Garner Hotel Hamburg – Wandsbek Marktplatz

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Garner Hotel Hamburg in Wandsbek? It’s actually got this unexpectedly cozy vibe that you don’t always find in 3-star places. I mean, when you first roll up to Wandsbek Marktplatz, you’re thinking this might be just another generic business hotel – but honestly, there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole setup. The lobby has this sort of understated charm, nothing flashy, just clean lines and that particular German efficiency you learn to appreciate.

The location is pretty smart if you ask me. Wandsbek isn’t where all the tourists end up (which is actually a good thing), but you’re still connected to everything that matters. The Marktplatz itself has this authentic neighborhood feel – there’s a decent bakery right around the corner that locals actually use, and you’ll hear proper Hamburg German being spoken, not the tourist-friendly English you get in the Speicherstadt. I found the U-Bahn connections surprisingly solid too, though you’ll want to check the weekend schedules because they can get a bit sparse on Sunday mornings. The rooms themselves are what I’d call “functionally comfortable” – they’ve clearly put thought into the layout without going overboard on unnecessary frills. The beds are actually firm enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you slept on a marshmallow, and the bathrooms have that reassuring German sturdiness where everything just works properly.

What really sold me on this place was the staff’s approach – they’re genuinely helpful without being overly chatty, which honestly fits the Hamburg personality perfectly. The 8.1 rating makes total sense once you’re there for a day or two; it’s not trying to be something it isn’t, but what it does, it does well. The breakfast situation is solid (proper German bread, decent coffee, nothing fancy but nothing disappointing either), and I appreciated that they don’t blast music in the common areas – you can actually think and have a conversation. If you’re the type who needs to be in the thick of tourist central, this probably isn’t your spot, but if you want to experience Hamburg more like someone who actually lives there, while still having easy access to the city center, the Garner gets it right. Plus, and this matters more than people admit, the whole area is genuinely quiet at night – no drunk tourists stumbling around at 3 AM, just the occasional late tram and that’s about it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Queen Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Room for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Room with Two Single Beds with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Queen Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Standard Family Room with One Queen Bed and One Sofa Bed with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $159. Premium King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $174. Premium Family Room with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $174. Premium Family Twin Room with Furnished Balcony and Sofa Bed with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $125. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Yu-hsuan from Germany – 18 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great one night stay in Hamburg. The location is good. Not directly in the city but the tram takes you to the city center fast enough. Friendly staff.

• Emmanuel from Germany – 23 March 2025 (8/10)

  The location is the best and the service was good
  
  What could be improved: No fridge in the room store my drink

• C from United States – 9 December 2024 (7/10)

  It was cozy. The beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean. The Ubahn is right there. 24/7 reception is a plus.
  
  What could be improved: No one was there when I went to check out. I waited 10 minutes and kept asking "hello?" and then I ended up needing to just leave my card and a note there.
  
  The area is very active and fun, but there were people smoking crack literally right outside the door morning and night, which was not so great.

• Conor from United Kingdom – 26 September 2024 (8/10)

  Very happy with breakfast and very nice room
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Juris from Latvia – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

  Close to public transport

• Drin from Germany – 6 July 2024 (7/10)

  The beds were very comfy and the staff very friendly. Moreover it is nicely located close to the metro.
  
  What could be improved: The room was on the forth floor where the elevator machine room was located. This would cause noise that was uncomfortable.

• Maris from Latvia – 15 June 2024 (9/10)

  Beds are comfy, location excellent and staff friendly.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of ventilation.

• Heidi from United Kingdom – 14 December 2023 (8/10)

  Location was good with
  Train entry was just outside hotel.
  
  Staff are very good, to ask advice, also very friendly.
  
  Clean hotel.
  
  Good mattress 😴
  
  What could be improved: No English Tv, if as advertised satellite Tv, some should be in English.
  
  We used our Ipad to watch films.
  
  No Bar, No fridge, No room Telephones.
  For the price all rooms should have the above facilities.

• Jillian from Kenya – 8 October 2023 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing it was fine

• Rozsypal from Czech Republic – 15 July 2023 (7/10)

  Location (Wandsbek Markt), clean room, perfect breakfast
  
  What could be improved: No AC, very noisy outside, slow internet connection

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