The Hostel CAB20 Hamburg offers sleeping cabins instead of classic rooms, about a 10-minute walk from the main station. It has a bar, a terrace and 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you travel alone, want some privacy compared with a dormitory bunk and do not mind sharing a bathroom.
Location and getting around
The address is Brennerstraße 20. Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) is about a 10-minute walk away, a comfortable distance if you arrive by train. The Binnenalster lake and the Rathaus (town hall) are about 25 minutes on foot. The Speicherstadt is about 35, so for that area and the harbour public transport is best.
Rooms and facilities
The cabins come with bed linen and towels included. The bathrooms are shared. There is a shared lounge to meet other travellers, as well as a bar and a terrace.
Reception is open 24 hours and wifi is free throughout the building. For breakfast there are café options in the hostel itself. If you want to compare with other hostels, the guide has more options in different areas.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel alone and prefer a closed cabin to a bed in an open dormitory.
- Handy if you arrive late and need reception at any hour.
- Ideal if you like a drink on the terrace and meeting other travellers.
Good to know
A cabin is not a room: the space is small and the bathroom is outside. You can arrive from 15:00 to midnight; check-out is until 11:00. Lockers or luggage storage are not listed, which is worth asking about if you arrive before check-in time or have hours to spare before your train.