MEININGER Hotel Hamburg City Center

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at the MEININGER Hamburg City Center a handful of times now, and honestly? It’s become my go-to when I need something reliable without breaking the bank. The thing about this place is that it sits right in that sweet spot between a proper hotel and a hostel – you get actual hotel service and cleanliness, but with this relaxed, unpretentious vibe that makes you feel like you can kick back in the lobby without anyone giving you side-eye.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Hamburg at all. You’re close enough to the Speicherstadt that you can walk there in decent weather (though let’s be real, it’s Hamburg, so pack layers), and the U-Bahn connections are solid for getting around the city without dealing with parking nightmares. I mean, driving in Hamburg’s city center is sort of like volunteering for stress, so being able to hop on public transport easily is clutch. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel – not touristy fake, but not sketchy either. There’s a decent bakery around the corner that locals actually use, which is always a good sign.

What I really appreciate about MEININGER is how they handle the practical stuff without making a big deal about it. Check-in is straightforward, the rooms are clean and functional (nothing fancy, but everything works), and the beds are actually comfortable – not those rock-hard hotel mattresses that leave you feeling like you wrestled a bear all night. The soundproofing is pretty good too, which matters when you’re in the city center. I’ve had street-facing rooms and barely heard the traffic, though weekend nights can get a bit lively if there’s something happening nearby. The breakfast is solid – not Instagram-worthy, but you know what? Sometimes you just want decent coffee and fresh bread rolls without paying €25 for the privilege. They’ve got this communal area downstairs where people actually hang out, which gives the place some personality. You’ll see a mix of business travelers, families, and backpackers, and somehow it all works without feeling chaotic. Staff genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which shows – they’re helpful without being overly rehearsed about it. Look, it’s a 3-star place with a 7.9 rating, and that rating feels earned rather than inflated. It’s not going to wow you with marble lobbies or complimentary champagne, but it delivers exactly what it promises, and in Hamburg’s city center, that’s actually pretty valuable.

Visitors often choose Hamburg apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent Hanseatic city.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $132. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $161. Triple Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $185. Quadruple Room with 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $197. 5-Bed Room with 2 single beds, 2 bunk beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $215. 6-Bed Room with 2 single beds and 4 bunk beds for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $38. Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $47. Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $120. Double Room for Single Use with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Otto from Germany – 2 May 2025 (9/10)

  The train station is about 3 minutes walk.
  
  What could be improved: the shower is a little bit to small

• Behlül from Finland – 29 March 2025 (8/10)

  I like the location and the hotel staff's service.
  
  What could be improved: There can be an extra shower for the dormitory, and the shower can be a little larger.

• Ian from Denmark – 24 February 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast was ok for the money paid, but the breadbasket was empty most of the time.

• Lewis from United Kingdom – 3 February 2025 (9/10)

  Staff were great it’s a good cheap hostel with a couple good communal spaces and a kitchen would stay here again if I was in the area
  
  What could be improved: Location isn’t the prettiest but that’s just Hamburg

• Luke from Australia – 14 January 2025 (7/10)

  Really nice staff. Clean rooms.
  
  What could be improved: Room was very small.

• Conor from Ireland – 1 January 2025 (8/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Glen from Germany – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was amazingly quiet considering the location. Very clean and close to everything.
  
  What could be improved: Parking garage is cramped for a minivan, but reasonably priced and it was good to have it on site.

• I from Netherlands – 20 December 2024 (9/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Aida from Albania – 29 November 2024 (9/10)

  Assd
  
  What could be improved: Fyfygy

• Charlotte from United Kingdom – 3 November 2024 (9/10)

  Room was clean. Kitchen facilities were good, except limited seating options. Location is really good, right next to a major supermarket and train station.
  
  What could be improved: Limited seating options in the mess room.

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