Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel? It’s actually way cooler than the name suggests. I mean, when you hear “motel,” you’re probably thinking roadside strip with flickering neon signs, but this place sits right on the Fleetinsel – literally a little island in Hamburg’s historic warehouse district. The location is honestly pretty brilliant once you figure out where you are.

The first time I walked up, I almost missed it because it blends so seamlessly with all the red brick warehouse buildings around it. But step inside and – wow – it’s like someone took a design magazine and made it three-dimensional. The lobby has this sleek, almost industrial vibe that somehow feels cozy rather than cold. There’s always this gentle hum of activity, people checking maps over coffee, the elevator doors opening and closing with that satisfying German precision. The rooms themselves are compact but ridiculously well thought out. Everything has a place, and honestly, after staying in those sprawling hotel rooms where you can never find the light switches, this felt refreshing. The beds are proper comfortable too – none of that rock-hard European mattress nonsense some places still cling to.

What really makes this spot work is how it sits in the city. You’re basically surrounded by canals and old shipping channels, so there’s this constant, subtle sound of water lapping against the quays. It’s soothing, actually, especially at night when the tourist crowds thin out. The Speicherstadt is right there – you can walk to those famous red brick warehouses and the Miniatur Wunderland in about ten minutes, but you’re also close enough to the main train station that getting around Hamburg is dead simple. I spent one morning just wandering the narrow bridges and cobblestone streets with my coffee, watching the early commuters hurry past. The area gets busy during the day with tour groups, but evenings are surprisingly peaceful. Check-in was smooth (they speak excellent English if your German is rusty), and parking – well, it’s Hamburg city center, so expect to pay for it, but there are spots nearby if you need them. For a 3-star place, the whole experience feels more premium than you’d expect, which probably explains that 8.6 rating. It’s not trying to be a luxury palace, but it nails everything it sets out to do.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $170. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $170. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $183. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Lakshmi from Italy – 6 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location centrol
  
  What could be improved: Only had shampoo and body wash, no cream or shower cap. No meal in the evening only snacks.

• Siobhan from Ireland – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location for the music theatre and the bar.
  
  What could be improved: Room was a small and bathroom a little tight.

• Pasindu from Sri Lanka – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  Check-in was smooth and the room was great. Everything was perfect.

• Freddy from United Kingdom – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great location. Staff very helpful .would stay here again

• Steffen from Spain – 31 March 2025 (8/10)

  great place, amazing bar!;)

• Aneta from Slovakia – 26 February 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice bar, clean bathroom, amazing view.
  
  What could be improved: Our bed was too soft for us.

• Kamila from Czech Republic – 25 February 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable bed, central location, design bar
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Suzanne from United Kingdom – 13 February 2025 (8/10)

  great location, nice view. modern room, comfortable, clean and quiet.
  
  What could be improved: a bit characterless

• Faye from United Kingdom – 27 January 2025 (9/10)

  Very lovely quiet location but very close by to all landmarks, train stations etc. very clean room, good facilities and lobby area.
  
  What could be improved: No tea and coffee facilities in the room.

• Heike from Germany – 23 January 2025 (9/10)

  Lage und Lobby

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