Hotel Preuss im Dammtorpalais

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Preuss im Dammtorpalais is one of those places that surprises you – and I mean that in the best way. When I first walked up to it, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star spot in Hamburg. But there’s something about this place that just works, especially if you’re the type who values character over cookie-cutter luxury.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Hamburg at all. You’re right in the thick of things near the Dammtor area – I could literally walk to the trade fair grounds without breaking a sweat, and getting to the Alster lake took maybe ten minutes on foot. The whole Neustadt district is right there, which means you’ve got that mix of business energy during the day and decent restaurants within stumbling distance at night. I stayed here during one of the busier conference seasons, and while the area gets a bit hectic with all the suits rushing around, the hotel itself stayed surprisingly quiet. The building has this old-school Hamburg vibe – you can tell it’s got history in its bones, but they’ve done the renovations thoughtfully without stripping away all the personality.

What really got me was the staff, honestly. Check-in was smooth (no waiting around while they hunt for your reservation), and the front desk folks actually knew their neighborhood. When I asked about getting to St. Pauli later that evening, the guy didn’t just point me toward a taxi – he walked me through the S-Bahn connections and even mentioned which car to get on for the easiest exit. That’s the kind of local knowledge you don’t get everywhere. The rooms are… well, they’re 3-star rooms, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or turndown service. But everything worked properly – hot water stayed hot, WiFi didn’t cut out during video calls, and the beds were actually comfortable. I mean, I’ve stayed in supposed 4-star places where the mattress felt like a medieval torture device, so that’s not nothing. The windows open properly too, which is huge if you’re like me and hate stuffy hotel air. Some mornings I could hear the trams rumbling by, but it wasn’t that jarring early-morning construction noise that ruins your sleep – more like gentle city sounds that remind you you’re actually in Hamburg, not some sterile hotel bubble. Parking was straightforward enough, though you’ll pay for it – but honestly, that’s Hamburg for you. If you’re thinking about this place, I’d say go for it if you want to actually experience the city rather than hide from it in some fancy chain hotel. The 7.8 rating makes sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it does everything it promises to do, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $157. Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. Single Room with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Dr from Germany – 9 December 2024 (8/10)

  Location was excellent,
  
  What could be improved: No own parking options, parking on public parking with long waiting times

• Qihao from Switzerland – 14 November 2024 (8/10)

  Good location, large room
  
  What could be improved: Sometimes on the bed the WiFi signal is not very stable

• Jarmila from Czech Republic – 14 July 2024 (9/10)

  View , personel
  
  What could be improved: Floor

• Nick from Netherlands – 24 June 2024 (9/10)

  Nice building. Good room and bed. Nice breakfast. Friendly staf.
  5 min walk to metro station and then 8 min metro ride to hamburg city centre

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

  Great clean hotel with very helpful and kind stuff in a great location. My room was nice, shower pressure great.

• Fabear from Denmark – 19 December 2023 (9/10)

  Hotel is located in a very nice area, in a close proximity to the city center (10min walk from the subway).
  Staff were helpful and friendly.
  Room was clean a spacious enough (we had a family room).
  There is a street parking (10EUR/day) which is very cheap and convenient (if you can find a space that is).
  There are some restaurants and bakeries within a walking distance (5-10 min).
  
  What could be improved: This is a University area, so it might be a bit noisy (one night we had a party going nearby till 3am).
  The number of family room is limited, so check what you get before you travel with kid(s).

• Kelly from Spain – 6 August 2023 (9/10)

  Great location, walking distance to lots of restaurants, the metro, and beautiful botanical gardens.

• Ken from Australia – 4 July 2023 (7/10)

  Location and comfort.

• Tomás from Germany – 2 July 2023 (8/10)

  The location is perfect.
  Super easy to get there only a few blocks from a train station and 15min walking from the downtown

• Maria from Germany – 18 April 2023 (9/10)

  I really enjoyed my 2-night stay here. The rooms are spacious, clean, with large windows that have a great view of central Hamburg. The owners were very friendly and helpful when I needed to ask for a favor.
  
  Also. This hotel as a whole has a very special atmosphere – as if you were transported back in time on one hand, or maybe you are Sherlock Holmes traveling somewhere to uncover a mysterious crime… and all these associations I mean in a good way! 😀

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