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Conveniently located in the Hohenfelde district of Hamburg, Hostel-Centrum is set 2.4 km from Hamburg Central Station, 3.1 km from Dialog im Dunkeln and 3.2 km from Mönckebergstraße. The property is around 3.2 km from Inner Alster Lake, 3.7 km from Town Hall Hamburg and 4 km from Miniatur Wunderland. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

One of the rare occasions where the reality is better than the pictures. Room was large, super clean and great quality. Getting in/out was really easy and the place felt secure.

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8.2
Very good
1,107 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel is located in the Sternschanze district in Hamburg, 800 metres from Hamburg Fair.

Rooms include a flat-screen TV.

Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel features free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms include a shared bathroom while others include a private bathroom.

Perfect location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.

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8.3
Very good
1,585 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Set in Hamburg, within 13 km of Hamburg Central Station and 14 km of Dialog im Dunkeln, Koje Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 14 km from Inner Alster Lake, 14 km from Town Hall Hamburg and 14 km from Miniatur Wunderland. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Mönckebergstraße.

This is truly a wonderful find in scenic Lohbrügge on the outskirts of Hamburg. The staff were as welcoming as could possibly be, particularly Krystyna and Sebastian, the concierge, Edyta, was also wonderful. It's easy and quick to get to the city center from here, the bus stop is right around the corner, just 5 min. to the subway. Lovely maritime themed hostel, cozy and with a kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own meals. So happy I took a chance on this place a little off the beaten track, sometimes risks pay off !

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8.4
Very good
173 reviews

Backpackers St. Pauli in Hamburg provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Featuring barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.6 km from Port of Hamburg, 1.1 km from Millerntor Stadium and 2 km from St. Michael's Church. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

I felt safe. It was very cozy and comfortable. The receptionist at booking in was so welcoming and helpful. Great location. It makes traveling for people on low money ossible.

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7.9
Good
1,540 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hammerbrook Hostel offers accommodation in Hamburg.

Speicherstadt is 1.4 km from Hammerbrook Hostel, while Mönckebergstraße is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from Hammerbrook Hostel.

exactly as described. good value for the price, everything is clean. chocolates are a nice touch! the bathroom is in the room and clean.

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6.9
Review score
1,174 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Just 800 metres from Hamburg Main Train station, MAC City Hostel offers centrally located accommodation in Hamburg. Guests can enjoy snacks and drinks in its communal lounge, have access to lockers available for storage, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

super clean and next to the ubahn station. the people were very nice too!

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7
Good
2,036 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Directly beside Hamburg Train Station, this hostel offers colourful rooms and dormitories with private bathrooms. It has a 24-hour reception, a large lounge and a bar with outdoor terrace.

Opened in January 2012, Generator Hostel Hamburg is one of the city’s largest hostels. All rooms are fitted with secure key card systems and can be reached by elevator.

it’s very good place! 2 min from central railway! it’s clean and calm! everything is new! restroom and shower are in each room.

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6.9
Review score
9,610 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Offering panoramic views of Hamburg Harbour, Auf dem Stintfang features rooms and dormitories with either a shared or private bathroom. Single-sex dormitories are also available. Wi-Fi internet is free in public areas, and guests can use the hostel’s laundry facilities.

Breakfast was decent and the room was better than expected. A lot of families but it's possible to meet other solo travelers too.

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7.9
Good
1,994 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

This hostel offers a free gym for all guests, free W-Fi and rooms with fridge. It is in a quiet side road, a 1-minute walk from the Reeperbahn and a 5-minute walk from St. Pauli Underground Station.

All rooms at the Buch-ein-Bett Hostel include cable TV. Guests have use of a shared kitchen with plates and cooking utensils.

This hostel was a very pleasant surprise, the room was very spacious, very clean and modern. The bathroom was also spacious and clean. The room was very quiet as it was soundproof. Even though it was located in St. Pauli, the neighborhood was very safe. Very much worth the cost.

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7.9
Good
1,298 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

This historic former warehouse is located in the heart of Hamburg, a 12-minute walk from Hamburg Central Station. It offers a shared games room, drinks bar and excellent public transport connections.

The a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof offers a wide choice of comfortably furnished accommodation, ranging from single rooms to shared dormitories. Some offer views of Inner Alster Lake.

When we arrived the room was worm and good.

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6.2
Review score
9,107 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • MAC City Hostel
    Budget options available

    Just 800 metres from Hamburg Main Train station, MAC City Hostel offers centrally located accommodation in Hamburg.

    Nice people working there. Location was spectecular

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,036 reviews
  • Generator Hamburg
    Budget options available

    Directly beside Hamburg Train Station, this hostel offers colourful rooms and dormitories with private bathrooms. It has a 24-hour reception, a large lounge and a bar with outdoor terrace.

    Was great value for money and perfect for an easy weekend getaway

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,609 reviews
  • a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
    Budget options available

    This historic former warehouse is located in the heart of Hamburg, a 12-minute walk from Hamburg Central Station. It offers a shared games room, drinks bar and excellent public transport connections.

    Was amazing location to reach close to train station

    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,106 reviews
  • Ahoi Hostel
    Budget options available

    Located in Hamburg, 12 km from Old Elbe Tunnel, Ahoi Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Sehr nettes Personal Sauberes Zimmer Ruhiges Haus

    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 153 reviews
  • Sleep In Hamburg Kajüten
    Budget options available

    Well set in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Sleep In Hamburg Kajüten is situated 700 metres from St. Pauli Piers, 1.2 km from Millerntor Stadium and 1.3 km from St. Michael's Church.

    Sehr sauber, kleine Zimmer aber für kurze Dauer völlig ok

    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 737 reviews
  • Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer
    Budget options available

    Attractively situated in the Stellingen district of Hamburg, Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer is situated 3.3 km from Volksparkstadion, 5.9 km from Hamburg Fair and 6.2 km from Hamburg-Altona...

    Habe ein kostenloses Upgrade bekommen, das war toll!

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
  • The Old Doctors Office
    Budget options available

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, The Old Doctors Office is located in Hamburg, 6.2 km from Volksparkstadion and 10 km from Hamburg Fair.

    Alles sehr entspannt, tolle Betreuung! Traumhafter Garten

    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 471 reviews
  • Hostel City Süd
    Budget options available

    Situated conveniently in the Hammerbrook district of Hamburg, Hostel City Süd is located 1.9 km from Dialog im Dunkeln, 2.3 km from Mönckebergstraße and 2.4 km from Inner Alster Lake.

    Very clearly, we got quiet neighbors so it was so good

    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 550 reviews

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  • Koje Hostel
    Central location

    Set in Hamburg, within 13 km of Hamburg Central Station and 14 km of Dialog im Dunkeln, Koje Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

    Przemiła obsługa. Pokoje czyste, sprzątane codziennie.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews
  • Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
    Central location

    Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel is located in the Sternschanze district in Hamburg, 800 metres from Hamburg Fair. Rooms include a flat-screen TV.

    Very clean, modern rooms and bathrooms, staff super friendly

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,585 reviews
  • Hostel-Centrum
    Central location

    Conveniently located in the Hohenfelde district of Hamburg, Hostel-Centrum is set 2.4 km from Hamburg Central Station, 3.1 km from Dialog im Dunkeln and 3.2 km from Mönckebergstraße.

    privacy, easy - everything was on the same hallway

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,107 reviews
  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Auf dem Stintfang
    Central location

    This centrally located hostel lies just 500 metres from the Reeperbahn Nightlife Area and 200 metres from Landungsbrücken Underground Station. It offers a modern bistro and TV room.

    the location and the breakfast, which is diverse and fresh

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,994 reviews
  • Buch-Ein-Bett Hostel
    Central location

    This hostel offers a free gym for all guests, free W-Fi and rooms with fridge. It is in a quiet side road, a 1-minute walk from the Reeperbahn and a 5-minute walk from St. Pauli Underground Station.

    Clean, comfortable, quiet, simple, perfect for a couple of nights

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,298 reviews
  • Arsi Hostel
    Central location

    Set in Hamburg, 5.1 km from Inner Alster Lake, Arsi Hostel features views of the city.

    Minimalistic but clean, well equipped and orderly.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Horner Rennbahn
    Central location

    Featuring modern and bright architecture, the Hamburg hostel offers a games room, free bicycle storage and and a leafy garden with barbecue facilities.

    Value for money. Breakfast of a 4 star hotel level

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 904 reviews
  • instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli
    Central location

    This hostel is located near the trendy Schanzenviertel area of Hamburg. instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli offers free WiFi and unlimited free tea and coffee.

    Staff is good. The environment and room and bathrooms are all clean.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews
  • My Brand Boardinghouse Hamburg Volksdorf
    Central location

    Set on the outskirts of Hamburg, this modern hostel features free Wi-Fi, free parking, a shared fully equipped kitchen and modern rooms. Buchenkamp Underground Station is 100 metres away.

    Alles sehr sauber, Betten etwas schmal-aber Matratzen ok

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 474 reviews
  • Room Pauli
    Central location

    In a prime location in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Room Pauli is set 500 metres from Port of Hamburg, 700 metres from St. Pauli Piers and 1.1 km from Millerntor Stadium.

    easy, clean and nice staff. above all expectations

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 825 reviews
  • Arena Hostel & Monteurzimmer
    Central location

    This Hamburg hostel is located at Eidelstedt S-Bahn Train Station, a 10-minute walk from the Barclaycard Arena and the Volksparkstadium. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with heated floors.

    Very helpful. Very clean. Great warm temperature.

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 357 reviews
  • @friends by CitySurfer
    Central location

    Citysurfer44 is a young flat-sharing community that boasts individually-themed rooms and creative decor.

    Cama cómoda Ubicación cerca de la estación central

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews
  • Hostel Kiezbude
    Central location

    Directly on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, this hostel offers free WiFi and hot drinks facilities in every room. Guests at Hostel Kiezbude can enjoy a bar and lounge which opens every weekend.

    Viel besser als erwartet ! Super nette Mädels. 10/10 gerne immer wieder !

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 405 reviews
  • Hammerbrook Hostel
    Central location

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hammerbrook Hostel offers accommodation in Hamburg. You will find a kettle in the room.

    Check in was convenient; the facilities were clean.

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,174 reviews
  • Monteurzimmer in Hamburg West bei Hansezimmer
    Central location

    Hansezimmer Hamburg West is situated in Hamburg, 5 km from O2 World Hamburg. You will find a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a kettle in the room.

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 35 reviews
  • Paulibude
    Central location

    This hostel offers a free internet terminal and colourful, themed rooms in several buildings. It is located in Hamburg’s St Pauli district, between the Fish Market and the Reeperbahn.

    Die Mitarbeiterin dort war eine richtige Ehrenfrau

    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 205 reviews
  • The Hostel
    Central location

    This hostel is located in the Hamburg neighbourhood of Eidelstedt, 20 minutes from the city centre by public transport. Free WiFi, free parking, and a shared kitchen are on offer.

    Es ist dort Selbstbedienung, was von vorne herein klar war

    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 573 reviews
  • My easy home
    Central location

    Situated in Hamburg, 7.1 km from Hamburg Central Station, My easy home features accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Privatsphäre, Garten, Atmosphäre. Sehr sehr nette Besitzer.

    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 54 reviews
  • Hostel Hamburg
    Central location

    Conveniently situated in the Barmbek Süd district of Hamburg, Hostel Hamburg is located 3.1 km from Hamburg Central Station, 3.4 km from Inner Alster Lake and 4.1 km from Town Hall Hamburg.

    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 43 reviews
  • stayinhostel
    Central location

    Located in Hamburg within 2.5 km of Mönckebergstraße and 2.7 km of Inner Alster Lake, stayinhostel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 12 reviews
  • K 357 - Personal, Monteurzimmervermittlung und Vermietung Hamburg
    Central location

    Located in the Eimsbüttel district, this modern hostel is just a 6-minute drive from O2 World Hamburg arena. A garden and shared kitchen facilities are offered here.

    Wir hatten ein 3-Bett-Zimmer und waren sehr froh über die Sauberkeit und Gastfreundlichkeit.

    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 161 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Hamburg

  • Avg. price/night: £141.92
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,941 reviews
    Room is decent sized, on the small/budget side but good enough. Bathroom is small but the shower door opens inwards and is a bifolding two door thing it's awesome and seems to be typical in German hotels? I was pleasantly surprised. TV works well, internet works well. The area around the hotel felt pretty safe, it is a short walk to the train station which is the biggest benefit
    Ada
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105.40
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,461 reviews
    Great location for the Eimsbuttel area, and for those going to concerts etc at the Volksstadion. The Motel One is a step up from the Ibis Budget down the road - better bedding, room, bar in hotel - so for an extra ten Euros or so a night, a much better place to stay near Eimsbuttel
    Ross
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,293 reviews
    It was very clean, the access to the room was very easy just with a bracelet, no cards or codes and it felt safe. In every shower there was space to place items and clothes which is very convenient. There was a caffe/bar in the hostel open 24 hours with cozy and comfortable space.
    Vasiliki
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.88
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,106 reviews
    In a pretty good location. We were able to walk to our destination (Miniatur Wunderland), but there's no A/C and the window barely opened, so it was a hot night. It's nice they have bunk beds for the kids. Cheapest place we could find.
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,994 reviews
    The location was perfect. Rooms and beds were clean. Moreover, I didn't hear even a single squeak from the bunk bed. Breakfast was extraordinary. I have never seen so many varieties for breakfast in any youth hostel before. There were sockets even in the lockers. No need for padlock. There was combination on lockers. No deposite for the key cards. Definetely everything was so perfect.
    Deucalion666
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,540 reviews
    Hands down the best hostel I've been in so far. Clean rooms, lovely staff and cool fellow travellers to hang out with.
    Jose
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £76.35
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,034 reviews
    Was a cheap and comfortable room. No frills but met our expectations. Our son loved the setup of the bunk bed over the main bed and it saved a lot of space. We didn't have breakfast but there are many options around for meals. No view out of the window but we didn't care, it was only for sleeping.
    Matthew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £66.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15,293 reviews
    I stayed there last June but accidentally booked for October and i did not realize that. However, gentleman at the check in counter sorted out immediately and provided me a beautiful cabin. All the staffs are very kind and friendly. It is located few minutes away from Hamburg train station, lot of restaurants and cafes around. This place is so far the best hostel i stayed. I will definitely stay here again if they have space available and highly recommend this wonderful place for anyone.
    Sujad
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.64
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,286 reviews
    Location is super central, staff super nice and the shared bathroom and toilet are also impeccably clean. We had the feeling that the hostel is a safe place in the hustle and bustle of St Pauli
    Julia
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,540 reviews
    Very cheap, comfortable beds, overal clean hostel and great location. The receptionist was very nice.
    Dario
    Group

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