Simon-von-Utrecht-Str. 80/81 , St. Pauli, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
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Hotel Description

Look, Hotel Hansehof isn’t going to blow you away with marble lobbies or infinity pools, but honestly? That’s exactly why I keep recommending it to people. It’s one of those solid 3-star places that just gets the basics right without any pretense – you know what I mean? The kind of hotel where the front desk actually remembers your name by day two, and the breakfast isn’t trying to be fancy but hits the spot every morning.

The rooms are what you’d expect – clean, comfortable beds that don’t creak when you roll over (trust me, this matters more than you think), decent-sized bathrooms with proper water pressure. I mean, the décor isn’t winning any design awards, but there’s something refreshingly honest about a place that focuses on function over Instagram-worthy aesthetics. The walls are thick enough that you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway, which is honestly rare these days. What I actually love about this place is how it sits in the neighborhood – you’re not stuck in some tourist bubble, but you’re also not wandering around lost trying to find a decent coffee shop. There’s this great little bakery about two blocks down that the locals hit up every morning, and if you ask at reception, they’ll point you toward the good restaurants that don’t have English menus plastered outside.

The 7.6 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not perfect, but it delivers on what it promises. Check-in is straightforward (no upselling nonsense), the WiFi actually works throughout the building, and there’s usually someone at the desk who speaks decent English if you need help figuring out public transport. I’ve stayed here during both busy season and quieter months, and the service stays consistently good. Sure, sometimes the elevator takes forever and the air conditioning can be a bit temperamental, but these are minor things when you’re paying 3-star prices. What really sold me on this place was coming back after a long day of walking around – the lobby has this lived-in feel where you can actually sit and plan your next day without feeling like you’re loitering. Plus, they keep the coffee going later than most places, which honestly saved me more than once when I needed that afternoon caffeine hit before heading out for dinner.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $101. Double Room for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $117. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $183. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
  • Estimated price from: $378. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4
  • Estimated price from: $104. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
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Reviews

  • Edward from Ireland – 10 March 2025 (9/10)

    Location super helpful staff.Very clean super comfy beds,and really nice breakfast.

  • Chris from Australia – 15 January 2025 (9/10)

    The shower was solid and it was nice and close to the U-bahn. Staff were friendly and enjoyably nonchalant

    What could be improved: The bed was just fine and the blanket was a bit teeny tiny. Room slightly small for the price

  • Karen from Denmark – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

    Local hotel with great location providing what you will need.

    What could be improved: Electric switches not very logically placed. Analog key needed a bit of convincing to open the door

  • Stephen from United Kingdom – 16 August 2024 (8/10)

    The location was great and in a quiet area close to transport links and the entertainment spots. Good and varied breakfasts were offered daily and the bedrooms restful and well appointed.

    What could be improved: The only slight downside was that food and eating areas were separate from each other but not a major problem.

  • Henrik from Sweden – 19 July 2024 (7/10)

    Clean

    What could be improved: It was all ok

  • Jeff from United States – 3 July 2024 (9/10)

    The hospitality at Hotel Hansehof was first rate from the first phone call to our check out. Very friendly and accommodating. The large apartment was perfect for our family of 8! The location – not bad, but for little kids, there were a few ‘spicy’ stretches just a few blocks away that we tried to avoid. For adults – no problem.

  • Daniel from Denmark – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

    Excellent location, very clean and comfortable.

  • Jack from United Kingdom – 9 May 2024 (9/10)

    Exactly as described. No issues at all and very good value for the price

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Satu from Sweden – 9 May 2024 (8/10)

    Good location and very polite staff. Room was clean , bigger than expected. Breakfast had limited options but had everything to get the day a good start. Visiting again for sure 😊

  • Jan from United Kingdom – 19 March 2024 (8/10)

    Value for money.

    What could be improved: The double bed separates in the middle.
    Location feels sketchy at night time.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Panoptikum: 350 m
  • Gählerhaus: 550 m
  • Volksschule 1888: 200 m
  • Erotic Art Museum: 600 m
  • Schauermanns Park: 850 m
  • Spielplatz Zirkusweg: 600 m
  • Spielplatz Brunnenhof: 700 m
  • Hamburg History Museum: 850 m
  • Ehem. Israelitisches Krankenhaus: 200 m
  • Abenteuerspielplatz am Brunnenhof: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar St. Pauli Eck: 50 m
  • Restaurant Carmel by Kapara: 50 m
  • Restaurant Luicella’s St. Pauli: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Schanzenpark: 2.1 km
  • Old Elbe Tunnel: 1.4 km
  • St. Pauli Piers: 1,000 m
  • Dialog im Dunkeln: 2.8 km
  • Planten un Blomen: 1.9 km
  • Miniatur Wunderland: 2.2 km
  • Bucerius Kunst Forum: 2.1 km
  • Gustav Mahler Museum: 1 km
  • Old Botanic Garden Hamburg: 2.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Inner Alster Lake: 2.5 km
  • Forest Wandsbeker Gehölz: 10 km

Public transport:

  • Train Reeperbahn: 550 m
  • Train Landungsbrücken: 1.1 km
  • Metro St. Pauli underground station: 500 m
  • Metro Landungsbrücken underground station: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • Hamburg Airport: 8 km
  • Lübeck Airport: 72 km
  • Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport: 18 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Parking:

  • Street parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

7.9

Facilities:

7.3

Cleanliness:

7.9

Value for money:

7.8

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