Speicherstadt

Hamburg

Speicherstadt featuring a city and a bridge
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture
Miniatur Wunderland showing night scenes and rides
Speicherstadt

Canals wind around carefully renovated red-brick warehouses in one of Hamburg's most historic districts, now home to plentiful museums and cafés.

Once the site of the world's largest warehouse district, Hamburg's Speicherstadt or “warehouse city” has become one of the contemporary city's most vibrant areas, full of luxury waterfront accommodation, chic cafés and fascinating museums.Located in the north-east of Hamburg Harbour, the district is easily recognisable with its large Gothic-style red-brick buildings, bay windows, green gables and distinctive towers. These structures, built mainly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries are reflected in the water of the many canals criss-crossing the district.The area was originally constructed in 1888 as a free port to enable trade of valuable goods like coffee and tobacco, free from customs duties. Before that, it mainly housed port workers and artisans who were forced to move when construction began. Most of the trade in the district nowadays is in oriental rugs.Speicherstadt is very popular with tourists who come on foot to see attractions such as Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland and to explore the area from the water on one of the many boat tours. Small commercial launches make their way through the narrow canals and afford passengers unique views of the area's buildings and bridges. Most tours leave from the quay in St Pauli and you can buy tickets on the day.Other popular daytime attractions are the numerous museums, art studios, restaurants and cafés which are the modern-day tenants of many of the warehouses. Visit in the evening for some of the best and most atmospheric views of the historic buildings when they are illuminated with soft lighting that glimmers in the reflective canals. The restaurants and bars along the waterfront are some of the city’s most popular.Speicherstadt was the initial stage in the large-scale HafenCity planning project which will see much of the port area transformed into a modern retail and commercial district. The rest of HafenCity is within a comfortable walk of Speicherstadt, which you can get to via Baumwall U-bahn station or from the main harbour. The district is open 24 hours a day and is free to enter.


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Top hotels in Speicherstadt

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Am Sandtorkai 46, Hamburg, HH
The price is P8,075 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,075
P8,641 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (828 reviews)
"Super kind and helpful staff, great bike rentals, and awesome area. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

Am Sandtorkai 4, Hamburg, HH
The price is P8,364 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,364
P8,949 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely style and decoration. Very comfortable beds and great shower. Breakfast fantastic with very helpful staff. I'm just learning to speak German and everyone was very patient with me as I tried."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg

4.5 out of 5
Congressplatz 2, Hamburg, HH
The price is P8,705 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P8,705
P9,315 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,103 reviews)
Reliable Comfort with a Few Room for Improvements
"Radisson Blu is always our top choice for family vacations. The service is consistently excellent, with great locations, comfortable beds, and generous room sizes. This time, the room felt a bit smaller than usual, but the location more than made up for it—right next to Planten un Blomen Park, with ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg

Reichshof Hotel Hamburg

Kirchenallee 34-36, Hamburg
The price is P8,889 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P8,889
P9,511 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Hotel Fürst Bismarck

Hotel Fürst Bismarck

Kirchenallee 49, Hamburg, HH
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Older classic hotel with high ceilings and old world charm. Lovely decor. Surprised we could open the window with no protective screen. Sabina and Roche both pleasant, personable and helpful. A nice stay very convenient to train station with great dining options."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Hotel Fürst Bismarck
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City

Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City

2.5 out of 5
Recha-Lübke-Damm 28, Hamburg, HH
The price is P4,818 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,818
P5,155 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (903 reviews)
"It's a good place to stay in the city center"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
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St. Catherine\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Altstadt Hamburg

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.

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Hamburg City Center

Travelers love Hamburg City Center for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hamburg by jumping on the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket.

Hamburg City Center
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HafenCity

Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.

HafenCity
St. Michaelis Church featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Neustadt

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt. You can visit top attractions like St. Michaelis Church and Laeiszhalle, and jump on the metro at Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn or Gaensemarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Saint Georg

Spend some time visiting places like Alster Lakes while getting to know Saint Georg, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.

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Hammerbrook

Noted for its coffeehouses and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Hammerbrook. Top attractions like Hamburg Wholesale Market and Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hammerbrook S-Bahn or Steinstraße Station to see more of the city.

Hammerbrook

Speicherstadt