HafenCity Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
Marvel at this miniature world, criss-crossed by model railways, ships and aeroplanes, all recreated in astounding detail.
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 Cruise Center
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to Hamburg Cruise Center. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
International Maritime Museum
Admire this vast collection of maritime treasures, and learn all about life at sea through the ages.
Hamburg Dungeon
Immerse yourself in the darkest periods in Hamburg’s history; this is a truly unforgettable experience, not for the faint-hearted!
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.
Activities
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best HafenCity Hotel Deals
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Nice Hotel and location would be nice to have coffee in the room ,although I know its not the norm in Germany
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Great stay - very convenient
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Awesome maisonette suite and views, excellent breakfast, beautiful swimming pool.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
I highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Hamburg Marriott Hotel
Incredible, incredible front desk staff. Everyone was lovely to deal with and made me feel very welcome. My room was very nice, and seemed recently freshened. The bed was extremely comfortable; not too hard and not too soft.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
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.
