Hostel Hamburg is in Barmbek-Süd, a residential district north of the Alster. Despite the name, the rooms have a private bathroom and a TV. It is a good fit if you are travelling by car and want to park without driving around.
Location and getting around
The address is Heinrich-Hertz-Straße 139. From here, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) is 2.7 km away in a straight line, Dammtor station 2.9 km and the Messe Hamburg exhibition centre 3.1 km. To reach the centre, public transport or a taxi is better; on foot it is a long walk.
The Binnenalster is 3.3 km away and the Rathaus (City Hall) 3.5 km. According to the accommodation, the airport is about 8 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with bed linen included. The hostel has private parking in the same building.
There is no breakfast. Wi-Fi, a kitchen and common areas are not listed, so ask beforehand if you need them.
Who it suits
- You come by car and want your own parking.
- You want a room with a bathroom inside rather than a shared dormitory.
- You have a trade fair or a conference at the Messe and do not mind using public transport.
- You are travelling alone and want a room of your own, with a TV.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 to 00:00. In the morning, check-out is from 10:00 to 11:00. As there is no breakfast, look for a bakery or a café in the neighbourhood.
If you would like to compare it with other places of this kind, see the hostels in the guide.