban borough of Hamburg, this upper-middle-range hotel is about a 30-minute trip via public transportation from the city center; there is a bus station about 500 feet from the hotel, with fairly frequent buses. While there are few dining options in the near vicinity and little street life in this sleepy part of town, the 235 rooms, though fairly stark save for a few design additions, are clean and modern, with fully stocked minibars. The hotel has a small spa with sauna and roof terrace, and the Lobby Bar is open late every night. Wi-Fi is often quite slow, and the free usage is limited to a certain bandwidth.
Situated on the outskirts of town in Altona, the westernmost urban borough of Hamburg, this upper-middle-range hotel is about a 30-minute trip via public transportation from the city center; there is a bus station about 500 feet from the hotel, with fairly frequent buses. While there are few dining options in the near vicinity and little street life in this sleepy part of town, the 235 rooms, though fairly stark save for a few design additions, are clean and modern, with fully stocked minibars. The hotel has a small spa with sauna and roof terrace, and the Lobby Bar is open late every night. Wi-Fi is often quite slow, and the free usage is limited to a certain bandwidth.
The Steigenberger is a high-end, business-focused chain hotel with an enviable waterfront setting in the center of Hamburg. While leisure guest might find it all a little too corporate, the location is super-convenient for exploring local tourist attractions, dining, and nightlife. Its 233 rooms and suites are bright and spacious, around half with river views, and upgraded amenities include espresso machines and whirlpool tubs. Breakfast is excellent, if a little pricey, and an outdoor fitness terrace is a nice touch though the lack of a pool feels like a shortcoming at this level. For a little extra,travelers could also consider the grander Hotel Atlantic Kempinski, which adds a heated indoor pool plus some rooms feature lake views.
The Steigenberger is a high-end, business-focused chain hotel with an enviable waterfront setting in the center of Hamburg. While leisure guest might find it all a little too corporate, the location is super-convenient for exploring local tourist attractions, dining, and nightlife. Its 233 rooms and suites are bright and spacious, around half with river views, and upgraded amenities include espresso machines and whirlpool tubs. Breakfast is excellent, if a little pricey, and an outdoor fitness terrace is a nice touch though the lack of a pool feels like a shortcoming at this level. For a little extra,travelers could also consider the grander Hotel Atlantic Kempinski, which adds a heated indoor pool plus some rooms feature lake views.
Not far from the CCH Hamburg Congress Center, the upper-middle-range NH Collection Hamburg City offers a modern, minimalist vibe that may be too sterile for some. The 129 polished guest rooms and suites have stark decor but are well-equipped with Nespresso coffeemakers, electric kettles, and walk-in rainfall showers. Features include a wellness area with a sauna, steam room, and sun terrace -- but no pool or gym. There's no restaurant, however the lobby bar stays open 24 hours, and the hotel serves an extensive healthy breakfast with lots of plant-based options for a fee. Underground parking is also available for a fee, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but it can be unreliable. Travelers wanting easy access to the city center should consider The Madison Hamburg instead.
Not far from the CCH Hamburg Congress Center, the upper-middle-range NH Collection Hamburg City offers a modern, minimalist vibe that may be too sterile for some. The 129 polished guest rooms and suites have stark decor but are well-equipped with Nespresso coffeemakers, electric kettles, and walk-in rainfall showers. Features include a wellness area with a sauna, steam room, and sun terrace -- but no pool or gym. There's no restaurant, however the lobby bar stays open 24 hours, and the hotel serves an extensive healthy breakfast with lots of plant-based options for a fee. Underground parking is also available for a fee, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but it can be unreliable. Travelers wanting easy access to the city center should consider The Madison Hamburg instead.