The Best Budget Hotels in Hamburg

Completely renovated only a few years ago, the clean lines, bright spaces and beautifully finished rooms of the NH make it the ideal base for a Hamburg adventure. The cool bars, cafes, restaurants and shops of trendy Schanzenviertel are just a stone’s throw away, and you are only two U-Bahn stops to the Hamburg exhibition complex, three to the Gänsemarkt public square and four to the Jungfernstieg shopping promenade. Hamburg is a cycling city, so be sure to take advantage of the bike rentals at reception.

This ever-reliable and classy chain delivers another winner here. More traditionally furnished than its Mitte sister, the Horner Rennbahn NH is so close to the Horner Rennbahn racetrack you can almost hear the hay being chewed, let alone the thunder of hooves. Decide to go for a flutter and you’re well placed to splurge your winnings, as the hotel is just a 15-minute journey into the centre of the city, where a parade of bars will welcome you with open arms.

The rooms here are a delight and come equipped with a large king-size bed, flat-screen TV, safe and Nespresso coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge, high-speed wifi and an open bathroom with rain shower. A bright, modern restaurant area downstairs, a location close to the harbour and key sites such St Pauli, St Pauli Piers, the fish market, Jungfernstieg shopping promenade and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall make this a no-brainer for those looking to enjoy a high-spec stay without spending big bucks.

Just 15 minutes on the U-Bahn to the exhibition centre and the harbour, and eight minutes from the main train station, this highly rated economy offering – located in Wandsbek, a peaceful district of Hamburg – provides the ideal budget base to explore the harbour city. With clean, modern rooms offering all the usual facilities, the reliability of the brand will give you peace of mind, allowing you to concentrate on other things, such as gallivanting around this fantastic city.