We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Hamburg, Germany. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Popular among women. Dating back to the 19th-century, this partially renovated 4-star hotel offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. It is located in Gross-Flottbek, a 10-minute walk from Hamburg’s Botanical Gardens. Country-style rooms with a work desk are offered at Landhaus Flottbek. Each room has a private bathroom with hairdryer, shower and toiletries. Seasonal dishes are served at the HYGGE Brasserie & Bar every afternoon and evening. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the hotel bar. Landhaus Flottbek is a 15-minute drive from Hamburg’s Harbour and historic Old Town. Othmarschen S-Bahn (city rail) Station is 1 km away, providing a connection to Hamburg Central Station in 20 minutes. Free parking is provided.Show full description
Stylish. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Hotel du Nord features stylish rooms and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. This small hotel enjoys an idyllic location in Hamburg's northern district of Volksdorf. Do not miss the stylish Villaggio restaurant, offering creative Mediterranean cuisine and light treats (reservations are highly recommended). The Hotel du Nord is a 5-minute walk from the Volksdorf Underground Station, connecting you to Hamburg's city centre in 30 minutes and the CHH (exhibition grounds) in 40 minutes. All of the hotel's modern rooms include an elegant flat-screen TV, a safe, and a secure key card system. Free wired internet is provided in the hotel rooms. Start each day with the Hotel du Nord's rich breakfast buffet, which you can enjoy in the cosy breakfast lounge or on the sunny terrace overlooking the Museum Village. WiFi is free of charge in the hotel rooms.Show full description
Great location. A sauna, gym and free WiFi access in the stylish lounge area are all offered by this modern hotel. Set in the heart of the city, it is a 5-minute walk from Hamburg Central Train Station. The shops, bars and restaurants in Hamburg’s lively Hafencity district are only 1.5 km away. Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown features spacious suites and studios with hand-crafted furniture and solid wooden flooring. All rooms are equipped with a large flat-screen TV and hot drinks facilities. All rooms feature an open bathroom concept with separate WC. The use of a fully equipped kitchenette in some rooms is available for a surcharge. A rich buffet breakfast and drinks are served in Henri‘s Kontor lounge area every day. After a long day, you can relax in the sauna or work out in the gym and enjoy the scenic views of the city. Mönckebergstraße Underground Station is 90 metres from Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown and offers excellent connections around Hamburg.Show full description
Historic property. Very stylish. Great bar. Popular among couples. Newly opened in 2016, the uniquely-decorated 25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt lies in the HafenCity district of Hamburg. It is just a 5-minute walk from the river Elbe and from the famous Speicherstadt. The individually-decorated, stylish rooms at this hotel feature a flat-screen TV and boast views of the city. A private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer is also included. Guests can also enjoy the on-site fitness centre and sauna at 25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt, along with the garden and terrace. The area is popular for cycling. Mönckebergstraße is 1 km from 25hours Hotel Altes Hafenamt. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, which is 10 km from the property.Show full description
This is the most stylish boutique hotel in Hamburg.
Great location. Great bar. This boutique hotel is directly located in Hamburg city centre, a 1-minute walk from the Neuer Wall shopping street and a 5-minute walk from the Jungfernsteig. The TORTUE HAMBURG - Schöner als die Fantasie features 5 bars and 3 restaurants. The TORTUE HAMBURG - Schöner als die Fantasie was designed by Stephen Williams and Kate Hume. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The individually styled rooms and suites offer scenic views of the different courtyards. All rooms at the TORTUE HAMBURG - Schöner als die Fantasie offer a living room including a couch, a carpet or parquet, an extra-long box spring bed, a desk and a wardrobe, as well as sufficient storage space. The bright marble bathrooms with a walk-in shower or bathtub are equipped with high-quality in-house cosmetic products. With such a central location, the TORTUE HAMBURG - Schöner als die Fantasie allows direct access to some of Hamburg’s main landmarks. The Gänsemarkt, St. Michaelis Church and the Inner Alster Lake are all within a 10-minute walk while the Mönckebergstraße shopping street is an 11-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Trendy. Lively. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. The Superbude Hamburg Altona offers a rooftop terrace and parking. It is located in Hamburg’s Bahrenfeld district, a 12-minute train journey from Hamburg city centre. The individually designed rooms of this themed hotel include flat-screen TV, WiFi access and elegant bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries. The Kitchenclub restaurant at the property serves a variety of dishes from international cuisines. Bahrenfeld S-Bahn Station is a 7-minute walk away, providing direct connections to Hamburg Main Station. The A7 motorway is a 2-minute drive away.Show full description
Stylish. Superb interior design. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Situated in the Hamburg Altstadt district in Hamburg, 500 metres from HafenCity Hamburg, The Nikolai Hamburg - Leonardo Limited Edition features a free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms include a TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Extras include bathrobes and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and the rooms are cleaned daily. Speicherstadt is 600 metres from The Nikolai Hamburg - Leonardo Limited Edition, while Mönckebergstraße is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 10 km from the property.Show full description
Great value. Great bar. This 4-star design hotel in the west of Hamburg welcomes you with warmth, relaxed generosity and a convincing symbiosis of industrial romance and modern design in an impressive and carefully renovated industrial monument. The 141 individual lofts in various categories offer free Wi-Fi, a selection of tea and coffee and a safe. The hotel has parking spaces, an event area, the Mangold Restaurant & Bar with harmonious compositions and outstanding quality, as well as a wellness area, which can be booked additionally. The hotel also has numerous seating areas, a pool table, an art room and a store. The hotel is located near the Volksparkstadion, the Neue Flora stage theater (approx. 4 km each), the Reeperbahn, the congress center (approx. 5 km each) as well as the harbor, the city center and Hamburg Central Station (approx. 6 km each). The A7 highway is a 4-minute drive away.Show full description
This hotel has great affordability and an amazing hotel bar!
Charming. Historic. Great views. This historic hotel lies at the heart of Hamburg with a view of the beautiful Außenalster lake only 15 minutes from the city’s shopping boulevards and the central train station. The boutique hotel Alsterblick offers understated luxury in its en suite rooms, with either a view of the Alster lake or the garden. Internet access is available in the rooms and public areas. Enjoy a comprehensive breakfast buffet in the historic ballroom overlooking the Alster.Show full description
I rate this as the most CHARMING boutique hotel in Hamburg.
Lovely property. Historic. Good breakfast. This hotel occupies a mid-19th century Hanseatic building, in the popular district of Harvestehude and lies close to the Alster lake, Dammtor railway station and the exhibition grounds. The stilwerk Hotel Heimhude offers warm, cosy rooms displaying a classic elegance. There is free wireless LAN available in all rooms. Just a 10-minute walk takes you to the city centre with its diverse shops and the lovely Jungfernstieg area. The hotel is close to the university campus, the congress centre and the trade fair centre. Even the city's farthest attractions can be reached quickly and comfortably due to the excellent public transport connections.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. Located in Hamburg-St. Georg, just 150 metres away from the Alster Lake, Hotel Wedina offers urban design. The individually designed rooms at the Hotel Wedina an der Alster are located in 4 colour-themed buildings (red, blue, green and yellow) and exude a love for literature. All rooms include free WiFi, wooden floors, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bathtub or shower. The red building contains the house library with works of over 300 contemporary writers. The blue house contains 14 authors' rooms. The green house features avant-garde architecture and books around the topic green. The yellow house houses Hamburg literature. A fresh breakfast buffet with bread from the local baker is served every morning at the hotel. Drinks and snacks are available in the "ZeitBar".Free WiFi and a selection of daily newspapers are also available. Hamburg Main Train Station is an 8-minute walk from Hotel Wedina an der Alster, and there are many theatres and museums within walking distance. Bicycles can also be hired at the hotel reception.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING boutique hotel in Hamburg.
Hip. Lively. Great value. This trendy Hotel is located in the exciting St. Pauli district of Hamburg. The colourful design rooms at Superbude Hotel St.Pauli are decorated with recycled furniture and original verses written by bloggers, authors and journalists. The Superbude is surrounded by record stores and fashion boutiques here in the Sternschanze district. The Superbude Hotel St. Pauli offers free Wi-Fi and free use of iMac computers. Cable TV and a private bathroom are included in each room. A full buffet breakfast is served each morning, and is free for guests under the age of 9. Drinks are also served in the stylish lobby lounge with its 50-metre counter and its vibrant red and yellow colours. The lively bars, nightclubs and musical theatres of the Reeperbahn entertainment mile are a 15-minute walk away. Sternschanze S-Bahn Train and Underground Stations are a 10-minute walk away. Hamburg Main Station is a 6-minute S-Bahn journey from here.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest and most lively boutique hotel in Hamburg.
Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in a former school building, the family-run Hotel Volkschule offers comfortable rooms in central Hamburg. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel. The rooms at Hotel Volkschule are designed in a modern style, featuring cable TV and an en suite bathroom. It is 5 km to Hamburg’s Old Town and the harbour area, and the famous Reeperbahn Street in the district of St Pauli can be reached with a 30-minute journey on public transport. A buffet breakfast is offered each morning, and guests are welcome to relax with a drink in the bar. Hotel Volkschule is 400 metres from Rauhes Haus Underground Train Station, and it is 4 km to Hamburg Train Station. It is a 5-minute drive to the A24 motorway, and free private parking is available at the hotel.Show full description
Great interior design. Good breakfast. This 4-star-superior hotel next to Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo and Aquarium offers soundproofed rooms with exotic décor, a modern spa with panoramic views, and discounted access to the zoo. The spacious rooms at the Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck include a flat-screen TV and laptop safe. Creative, international cuisine is served in the Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck’s Augila restaurant with show kitchen. Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The arctic-themed Lindner fit & well area on the 5th floor includes 2 saunas, infrared sauna and a relaxation room. The fitness room offers great views of Hamburg. Guests can also relax on the terrace or in the Baobab Bar & Café. The Hagenbecks Tierpark Underground Station is only 100 metres from the Lindner Park-Hotel. Trains run to the Hamburg Messe Exhibition Centre in 20 minutes.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Featuring a garden and views of city, Hotel am Museum is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Hamburg, less than 1 km from Hamburg Dammtor Station. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The bed and breakfast provides inner courtyard views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have wine or champagne and fruits delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and cheese are available daily at the bed and breakfast. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. A bicycle rental service is available at Hotel am Museum. Hamburg Fair is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Inner Alster Lake is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 6 km from Hotel am Museum.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful boutique hotel in Hamburg. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Cool. Great location. Great views. In a prime location in Hamburg, PIERDREI Hotel HafenCity Hamburg provides a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.1 km from Town Hall Hamburg, 600 metres from Dialog im Dunkeln and 1.6 km from Hamburg Central Station. Guests can enjoy a drink at the snack bar or a meal in the restaurant. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at PIERDREI Hotel HafenCity Hamburg. Speaking German, English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Miniatur Wunderland, Mönckebergstraße and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 10 km from PIERDREI Hotel HafenCity Hamburg.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Palais Esplanade Hamburg - Adults Only is located in the centre of Hamburg, 1.1 km from Inner Alster Lake. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.9 km from Dialog im Dunkeln, 1.3 km from Mönckebergstraße and 500 metres from Hamburg Dammtor Station. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a city view. At Palais Esplanade Hamburg - Adults Only each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. With staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French, around the clock guidance is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near Palais Esplanade Hamburg - Adults Only include Hamburg Central Station, Town Hall Hamburg and Hamburg Fair. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
Popular among couples. This 4-star Superior design hotel in the east Hotel Hamburg of Hamburg offers a large rooftop spa and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. It lies in the heart of the St. The east Hotel Hamburg offers striking design with soothing colours, here on the historic site of the former iron foundry. The restaurant overlooks the hotel courtyard. Pauli district, alongside the world-famous Reeperbahn. The stylish rooms come with king-size beds, a laptop safe and free Sky TV. Your chic marble bathroom features a rain shower or bathtub. The wellness and sports area with saunas, a roof terrace and sports equipment for strength and endurance can be used free of charge. International meals and Asian specialities are served here, including sushi. You can dine in our restaurant alongside the large glass facade or by candlelight in the vaulted basement of the old iron foundry. Guests can enjoy a drink at one of the hotel’s 2 lounges or in Yakshi’s bar. St Pauli Underground Station is a 4-minute walk from the east Hotel Hamburg hotel. Trains take you directly to Hamburg Central Station and the Mönckebergstraße shopping street.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. This 4 star superior hotel offers exclusively furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi, a large wellness area with saunas and two restaurants. Newly opened in April 2012, Zollenspieker Fährhaus features spacious rooms with original wooden beams and modern furnishings. You can look forward to our two restaurants. In our elegant restaurant 1252 you can enjoy fish specialities and in the Brasserie creative French cuisine. Comforts include a flat-screen TV, and all rooms have a delightful view of the River Elbe. Visitors will find the Zollenspieker Nature Reserve is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The riverside elb garden is the ideal place to relax after a long day. On nice days in summer, many great events take place there. Hamburg city centre is 30 km from the hotel and free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Popular among women. This small, 3-star hotel in central Hamburg is only 100 metres from the Hamburg Main Station and Hamburg Bus Station. It offers traditional-style rooms with cable TV. All of the spacious, individually furnished rooms at the Hotel Alt Nürnberg have private bathrooms. Coffee makers, bathrobes, and slippers are provided on request. A free bottle of mineral water is provided on arrival. Wi-Fi is available in all of the Alt Nürnberg's public areas and in some rooms. The Alt Nürnberg also provides secure storage facilities for bicycles. Attractions near the Hotel Alt Nürnberg include the Schauspielhaus theatre, the Kunsthalle gallery, and the Binnenalster lake.Show full description
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