Altstadt

Speicherstadt, Hamburg and Neustadt, are nearby suburbs which are also worth exploring.

Altstadt offers some interesting museums, exhibits and show venues nearby that make great places to visit. Visit some of the noteworthy artistic and historic collections including Hamburger Kunsthalle, the Cap San Diego and Hamburg Museum. Book seats for one or two of the magical live performances at Imperial Theater, Schauspielhaus and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall.

If the sun is shining get into the great outdoors and make the most of the nearby parks and reserves. Enjoy some of the beautiful urban parks such as the Botanical Gardens and Japanese Garden.

If you have time in and around Altstadt, stop by Fish Market, the Planten un Blomen and Beatles Platz. For a relaxing change of pace, spend a little time at the area’s holy places, such as the St. Peter's Church, the St. Catherine's Church and the St. Nikolai Church.

Get familiar with the local fashion and do some people-watching in the nearby shopping hotspots such as Grosse Freiheit, Europa Passage and Hanse Viertel.

An important local icon is Millerntor Stadium, which is home to the Hamburg Blue Devils football team in summer and the FC St. Pauli soccer team in winter. Music fans can also browse the stadium’s entertainment guide to see if there’s a concert on during their stay.

After a long day exploring the streets of Altstadt, stay the night at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Take your pick from the Radisson Blu Hotel, the Hotel Hafen Hamburg, or the Holiday Inn Express HAMBURG CITY CENTRE.