Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg? It’s housed in this gorgeous old gasworks building from 1896, and honestly, they’ve done something pretty magical with the industrial bones of the place. The moment you walk into that soaring lobby with its exposed brick and steel beams, you get it – this isn’t trying to be some cookie-cutter business hotel.

The rooms actually feel substantial, if that makes sense. I mean, when you’ve got those original cast-iron columns running through your suite and windows that are basically floor-to-ceiling, there’s this sense of history that you just can’t fake. The design team clearly knew what they were doing – they kept all the good industrial stuff but made it warm with these rich fabrics and clever lighting. The beds are properly comfortable too, which honestly isn’t always a given even at four-star places. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, considering you’re still very much in the city. The thick walls of the old gasworks building work in your favor there.

The location in Bahrenfeld is sort of perfect for people who want to be in Hamburg but not right in the tourist crush. You’re about fifteen minutes from the Speicherstadt and HafenCity by U-Bahn, but you’ve got this more authentic neighborhood feel around you. There’s actually a great little Turkish place just around the corner that locals hit up – way better than anything you’ll find near the Rathaus, trust me. The hotel restaurant is solid too, though I’d skip breakfast there if you’re watching your budget (it’s good, just pricey). Parking was surprisingly painless, which anyone who’s driven in Hamburg will tell you is worth mentioning.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail without being fussy about it. The staff genuinely seems to know the city – not just the obvious tourist spots but actual recommendations that made sense. Check-in was smooth, they had decent wine available in the evening, and the whole vibe just felt more thoughtful than corporate. I stayed here in October when Hamburg gets that gorgeous autumn light, and those big windows in the common areas made the most of every bit of it. The 8.8 rating makes total sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does the fundamentals really well while giving you something memorable to talk about when you get home.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $193. S Loft Atrium with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $193. S Loft with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $215. M Loft Superior with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $215. L Loft with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $266. XL Loft with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Bridie from United Kingdom – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  Gorgeous , original decor.
  
  What could be improved: Being questioned quite intensely about my room number at breakfast!

• Björn from Sweden – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  Classy, cool and welcoming property with great facilities and lovely rooms.

• Roland from Lebanon – 12 March 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Breakfast quiet limited options

• Annelie from Sweden – 4 March 2025 (9/10)

  Extreme nice and attentive staff which makes you feel well.
  Rooms were generous and well designed.
  Great restaurant with delicious food.
  Breakfast was excellent.
  Everything was over expectations!

• Neil from United Kingdom – 21 January 2025 (9/10)

  Nice style to the hotel, big bedrooms, high quality restaurant and good bar menu. Lovely staff. Reasonable value
  
  What could be improved: Need more lights in the bedroom

• Justin from United Kingdom – 9 December 2024 (9/10)

  Great property, spacious, looks good, great restaurant and bar and comfortable room!

• Jacqueline from United Kingdom – 3 December 2024 (9/10)

  Lovely ultra modern hotel with a nice bar and breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Internal facing rooms made it difficult to get the temperature right in the room.

• Elaine from Ireland – 2 December 2024 (8/10)

  Great sized bedrooms,very comfortable beds.Friendly staff especially the bar staff…great decor, upmarket but not pretentious.Amazing converted building ,would recommend
  
  What could be improved: A little noisy one morning due to heels on the concrete floor +a large breakfasting group but once gone it was quiet again

• Bharat from United Kingdom – 10 November 2024 (8/10)

  Location was perfect and the style and staff were excellent.
  
  What could be improved: No extra pillows in wardrobe. Also sockets for usb not available. And sockets were in always positions.

• Dimitra from Greece – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

  Amazing lobby, great exterior and interior design and I loved the indoor view from my room.
  
  What could be improved: The lobby was completely empty after 23:00

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