Altstadt Hamburg Travel Guide
Hamburg
Visit Altstadt Hamburg
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 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.
St. Catherine's Church
This former fisherman’s church on the banks of the Elbe is known for its impressive organ and the spectacular views from its soaring bell tower.
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
Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks
Top hotels in Altstadt Hamburg
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Yes. Very high standard of accommodation. Comfortable bed, and convenient parking underground. Staff very courteous and helpful. Location very well placed for access to Hamburg highlights.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Fraser Suites Hamburg
The apartment was absolutely beautiful. Spotless and Very spacious. The staff are all amazing extremely polite an d helpful. Lovely service all round Ahmed cocktails were amazing 👏
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt
Our room was very clean and having the kitchenette and washer/ dryer was very convenient. The hotel is pretty easy walk from the main station or you can U1 subway line two stops to Mebberg station which is right outside the hotel. Plenty of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. Would definately ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Barceló Hamburg
Great location and very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
EVERY TING WAS IN GOOD ORDER - NICE
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Nikolai Hotel Hamburg, Leonardo Limited Edition
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
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.
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.
Saint Georg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Alster Lakes, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.
Hammerbrook
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Hammerbrook. Top attractions like Hamburg Wholesale Market and Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hammerbrook S-Bahn or Steinstraße Station to see more of the city.
