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. Nikolai Church
St. Nikolai Church 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 and shops in this culturally rich area.
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
Conrad Hamburg
Fraser Suites Hamburg
Clean room and very convenient location
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Barceló Hamburg
Nice hotel in great location. Only drawback was poor lighting in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Cloud One Hamburg-Kontorhaus
Fantastic hotel in a great location. Comfy beds and pillows and helpful staff. We particularly enjoyed spending time in the bar in the evening and sampling the amazing cocktails.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt
Excellent location, our suite had everything we needed, including washing soap, teatowel, and coffee maker, and when we asked for extra tea and coffee we got it immediately. Very quiet in the room, no street noise. Reception staff were very helpful at any time of day.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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 HafenCity InfoCenter and Hamburg Dungeon.
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.
