Altstadt Hamburg Travel Guide
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
As one of Germany’s leading art institutions, this museum showcases a world-class collection of masterpieces from the 14th century to the present day.
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.
St. Peter's Church
Admire some of the oldest works of art in Hamburg housed in this impressive cathedral, which amazingly survived the devastation of World War II.
St. Nikolai Church
You can find out about the history of Hamburg with a visit to St. Nikolai Church. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Hamburg: Line F Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Tour
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Orange Bus
Hamburg: Visit the Chocoversum & Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
Hamburg: Insider Tour of the Reeperbahn & St. Pauli
Hamburg: Lust, Luden & Die Große Freiheit Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Altstadt Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
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.
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
Neustadt
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt. Top attractions like St. Michaelis Church and Laeiszhalle 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.