Experience the vibrant Hamburg City Center at Hotel Alster-Hof, with a hair salon and dry cleaning services for a refreshed look. Enjoy rest and relaxation at the sauna or explore nearby attractions like Hamburg City Hall, all while taking advantage of amenities like free in-room WiFi, a gym, restaurant and bar - previous guests have raved about the helpful staff.
Hamburg (ZMB-Hamburg Central Train Station) - 16 min walk
Hamburg Central Station - 16 min walk
Stephansplatz U-Bahn - 1 min walk
Gaensemarkt U-Bahn - 5 min walk
Dammtor S-Bahn - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Hofbräu Raucherstüberl Esplanade - 3 min walk
L'Osteria - 3 min walk
Jim Block - 4 min walk
Espresso House - 3 min walk
Green Papaya - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Alster-Hof
When you stay at Hotel Alster-Hof, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Hamburg Messe and Congress and Hamburg City Hall. The restaurant is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Also, St. Pauli Piers and Reeperbahn are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Stephansplatz U-Bahn is steps away and Gaensemarkt U-Bahn is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
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Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Sailing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Sauna
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.80 per person, per night
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from March 17 2025 to November 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facilities
Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 9.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Alster-Hof offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Alster-Hof does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alster-Hof?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 9.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Alster-Hof?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Alster-Hof?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Reeperbahn (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Alster-Hof and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and sailing. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Alster-Hof?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Alster-Hof like?
Hotel Alster-Hof is in Hamburg City Center, a short 1-minute walk from Stephansplatz U-Bahn and 13 minutes' walk from Hamburg City Hall.
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Hotel Alster-Hof Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
Bed
Family friendly
Parking
Walking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, lovely, excellent, and delicious with a variety of choices. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nov 16, 2024
Great place to stay near everything.
Mona
Mona, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 16, 2025
Nice hotel
Alfredo
Alfredo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
It located near the station and the opera house.
It is very convenient.
Masaki
Masaki, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 22, 2025
What a stunning old world hotel. Perfect position in Hamburg with classic rooms
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 7, 2024
The location was perfect for touring or finding a quiet lovely spot to rest in.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2024
The facility looks old but has been renovated and the rooms are very clean.
Breakfast is good and location is great.
KIYOSHI
KIYOSHI, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent value
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 9, 2025
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Peder
Peder, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 4, 2024
German Unity Day parkrun trip
The hotel was ideally placed for exploring the city. The room was on the 6th floor and was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was included in the rate and the vegan food choices were good. The Reception staff were welcoming and helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 18, 2023
Great location great stay.
Family trip to Hamburg. Hotel is in a great location. Free parking after 8pm in front of hotel on the boulevard street. Other than that a parking structure I was told was 15min away.
Room was great and breakfast as well.
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 12, 2024
Reasonable priced perfect hotel in Hamburg
Small hotel great location good service
Amazing laundry service ! My shirt came back as new
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 24, 2024
The hotel was lovely and in a great location. It was very close to restaurants and shops. It was an older hotel so the room furnishings were older. The bathroom was remodeled. The breakfast and lounge area were nice. Breakfast offered a variety of items and was very good. If you enjoy a more traditional hotel , I would recommend it. The staff were very courteous and professional.
gloria
gloria, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
Excellent value for money. My room was an older style single, but perfectly adequate for a 3 night stay. Good location, near Alster lakes (great for a stroll/run) and beautiful Planten un Blomen park. Rathaus about 1/2 mile. Breakfast and cleaning staff efficient and friendly. Poor WiFi. Laeiszhalle also within easy walking distance, where I attended a concert. Would use again.
Astrid
Astrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 2, 2023
Great value
A delightful family-run hotel just 50 or so yards from the Stephanplatz Ubahn station. Comfortable and compact rooms (a little too compact perhaps) and an excellent breakfast. The desk staff are charming and helpful (except for one grumpy young man during the day) and the hotel is remarkable value for money. Congratulations.
Terence
Terence, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 17, 2024
I left behind a valuable object, and when I realized it, I immediately emailed the Alster to arrange to have it sent to me at a later destination. When I arrived, it was waiting for me!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 8, 2025
War schon öfter hier. Finde ich für den Preis super.
Gabriele
Gabriele, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 4, 2025
Gute Zentrake Lage! Hotel mit alter Tradition, wird gerade umfassend renoviert. Zimmer sind aktuell zweckgemäss und sauber. Frühstück ist sehr gut, das Personal stets hilfsbereit.
Juergen
Juergen, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Etwas zu hellhörig sonst super
Moritz
Moritz, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
Sehr hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 24, 2025
Saubere Unterkunft, tolle Lage.
Kathrin
Kathrin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 18, 2025
Gute Lage. Mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln gut zu erreichen. Personal hilfsbereit und freundlich. Einrichtung zum Teil in die Jahre gekommen.
Gerhard
Gerhard, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 14, 2025
Leider nicht gut
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
Frau Hocker war sehr professionell!
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Die Lage für Aufenthalte im Stadtzentrum ist ideal, der Service ist überdurchschnittlich.
Axel
Axel, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Hatte ein renoviertes Einzelzimmer straßenseitig. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, da gibt es nichts zu bemängeln. Einzig die Lage direkt neben den Lift war nicht optimal, wegen dem Lärm der anderen Gäste. Das Frühstück ist OK, die Auswahl sehr begrenzt, deshalb ein Stern Abzug. Das Personal ist aber überall sehr freundlich.