Entrée Groß Borstel Garni Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Entrée Groß Borstel Garni Hotel,” I had to ask someone how to pronounce it properly (it’s actually easier than it looks once you get the hang of it). This 4-star spot sits in Hamburg’s Groß Borstel district, which is one of those neighborhoods that feels refreshingly normal after you’ve been bouncing around the touristy parts of the city. You know what I mean? It’s where actual Hamburgers live and work, not just where they take photos.

The thing about this place is that it gets the fundamentals really right without trying to be something it’s not. Check-in was smooth – none of that awkward hovering while they figure out their system – and the staff actually seemed to know the area well enough to give decent recommendations. The rooms have that clean, Germanic efficiency thing going on, which honestly works better than some places that try too hard with trendy design but forget about blackout curtains (these ones actually block light, thank god). I mean, it’s not going to win any interior design awards, but everything functions the way it should. The beds are proper firm, the shower pressure is solid, and there’s enough space to actually unpack without playing Tetris with your suitcase.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – being in a residential area means you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 3 AM like you would closer to the Reeperbahn. The breakfast setup is pretty standard Continental fare, but they do it well, and you can actually sit and plan your day without feeling rushed. Parking was straightforward too, which anyone who’s tried to navigate Hamburg by car will tell you is not a given. The 7.7 rating makes sense to me – it’s solidly good without being exceptional, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want. You’re close enough to hop on public transport and be in the city center in about 20 minutes, but you get to come back to somewhere that feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist zone. If you’re the type who likes to experience a city beyond just hitting the major sights, staying out here gives you a better sense of how Hamburg actually works as a place where people live, not just visit.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $122. Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $161. Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $110. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Emanuel from Portugal – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

  Although far from the city center, the neighborhood is really nice and calm.
  
  What could be improved: The shower leaked water from the door.

• Pauline from Germany – 25 July 2024 (9/10)

  Very nice and comfy room!! Staff was very nice.
  
  What could be improved: All in all our room was clean, but our bathing tub was a bit dirty.
  You need 45min by bus/metro to reach the city center.

• Michael from Germany – 23 May 2024 (9/10)

  The employees
  
  What could be improved: Not finding somthing I didn't like

• Rafał from Poland – 9 October 2023 (9/10)

  breakfast was delicious

• Peter from Canada – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location was perfect for us with. Free parking. The beds were very comfortable
  
  What could be improved: It was great

• Marcos from Portugal – 9 December 2024 (8/10)

  I travelled to visit a company next to the airport so location was good. 10' away from it by bus. If you want to go to the centre it'll take a bit more. Around the hotel you have restaurants, a supermarket, hair dresser, bakery,…, so basics are covered.
  Staff is friendly and breakfast is good and enough.
  Ensuite single room was cleaned with enough space for clothes, a secretary to work and an armchair to chill.
  Spacious bathroom
  
  What could be improved: WiFi signal was not that strong. Water from the shower leaks a bit outside, floor gets wet. Nothing dramatic. Mattress a bit soft for my taste (maybe needs to be changed) but I slept well

• Hazel from United Kingdom – 23 September 2024 (8/10)

  Very nice, quiet room. It even had a lovely little balcony. Plenty of space. Very nice to have a kettle and tea and coffee. The bathroom was fine.
  
  What could be improved: The curtain was not wide enough to cover the window completely.

• Stoyan from United Kingdom – 26 June 2024 (7/10)

  Good location and fairly priced for what it is
  
  What could be improved: Odor in the room. I think carpets are old all around the building.
  Comfortable bed.
  Breakfast was good.

• Aila from Finland – 5 April 2024 (9/10)

  Overall positive. Spacious fresh room, bathtub, freshly prepared eggs on demand for breakfast which was good for the price, free parking, ok location with car.
  
  What could be improved: Carpet was worn out but it was just a visual thing.

• Alexandre from Portugal – 12 December 2023 (7/10)

  Room confortable.
  Good breakfast.

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