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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 room was great for solo traveller like me. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom is clean. I like that the check in and check out is easy and convenient as I arrived late.

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8.2
Very Good
1,185 reviews
Price from
$63
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.

Room was big, spacious and clean with all the necessary amenities. Situated near city center and near by tourist attractions. Staff were very friendly and supportive.

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8.3
Very Good
1,676 reviews
Price from
$141
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.

Great location, beautiful views! Very nice atmosphere: backpackers, couples, solo travelers, friends groups and families with kids were staying at the hostel! Breakfast included. Very nice and clean hostel. The staff was very nice during the check in and check out :) It is located next to a train station, so very convenient for getting around. I would recommend and repeat!

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8
Very Good
2,096 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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.

Great location, close to transportation and walking distance from many places. Was also great to have a "suit" with toilet/shower ti be shared only with the room.

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7.9
Good
1,639 reviews
Price from
$23
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.

It's quiet, easy to find, well connected with the train.

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6.9
Review score
1,280 reviews
Price from
$77
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.

The stuff was very friendly and hospitable, even though that check-in was on 14:00 they let us leave our luggage in safe place, situation was very cozy and personal with its service. Great stay and perfect location for such budget trips in center of Hamburg city

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6.9
Review score
2,166 reviews
Price from
$19
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.

Good prince and next to the bus/train station

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6.9
Review score
10,361 reviews
Price from
$17
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.

Clean, nice and affordable hostel on a great location. Very close to both Millerntor and Reeperbahn, but still in an area that isn't noisy. Hostel staff was very nice and polite. We will definitely stay at this hostel again.

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7.9
Good
1,412 reviews
Price from
$49
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.

I like the room and the service

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6.2
Review score
9,805 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Conveniently situated in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Hostel Westlight is located 1.4 km from St. Michael's Church, 1.8 km from Hamburg-Altona Train Station and 2.8 km from Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Featuring a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 700 metres from Port of Hamburg, less than 1 km from St. Pauli Piers and a 12-minute walk from Millerntor Stadium. Miniatur Wunderland is 3 km away and Old Elbe Tunnel is 1.3 km from the hostel.

great hostel in the middle of city.

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6.4
Review score
259 reviews

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Hammerbrook Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,280 reviews

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

    Check in was convenient; the facilities were clean.

  • Ahoi Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 194 reviews

    Located in Hamburg, 7.6 miles from Old Elbe Tunnel, Ahoi Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Sehr nettes Personal Sauberes Zimmer Ruhiges Haus

  • Room Pauli
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 911 reviews

    Well set in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Room Pauli is located a 5-minute walk from Port of Hamburg, 0.4 miles from St. Pauli Piers and a 13-minute walk from Millerntor Stadium.

    easy, clean and nice staff. above all expectations

  • Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 269 reviews

    Attractively set in the Stellingen district of Hamburg, Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer is located 2 miles from Volksparkstadion, 3.7 miles from Hamburg Fair and 3.9 miles from Hamburg-Altona...

    Habe ein kostenloses Upgrade bekommen, das war toll!

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

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, The Old Doctors Office is located in Hamburg, 3.9 miles from Volksparkstadion and 6.1 miles from Hamburg Fair.

    Alles sehr entspannt, tolle Betreuung! Traumhafter Garten

  • K 357 - Personal, Monteurzimmervermittlung und Vermietung Hamburg
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 186 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.

  • The Hostel
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 598 reviews

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

    Sehr gut für uns gelegen. Personal sehr freundlich.

  • Arena Hostel & Monteurzimmer
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 417 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.

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

  • sleep1c
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Eidelstedt district of Hamburg, sleep1c is located 2.4 miles from Volksparkstadion, 5 miles from Hamburg Fair and 5.2 miles from Hamburg-Altona Train Station.

  • Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,676 reviews

    Pajama Park Schanzenviertel is located in the Sternschanze district in Hamburg, 2625 feet from Hamburg Fair. Rooms include a flat-screen TV.

    Extremely clean, great location, very friendly staff

  • Hostel-Centrum
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,185 reviews

    Well situated in the Hohenfelde district of Hamburg, Hostel-Centrum is located 1.5 miles from Hamburg Central Station, 1.9 miles from Dialogue House and 2 miles from Mönckebergstraße.

    privacy, easy - everything was on the same hallway

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Auf dem Stintfang
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,096 reviews

    This centrally located hostel lies just 1640 feet from the Reeperbahn Nightlife Area and 656 feet from Landungsbrücken Underground Station. It offers a modern bistro and TV room.

    Amazing location, good free breakfast and clean bedroom.

  • Buch-Ein-Bett Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,412 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

  • instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 840 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.

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Horner Rennbahn
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 977 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

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

    Conveniently set in the Barmbek-Süd district of Hamburg, Arsi Hostel is located 3 miles from Hamburg Central Station, 3.2 miles from Inner Alster Lake and 3.6 miles from Hamburg City Hall.

    Minimalistic but clean, well equipped and orderly.

  • My Brand Boardinghouse Hamburg Volksdorf
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 515 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 328 feet away.

    The kitchen was wel equipped and the neighbourhood was sweet

  • Hostel Kiezbude
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 442 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.

    Sehr netter Empfang. Super nettes und aufmerksames Personal.

  • CitySurfer44
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 79 reviews

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

    Cama cómoda Ubicación cerca de la estación central

  • Generator Hamburg
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 10,359 reviews

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

    The location is the best. Just opposite the train station.

  • MAC City Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,165 reviews

    Just 2625 feet from Hamburg Main Train station, MAC City Hostel offers centrally located accommodations in Hamburg.

    Nice people working there. Location was spectecular

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

    Hansezimmer Hamburg West is located in Hamburg, 3.1 mi 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
     · 225 reviews

    This hostel offers a free internet terminal and colorful, 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 Westlight
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 259 reviews

    Conveniently located in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Hostel Westlight is located a 16-minute walk from St.

    Really good for couple days for stay and enjoy nightlife

  • a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,805 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

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

    Sleep In Hamburg Kajüten provides rooms in Hamburg near Hamburg-Altona Train Station and Old Elbe Tunnel.

    Sehr sauber, kleine Zimmer aber für kurze Dauer völlig ok

  • stayinhostel
    Central location
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 19 reviews

    Stayinhostel is located in Hamburg, 1.9 miles from Dialogue House and 2.3 miles from Hamburg City Hall.

  • Hostel Hamburg
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 53 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Barmbek-Süd district of Hamburg, Hostel Hamburg is located 1.9 miles from Hamburg Central Station, 2.1 miles from Inner Alster Lake and 2.5 miles from Hamburg City Hall.

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Hostels that guests love in Hamburg

  • Avg. price/night: $217.27
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,770 reviews
    Very comfortable bed and great location (just a few minutes from the main train station). Soundproofing was pretty good and felt safe as a single female traveler.
    Riahn
    Solo traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,638 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $246.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,096 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $249.04
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,662 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $100.96
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 515 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $120.71
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,608 reviews
    Very cheap, location was close to some nice areas (15 min walk) but hostel not a great location overall.
    Katherine
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,185 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 traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,638 reviews
    Very cheap, comfortable beds, overal clean hostel and great location. The receptionist was very nice.
    Dario
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $154.58
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 10,359 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $149.92
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,165 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 traveler

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