25hours Hotel Hamburg HafenCity

Hotel Description

You know what strikes you first about 25hours Hotel Hamburg HafenCity? It’s actually fun – and I mean that in the best possible way. This isn’t your stuffy business hotel trying too hard to be serious. The whole place feels like someone with actual personality designed it, probably while listening to good music and drinking decent coffee.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying in the “new” Hamburg without losing touch with what makes the city interesting. HafenCity has this whole modern waterfront thing going on, but you’re still close enough to walk to the Speicherstadt (those incredible old warehouse buildings) when you want that classic Hamburg vibe. I love that you can grab breakfast at the hotel and then wander over to the Elbphilharmonie – it’s right there, that crazy glass wave of a building that somehow works perfectly. The whole area gets pretty quiet at night, which is great if you’re a light sleeper, but it also means you’ll want to venture out to St. Pauli or the Schanzenviertel when you’re ready for Hamburg’s famous nightlife.

What really gets me about this place is how they’ve nailed that sweet spot between quirky and comfortable. The rooms have this playful design thing happening – sort of industrial meets cozy – without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum exhibit. The beds are actually good (I’m picky about this), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without everything feeling cramped. Check-in was smooth, and the staff knows the neighborhood well enough to give you real recommendations, not just the tourist handbook stuff. They pointed me toward this little coffee roastery nearby that I never would’ve found otherwise. Honestly, the 8.4 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be the Ritz, but it does what it does really well. The only thing that might bug some people is that it can get a bit lively in the common areas during peak times, but that’s also part of its charm. If you want somewhere that feels connected to Hamburg’s creative energy without being pretentious about it, this place actually delivers.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $223. Medium Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $223. Medium Bunk Bed with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $251. Medium Plus Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $294. Large Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $330. Extra Large with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Cameron from Netherlands – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Loved the room decor.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• David from Germany – 30 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great location in the HafenCity area, only 25 minutes walking distance from the Central Station. Really nice features in the room as well in the entire hotel. Great communal areas and sauna overlooking the city.
  
  What could be improved: It was all good.

• Marcella from Austria – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The lights were not very strong, so the room was a little too dark

• C from Canada – 11 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location was perfect, just a 20 minute walk from the train-station, and so much to see nearby.
  The hotel has many quirky, creative, and enjoyable design elements, and was a great base from which to explore Hamburg.
  
  What could be improved: 1. Shower water pressure was quite weak.
  2. Shower was quite small.
  3. Bathroom sink did not drain properly, even after I mentioned this problem to the maid and the front-desk.

• Sophia from Germany – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

  25hours was great as always, super kind staff and great easter eggs all over the place

• Daniel from United Kingdom – 18 March 2025 (9/10)

  The location was excellent, the room was cosy and stylish. Breakfast was perfect and in the evening the bar was beautiful, great drinks with a lovely laid back atmosphere to round off a day of visiting local attractions
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Katrin from Germany – 13 March 2025 (9/10)

  Stylish and extraordinary look and feel! Many nice things to discover inside the hotel. Great staff, very friendly and hospitable.

• Catherine from France – 25 February 2025 (8/10)

  Well located good breakfast

• Sam from United Kingdom – 11 February 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, modern hotel with quirky decor, good amenities and friendly, helpful staff!
  
  What could be improved: A bit of a walk to the centre of Hamburg (although very close to a U-bahn stop)

• Sudaay from Denmark – 11 February 2025 (9/10)

  It’s very close to the center and room is like a home. Very cozy!

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