HafenCity
Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theater with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Hamburg Dungeon
Indulge your macabre side at this wonderful attraction, with plenty of fun rides and bone-chilling storytelling to be experienced.
International Maritime Museum
Enjoy the biggest private maritime collection in the world, housed in an enormous and striking converted red-brick warehouse.
Dockland
Europe's biggest ongoing city regeneration project has seen Hamburg's former port warehouse district transformed into a vibrant, modern urban area.
German Unity Square
You can learn about the history of Hamburg with a stop at German Unity Square. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Hamburg: Line A Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Die Kiez-Kapitän Reeperbahn & Beatles Kieztour Hamburg
Top hotels in HafenCity
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Spacious and clean room, cot was provided. Very friendly staff! Great play areas for kids. Sadly the restaurant, Das Kulinarium, was closed and their own buffet could be improved on. Overall we had a really nice stay!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Room was beautiful and modern with a perfect view of the canal and steeple that are famous in Hamburg. Restaurant service was spotty but food was very good and convenient within the hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Room was clean, the view from the lobby was amazing. Central location.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
Everything as expected or better!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
Good
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
Excellent hotel for the price. The only problem is you need to pay extra if you want your room cleaned every day.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Hamburg
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Port of Hamburg. You might want to make time for a stop at Theater im Hafen or Harbour Museum Hamburg.
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.
