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
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
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

Activities

Elbphilharmonie Tour including Plaza & Surroundings

Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Highlights and Plaza Guided Tour

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Highlights and Plaza Guided Tour
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’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
The Hamburg Dungeon

The Hamburg Dungeon

AU$50
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
The Hamburg Dungeon
Hamburg CARD

Hamburg CARD

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hamburg CARD
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket

Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket

AU$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
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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$395 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$395
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I got a corner room upgrade. Had amazing views. Floor to ceiling glass all over. Even the bathroom has great views. Was a great experience to stay in an iconic piece of architecture."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG

Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Ueberseeallee 15, Hamburg, Hamburg
Fully refundable
The price is AU$164 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$164
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (808 reviews)
"Ideally situated Hotel in Hafencity, which is a newly built area in the old docks area and contains the University buildings. It is walkable to city centre."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Am Sandtorkai 46, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$241 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$241
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (854 reviews)
"Great hotel! Quirky look which we loved. It was within walking distance of major landmarks. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

Am Sandtorkai 4, Hamburg, HH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$229
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved having a real coffee machine instead of instant. The room was so comfortable and very high end. We loved looking out on the river. We highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2025

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
25hours Hotel HafenCity

25hours Hotel HafenCity

Überseeallee 5, Hamburg, HH
The price is AU$227 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$227
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here, we arrived Saturday afternoon and we are not used to stores being closed on Sundays. A quick mention from the staff at check in would be helpful as we would have gone straight to the grocery store across the street. It is safe and convenient location. Parking is expensive, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

25hours Hotel HafenCity
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

4 out of 5
Versmannstrasse 12/14, Hamburg
The price is AU$219 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$219
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (762 reviews)
"Convenient location in the Speciherstadt (Warehouse City) in the port"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
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Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity

Speicherstadt which includes a city and a bridge

Speicherstadt

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

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

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)

Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket 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 which includes a coastal town, a beach and a bay or harbour

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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