The Hotel Guru
Hamburg
The Best Hotels in Hamburg Altstadt

The Best Hotels in Hamburg Altstadt

Hamburg's old town, or "Altstadt" as its called in German, is not a medieval historic centre. Hamburg not only suffered from a terrible fire in the 19th-century, but, being a prominent industrial and naval town, suffered terrible bombing in WWII. So, sadly, little of its medieval heart remains. There are exceptions, of course. St. Nicholas Church, for instance — though ruinous, and hollow inside — remains standing, a beautiful, gothic medieval church that serves as a timely reminder of the brutality of warfare. St. James Church, while rebuilt after the war, still boasts some of its beautiful medieval interior furnishings and St. Michael's Church, a glorious example of Baroque architecture, should be first on your list; climb the tower to drink in the fab vistas from the top. Hamburg's Altstadt is the place to stay if you want to be central and have easy on-foot access to the best of the city. Our pick of the hotels in the Alstadt are both chic, contemporary stays that will not disappoint.

A cool warehouse conversion

Sir Nikolai is a smart, sophisticated option for sightseeing in the Altstadt; a stylish four-star former seed warehouse overlooking the Nikolaifleet canal. It's a short walk from some major sights: Sankt Katharinen, the Elbphilharmonie, Deichtorhallen, and its stunning rooms are full of marble, original art and vintage rugs. Effortlessly stylish sightseeing!

For Contemporary style

Henri Hotel is another stylish stay well-placed in Hamburg's Altstadt, though this one's primed for apres-sightseeing relaxation too. It's in a quiet location, just a 2-minute walk from the town hall square, and rooms are a trendy mix of modern and retro. The icing on the cake has to be the wellness area on the 7th floor where you'll find a relaxing steam bath, sauna and Kneipp bath.

Still not sure?

See this list of ALL the best places to stay in Hamburg
Check out our collection for Berlin, and Bremen
You can also contact one of our Gurus for advice.
- Sir Nikolai Hamburg 94 rooms from £143
  
  See more photos
  
  City Style  -  Sitting on Hamburg’s Nikolaifleet waterfront Sir Nikolai is a creatively curated show of vintage furnishings and modern art
  Foodies  -  Fantastic Japanese-influenced grills in Izakaya restaurant, with stylsh design features such as a retractable glass ceiling
  Great walks  -  Wander around the innovative HafenCity district or walk along the Hungfernstieg boulevard
  Sights nearby  -  Go visit Miniatur Wonderland or Hamburg Dungeon
  Recommended by  -  Design Hotels, Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet
  
  The 4* Sir Nikolai is centrally located in Hamburg's Altstadt district. The vibrant interiors boast original artworks, vintage rugs and polished marble. Boutique rooms with quirky furnishings. Relax with a cocktail in the library by the fireplace! A splendid city stay. See More
  
  Check Availability
- Henri Hotel Hamburg 65 rooms from £134
  
  See more photos
  
  City Style - Offering stylish rooms and suites in a very central location.
  Local exploring - Ideally placed to explore the city by foot.
  Spa
  
  A stylish hotel in the centre of Hamburg and the original in the HENRI collection. Spacious rooms feature bold patterns, retro furniture and contemporary bathrooms. A cosy lounge and kitchen serves breakfast, snacks and drinks and there's a rooftop spa too. Ideally located to explore the city. See More
  
  Check Availability