5 Knorrestraße, St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about La Bodega? It’s that rare find where “designer apartment” actually means something beyond fancy throw pillows and overpriced coffee tables. I mean, this place sits right by the Alster, and when I say “by,” I’m talking about those morning views that make you forget you’re in Hamburg and not some lakeside retreat in the Alps. The whole setup feels like staying in your impossibly stylish friend’s place – if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and zero tolerance for clutter.

The apartment itself is honestly just thoughtfully done. Everything has this clean, minimal vibe without feeling cold or sterile – you’ll find yourself running your hands along the surfaces because the textures are that good. What really got me was how they handled the details: proper blackout curtains (thank god), a kitchen that’s actually functional for more than just reheating takeout, and honestly, the best shower pressure I’ve had in any European city. The wifi doesn’t drop every five minutes either, which is saying something. Now, it’s definitely more intimate than your typical hotel – we’re talking apartment-style living here, so if you’re expecting a concierge and room service, this isn’t that. But if you want to live like a local for a few days, with quick walks to the Außenalster and easy access to the Uhlenhorst neighborhood’s cafes, it’s pretty perfect.

What really sells it though is the location – and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way everyone throws around. You’re actually positioned where Hamburg starts to feel less touristy and more like where people actually live and work. The whole Alster area has this energy during the day with joggers and people walking their dogs, then it settles into something quieter by evening. Parking can be a bit of a hunt on weekends (street parking fills up when the weather’s nice), but honestly, you’ll probably end up walking everywhere anyway. The rating makes sense – 9.5 isn’t thrown around lightly, and after staying here, I get it. It’s that sweet spot where everything just works without trying too hard to impress you.

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Reviews

  • Ruth from Australia – 29 April 2025 (10/10)

    Great apartment. Good for bike hire. Lovely area. Hosts super easy to deal with

  • Mehmet from Turkey – 19 January 2025 (10/10)

    Perfect host excellent location

    What could be improved: Everything was perfect

  • Mohammed from Oman – 10 October 2024 (10/10)

    The owner was very responsive and always available to serve, also one of the best location in town.

    What could be improved: Nothing.

  • Zhimeng from Germany – 19 September 2024 (10/10)

    Great communication, warm welcome. Good location.
    The interior design is fantastic, everything perfect!

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Susan from New Zealand – 29 August 2024 (10/10)

    Great locaction and beautifully presented. Owners were super helpful and there was some nice treats for us when we arrived. Really all was lovely.

    What could be improved: It's dark, you need lights on always.

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

    Beautiful apartment, amazing location, the only thing better was the hosts, who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. When we arrived the apartment was spotlessly clean and even contained snacks and beer for our use. The neighborhood is packed with bars, restaurants, and interesting stores to shop in. There is a park across the street and a lovely supermarket and coffee shop less than a block away. I
    We honestly couldn't have asked for anything more.

  • Onno73 from Netherlands – 1 August 2024 (10/10)

    Location: close to public transport, supermarket and bakery just around the corner, easy to find and enough (free) parking place.
    Apartment: well equipped kitchen, two large bedrooms and very nice designed interior.

  • Helen from Australia – 22 July 2024 (10/10)

    The apartment was stunning. Amazing design, furniture and fittings. Bedrooms were huge and very comfortable. The location was excellent with plenty of places to eat within a five minute walk.

  • Camilla from Denmark – 20 February 2024 (10/10)

    A very nice and well equiped apartment. We really like the apartment and the area. Great with the possibility of free parking.
    Fine communication with the owner.
    Would recommend the place to others.

    What could be improved: No complains at all about the apartment.
    Though we would like to mention the high fee the owner charge for bringing a pet (we were charged over 50 euro for having our dog with us at a two nights stay). We saw the notice on the bookingsite that there maybe would be a pet fee. It is fair that the owner charge a fee due to extra cleaning. But it would have been nice to know when booking, that there would for sure be charged a fee, and specially since it was that high.

  • Ant from Germany – 14 January 2024 (10/10)

    Outstanding location, lovely hosts and comfortable, well-appointed apartment.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Niemitz-Haus: 1.1 km
  • Hartwicus Park: 1.1 km
  • Fritz-Schumacher-Bau: 700 m
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle: 1.2 km
  • Alsterwiese Schwanenwik: 750 m
  • Jürgen-W.-Scheutzow-Park: 1.1 km
  • Bürgerliche Stadterweiterung: 850 m
  • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe: 1.1 km
  • Planten und Blomen Wasserspiele: 650 m
  • Ehem. Polizei-Hochhaus Berliner Tor: 950 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Frau Möller: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Park-Haus Lohmühlenpark: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Deichtorhallen: 1.8 km
  • Hamburg Dungeon: 2.9 km
  • Old Elbe Tunnel: 4.6 km
  • St. Pauli Piers: 4 km
  • Dialog im Dunkeln: 2.1 km
  • Planten un Blomen: 2.9 km
  • Miniatur Wunderland: 2.9 km
  • Bucerius Kunst Forum: 2.1 km
  • Hamburg war memorial: 2.1 km
  • Old Botanic Garden Hamburg: 2.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Außenalster: 2.7 km
  • Forest Wandsbeker Gehölz: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Hauptbahnhof Nord: 850 m
  • Train Lohmühlenstraße: 450 m
  • Metro Hauptbahnhof Süd underground station: 1.1 km
  • Metro Lohmühlenstraße underground station: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Hamburg Airport: 8 km
  • Lübeck Airport: 69 km
  • Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport: 22 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Activities:

  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children’s playground
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

9.9

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.9

Value for money:

9.0

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