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Hostels in City Centre, Hamburg

20 hostels in Hamburg. Prices start from €5 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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2.5 km from City Centre (≈ 30 min walking)
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"…Pauli area is around 12 minutes to reach with the subway. We offer various rooms with shared toilets and bathroom facilities. Locker and bed linen inclusive, 24 h free drinking Tee, free WiFi. ... more details

from €12.37
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2.5 km from City Centre (≈ 30 min walking)
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"…Unfortunately it does not offer a kitchen where guests can make their own meals. On the first floor there is a relaxing area with sofas and three computers free for the use for guests. The ... more details

from €8.38
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2.8 km from City Centre (≈ 33 min walking)
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"So so - it has a good location. 5 mins walk to U-bahn and S-Bahn. but it was a little bit noise at night." …"…It is just a short 5 minute walk to the Central Station. Due to its central location the ... more details

from €8.38
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3.1 km from City Centre (≈ 37 min walking)
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"Much money for a poor location - The hostel is nice but the location is horrible and very unsafe during the night." …"…The a&o Hamburg is located 500 meters or just one underground station from the ... more details

from €7.86
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3.6 km from City Centre (≈ 44 min walking)
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"…In case of a late cancellation or a no show property will charge a fee equal to the first night of your stay. Check in from 4 pm to 5 pm sometimes 7.30 pm. Check out until 11 am. Payment ... more details

from €12.64
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3.6 km from City Centre (≈ 44 min walking)
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"…The staff were, like most German people, very friendly - could not help me enough. It is two stops on the S-Bahn into the centre of Hamburg, but public transport is very efficient and trains leave ... more details

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3.8 km from City Centre (≈ 45 min walking)
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"…In this hotel/hostel there is no common area, breakfast was poor and six Euros for it was too much. In Hamburg you'll find great hostels for the half of the price of this place. You have been warned ... more details

from €29.33
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3.9 km from City Centre (≈ 47 min walking)
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"…The kitchen is well equipped (only one four burner stove though). The music from the nightclub below might be a slight distraction. However with the windows closed in a room on the second floor, we ... more details

from €12.03
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4.3 km from City Centre (≈ 51 min walking)
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"…The breakfast was good and the place was cozy. But there were people outside the place in the night, maybe getting out of some bar, and they screamed and sang when we were trying to sleep. The ... more details

from €10.76
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4.3 km from City Centre (≈ 52 min walking)
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"…There is a varying number of beds available in a room and all beds are bunk beds. Private rooms are available but they are also only bunk beds. Every room has its own bathroom with a shower stall, ... more details

from €18.28
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4.6 km from City Centre (≈ 55 min walking)
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"…The reception is open 24 hours. Our friendly staff will always help you with directions, information and tickets to some of Hamburg's top events. While situated off the city centre it is easy to get ... more details

from €14.94
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4.6 km from City Centre (≈ 55 min walking)

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from €12.91
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5.2 km from City Centre (≈ 63 min walking)
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"…· Breakfast not included - 6.50 EUR per person per day. · It’s possible to request a parking space while the guests are on holiday at EUR 5,00 per day based on availability. · Towels not included ... more details

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5.4 km from City Centre (≈ 65 min walking)
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"…Two unisex shower rooms are located near the hostel's reception, each room further equipped with two shower stalls. An area is partitioned off the hallway directly opposite to form change rooms. The ... more details

from €11.46
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5.9 km from City Centre (≈ 71 min walking)

"…Taxes included. Breakfast not included. General: 24-hour front desk. No curfew. The property is for adults only and pets are not allowed." …"The nearest airport to the Boardinghouse is Hamburg ... more details

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6.2 km from City Centre (≈ 74 min walking)
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Kieler strasse 438 ... more details

from €10.02
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7.6 km from City Centre (≈ 92 min walking)
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Fangdieckstrasse 20 ... more details

from €11.65
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8.6 km from City Centre (≈ 103 min walking)

Dahlemer Ring 9 ... more details

from €19.35
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14.9 km from City Centre (≈ 179 min walking)
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from €9.14
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14.9 km from City Centre (≈ 179 min walking)
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from €12.34

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0 km from City Centre (≈ 0 min walking)
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"…Dear Families and Ladies, please notify us in advance if you prefer a 'Single Family Room' or if you specifically would like to stay in a 'Shared Female Dorm'. We will check our availability ... more details

from €80.64
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0.8 km from City Centre (≈ 9 min walking)

Heinrich-Hertz-strasse 139 ... more details

from €53.50
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1.2 km from City Centre (≈ 14 min walking)
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Armgartstrasse 20 ... more details

from €66.81
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1.7 km from City Centre (≈ 21 min walking)
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Hohenfelder strasse 20 Erdgeschoss ... more details

from €25.80
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2.2 km from City Centre (≈ 27 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…CAB20 - Terms & Conditions The reception works 24-hours. Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay ... more details

from €35.64
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2.2 km from City Centre (≈ 27 min walking)
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"Hotel Beefang is locateted in the city of Hamburg, which is directly opposite the main station, with easy access to all transport and a direct connection to and from the airport. No matter if you ... more details

from €43.10
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2.8 km from City Centre (≈ 33 min walking)
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"…Every room features TV, WiFi, bathroom with shower and heat lamp. All rooms are colorful and promise you a unique sleeping-experience. Superbude offers a delicious breakfast buffet in the ... more details

from €49.50
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2.8 km from City Centre (≈ 34 min walking)

Bramfelder strasse 84 ... more details

from €36.50
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3 km from City Centre (≈ 36 min walking)
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"…Breakfast not included. General: No Reception / Self Check-In System No curfew." …"The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 9 km from Hammerbrook Hostel." …Gotenstrasse 4 1.Etage ... more details

from €31.90
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3.1 km from City Centre (≈ 37 min walking)
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"…All rooms are tastefully decorated and are fully equipped with shower, toilet, satellite TV, radio and direct dial telephone. The room rates include the use of your own garage where you can park ... more details

from €54.23
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3.1 km from City Centre (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for:Female Only HostelsYouth Hostel

Dragonerstall 11, Hamburg City Center (New Town) ... more details

from €36.32
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3.9 km from City Centre (≈ 46 min walking)
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"…The Apartment Hotel is an certified '3-Star-Superior' bed and breakfast hotel with a total of 119 generously proportioned guest rooms. Living well need not to be expensive, as you will see from ... more details

from €56.57
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Altan Hotel, Hamburg
3.9 km from City Centre (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…Par ex. if you travel as a familiy or as a big group. � Single Room � Double/Twin Room � Shared Room (3 up to 6 beds) All of our rooms include a shower and WC. 2 rooms just have shower and ... more details

from €25.47
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4 km from City Centre (≈ 48 min walking)
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"…The breakfast includes a large variety of drinks and food -- teas, juices, coffees, cereals, milk (soy milk is available too) bread rolls, toasts, waffles, jams, fresh fruits, cheeses, hams, salads ... more details

from €56.96
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4.3 km from City Centre (≈ 52 min walking)
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"fantastic - 1 of the best well kept and professional hostels In Hamburg! Danke Antie" …"…When you arrive you will receive a city map and lots of information on how to make your stay in Hamburg ... more details

from €22.41
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4.3 km from City Centre (≈ 52 min walking)
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"…Each of them is telling its own story of our Hamburg. Do not worry, all noisy construction work has already been done. The public spaces, our roof terrace, bar and most of the rooms shine in a new ... more details

from €50.12
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4.7 km from City Centre (≈ 56 min walking)

Friedrichstrasse 11 Obergeschoss ... more details

from €27.22
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4.7 km from City Centre (≈ 56 min walking)
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"…middle of Hamburg - St.Pauli on the most famous side street of the Reeperbahn 'Große Freiheit'. The “Große Freiheit” is very popular with tourists and locals, and not just on weekends. Many bachelor ... more details

from €45.29
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4.7 km from City Centre (≈ 56 min walking)
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Gerhardstrasse 4 Hinterhof ... more details

from €30.25
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4.7 km from City Centre (≈ 57 min walking)
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"…They can be easily reached by foot. The Central Station is just four intra-city train stops away. The character and authenticity of the building fit right into the district and makes it one of the ... more details

from €11.19
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4.7 km from City Centre (≈ 57 min walking)
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"…Check-in from 15.00 to 20.00 For non-arrival after 8pm, we unfortunately have to cancel your booking. Check-Out: 11.00" …"…Hamburg, Germany 20359 From the airport: From Fuhlsbüttel Airport you ... more details

from €27.53
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4.8 km from City Centre (≈ 57 min walking)
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Holstenstr. 3 ... more details

from €38.41
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5.1 km from City Centre (≈ 61 min walking)
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"Hotel Helgoland Hamburg is ideally located in a central, but quiet, area of Hamburg just a stone's throw away from the theatre, the Congress Centre and beautiful Hamburg Harbour. The hotel ... more details

from €53.91
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5.6 km from City Centre (≈ 67 min walking)
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"…Pauli district (famous for nightlife) and only twenty or so minutes from town hall and most of the larger attractions to see around the town centre. Rooms and Bathrooms The rooms are quite ... more details

from €13.77
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5.8 km from City Centre (≈ 70 min walking)
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"…The hotel is the ideal base for all kinds of activities and sightseeing in this Hanseatic city. All rooms with shower/wc, tel., TV. We offer cost-free internet access via WLAN. Breakfast EUR 8,00 ... more details

from €59.19
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Arcade-Hostel

Free Breakfast
5.9 km from City Centre (≈ 70 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Access to the colorful Hamburg nightlife, the world-renown classic fish market (Sundays only), several famous parks and rivers Elbe and Alster, as well as good shopping opportunities is easily ... more details

from €32.32
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6.1 km from City Centre (≈ 73 min walking)
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Veddeler Bogen 1 ... more details

from €36.83
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7.6 km from City Centre (≈ 91 min walking)
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"Good for a night - Comfortable and cheap rooms. Good for a night. The kitchen and washrooms are not clean enough, but it was alright for a night." …"…No curfew. No pets allowed. Extra charge for ... more details

from €25.28
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8.8 km from City Centre (≈ 106 min walking)
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Baumacker 1c ... more details

from €34.12
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9.2 km from City Centre (≈ 111 min walking)
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31 Kriegerdankweg ... more details

from €30.50
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12.1 km from City Centre (≈ 145 min walking)
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Seehafenstrasse ... more details

from €31.28
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13.1 km from City Centre (≈ 158 min walking)
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Grossmoordamm 1 ... more details

from €42.07
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14 km from City Centre (≈ 168 min walking)
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"…Facilities • Communal kitchen (fully equipped) • Free Wi-Fi • Separate WC/showers for ladies & gentlemen in the corridor • Fresh hotel bed linen & towels 1× per week (for longer stays ... more details

from €28.88

Guest Houses in Hamburg

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2.9 km from City Centre (≈ 34 min walking)
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Börnestrasse 14, S/U Bahn Wandsbecker Chaussee ... more details

from €39.27

Explore Hamburg

Discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type.

Get to know City Centre

Hamburg City Center: Gateway to Timeless Adventures

Welcome to the heartbeat of Hamburg – the City Center, where simplicity meets the extraordinary. This guide is your key to unlocking the best for backpackers and budget travelers. No frills, just the real deal – because your adventure deserves an epic start!

Explore Hamburg City

Step into a district that breathes history. The City Hall stands tall, a testament to Hamburg's past, while Speicherstadt, the historic warehouse district, whispers tales of maritime commerce. Wander through Deichstrasse, one of the oldest streets, and feel the city's pulse.

Getting Around

Move like a local with Hamburg's enduring transportation. Hop on U-Bahn trains or cruise the Alster on a ferry – experiences that define the city. Embrace simplicity, explore on foot, and let the charm of the City Center unfold with every step.

Hostel Havens

Your budget-friendly abode awaits. City Center's hostels aren't just places to sleep; they're hubs of camaraderie. Share stories in communal spaces, gather travel tips, and be part of the vibrant backpacker community that calls these hostels home.

Cultural Gems

Immerse yourself in timeless culture. From the historic Kunsthalle to the local charm of Gänsemarkt Square, every corner has a story. Embrace the evergreen spirit at the Miniatur Wunderland or savor local flavors at the Fischmarkt – the City Center is a cultural odyssey.

Why Stay in Hamburg City Center?

Your Hamburg City Center adventure summarized:

  • Explore Hamburg City: A district that breathes history.
  • Getting Around: U-Bahn, ferries, and the joy of exploring on foot.
  • Hostel Havens: More than a bed – a vibrant backpacker community.
  • Cultural Gems: Miniatur Wunderland, Kunsthalle, and local delights.

Hamburg City Center hostels – simplicity, culture, and your gateway to timeless adventures. Let the journey begin!

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