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Our top choices for Hamburg hostels

A hotel corridor with signs for 'KÜCHE KITCHEN' and 'WASCHCENTER' indicating amenities.

1. Hostel-Centrum

Hostel-Centrum
Hamburg-Nord
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hostel-Centrum
A modern bar area with a long counter, stools, and a piano.

2. Generator Hamburg

Generator Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Ok"
United States
Ngoc Dat
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Generator Hamburg
A modern lounge area with seating, a neon sign, and large windows.

3. a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof

a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
A hallway with a stone wall and a door marked with the number 18.

4. 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 £61
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
MAC City Hostel
A modern living room with a white sofa and a dining table.

5. The Room 44

The Room 44
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (30 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 £64
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Room 44
A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple balconies with metal railings, and a central entrance with a tree.

6. 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 £62
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Basement Hamburg - Hostel
A group of people holding drinks and wearing sashes with the text "Team Bride".

7. a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel

a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Room is close to the common toilet groundfloor. It was June it was so warm, room doesnt have windows no ventilation. Location is ok, great for just short stay."
Sweden
Katrina Marie
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel
A hotel with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a sign indicating it is a hotel and restaurant.

8. HS Hotel

HS Hotel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.6 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"Close to transport link "
United Kingdom
Rita Amaka
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
HS Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a potted plant.

9. 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 £61
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hammerbrook Hostel Hamburg
A house with a spiral staircase, a patio with chairs, and a flower bed.

10. Hotel am Seehafen

Hotel am Seehafen
Hamburg-Harburg
5.4 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Paikka näytti slummilta tietyömaalla, mutta huone oli iso ja siisti. Palveluja ei ole lähellä"
Finland
Tapio
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel am Seehafen
A hotel room with two single beds, a painting of a sunset, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. The Hostel

The Hostel
Eimsbuettel
6.2 out of 10, (83 reviews)
"."
Germany
Alexander
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Hostel
A modern building with multiple glass windows and doors, featuring a mix of natural and artificial lighting.

12. Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel

Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Super Jugendherberge. Alles tiptop"
Germany
Loni
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Jugendherberge Horner Rennbahn - Hostel
A rooftop deck with wooden benches and railings, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a clear sky.

13. a&o Hamburg City - Hostel

a&o Hamburg City - Hostel
Hamburg-Mitte
6.8 out of 10, (1,004 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 £43
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
a&o Hamburg City - Hostel
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport

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"3 min walk to the airport, clean and comfy"
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport

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Hamburg Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,122
Accommodation
30 Hostels
Lowest Price
£36
Highest Price
£119

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 Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - 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 - 2-minute walk from Hamburg Central Station for easy access to public transport. 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, Alster Lakes and Stadtpark. Cultural attractions include Hamburg State Opera, Hamburger Kunsthalle and Hamburg Dungeon. Visit landmarks such as Chilehaus, Bergedorfer Castle and St. Nikolai Church.
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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