A calm river with buildings on either side, including a prominent tower and a covered walkway.

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Our top choices for Hamburg hostels

Lobby sitting area

a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel

a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice staff, good location, walkable from the train station, trendy, lots of young adults. Grocery stores nearby."
Finland
Janina
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Interior

Hostel-Centrum

Hostel-Centrum
Hamburg-Nord
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Hostel-Centrum
Bar (on property)

a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel

a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.0 out of 10, (1,005 reviews)
"Good room"
Finland
Anders
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel
Terrace/patio

The Room 44

The Room 44
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (23 reviews)
"Everything was great and beautiful! The place was clean, and cozy.The location was perfect close to both the city center and the train station. We had a wonderful stay. "
Sweden
Karin
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Room 44
Lobby lounge

MAC City Hostel

MAC City Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (53 reviews)
"Ungewohntes Gemeinschaftsbad, dünne Wände, Baulärm sind der Grund hier nicht wieder einzuchecken."
Germany
Bernd
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
MAC City Hostel
Exterior

Basement Hamburg - Hostel

Basement Hamburg - Hostel
Eimsbuettel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Unkompliziert. Schönes Zimmer. Bad und Dusche auf dem Gang (für mehrere Zimmer - alles sauber und ordentlich). Einfaches check in."
Germany
Henning
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Basement Hamburg - Hostel
Exterior

HS Hotel

HS Hotel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (13 reviews)
"Close to transport link "
United Kingdom
Rita Amaka
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
HS Hotel
Interior

Hammerbrook Hostel Hamburg

Hammerbrook Hostel Hamburg
Hamburg-Mitte
6.4 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"Sehr hellhörig. Lieblos eingerichtet. "
Germany
Christina Maria
The price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hammerbrook Hostel Hamburg
Exterior

Hotel am Seehafen

Hotel am Seehafen
Hamburg-Harburg
4.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Paikka näytti slummilta tietyömaalla, mutta huone oli iso ja siisti. Palveluja ei ole lähellä"
Finland
Tapio
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel am Seehafen
Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

The Hostel

The Hostel
Eimsbuettel
6.2 out of 10, (83 reviews)
"."
Germany
Alexander
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
The Hostel
Sun deck

a&o Hamburg City - Hostel

a&o Hamburg City - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Super hotel for a low price! Central, close to the s-bane, helpful staff. Not much in the area, but that didn’t matter since it was easy to get to public transport. "
Norway
Benedicte
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
a&o Hamburg City - Hostel
Exterior

Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel

Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (43 reviews)
"Ich war nur drei Tage da aber es war super schön "
Germany
Kerstin
The price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel
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Top Hamburg Hotel Reviews

JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

10/10 Excellent
"The room is spacious enough to spread yourself out and get comfortable. It was nice to have coffee and tea available in the room. The staff were friendly, professional, kind and courteous."
Fitzgerald 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

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Hamburg Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,111
Accommodation
30 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$86
Highest Price
NZ$318

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Hamburg?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Hamburg?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: A&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Reeperbahn S-Bahn for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. A&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Steinstrasse U-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. A&o Hamburg City - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Berliner Tor Station and Hammerbrook S-Bahn. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. You'll find showers, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms. The Room 44 - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Steinstrasse U-Bahn and Hammerbrook S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi at this property. Rooms come with bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Generator Hamburg - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of South Central U-Bahn and Hamburg Central Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and a bar. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.
How many hostels are there in Hamburg?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Hamburg, one of Expedia's 26 hostels could be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Hamburg?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Hamburg is 762 mm.
What is there to see and do in Hamburg?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Hamburg. Get out into nature with places such as Inner Alster Lake, Heiligengeistfeld and Alster Lakes. Cultural attractions include Hamburg State Opera, Hamburger Kunsthalle and Hamburg Dungeon. Visit landmarks such as Bergedorfer Castle, St. Nikolai Church and Deichstrasse.
What's the best way to get to and around Hamburg while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Hamburg in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hamburg Airport (HAM), located 5.7 mi (9.1 km) away. An alternative is Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW), which is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Rathaus U-Bahn, Jungfernstieg Station and Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Michaeliskirche Hamburg Station, Hamburg (ZMB-Hamburg Central Train Station) or Hamburg Central Station.

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