HafenCity Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
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.
Hamburg Dungeon
Indulge your macabre side at this wonderful attraction, with plenty of fun rides and bone-chilling storytelling to be experienced.
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.
International Maritime Museum
Enjoy the biggest private maritime collection in the world, housed in an enormous and striking converted red-brick warehouse.
German Customs Museum
You can study the exhibits at German Customs Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Hamburg. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Hamburg Light Cruise 90 minutes – Speicherstadt & Hafen at night
Our pick of the best HafenCity Hotel Deals
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Incredible location to explore from. Hotel was perfect. We had our parents and our toddler at the hotel with us and it was great for all our needs.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
The restaurant and hotel is a work of art. The concert we attended was wonderful. It was close to many attractions. One of our three rooms fell short of the beautiful view. The restaurant food was amazing. We ate breakfast elsewhere.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
All around excellent experience. Friendly welcome to the hotel, speedy registration, comfortable room, very nice breakfast and supper, great staff. What’s not to like?
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Excellent location. Excellent hotel. Breakfast was 27 Euros, so we had breakfast elsewhere and saved a good deal of money.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Hamburg Marriott Hotel
After a bumpy start at another hotel that was not wheelchair accessible, we checked in at the Hamburg Marriott Hotel. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. They set us up with a nice and quiet room and provided parking right out front to ensure we could access our vehicle when we needed it. We ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like HafenCity InfoCenter and Hamburg Dungeon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
