Altstadt Hamburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Altstadt Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Hamburg City Hall
See majestically decorated halls where the German government convenes or tour picturesque gardens at this town hall, which houses an impressive 647 rooms.
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
Visit the spectacular collections in this excellent museum, ranging from 14th-century painting to contemporary photography.
St. Catherine's Church
Visitors flock to this 13th-century church on the banks of the Elbe to admire the ancient organ and soaring bell tower.
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.
Activities
Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Family Ticket
Our pick of the best Altstadt Hamburg Hotel Deals
Fraser Suites Hamburg
Great spot. Our only gripe about this otherwise excellent place to stay was that the bar staff refused or were unable to serve hot drinks when we looked for a late evening nightcap and one of us wanted a herbal tea (along with a schnapps!). The excuse was that there are tea and coffee making facilities ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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
IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Clean, in good order.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Barceló Hamburg
The Nikolai Hotel Hamburg, Leonardo Limited Edition
Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Neuer Wall 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.
