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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.

The best hostel experience I’ve ever had! Nice concept of private compartment inside a room, clean shared bathrooms and toilet, tv with headset and nice choices of programs, and last but not least contactless hassle-free checkin/checkout. Highly recommended.

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8.2
Very good
1,132 reviews
Price from
£51
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.

Everything exceeded our expectations - we were a little alarmed by the name hostel and some reviews but the hotel was delightful - excellent staff and helpful reception notably Tim. Beautiful light window filled room, comfy warm and the district, restaurants and shops perfect

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8.3
Very good
1,619 reviews
Price from
£113
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.

Receptionists were the best, very helpful and kind. Bed was comfortable, sheets clean, hot water in shower, clean toilets, location is great, nearby is place for renting bicycles, and some 10-15min walking huge supermarket.

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7.9
Good
1,566 reviews
Price from
£20
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
1,219 reviews
Price from
£56
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.

Thats my best hotel in Hamburg. Very central, lovely staff, everything is convenient and clean

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6.9
Review score
2,077 reviews
Price from
£24
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.

clean rooms and beautiful people 😉

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6.9
Review score
9,830 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.

It is an excellent hostel with large communal areas and a great view over the harbour of Hamburg. I was lucky enough to get a bed in one of the newly refurbished rooms. New beds with more privacy than before. Power socket both by the bed and inside the new lockers with code lock. Good breakfast included in the price.

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7.9
Good
2,041 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.

Location: close to a S station Facilities: very good free coffee in the morning, gym, massage chair We have received an upgrade of the room that made our trip wonderfull

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7.9
Good
1,337 reviews
Price from
£44
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.

Nice location. Nice room. Friendly hosts.

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6.2
Review score
9,376 reviews
Price from
£11
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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  • K 357 - Personal, Monteurzimmervermittlung und Vermietung Hamburg
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 170 reviews

    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.

  • Hostel-Centrum
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,132 reviews

    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

  • Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,619 reviews

    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

  • Koje Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews

    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.

  • Backpackers St. Pauli
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews

    Backpackers St. Pauli in Hamburg provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    Great location especially for St Pauli soccer fans!

  • Hammerbrook Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,219 reviews

    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.

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Auf dem Stintfang
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,041 reviews

    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

  • Buch-Ein-Bett Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,337 reviews

    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

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Hamburg

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Horner Rennbahn
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 933 reviews

    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

  • instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews

    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.

  • Arsi Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews

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

    Minimalistic but clean, well equipped and orderly.

  • Room Pauli
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 854 reviews

    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

  • @friends by CitySurfer
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews

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

    Cama cómoda Ubicación cerca de la estación central

  • Arena Hostel & Monteurzimmer
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 369 reviews

    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.

  • My Brand Boardinghouse Hamburg Volksdorf
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 481 reviews

    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

  • Hostel Kiezbude
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 420 reviews

    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 !

  • Ahoi Hostel
    Central location
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 162 reviews

    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

  • Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 244 reviews

    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!

  • Pauli Hostel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 545 reviews

    Conveniently located in Hamburg’s Old Town and just 20 metres from Königstrasse S-bahn Station, Pauli Hostel offers free Wi-Fi access and free tea.

    Very friendly staff, very welcoming and accommodating

  • Generator Hamburg
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,828 reviews

    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.

    A big and well-maintained hostel next to the main train station.

  • MAC City Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,077 reviews

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

    Nice people working there. Location was spectecular

  • Monteurzimmer in Hamburg West bei Hansezimmer
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 36 reviews

    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.

  • Paulibude
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 211 reviews

    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

  • Hostel City Süd
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 575 reviews

    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

  • a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,376 reviews

    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

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

    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.

  • The Hostel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 580 reviews

    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

  • Sleep In Hamburg Kajüten
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 757 reviews

    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

  • The Old Doctors Office
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 497 reviews

    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

  • Hostel Hamburg
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 44 reviews

    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.

  • stayinhostel
    Central location
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 12 reviews

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

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Hostels that guests love in Hamburg

  • Avg. price/night: £300.60
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    Very clean and modern! Great location, we felt very safe even when walking around at night. The two bathrooms were very nicely furnished and clean.
    Sabrina Francis
    People with friends
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews
    Close to station, bars and restaurants, in a quiet and safe area, clean hostel, beds are stable and don’t move as much as other bunk beds
    Franziska
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £228.87
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,041 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
  • Avg. price/night: £102.39
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,549 reviews
    Big dormitory. A lot of space to put your belongings. Natural light. Nice cleaning. No noise. Great kitchen to cook in, but you need to bring dishwashing products and a sponge to wash your plates and stuff... The location might be 10 minutes by train from the city centre, but you have everything you need nearby the hostel. From a huge supermarket with great and cheap meal options, to pharmacies and restaurants
    Rita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.09
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 481 reviews
    This place is good for a few nights if you are on a budget. Despite being a youth hostel, it is clean. Regarding noise, it really depends on the other guests you will be with. For me, it was a bit loud late in the evening over the weekend, but ther other days were fine. It is a 10-minutes-walk away from a U-Bahn station from which you can reach the city center in about half an hour. All in all, my stay was pleasant.
    ChristelleF
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.74
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,050 reviews
    Very cheap, location was close to some nice areas (15 min walk) but hostel not a great location overall.
    Katherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £85.18
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,132 reviews
    I really enjoyed the fact that despite being a youth hostel, you can still find privacy in the rooms. Indeed, each bed has its own facilities (tv, light, remote control, table, closet) and lockers are accessible at no extra cost! I felt so safe there!
    Orlanne
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews
    Very cheap, comfortable beds, overal clean hostel and great location. The receptionist was very nice.
    Dario
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £103.46
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,828 reviews
    One of the best hostels i have stayed at, has a great location and great value for money. The staff was helpful, cool and friendly. The hostel seems new and is in a great shape. The hallways remind me of a hotel with thick carpets, cool walls and lovely fragrance. The room furnishing seems new, nothing cracks, everything works, beds are great and the pillow and the cover are not thin and tiny, but very big "meaty" hotelish. I am planning to stay here again.
    A
    Aleksandar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £144.86
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,077 reviews
    Shared kitchen Cheap price Good location Thses 3 are most important things for long term travelers! We cant ask more for budget hostel.
    Sungjoo
    Solo traveller

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