HafenCity Travel Guide
Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
This miniature world and model railway takes visitors through Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S. It is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
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.
Hamburg Dungeon
Delve into the darker side of Hamburg’s history, brought to life at this attraction through shows, rides and storytelling.
International Maritime Museum
Discover the stories of captains and conquerors at this huge converted warehouse, home to the world’s largest private collection of maritime treasures.
Dockland
The largest city regeneration project in Europe is transforming Hamburg’s former port warehouse district into a thriving, modern city quarter.
German Unity Square
You can learn about the history of Hamburg with a visit to German Unity Square. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Hamburg: Speicherstadt and Hafencity Guided Tour
Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Highlights and Plaza Guided Tour
Hamburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Camps and Cathedrals of Commerce
Best of Hamburg: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in HafenCity
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
25hours Hotel HafenCity
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
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.
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.
Hammerbrook
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Hammerbrook. Top attractions like Hamburg Wholesale Market and Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hammerbrook S-Bahn or Steinstraße Station to see more of the city.
Saint Georg
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.
Port of Hamburg
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Port of Hamburg. You might want to make time for a stop at Theater im Hafen or Harbour Museum Hamburg.
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