HafenCity Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hamburg
Hamburg showing interior views
Hamburg showing interior views
Hamburg which includes interior views
Speicherstadt which includes a city, a marina and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

Miniatur Wunderland showing interior views and rides

Miniatur Wunderland

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!

Miniatur Wunderland
Elbe Philharmonic Hall

Elbe Philharmonic Hall

5/5(16 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Hamburg Dungeon

Hamburg Dungeon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Indulge your macabre side at this wonderful attraction, with plenty of fun rides and bone-chilling storytelling to be experienced.

Hamburg Dungeon
International Maritime Museum

International Maritime Museum

Enjoy the biggest private maritime collection in the world, housed in an enormous and striking converted red-brick warehouse.

International Maritime Museum
German Unity Square

German Unity Square

You can learn about the history of Hamburg with a visit to German Unity Square. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

German Unity Square
Hamburg showing a river or creek, a marina and a city

Dockland

Europe's biggest ongoing city regeneration project has seen Hamburg's former port warehouse district transformed into a vibrant, modern urban area.

Dockland

Activities

Hamburg: Speicherstadt and Hafencity Guided Tour

Hamburg: Speicherstadt and Hafencity Guided Tour

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamburg: Speicherstadt and Hafencity Guided Tour
Hamburg CARD

Hamburg CARD

AU$23
per adult
Hamburg CARD
The Hamburg Dungeon

The Hamburg Dungeon

AU$49
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
The Hamburg Dungeon
Elbphilharmonie Tour including Plaza & Surroundings

Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Highlights and Plaza Guided Tour

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Highlights and Plaza Guided Tour
Hamburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Camps and Cathedrals of Commerce

Hamburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Camps and Cathedrals of Commerce

AU$5
per adult
Hamburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Camps and Cathedrals of Commerce
Hamburg: Speicherstadt Walking Tour with Coffee Tasting

Hamburg: Speicherstadt Walking Tour with Coffee Tasting

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamburg: Speicherstadt Walking Tour with Coffee Tasting
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Our pick of the best HafenCity Hotel Deals

The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 2, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$356 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$356
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location and service. Stunning building!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Am Sandtorkai 4, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$267 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$267
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
One of my favorite hotels!
"What a lovely place! The staff are all professional and welcoming. The building itself is beautiful, historic, and it is well situated in town. I’m tempted to go back to Hamburg soon just to stay here again. First rate!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Am Sandtorkai 46, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$233 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$233
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (762 reviews)
"This is an excellent property in Hafencity. The location is convenient for visiting the sites in the area. It is a short walk from the train station. There are plenty of options for food in the area. The hotel was very clean, spacious, and well kept. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would stay ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
25hours Hotel HafenCity
25hours Hotel HafenCity
Überseeallee 5, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$226 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$226
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff. Close to shopping centre and facilities."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

25hours Hotel HafenCity
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
4.5 out of 5
Ueberseeallee 15, Hamburg, Hamburg
The price is AU$212 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$212
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
no ice or refrigerator?
"Nice new hotel in a good location. But I was a little dismayed the the hotel does not have in room refrigerators. Nor do they have ice machines on the floors. In order to get something refrigerated you have to leave it with the front desk and they would put it in a refrigerator in their office. AND ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Kirchenallee 34-36, Hamburg
The price is AU$251 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$251
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,163 reviews)
"Very nice hotel across the street from the train station, near shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
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Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity

Speicherstadt showing a bridge and a city

Speicherstadt

Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Miniatur Wunderland and Hamburg Dungeon.

Speicherstadt
St. Catherine\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Altstadt Hamburg

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.

Altstadt Hamburg
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Hamburg City Center

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Miniatur Wunderland and Hamburg City Hall 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 City Center
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Hammerbrook

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Hammerbrook
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Saint Georg

4/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Saint Georg
Hamburg showing a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Port of Hamburg

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Port of Hamburg. You might want to make time for a stop at Theater im Hafen or Harbour Museum Hamburg.

Port of Hamburg

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