Elbbrücken Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Elbbrücken Hotel? The name itself tells you everything – it’s all about those bridges over the Elbe, and honestly, that’s exactly the vibe you get when you walk in. This is a solid 3-star spot that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, which I actually appreciate more than those places that oversell themselves.

The thing about Hamburg hotels is location matters more than fancy lobbies, and the Elbbrücken gets this. You’re positioned where you can actually feel the pulse of the city without being stuck in some sterile business district. I mean, the 7.2 rating makes sense when you realize this place delivers on the fundamentals – clean rooms, decent beds, and staff who seem to actually live in Hamburg rather than just work there. The breakfast setup is pretty standard German hotel fare, but they do this thing with local breads that’s better than most places twice the price. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole operation, like they know exactly what they are and they’re comfortable with it.

What really won me over was the practicality of it all. Check-in was smooth (no weird key card drama), the wifi actually works throughout the building, and – this matters if you’re hauling luggage around – the elevator’s reliable. The rooms have that efficient German design where everything has a purpose, though I’ll be honest, the bathrooms are a bit snug. But here’s the thing: you can hear the city just enough to feel connected without losing sleep over it. The neighborhood comes alive in the evenings, and there’s this great little späti around the corner that stays open late for when you need snacks or forgot toothpaste. During the week it’s mostly business travelers, but weekends bring a different energy with people exploring the area. If you’re the type who wants to experience Hamburg rather than just sleep in it, this place puts you in the right frame of mind – comfortable enough to recharge, but not so isolated that you forget you’re in one of Germany’s most interesting port cities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $107. Economy Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Comfort Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Comfort Double Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $127. Comfort Family Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. Comfort Triple Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $132. Quadruple Room with 4 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $80. Economy Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $84. Comfort Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Øyvind from Norway – 8 October 2024 (8/10)

  Close to the river, quiet. Family-friendly. Very good service from the staff.

• Brian from Ireland – 7 July 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Taxi fares cost me a small fortune

• Tamwa from Syria – 27 June 2024 (7/10)

  clean and comfy
  
  What could be improved: a bit costly.

• Afrim from United Kingdom – 14 June 2024 (8/10)

  The room was clean and spacious even for the 3 of us, the matrasses were good to sleep the pillows were too soft for my liking but that's my personal opinion. The shower pressure was bliss. They accommodate us even before the check-in hour.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing I missed in the room was a fridge.

• Wesley from Germany – 1 October 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The parking was full and was a bit tough to find parking around.

• Don from New Zealand – 12 July 2023 (8/10)

  The receptionist was so obliging and let us into our room very early. Close to shops
  
  What could be improved: I was annoyed that I had to pay €10 to store my bikes and then a couple that came in after us were allowed to leave them in the foyer for free

• Tanya from South Africa – 29 August 2022 (8/10)

  The rooms are clean and look like the pictures. There were clean towels, toiletries and complimentary water. There was nobody there after 8pm but the self service check-in was very easy 🙂
  
  What could be improved: They never responded to any messages sent to them. Shortly after booking I emailed to ask if we could extend our stay by one day. Nobody ever got back to me and we ended up going somewhere else the second night. Also there isn’t any air conditioning in the room and they didn’t even provide a fan. In the middle of a very hot summer in Europe in a tiny room, the heat was excruciating! We had to open the windows and door just to get some air and the next morning while packing up I had to walk out of the room multiple times as I couldn’t handle the heat. Just a tiny little fan in the room would have been really appreciated 🙏🏽

• Zakhar from Sweden – 22 April 2025 (8/10)

  If you are not expecting the golden "rocks", this hotel is a really nice place to stay. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the area around the the hotel quite and calm (no big traffic right under your windows). They also serve a really good continental breakfast – several options of ham, salami and cheese, scrambled eggs with bacon and oat porridge. Rooms are old, but in a good condition.
  
  What could be improved: Cannot say anything bad, but probably rooms should be renovated a little.

• Silvia from Italy – 24 December 2024 (7/10)

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• Kholoud from United Arab Emirates – 23 December 2024 (8/10)

  The location
  The room is nice
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast needs more variety

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