

Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about the GINN Hotel Hamburg Elbspeicher? The name actually tells you everything you need to know if you speak a bit of German – “Elbspeicher” literally means Elbe warehouse, and that’s exactly what this place used to be. Walking up to this converted warehouse in the Speicherstadt area, you can still see those massive brick walls and industrial bones that made Hamburg’s historic warehouse district what it is. The building has this solid, no-nonsense presence that somehow feels both imposing and welcoming at the same time.
Inside, they’ve done something pretty clever with the space – kept all that raw industrial character but softened it just enough to make you comfortable. I mean, you’re still very aware you’re sleeping in what used to store coffee and spices from around the world, but now there’s actual heat and proper bathrooms, which is honestly a nice upgrade. The rooms feel substantial, with those thick walls meaning you don’t hear much from the street or neighboring rooms. That’s actually a bigger deal than you might think in Hamburg, especially if you’re staying near the port area where things can get lively. The 4-star rating feels about right – it’s solid and well-maintained without being flashy or trying too hard to impress you with unnecessary extras.
What really makes this place work, though, is where they’ve planted it. You’re right in the heart of the old warehouse district, which means you can actually walk to the Miniatur Wunderland if you’re into that sort of thing, or just wander around those narrow canals and bridges that make this part of Hamburg feel almost Venice-like (well, if Venice had better pretzels and more sensible architecture). The Speicherstadt gets pretty quiet in the evenings after all the tour groups head back to their buses, so you get this almost private feeling walking around those cobblestone streets. Honestly, the 7.6 rating seems fair – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s not going to disappoint you either. The staff knows their stuff, check-in is straightforward, and the whole operation runs smoothly without being overly formal about it. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want – a place that does what it’s supposed to do well, in a location that actually adds something to your Hamburg experience rather than just giving you somewhere to sleep.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $239. Small Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $251. Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $276. Double or Twin Room with Harbour View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $301. Studio with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $350. Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2


Reviews
Jochen from United Kingdom – 23 January 2025 (9/10)
View and location
What could be improved: N/aRobert from United States – 27 October 2024 (9/10)
Our room had a perfect view of the Elbe and the harbor.
Petr from Russia – 13 October 2024 (8/10)
Technically very good, very good light switches and lamps set up, warm water immediately, TV, etc. General stylish design of lobby, corridors, room. Location on the river, not far from center, 20-30 minutes of nice walk.
What could be improved: A bit noisy water drain system, a bit small room. Not critical.
But critical: very poor wifi in room and no mobile data reception (2nd floor). Had to go to lobby to phone by mobile data, because wifi is bad there too.Karl-heinz from Germany – 17 September 2024 (8/10)
We enjoyed our stay. Will will use the hotel agai.
What could be improved: N/AKarl-heinz from Germany – 25 August 2024 (9/10)
Nice clean Room, the friendly and helpful reception, good Location was all to our liking.
What could be improved: We didn’t particularly enjoy the meal in the restaurant out on the Terrasse. Was poor quality meals.Michele from Germany – 14 July 2024 (9/10)
Nice location, room was super comfortable.
Good toiletries.
Super easy check in and check out.
What could be improved: Could be useful to have some cheap room slippers to use.Ana from Belgium – 10 July 2024 (9/10)
I opted for a room with a view on the water and it was totally worth it. The location was perfect and the facilities and the decor are nice and modern.
What could be improved: Could hear some noise from the adjacent rooms, but that’s to be expected.Johanna from Norway – 27 June 2024 (9/10)
It was great rooms, clean, nice staff. It was incredibly good breakfast and drinks in the bar in the evening.
What could be improved: There were no good beds, I got a lot of pain in my back after my stay. There was also no air conditioning, which was very bad when it was 30 degrees. A small fan didn't help much.Zanna from Ireland – 9 June 2024 (9/10)
The location is fantastic. Very close to promenade and cruise terminal.
Lungile from South Africa – 28 May 2024 (7/10)
Next to the sea
What could be improved: I booked a room with a river view and we were given a room without, totally disappointing. The flushing system, not sure what it is makes a lot of noise when showering or using the toilet, that was very uncomfortable
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Dockland: 950 m
- Antonipark: 750 m
- Altona Museum: 1.4 km
- St. Pauli Piers: 1.4 km
- Erotic Art Museum: 1.1 km
- Heiligengeistfeld: 1.3 km
- Schauermanns Park: 750 m
- Spielplatz Brunnenhof: 1.3 km
- U-Boat Museum Hamburg: 400 m
- Ehem. Israelitisches Krankenhaus: 1.4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar HH Shuffle: 40 m
- Restaurant Vincenzo im Stilwerk: 40 m
- Restaurant Hamburger Elbspeicher: 2 m
Top attractions:
- Schanzenpark: 3.3 km
- Hamburg Dungeon: 2.9 km
- Old Elbe Tunnel: 1.8 km
- Dialog im Dunkeln: 3.8 km
- Planten un Blomen: 3.3 km
- Miniatur Wunderland: 2.9 km
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: 3.2 km
- Gustav Mahler Museum: 2.4 km
- Hamburg History Museum: 2.2 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Schwarzenberg: 13 km
- Lake Inner Alster Lake: 3.7 km
Public transport:
- Train Reeperbahn: 950 m
- Train Königstraße: 850 m
- Metro St. Pauli underground station: 1.9 km
- Metro Landungsbrücken underground station: 1.6 km
Closest airports:
- Hamburg Airport: 9 km
- Lübeck Airport: 73 km
- Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport: 18 km
Facilities
View:
- River view
Bedroom:
- Linen
General:
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Hypoallergenic
- Heating
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Parking:
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Activities:
- Bicycle rental
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Wine/champagne
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out:
- From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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