Elbphilharmonie concert hall's wave-shaped glass top on a red-brick warehouse beside the Elbe in Hamburg

Cheap hotels & rooms in Hamburg

Hamburg is Germany’s great port city, with canals, the red-brick Speicherstadt warehouses, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall and the St. Pauli nightlife. It has a large choice of hotels, with good deals outside trade fairs and big events.

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Hamburg is one of northern Europe’s main cruise ports, with several cruise terminals along the Elbe.

Where to find cheap rooms in Hamburg

Altstadt & Binnenalster

The central lake and shopping streets, with classic hotels.

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HafenCity & Speicherstadt

The modern waterfront district by the Elbphilharmonie.

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St. Pauli

Nightlife on the Reeperbahn and the harbour, with budget and design hotels.

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St. Georg

Near the main station, with many good-value hotels.

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Altona

A lively, local district near the Elbe and a cruise terminal.

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Famous hotels in Hamburg

The green-roofed Chateau Frontenac castle hotel

Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

A grand hotel on the Binnenalster.

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Hotel Atlantic Hamburg

A landmark hotel on the Alster lake.

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Map of cheap hotels in Hamburg

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Photos of Hamburg

When to book a cheap hotel in Hamburg

May–September is the most pleasant time; December has Christmas markets. Rates rise during trade fairs, big concerts and events such as the port anniversary in May.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap hotels in Hamburg?

St. Georg near the main station and St. Pauli usually have good-value hotels.

Can I stay in Hamburg before or after a cruise?

Yes. The terminals at Altona, Steinwerder and HafenCity are all a short ride from central hotels — check which one your ship uses.

When are Hamburg hotels most expensive?

During major trade fairs, big concerts and festival weekends.