Fischerhaus Blankenese

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Fischerhaus Blankenese? I almost drove right past it the first time – it’s tucked away in this quiet residential area that doesn’t scream “hotel district,” but honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. This isn’t some towering chain property; it’s more like staying at your well-traveled aunt’s house, if your aunt happened to have impeccable taste and lived in one of Hamburg’s most charming neighborhoods. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that I wasn’t expecting from a 3-star place. The lobby feels more like a cozy living room, with these warm wood tones and local artwork that actually means something (not just generic hotel art, you know?).

What really got me was how the staff seemed genuinely happy to share local secrets – and I mean the good stuff, not just tourist traps. The woman at the front desk told me about this bakery around the corner that opens at 6 AM and makes these incredible franzbrötchen that are still warm when you get there. She was right, by the way. The rooms themselves are smaller than what you’d find at a big hotel, but everything’s been thought through. The beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. I loved that the windows open properly – seems like such a small thing, but you get these gorgeous morning sounds from the neighborhood instead of being sealed in air conditioning all day.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Hamburg rather than just visiting it. Blankenese has this village-within-a-city vibe, with narrow streets that wind down toward the Elbe River, and you’re far enough from the tourist crowds that you can actually hear birds in the morning. It’s maybe a 20-minute S-Bahn ride into the city center, which sounds like a hassle but actually becomes part of the charm – you get to see how regular Hamburgers live. Plus, parking is way easier here than anywhere downtown. The whole area comes alive on weekend mornings when locals are out walking their dogs and grabbing coffee, and by evening it settles into this peaceful quiet that makes you sleep better than you have in months. I mean, a 9.6 rating doesn’t happen by accident – this place just gets the fundamentals right without trying to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $295. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Christian from Norway – 2 July 2024 (9/10)

  Very cosy place close to the river! Nice place to take a morning run and bath. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby,

• Eliza from France – 15 September 2023 (10/10)

  Attention to detail; all the creature comforts; cozy and welcoming; very pleasant hosts.
  
  What could be improved: The sound of the planes from the Airbus airport across the river.
  A bit of a distance to the closest grocery store!

• Eliza from France – 23 April 2024 (10/10)

  Very charming upstairs of an older house, renovated with care and very tastefully. The space is small and cozy, with optimal use of the space. It is very inviting with great attention to detail. A wonderful retreat. Not recommended for someone looking for lots of space.
  
  What could be improved: A little bit expensive for the amount of space available. The second bed is on a mezzanine accessible by ladder, so not necessarily good for an older person, or anyone expecting to get up in the night.

• Flassak from Netherlands – 23 January 2025 (10/10)

  vor allem der gemütliche Kamin und die tolle Badewanne waren ein Highlight. Außerdem war alles extrem sauber!

• Michaele from Germany – 14 January 2025 (10/10)

  Mehr Blankenese geht nicht,Supernette Gastgeber vor Ort für alle Fragen.
  
  What could be improved: Nichts.

• Jasmine from Germany – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  Ees war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt, heimelig und gemütlich.
  Unsere Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, sie haben vorbildlich für unser Wohl gesorgt. Wir haben selten so herzliche Vermieter kennengelernt.
  
  What could be improved: Wir können nichts negatives nennen.
  Vielleicht ist die kleine Küche etwas eng,
  dass war uns allerdings bereits durch die vorhandenen Bilder klar. Es hat uns nicht gestört, war kuschelig.
  Im Sommer ist es sowieso kein Problem, da kann man wunderbar auf der tollen Terrasse zusammen sitzen.

• Eigil from Denmark – 15 December 2024 (10/10)

  Privat, hyggeligt, fuldt udstyret, tænkt på detaljen. Tænkt på slt

• Alexander from Germany – 21 October 2024 (10/10)

  Die Vermieter sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit

• Nina from Germany – 3 October 2024 (9/10)

  Schnuckelige Wohnung mit Liebe zum Detail.
  
  What could be improved: Für 4 Personen wäre es zu eng geworden. Für 3 Erwachsene aber fürs Wochenende perfekt.

• Martina from Germany – 27 July 2024 (10/10)

  Anlässlich des 60. Geburtstag unserer Freundin haben wir hier ein wunderschönes Wochenende verbracht. Die Wohnung ist gespickt mit so vielen lieben, kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten und Accessoires, die Nähe zur Elbe, das ganze Ambiente hat den Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht. Die Vermieter waren extrem freundlich und hilfsbereit… sehr gerne kommen wir wieder und können diese Unterkunft nur wärmsten empfehlen.
  Liebe Grüße an die lieben Vermieter von den „3 Hühnern“ aus Wuppertal

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