Schnelsen 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.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Hagenbeck Zoo
The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.
St. Pauli Piers
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to St. Pauli Piers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
Hamburg: St. Pauli District and Beer Tour
Top hotels in Schnelsen
Hamburg Marriott Hotel
At the time when we booked this hotel it had a pool available. Unfortunately they closed the pool (permanently) in the meantime! Otherwise we had a pleasant stay in a convenient location to explore the city.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Scandic Hamburg Emporio
The apt mentions it has a restaurant, but it closed during covid and hasn’t reopened. It does serve an excellent breakfast, but the restaurant isn’t open for lunch or dinner. I was there on an Easter Monday, and the majority of the restaurants in the area were closed for the holiday. I would not ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
The breakfast was pretty good. It would be even better if they had fruits and some healthier food. But I am aware that this is too much to expect from a hotel at this price range. They did their best to serve me bread without glutein. The room was rather simple but it was clean and the view was awesome. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Breakfast was very god. The Bar staff could be a little bit more accommodating.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
HYPERION Hotel Hamburg
Rooms are immaculately clean. Mini fridge ok but not cold. On arrival the lady on the desk was moody but all others have been lovely. Evening food at the restaurant was lovely but not a lot of choice on food or drinks and there was the 2 of us and 2 other people in there to eat. Such a shame as breakfast ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ruby Lotti Hotel Hamburg
B
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schnelsen
Hamburg-Nord
Travellers choose Hamburg-Nord for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alsterdorf U-Bahn or Sengelmannstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Sporthalle Hamburg.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Bahrenfeld
Discover Bahrenfeld, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Bahrenfeld include Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld and Volksparkstadion, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bahrenfeld S-Bahn.
Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. Am Rothenbaum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Winterhude
The bars and live music are just a few things visitors like about Winterhude. Planetarium Hamburg and Sporthalle Hamburg are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Borgweg U-Bahn or Hudtwalckerstraße U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Am Rothenbaum or Alster Lakes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.
