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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.

A very nice place and everywhere was super clean and neat, I really enjoyed my stay and I will come back! Many thanks

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8.2
Very Good
1,133 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.

Perfect location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.

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8.3
Very Good
1,624 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

Set in Hamburg, within 13 km of Hamburg Central Station and 14 km of Dialog im Dunkeln, Koje Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 14 km from Inner Alster Lake, 14 km from Town Hall Hamburg and 14 km from Miniatur Wunderland. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Mönckebergstraße.

This is truly a wonderful find in scenic Lohbrügge on the outskirts of Hamburg. The staff were as welcoming as could possibly be, particularly Krystyna and Sebastian, the concierge, Edyta, was also wonderful. It's easy and quick to get to the city center from here, the bus stop is right around the corner, just 5 min. to the subway. Lovely maritime themed hostel, cozy and with a kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own meals. So happy I took a chance on this place a little off the beaten track, sometimes risks pay off !

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8.4
Very Good
173 reviews

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.

I liked everything about the hostel. It was very good and professionally organized. The rooms were not overcrowded, and I did not have to wait for the bathroom (considering the fact that it is shared between 2 rooms with a capacity of 6-8 people each). They give you a card that you use to enter 1) the building, 2) the hall where the rooms are, and 3) the room itself (so pay attention not to lose that card). The hostel also has a very big kitchen in the basement which is full of kitchen stuff. There are papers to write down your name so you can mark your food and ingredients. There is a Lidl Discount Store within a 15-minute walk where you can buy very affordable produce and everything you need. The beds, pillows, bedding, and covers were all new, and I slept really comfortably. I also loved the neighborhood, the location was good, just 20 minutes away from the popular party zone by foot and 5 minutes away from a bus stop that takes you directly to the city center.

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7.9
Good
1,567 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
1,220 reviews
Price from
$69
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.

It is in the city centre almost. Nice and cooperative staff. The most important thing is that it is right beside the bahn station.

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6.9
Review score
2,082 reviews
Price from
$29
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
9,846 reviews
Price from
$17
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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7.9
Good
2,048 reviews
Price from
$35
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.

The location was great in the center of st pauli next to all the bars but in a quiet neighborhood, staff was very nice and helped us with everything we needed. Free coffee in the morning and they can provide u a hairdryer if u ask. Spacious and clean dorms! :)

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7.9
Good
1,341 reviews
Price from
$54
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 stayed here for 4 days and the guy who was working at the reception was extremely friendly and helpful. His name was Dren, he assisted me with all me requests very professionally and made my stay as good as possible. I couldn’t thank him personally at the end of my stay so I want to thank him for his assistance by leaving a good review. Thanks to the employees like him I will chose A&O Hostels for my next vacations. Good service, good facilities and totally would recommend this place :)

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6.2
Review score
9,394 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

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  • Hostel-Centrum
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,133 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

  • Hammerbrook Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,220 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.

  • MAC City Hostel
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,082 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

  • Ahoi Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 163 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

  • Hostel & Monteurzimmer bei Hansezimmer
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 246 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
     · 499 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

  • Hostel City Süd
    Budget options available
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 575 reviews

    Hostel City Süd is offering accommodations in Hamburg. The property is around 1.2 miles from Dialogue House, 1.4 miles from Mönckebergstraße and 1.5 miles from Inner Alster Lake.

    Very clearly, we got quiet neighbors so it was so good

  • K 357 - Personal, Monteurzimmervermittlung und Vermietung Hamburg
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 170 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.

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

  • Koje Hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 173 reviews

    Located in Hamburg, within 8.2 miles of Hamburg Central Station and 8.4 miles of Dialogue House, Koje Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    Przemiła obsługa. Pokoje czyste, sprzątane codziennie.

  • Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,624 reviews

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

    Very clean, modern rooms and bathrooms, staff super friendly

  • Buch-Ein-Bett Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,341 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

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Auf dem Stintfang
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,047 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.

    the location and the breakfast, which is diverse and fresh

  • Jugendherberge Hamburg Horner Rennbahn
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 934 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

  • instantSleep Backpackerhostel St Pauli
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 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.

  • Arsi Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 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.

  • @friends by CitySurfer
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews

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

    Cama cómoda Ubicación cerca de la estación central

  • Arena Hostel & Monteurzimmer
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 370 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.

  • My Brand Boardinghouse Hamburg Volksdorf
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 482 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.

    Alles sehr sauber, Betten etwas schmal-aber Matratzen ok

  • Hostel Kiezbude
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 420 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.

    Viel besser als erwartet ! Super nette Mädels. 10/10 gerne immer wieder !

  • Pauli Hostel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 545 reviews

    Conveniently located in Hamburg’s Old Town and just 66 feet from Königstrasse S-bahn Station, Pauli Hostel offers free Wi-Fi access and free tea.

    Very friendly staff, very welcoming and accommodating

  • Generator Hamburg
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,845 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.

    A big and well-maintained hostel next to the main train station.

  • Monteurzimmer in Hamburg West bei Hansezimmer
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 36 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
     · 211 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

  • a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,394 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
     · 759 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

  • My easy home
    Central location
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 57 reviews

    Located in Hamburg, 4.4 miles from Hamburg Central Station, My easy home has accommodations with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Privatsphäre, Garten, Atmosphäre. Sehr sehr nette Besitzer.

  • The Hostel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 581 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.

    Es ist dort Selbstbedienung, was von vorne herein klar war

  • Hostel Hamburg
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 44 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.

  • stayinhostel
    Central location
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 13 reviews

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

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Hostels that guests love in Hamburg

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 47 reviews
    Very clean and modern! Great location, we felt very safe even when walking around at night. The two bathrooms were very nicely furnished and clean.
    Sabrina Francis
    Travelers with friends
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,568 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
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,047 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: $129.23
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,554 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: $111.61
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 482 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: $97.29
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13,075 reviews
    Very cheap, location was close to some nice areas (15 min walk) but hostel not a great location overall.
    Katherine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $105.73
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,133 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
     · 1,568 reviews
    Very cheap, comfortable beds, overal clean hostel and great location. The receptionist was very nice.
    Dario
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $88.24
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 9,845 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: $69.53
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,082 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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