Altona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Fish Market
Visit Hamburg’s most unique market, offering tropical fruit, beautiful flowers and fresh fish early on a Sunday morning.
Jenischpark
Jenischpark is just one of the places to see in Hamburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
inoffizieller FKK Strand
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at inoffizieller FKK Strand during your trip to Hamburg? While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elbstrand
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Elbstrand during your travels in Hamburg? While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Harbour Museum Oevelgoenne in Hamburg. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Family Ticket
Our pick of the best Altona Hotel Deals
NH Hamburg Altona
Egon Hotel Hamburg City
Very clean rooms in an excellent location. No complaints here!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
master Altona
This was an interesting new type of hotel stay for us. My mother grew up in Altona in the 50s after the war. I hadn’t been to Hamburg in about 20 years so we decided to visit pre-Christmas for the markets (way too crowded and difficult public transportation during it). The room was well equipped ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
This is a tidy little hotel with some architectural charm. The location is also great if you want convenient access to inter-city and local trains. It is literally across the street from the H’burg central station, so all the main U- and S-Bahn trains are within a two minute walk, or less if you’re ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
HYPERION Hotel Hamburg
Rooms are immaculately clean. Mini fridge ok but not cold. On arrival the lady on the desk was moody but all others have been lovely. Evening food at the restaurant was lovely but not a lot of choice on food or drinks and there was the 2 of us and 2 other people in there to eat. Such a shame as breakfast ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altona
Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. Am Rothenbaum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altona-Altstadt
Well liked for its waterfront and historical sites, Altona-Altstadt is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like U-Boat U-434 Museum and Fish Market, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around 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 Operettenhaus, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
Eppendorf
Discover Eppendorf, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Eppendorf include Eppendorfer Landstrasse and EKZ Nedderfeld, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kellinghusenstraße U-Bahn.
Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Am Rothenbaum or Alster Lakes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.
