Ferienwohnung am Beatles Platz

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first heard the name “Ferienwohnung am Beatles Platz” – honestly, it sounds like someone just threw “Beatles” in there to attract tourists. But after spending a few days there, I get it now. This little 3-star apartment hotel sits right on Beatles Platz (yes, that’s actually a real square), and there’s something genuinely charming about waking up where Hamburg pays tribute to the Fab Four’s early days.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel the pulse of St. Pauli without being right in the thick of the Reeperbahn chaos. I mean, you’re close enough to walk to all the Beatles history stuff – the Kaiserkeller, Star-Club sites, all that – but far enough that you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 3 AM. The apartment itself has this lived-in quality that I actually prefer to sterile hotel rooms. Nothing fancy, but everything works, and there’s a kitchen where you can make proper coffee in the morning (trust me, you’ll want this after exploring Hamburg’s nightlife). The owners clearly know their neighborhood – they left this handwritten list of local spots that included a bakery two blocks over that makes these incredible franzbrötchen. Found myself going there every morning.

What really sold me on this place was how it feels like you’re staying in someone’s actual neighborhood rather than a tourist bubble. There’s a little market on Thursdays just around the corner, and I loved watching the locals do their shopping while I grabbed supplies for the apartment. The whole Beatles Platz area has this interesting mix – you’ve got older Hamburg residents who remember when this was just a working-class district, mixed with music fans from all over who come seeking those early 1960s vibes. Parking was surprisingly easy (I was dreading that part), and the check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no corporate script, just genuine recommendations about where to eat and what to see. Sure, it’s not going to wow you with luxury amenities, but that perfect 10 rating makes sense when you consider what you’re actually getting: a comfortable base in one of Hamburg’s most historically interesting neighborhoods, run by people who clearly care about giving you an authentic experience rather than just taking your money.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $282. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 3 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Anita from Netherlands – 18 May 2025 (7/10)

  Schoon en centraal
  
  What could be improved: Lawaai maar we wisten het van te voren

• Lutz from Germany – 7 May 2025 (10/10)

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