We have created a list with the best small luxury 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Romantic. Unique. Good breakfast. 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
A gem of a hotel, hidden in a residential neighborhood in a wealthy part of Hamburg. Beautiful rooms have a wonderful mix of comfortable coziness, contemporary style, and everything you need. I think this place could be the most ROMANTIC, UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC small luxury hotel in Hamburg. WOW!
Charming. Historic. Superb breakfast. 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
Beautiful property with a lovely interior design and a lot of character. Large bedrooms are comfortable and furnished with a cozy vibe and have GORGEOUS lake views. This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast.
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. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The TORTUE HAMBURG - Schöner als die Fantasie was designed by Stephen Williams and Kate Hume. 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
Contemporary nicely decorated hotel right in a great location with many good restaurants nearby. Spacious rooms are tastefully furnished and have a fantastic modern bathroom. Everything is just STUNNING!
Unique. Elegant. Great views. The Fontenay, Designhotel des Jahres 2023 und 2024 is a 5-star hotel situated on the shore of the Alster Lake in Hamburg, within walking distance of the famous shopping area at Jungfernstieg. The city resort offers a 1,000 m² rooftop spa with an indoor/outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy meals at the Lakeside gourmet restaurant with views over the Alster Lake as well as at the Parkview all-day-dining restaurant. The innovative Fontenay Bar offers a 320° panoramic view. In-room-dining is available 24 hours a day. Every room at this hotel is air-conditioned and features free WiFi as well as floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of the surroundings. Some rooms feature stunning lake views. Some rooms and suites offer a private furnished balcony, a walk-in wardrobe and a seating area. The Elbphilharmonie concert hall is 3.5 km from the property. Hamburg Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Very stylish. Charming. Lovely interior design. 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
Boutique style hotel with great design, ideally located with the city center in walking distance. The hotel is very charming, with a beautiful restaurant/bar on-site, individually-decorated stylish rooms, and great attention to detail.
Delightful property. Elegant. 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. Comforts include a flat-screen TV, and all rooms have a delightful view of the River Elbe. 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. 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
A luxurious boutique hotel with an OUTSTANDING spa and wellness center is an excellent place for a relaxing stay. Delicious food, various outdoor sitting areas, and a fireplace in the lobby to enjoy your drink in a cozy ambiance. The rooms have a minimalistic design with beautiful views of the Elbe river. Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Hamburg.
Highly elegant. Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. This 5-star hotel on the River Elbe offers elegant rooms with free WiFi, an impressive restaurant and a spa. Hamburg’s city centre is 20 minutes away by bus. The Hotel Louis C. Jacob is over 200 years old. All rooms and suites include wooden flooring, hand-made rugs, walk-in wardrobes and a Nespresso coffee machine. Some rooms offer great views of the River Elbe. Jacobs Restaurant provides modern cuisine with French influences and a large wine cellar. The restaurant features crystal chandeliers, wall paintings and stucco ceilings. Diners can enjoy views of the linden terrace and the River Elbe. Rental bicycles are available. Hochkamp S-Bahn Station, Jenisch Park and Hirsch Park are all about 15 minutes away on foot.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant small luxury hotel in Hamburg. It is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Hamburg, among couples!
Historic. Great value. Great location. Popular among couples. Offering free use of its spa and wellness centre, sauna and fitness facilities, AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt is located in Hamburg, featuring views of the Hafencity and historic Speicerstadt. Rooms at AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt are bright and classically decorated. They each feature a flat-screen cable TV, views of the city, as well a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine in the hotel restaurant, and a relaxing drink in the bar in the evenings. There are also meeting/banquet facilities and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is 2 km from Hamburg’s famous Reeperbahn street with nightlife and bars. The Neue Flora Theatre is 4 km away, and the Old Town is a 10-minute walk from AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt. Hamburg Central Station can be reached in a 4-minute drive from the hotel. The nearest underground station is Überseequartier, just 350 metres away. The A255 motorway is 5 minutes away by car.Show full description
A luxurious, modern hotel located in the heart of Hamburg's warehouse district and within walking distance of the port. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with views of the canal, and the hotel has a fitness room with access to a terrace overlooking the Elbphilharmonie. WOW!
Romantic. Stylish. 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. 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. Do not miss the stylish Villaggio restaurant, offering creative Mediterranean cuisine and light treats (reservations are highly recommended). WiFi is free of charge in the hotel rooms.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. 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. 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. The shops, bars and restaurants in Hamburg’s lively Hafencity district are only 1.5 km away. 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
A stylish hotel in the heart of Hamburg, top-rated among couples. Cozy rooms have comfy beds with coffee machines and quite a romantic atmosphere. WOW!
Great value. Great interior design. 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
First-class hotel with industrial design and original touches in a historic building. Modern rooms are comfortable with great toiletries and amenities. WOW! This hotel has great affordability.
Historic property. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Situated in Hamburg and with Town Hall Hamburg reachable within 600 metres, Fraser Suites Hamburg features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as St. Pauli Piers, Port of Hamburg, and Dialog im Dunkeln. The property is 700 metres from St. Michael's Church, and within 700 metres of the city centre. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms also boast a kitchen with a microwave. The units will provide guests with a fridge. At Fraser Suites Hamburg you will find a restaurant serving British, French and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business centre and sauna. Speaking Arabic, German, English and French at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Fraser Suites Hamburg include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Mönckebergstraße. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
Beautifully refurbished old building in a great location with extremely comfortable and tastefully furnished rooms. This is likely one of the most HISTORIC luxury hotels in Hamburg.
Great views. Popular among couples. Offering views of the Elbe river and the city, The Westin Hamburg is located in the building of the Elbphilharmonie, in the HafenCity district in Hamburg. The property features a spa and wellness area, a restaurant and bar as well as modern event & banquet facilities. The Westin Hamburg features free WiFi throughout the the property for every guest. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is also available. Guests at The Westin Hamburg can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Fang & Feld Restaurant. HafenCity Hamburg is 900 metres from The Westin Hamburg, while St. Michaelis Church is 1 km away. Hamburg's Congress Center (CCH) is about 22 minutes away by public transport. The famous Speicherstadt with the Miniature Wonderland, Hamburg Dungeons, Landungsbrücken and the famous Musical Halls can all be reached in less than 20 minutes. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Superb interior design. 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. Pauli district, alongside the world-famous Reeperbahn. The east Hotel Hamburg offers striking design with soothing colours, here on the historic site of the former iron foundry. 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. The restaurant overlooks the hotel courtyard. 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 and artsy hotel with a lovely atmosphere and fantastic bar/restaurant on site. Extraordinary rooms have comfy king-sized beds, and marble bathrooms feature a rain shower or bathtub. AMAZING!
Rooftop bar. This design hotel features spacious accommodation, a spa with pool, and a rooftop terrace overlooking Hamburg. It is just 2 underground stops from Hamburg Central Station and includes free WiFi. All rooms at the 5-star SIDE hotel feature an eco-friendly heating/cooling system. The suites offer a classic, modern design with wooden furnishings. A flat-screen satellite TV with sky channels and a bathroom are also included. An international breakfast buffet is served daily. Quality cocktails and steak meals are served in the exclusive [m]eatery restaurant and botanist bar. The SIDE Spa includes a gym, sauna and hot tub. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked. Guests can also relax in the Sky Lounge on the 8th floor, which features a minimalist design. SIDE is located in Hamburg’s Neustadt district, a 3-minute walk from the Hamburg State Opera and Gänsemarkt Underground Station. Public garage is available at the SIDE.Show full description
An exceptionally luxurious hotel with a great location near the historic center, U-Bahn, and main attractions. Minimalistic rooms have great wooden details and modern bathrooms with glass windows, creating an open plan feel. In addition, the hotel has a great rooftop terrasse accessible 24/7, a well-equipped modern gym, and a nice wellness area.
Great location. Great value. Located in Hamburg and with Port of Hamburg reachable within 1.1 km, Boardinghouse St.Pauli provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 1.5 km from Hamburg-Altona Train Station, 2.8 km from Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and 2.8 km from Hamburg Fair. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Boardinghouse St.Pauli include St. Pauli Piers, Millerntor Stadium and St. Michael's Church. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Stylish. Rooftop bar. This 4-star design hotel in Hamburg offers large rooms, free Wi-Fi and a sauna and relaxation area with views of the Alster Lake. The city centre is only a 15-minute walk away. Each of the rooms at the George Hamburg includes a flat-screen TV and windows that open. The DaCaio restaurant serves fine Italian food and wines. The Bar DaCaio offers traditional British chairs and furniture as well as afternoon tea and a large selection of spirits. The AK St.Georg bus stop is directly outside the George Hamburg. Buses run to the city centre in less than 5 minutes.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Good breakfast. The family-run Mellingburger Schleuse offers elegant rooms, a daily breakfast buffet and a traditional restaurant. It is located next to the Alster River in the green Poppenbüttel district of Hamburg. Every room at the Hotel Mellingburger Schleuse has cable TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms include a terrace, and Wi-Fi can be booked in all rooms. The Alt-Mellingburger Restaurant features a bright conservatory, and serves German cuisine and game specialities. Guests can also enjoy drinks and meals on the terrace, which overlooks the Alster River. Hamburg Airport is less than 10 km away from the Mellingburger Schleuse. Hamburg city centre can be reached in around 20 minutes by car.Show full description
This is one of the most RELAXING hotels in Hamburg.
Great location. Comfortable beds. 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. Great breakfast. This design hotel offers spacious accommodation, parking nearby and a small spa area. It lies in Hamburg's Altona district, a 3-minute walk from Holstenstrasse S-Bahn Train Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The modern rooms and suites of the Boston Hotel HH hotel have a king-size bed and a modern bathroom. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a safe are also provided. Each guest receives a free bottle of mineral water. Use of the business corner is also free. The BOSTON's restaurant serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu includes sweet and savory items, served as a buffet. The stylish BOSTON Lounge offers a variety of snacks and drinks. It features armchairs, a fireplace and a library.Show full description
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