Ottensen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Hagenbeck Zoo
This groundbreaking zoo was the first in the world to dispense with cages, and is sure to delight young and old alike.
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 Ottensen Hotel Deals
HYPERION Hotel Hamburg
The hotel is always great. The location is perfect and the beds are comfortable. I love the shower, the small mini bar and the amenities. I think this is my favorite little hotel. However, this trip was irritating. I stopped by at 11am to drop my bags. I had a show at 1pm. A security personal stopped ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Scandic Hamburg Emporio
Lovely staff at the front counter. Clwan room.. Didn't get to eat there or use the sona
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St. Pauli
Clean room, excellent staff, great location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Clean and the bed was super comfortable! Lovely lobby and bar. An egg over easy - 1st success in Germany!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottensen
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.
Steinwerder
Travellers like the theatres in Steinwerder, and Theater im Hafen is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.
