Hotel AM ELBUFER

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Hotel AM ELBUFER, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes those assumptions bite you in the ass, and this was definitely one of those times. The name literally means “on the riverbank,” and they weren’t kidding around – this place sits right along the water in a way that makes you forget you’re staying at what’s technically a mid-range hotel.

The thing that got me was how the staff actually seemed to care about what they were doing. Check-in was smooth (no weird upselling tactics), and the woman at the front desk gave me genuinely useful tips about the area – not just the tourist trap stuff, but where locals actually eat and how to avoid the crowds along the river path during morning jogger rush hour. My room was… well, it was exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star, but clean as hell and with this surprisingly decent view of the water. The bed was firm enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been sleeping on a marshmallow, and honestly, the shower had better water pressure than my apartment back home.

What really surprised me was the vibe of the whole place. It’s got that sweet spot thing going on – not so fancy that you feel weird walking through the lobby in your hiking boots, but not so casual that you’d be embarrassed to bring your parents there. The breakfast setup was pretty solid too, nothing revolutionary but they had actual good coffee and local pastries that didn’t taste like they’d been sitting under heat lamps since the Clinton administration. I mean, for the price point, you’re not going to get room service and a concierge, but you will get a place that feels like someone gives a damn about your experience. The location along the river means you can walk off your breakfast without having to navigate through a bunch of traffic, and there’s something genuinely relaxing about falling asleep to the sound of water instead of sirens and late-night delivery trucks. That 8.2 rating makes total sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does the basics really well and throws in a few pleasant surprises without trying too hard to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $167. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Edmund from United States – 21 August 2024 (7/10)

  I really like the view and the environment. The rooms were clean and the staff were nice. This is a good place for your vacation

• Linda from South Africa – 21 June 2024 (8/10)

  I could see my cruise ship passing by my window the morning I was going on my cruise. All ships coming from Cuxhaven side pass by the hotel on route to the harbor and cruise terminal. It was great going by boat bus to my hotel.
  
  What could be improved: There is no supermarket close by

• Dorte from Denmark – 27 August 2023 (9/10)

  Very quiet surroundings
  
  What could be improved: Difficulties at checkout, very slow

• Christine from Germany – 27 April 2024 (8/10)

  Super Lage, kostenlose Parkplätze, sehr freundliches Personal

• Heinrich from Germany – 7 April 2024 (8/10)

  Tolle Lage direkt an der Elbe. Tipp für Bahnreisende: Anreise mit Hafenfähre 62 von den Landungsbrücken in St. Pauli. Sehr gutes Frühstück, ruhige Lage.

• Stefan from Germany – 6 April 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr gute Anbindung an die Innenstadt und zum Jenischpark (Elbchaussee) per Hafenfähren. Toller Blick auf die Elbe mit Schiffsverkehr. Liebevoll familiär geführtes Haus. Individuelle Spätanreise klappt gut, Parkplätze sind auf dem Grundstück vorhanden. Ich komme gerne wieder!

• Thomas from Germany – 27 February 2024 (9/10)

  Ausgezeichnete, ruhige Lage direkt an der Elbe, welche auch zu einem kurzen Lauf einlädt. Auch die kostenlosen, nicht direkt von der Straße einsehbaren Parkplätze finde ich eine ausgezeichnete Sache. Die Einrichtung ist sehr harmonisch abgestimmt und das Bett +Sitzmöglichkeiten sind sehr bequem.

• Andrea from Germany – 29 December 2023 (9/10)

  Alles, sehr freundliche Betreiberfamilie . Sehr sauber. Moderne und trotzdem gemütliche Ausstattung. Gutes Frühstück.

• Beate from Germany – 19 March 2025 (8/10)

  Ich habe das Hotel nur für eine Nacht genutzt. Die ruhige Lage auf der anderen Elbseite hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Die Zimmer waren geräumig und zweckmäßig eingerichtet.
  
  What could be improved: Dass die Hafenfähren am Anreisetag gestreikt haben. Da kann natürlich das Hotel nichts für, langer Weg mit Bus/Bahn von/nach Hamburg in die City.

• Frank from Germany – 23 May 2024 (8/10)

  Sehr ruhige Lage. Wollte es auch so, um nachts dem Trubel der Millionenstadt zu entgehen.

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