Hotel du Nord, Hamburg-Volksdorf

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled into Hotel du Nord in Volksdorf – honestly, Hamburg’s outer districts don’t exactly scream “boutique hotel experience.” But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked away in this quiet residential area that feels more like a proper German neighborhood than tourist central, which I mean, if you’re looking to escape the Reeperbahn crowds and actually sleep at night, is pretty much perfect.

The thing about Volksdorf is that it’s got this village-y feel even though you’re technically still in Hamburg – there’s the S-Bahn station just a short walk away (honestly, the S1 line becomes your best friend), and you can be in the city center in maybe 25 minutes without dealing with all the noise and chaos. The hotel itself has that classic northern German charm without trying too hard, if that makes sense. The rooms are genuinely comfortable – not just hotel-speak comfortable, but actually well thought out. Good blackout curtains (trust me, summer nights here stay light forever), decent water pressure, and the beds are firm enough that you don’t wake up feeling like you wrestled with a marshmallow all night. The staff seems to actually know the area too, which is rarer than you’d think – they pointed me toward this little bakery around the corner that does incredible Franzbrötchen, and mentioned which direction to walk for the nicest route to the train.

What really sold me on this place though is how it strikes that balance between being polished enough for a 4-star rating (and honestly, that 8.9 rating isn’t just inflated nonsense – it feels earned) while still having some personality. The common areas have this lived-in quality that doesn’t feel sterile, and there’s usually a good mix of business travelers and people like me who just wanted somewhere decent to stay without the Hamburg hotel prices. Parking was straightforward too – none of that circling-the-block-for-twenty-minutes drama you get in St. Pauli. The neighborhood gets properly quiet after evening hours, which sounds boring but is actually golden when you realize you can open your windows and hear birds instead of drunk tourists singing Wonderwall at 3 AM. If you’re planning to explore Hamburg but want a base that feels more authentic and less… well, touristy, this is honestly a solid choice. Just don’t expect to stumble out the front door into the thick of things – but sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $207. Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Deluxe Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Deluxe Family Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $240. Junior Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $240. Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $240. Family Junior Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $263. Family Junior Suite with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Gurpreet from United Kingdom – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  In general the hotel was excellent, the rooms were beautiful, large and the staff were very accommodating. We were a large family who had booked about 7/8 rooms in total for a family wedding nearby and this hotel was in the perfect location. The bar staff were friendly whenever we wanted to pop down for a quick drink and the reception staff were always on hand to help. It took a little while to arrange small things like breakfast but in the grand scheme of things we enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again.
  
  What could be improved: We ordered breakfast to our room one morning, and were told that it was too much to bring upstairs. That morning was the only morning we ordered breakfast, and needed it as we were all ready for a family wedding. There was no time to go down to eat and this was one of the services provided by any hotel we've ever stayed out so this comment was concerning to me. The lift was broken which we understand isn't anyone's fault but for the elderly this could have been problematic.

• Christine from Canada – 20 February 2025 (9/10)

  Very quiet hotel with excellent, helpful staff.

• Jakob from Denmark – 6 February 2025 (9/10)

  Nice room
  
  What could be improved: Would like a small bar and a sauna

• Salma from Netherlands – 30 December 2024 (9/10)

  De balie medewerkers, itlaiaanse en colombiaanse hosekeeping is echt top top top
  
  What could be improved: Was prima

• Ann-katrin from United Kingdom – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  The location is perfect for my purpose.

• Bettina from Austria – 8 July 2024 (9/10)

  So friendly stuff
  
  What could be improved: The interior is very nice. The coffee machine at the room

• Ann-katrin from United Kingdom – 31 March 2024 (9/10)

  The location was very good for my purposes. There is a brilliant restaurant in the same building.
  
  What could be improved: The hair dryer wasn't working.

• Dana from United States – 1 December 2023 (9/10)

  The team, the rooms and the cleanliness.
  
  What could be improved: I loved it. Nothing to dislike

• Ann-katrin from United Kingdom – 16 October 2023 (9/10)

  Amazing staff, clean, roomy and in the perfect location for me.

• Kristian from Sweden – 28 July 2023 (9/10)

  Everything!!
  
  An excellent hotel with professional and friendly staff.
  
  Restaurant was hit:)
  
  What could be improved: Perhaps a bit pricy but well worth it

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