Altstadt Hamburg Travel Guide
Hamburg
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Popular places to visit
Hamburg City Hall
This majestic building is the home of politics in Hamburg. It has 647 rooms with ornate fountains, mosaics and allusions to Greek gods.
Moenckebergstrasse
During your trip to Hamburg, you can do some window-shopping at Moenckebergstrasse. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Discover everything from 14th-century art to modern photography and works by famous impressionists at one of Germany’s biggest museums.
Rathausmarket
Learn about the local history of Hamburg when you take a trip to Rathausmarket. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Church
Admire the many works of art at Hamburg’s oldest parish church, one of the few churches in the city to remain relatively intact after World War II.
St Nikolai Memorial
Learn about the local history of Hamburg when you take a trip to St Nikolai Memorial. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Altstadt Hamburg
Conrad Hamburg
"We will stay at this hotel again"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Fraser Suites Hamburg
"We like this hotel and we will stay there again but a couple of things could use tweaking. First and foremost, the perfume of cigarettes in the lobby is a negative. Secondly, the staff are very nice but not very well trained to deal with issues. They never could get our smart TV working to function ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt
"Great location"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Novotel Hamburg Central Station
"The Hotel location is excellent, 2 blocks from the Central train station and shopping streets. But don't use the hotel in summer because the air conditioning in the rooms doesn't work. The hotel gave us a fan and we maintained the windows open."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Barceló Hamburg
"Nice hotel in great location. Only drawback was poor lighting in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Premier Inn Hamburg City Zentrum
"Clean hotel - good access to Hamburg centre"
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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Where to stay in Altstadt Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Hamburg-Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Hamburg-Mitte. You can visit top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and Hamburg Wholesale Market, and jump on the metro at Veddel S-Bahn or Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn to see more of 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 Reeperbahn, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Saint Georg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Schauspielhaus, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.
HafenCity
Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.
