Cityhotel Monopol

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Cityhotel Monopol? The name – it sounds way more intimidating than it actually is. This is honestly one of those solid 3-star places that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, and I mean that in the best possible way. Walking into the lobby, you get this immediate sense that they’ve figured out the sweet spot between comfortable and unpretentious.

The thing about staying here is that you’re getting exactly what you’d hope for from a city hotel without any of the nonsense. The rooms are clean and well-maintained – not Instagram-perfect, but the kind of space where you can actually relax after a long day of exploring. I particularly appreciated that the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong), and the bathrooms have decent water pressure. Small details, sure, but they matter when you’re trying to wash off a day’s worth of city grime. The staff seems to genuinely care about making your stay work, which honestly makes such a difference. They’re the kind of people who remember your name after the first day and can point you toward the good coffee shop around the corner – not the tourist trap, but the place where locals actually go.

What really sells me on this place is how it sits in the city. You’re close enough to everything that matters without being right in the middle of the chaos, if that makes sense. I could walk to most of the main attractions without my feet wanting to fall off, but when I came back in the evening, it wasn’t all honking cars and street noise until 2 AM. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel – you’ll see people walking their dogs, corner shops that have been there forever, maybe a little market where you can grab fresh fruit for breakfast. It’s the kind of area where you start to feel like a temporary local rather than just another tourist passing through. Sure, there are fancier hotels in the city center, but honestly? After spending time here, I’m not sure why you’d want to pay double for marble lobbies and complimentary champagne when what you really need is a comfortable bed, reliable wifi, and staff who treat you like a human being. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s going to take care of you properly, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a place to stay.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $148. Comfort Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Chris from United Kingdom – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location staff and beds were comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Nofink

• Natalia from Germany – 6 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great personnel, 24 hour reception

• Steve from United Kingdom – 3 December 2024 (8/10)

  Great location staff very helpful breakfast was good
  
  What could be improved: All good

• John from Ireland – 14 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, Friendly staff.

• Alan from United Kingdom – 5 June 2024 (8/10)

  Friendly staff, clean room.
  
  What could be improved: I loved it. Reeperbahn is NOT for everyone.

• Michael from United Kingdom – 22 March 2024 (8/10)

  Staff were friendly, had good beer at the bar and location was excellent for st Pauli and the reaperbahn was very close to train links as well.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really, was exactly as I expected it to be.

• Himmi from Denmark – 14 March 2024 (9/10)

  Location is great and view over Reeperbahn.
  Good restaurant and bar at the hotel.
  Parke ring in a safe parking garage over the street easy.
  
  Thanks staff
  
  What could be improved: Small elevator but it works.
  No fridge or coffee in the room, but in the lobby easy.

• Phill from United Kingdom – 13 December 2023 (9/10)

  Great location easy to get to & find. Very clean. Staff very helpful & friendly

• Haabso from Denmark – 23 October 2023 (7/10)

  What could be improved: smell of cigaret smoke

• Kasnel from Sweden – 26 July 2023 (8/10)

  Nice spacious room. The pillows are very comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: There were no tea/coffee making supplies such as a water kettle, tea bags etc.
  The location of this hotel is not a family friendly area. Also that area is dirty and full of homeless people.

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Facilities