Altona Travel Guide
Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Fish Market
Exotic fruits, flowers, teas and household goods are offered alongside freshly caught fish at this open-air Sunday market.
Jenischpark
Jenischpark 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 in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
inoffizieller FKK Strand
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at inoffizieller FKK Strand during your trip to Hamburg? While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elbstrand
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Elbstrand during your travels in Hamburg? While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne in Hamburg. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Altona
NH Hamburg Altona
Egon Hotel Hamburg City
Very clean rooms in an excellent location. No complaints here!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
master Altona
This was an interesting new type of hotel stay for us. My mother grew up in Altona in the 50s after the war. I hadn’t been to Hamburg in about 20 years so we decided to visit pre-Christmas for the markets (way too crowded and difficult public transportation during it). The room was well equipped ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
This is a tidy little hotel with some architectural charm. The location is also great if you want convenient access to inter-city and local trains. It is literally across the street from the H’burg central station, so all the main U- and S-Bahn trains are within a two minute walk, or less if you’re ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
The only comment is regarding the breakfast buffet. We were staying over Palm Sunday weekend and kids were on spring break - so the hotel was full of families with children. The buffet was always crowded. The first few days we went late to avoid the rush, but found out most of the items were not ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altona
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.
Altona-Altstadt
Well liked for its waterfront and historical sites, Altona-Altstadt is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like U-Boat U-434 Museum and Fish Market, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around the city.
Saint Pauli
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Saint Pauli. You can visit top attractions like Millerntor Stadium and Operettenhaus, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
Eppendorf
Discover Eppendorf, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Eppendorf include Eppendorfer Landstrasse and EKZ Nedderfeld, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kellinghusenstraße U-Bahn.
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.
