Hotel Panorama Hamburg-Harburg

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Panorama Hamburg-Harburg really surprised me. I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Harburg,” I wasn’t expecting much since it’s south of the Elbe and feels a bit removed from Hamburg’s main action. But this 4-star spot actually works really well if you’re looking for something that’s not in the thick of tourist central but still gives you proper access to the city.

The thing that struck me right away was how the staff actually seemed to care – I mean, you can tell when people are just going through the motions versus when they’re genuinely trying to help. Check-in was smooth, no drama with parking (which, honestly, is half the battle in Hamburg), and the lobby has this clean, modern vibe without being sterile. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – nothing that’ll blow your mind, but everything works and it’s properly quiet at night. I appreciated that the beds were actually comfortable, not just decent, and the bathroom setup made sense for getting ready without bumping into your travel partner every five seconds.

Here’s what I really liked though – Harburg’s got this interesting mix of old industrial charm and new development happening, and you’re positioned perfectly to explore both sides of Hamburg. The S-Bahn connections are actually pretty efficient once you figure them out, and you’ll save a decent chunk of change staying here versus the tourist areas around the Speicherstadt. Plus, there are some solid local spots for dinner within walking distance that you’d never find if you were stuck in the hotel bubble downtown. The 7.6 rating feels about right – it’s not going to be anyone’s dream destination, but it delivers on what it promises without any major letdowns. If you’re the type who prefers exploring a city like a local rather than being surrounded by tour groups, and you don’t mind a quick train ride to get to the Reeperbahn or Miniatur Wunderland, this place makes a lot of sense. Just don’t expect panoramic views of the harbor – the name’s a bit optimistic on that front.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $190. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $250. Family Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Lennart from United States – 2 March 2025 (7/10)

  Great breakfast, has parking garage
  
  What could be improved: A bit dated interiors

• Patryk from Poland – 25 January 2024 (7/10)

  Extra new room
  
  What could be improved: Reception staff very ignorant and unpleasant.

• Zoe from United Kingdom – 25 October 2023 (8/10)

  Very friendly staff and convenient location
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast was very limited for someone who can't eat bread. Not worth €15

• Juan from Colombia – 2 October 2023 (8/10)

  The staff was really nice and gentle, the amenities were so beautiful and clean, the lobby is amazing.
  
  What could be improved: A little bit overpriced and the neighborhood was quite chaotic.

• Ohanna from Germany – 14 August 2023 (9/10)

  Clean and spacious room.

• Kvlt from Australia – 14 July 2023 (8/10)

  Attentive service

• Veronika from Bulgaria – 27 June 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The construction works outside and the noise it makes.

• Wolfram from Germany – 28 May 2023 (8/10)

  very friendly staff, clean rooms, okay breakfast
  
  What could be improved: hardly the hotel‘s fault, but the area is a bit dodgy; that said, it’s about five minutes to the subway station – ca. 30 mins to the center of Hamburg

• Jann from Switzerland – 24 April 2023 (9/10)

  The Staff was very flexible and also responsive to phone calls at night, because our train got cancelled.
  Easy Check-In and Check-Out!
  
  What could be improved: –

• Johannes from Belgium – 9 November 2022 (7/10)

  What could be improved: A bit disappointed because the hotel restaurant was unexpectedly closed. Further, there are not a lot of restaurants close by.
  Underground parking with a limited number of places…

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