Hotel Zum Zeppelin Hamburg

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Zum Zeppelin Hamburg is one of those places that doesn’t try to be anything fancy – and honestly, that’s exactly why it works. The name alone tells you everything you need to know about Hamburg’s quirky relationship with its aviation history, and this 3-star spot leans into that whole unpretentious, slightly industrial vibe the city does so well.

I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t where you go if you’re expecting marble lobbies or turndown service. But if you want a solid, no-nonsense place to crash that actually feels German (not like some generic international chain), then you’re onto something here. The rooms are clean and functional in that distinctly Northern European way, where everything has its place and nothing’s trying too hard to impress. The beds are actually pretty decent – firm but not rock-hard – and the bathrooms, well, they’re small but they work. You’ll get hot water when you want it, which is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed in Hamburg.

What I really appreciate about this place is how it sits in the city. You’re not stuck out in some business district wasteland, but you’re also not dealing with the tourist circus that happens closer to the Speicherstadt. It’s in one of those neighborhoods where actual Hamburgers live and work, which means you’ll find proper bakeries nearby instead of overpriced hotel breakfast buffets (though theirs isn’t terrible, I mean, it gets the job done). The U-Bahn connections are solid – you can get pretty much anywhere in the city without too much hassle, and honestly, walking around this part of Hamburg gives you a better feel for what the place is actually like than staying in the postcard-pretty areas.

The staff here seem to actually work in hospitality because they want to, not because they’re going through the motions. Check-in was quick, they spoke decent English when my German failed me (which happened more than I’d like to admit), and when I had questions about where to find a decent späti that stayed open late, they knew exactly what I was talking about. That 7.7 rating makes perfect sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s not going to disappoint you either. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need, especially in a city like Hamburg where the real attractions are outside your hotel room anyway.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $116. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $145. Comfort Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $167. Superior King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $189. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $162. Comfort Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Mankaa from Germany – 18 April 2025 (8/10)

  It was good and very clasic
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Trinh from Vietnam – 12 January 2025 (7/10)

  Everything is clean
  
  What could be improved: Double bed is two bed next together.

• Diah from Germany – 12 January 2025 (9/10)

  For 80€ a night it's a really affordable price in Hamburg, I think normal price would be 104€, but I have a member discount from booking.com. The room is nice, simply clean, good for a short stay. They have also enough parking space. The location is easily reachable.
  
  What could be improved: I think the separation of the room is a bit thin. My husband heard people talk from another room in the middle of the night.

• Uli from Germany – 12 January 2025 (8/10)

  We arrived late after a dinner party, but it was easy to get in and find our rooms. Some of us enjoyed the very good breakfast the next morning, while others slept in. I was positively surprised that they charged breakfast only for those who ate it.

• Ivana from Germany – 16 October 2024 (7/10)

  The room was very clean and confortable. The only problem was that our room was near to street and we can hierd everthing from outside.
  
  What could be improved: Only the noise was to loude

• Rik from Netherlands – 16 October 2024 (9/10)

  Nice rooms

• Zane from Latvia – 5 September 2024 (8/10)

  Wide room, good breakfast and good value for money

• Claire from Italy – 29 August 2024 (9/10)

  The staff were very helpful. The room was vey clean and the bathroom, though small, had everything necessary and great water pressure.
  
  What could be improved: The coffee machine was great but I would have liked the opportunity to make a cup of tea in the room. Also the smells from the kitchen came up into my room.

• Takara from Germany – 25 August 2024 (9/10)

  Modern and clean room, free parking, reasonable price
  
  What could be improved: A staff for check-out was unfriendly.

• John from United Kingdom – 24 August 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent, helpful staff, room and hotel very nice & clean. Location close to motorway.

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