It is best to choose a hotel in Hamburg directly in the historic warehouse district or in the immediate vicinity of this unique building complex if you want to stay in the very center of the Hanseatic city. Like all old port cities, Hamburg has grown steadily over the centuries from its original harbor.
The advantage of centrally located hotels in or near the Speicherstadt is that you can explore the most important sights on foot from here and find yourself right in the beating heart of Hamburg.
The Speicherstadt, the world’s largest historic warehouse complex, was built on the Elbe islands and is criss-crossed by canals known as canals. These in turn are spanned by many listed bridges, which offer very attractive views of the Elbe and the historic brick buildings. Incidentally, with around 2,500 bridges, Hamburg is the city with the most bridges in Europe, ahead of Vienna and Amsterdam!
So if you are looking for hotels with a historic ambience and close to the water, you will find them in and around the old warehouse district. We present our three top favorites for overnight stays in Hamburg here.
Why stay in a hotel in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt?
In recent decades, the Speicherstadt has developed into an avant-garde center for art, culture, entertainment and gastronomy – not least due to the nearby Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
As a visit to the Speicherstadt is an essential part of any visit to Hamburg and the most important sights are not far away, it makes sense to book a hotel near Hamburg’s Speicherstadt.
The impressive old buildings of this unique ensemble are particularly attractive in the evening when the Speicherstadt is illuminated.
Typical for the Speicherstadt and a classic vacation photo from Hamburg is the motif with the night-time view of the so-called moated castle.
The 3 best hotels near Hamburg’s Speicherstadt
Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt #1: Ameron Hotel in the Speicherstadt
If you really want to spend the night right in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt, you need to book a room at the Ameron Hotel in good time. It is the only hotel that exists within the venerable walls of the Speicherstadt World Heritage Site and is therefore one of the most popular hotels in Hamburg!
The fitness & spa area is located on the seventh floor of the Hotel Ameron, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Speicherstadt and Hafen-City.
The interior of this hotel is inspired by the style of the 50s and 60s and combines classic with modern elements.
Items on loan from the nearby Maritime Museum can be found throughout the house and contribute significantly to its warm and cozy atmosphere.
The hotel restaurant offers – in keeping with the style of the hotel – classic Italian cuisine interpreted in a modern way and at the highest level!
Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt #2: Premier Inn Hamburg City Center
The Premier Inn Hotel Hamburg City is located just a few minutes’ walk from the eastern part of the Speicherstadt.
Hamburg’s old town, the Speicherstadt warehouse district and the Messberg subway station are all in the immediate vicinity.
This hotel is therefore particularly suitable for a stay of several days, as the whole of Hamburg can be explored from here both on foot and conveniently by public transport.
The Premier Inn was only opened in 2019 and is therefore state of the art!
Hotel Hamburg Speicherstadt #3: East Hotel Hamburg
A little further away from the Speicherstadt, but in the heart of St. Pauli, is the East Hotel Hamburg, which was designed by Chicago star architect Jordan Mozer around a former iron foundry.
This is not only an architectural masterpiece, this hotel is also an absolute top address for gourmets. The hotel’s own east restaurant is one of the most popular “dinner locations” in the Hanseatic city. The kitchen team led by Eric Kröber and sushi chef Ngima Sherpa creates sushi, sashimi, salads, fish and meat dishes with class and provides its guests with desserts from its own patisserie to top it all off.
And for the perfect aperitif and digestif, Yakshi’s Bar is available daily from 09:00 to 24:00 and until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday with more than 250 drinks, shots and cocktails.
From the hotel in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt on an adventure to OPOLUM
The Speicherstadt is home to some extraordinary businesses, exhibitions and museums that are a must-see. And of course you shouldn’t leave Hamburg without visiting the Speicherstadt’s most exciting attraction, the OPOLUM escape room theater.
No matter where you are staying in Hamburg, treat yourself to a breakfast in the Speicherstadt and take a day to discover the many secrets of the Speicherstadt and the incredible events in the Escape Room Hamburg!
