Altstadt Hamburg Travel Guide
Hamburg
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Popular places to visit
Hamburg City Hall
This majestic building is the home of politics in Hamburg. It has 647 rooms with ornate fountains, mosaics and allusions to Greek gods.
Moenckebergstrasse
During your trip to Hamburg, you can do some window-shopping at Moenckebergstrasse. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Discover everything from 14th-century art to modern photography and works by famous impressionists at one of Germany’s biggest museums.
St Nikolai Memorial
Learn about the local history of Hamburg when you take a trip to St Nikolai Memorial. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Rathausmarket
Learn about the local history of Hamburg when you take a trip to Rathausmarket. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
St. Nikolai Church
St. Nikolai Church is just one of the places to see in Hamburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Hamburg: St. Pauli District and Beer Tour
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
Top hotels in Altstadt Hamburg
Fraser Suites Hamburg
Friendly staff from the moment we arrived. Suite was a great set up with good amenities if you needed them. Beautiful hotel interior. Close to station and all central attractions
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Conrad Hamburg
Room was lovely. Second night problem with the drains, room smelt like sewerage. We changed rooms. Next
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
The stab at the front desk didn’t seem friendly. We were very disappointed to find out there was no parking place available when we came.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt
Not good value for money compared with others in the area. Slow and inattentive check in staff, bathroom door doesn’t fully close (open 2-4”) so not private if you’re sharing. Room cleaning every 3days unless you ask for more each day, even when requested they didn’t come. Parking is shared with ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Barceló Hamburg
It is never a 4 star hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
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.
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
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.
HafenCity
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.
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.
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.
