NH Hamburg Altona

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about NH Hamburg Altona? The lobby actually feels like a place you’d want to hang out in, not just rush through to get to your room. It’s got this modern but warm vibe – sort of industrial-chic without being cold, if that makes sense. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be there too, which honestly isn’t something you see everywhere.

The location is pretty brilliant, actually. You’re in Altona, which means you’re far enough from the tourist chaos of the Reeperbahn but close enough to everything that matters. I mean, the train connections are fantastic – you can hop on the S-Bahn and be in the city center in maybe fifteen minutes, but when you come back at night, you’re in this quieter neighborhood that feels more like real Hamburg. There’s this great little Turkish place just around the corner that I stumbled onto (the kind of spot where locals actually eat), and the whole area has that lived-in feeling that makes you feel less like a tourist. The Elbe is walkable from here too, which surprised me – there’s this nice riverside path that’s perfect for morning runs or just clearing your head after too much German beer.

What really won me over though was the attention to the small stuff. The rooms are clean and well-designed without being flashy, the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many four-star places mess this up), and the windows open properly – which sounds basic but try finding that in newer hotels. The bathrooms have good water pressure, the WiFi works everywhere, and there’s enough space to actually unpack if you’re staying more than a night. I stayed during a busy conference week and never felt like the place was overwhelmed or understaffed. The breakfast is solid too – not just the usual continental spread but actual local touches that make you remember you’re in Hamburg, not just Generic Hotel City. One tiny thing that bugged me was the elevator being a bit slow during peak hours, but honestly, that’s me being picky. For an 8.2 rating, this place delivers exactly what you’d expect – reliable, comfortable, and run by people who seem to care about getting the details right.

The concierge service in Hamburg can arrange exclusive tours of the historic port, secure reservations at traditional seafood restaurants, and organize personalized visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and vibrant St. Pauli district.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $151. Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $152. Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $166. Standard Double or Twin XL Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $167. Standard Double or Twin XL Room with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $218. Standard Double or Twin XL Room with Extra Bed with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Björn from Denmark – 30 January 2025 (8/10)

  For 2 adults and 1 kid we got the largest room of all, very spacious, two showers, nice and clean with functional interior.
  Very good breakfast/ large variety.
  
  What could be improved: Some negotiation was needed with the personnel who wanted to charge more for the stay then what booking.com had offered. Service was limited in the restaurant/bar in the evening.

• Smith from Germany – 26 January 2025 (9/10)

  Easy to get into the middle of Hamburg from the hotel

• Ignatius from Indonesia – 24 December 2024 (9/10)

  Well maintained hotel in a lively area. Spacious parking space, clean room, good breakfast, super friendly staffs. Everything was just perfect. definitely will come back.
  One big positive different between this hotel compared to other is Firdha & Nikola, the front office staffs. Both serves us well, give suggestion of what to do, super friendly and kind. They deserve a raise 🙂
  
  What could be improved: nothing. everything was just perfect

• Michelle from United Kingdom – 2 December 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely friendly feel, lots of space to sit downstairs and relax. The rooms were light and airy with plenty of space. The bathroom was a good size and the shower was powerful and hot. Good choice at breakfast with plenty of seating. Staff told us about the public bus routes and we used the transport system throughout our stay.
  
  What could be improved: Bit of a mix up with our room but this was sorted and the staff worked very hard to do this.

• Ahmed from United States – 4 November 2024 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Room small and no wardrobe

• Adams from Canada – 19 September 2024 (9/10)

  Easily accessible by S bahn and bus . Great breakfast . Staff very courteous. Clean throughout . Small fridge in room to keep snacks . Quiet .
  
  What could be improved: –

• Liliana from Germany – 20 August 2024 (9/10)

  The hotel and rooms were nice and modern but in a cozy way. My room was big and the bathroom was very nice. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Love check out at noon, so stress free.
  
  What could be improved: The toilet seats of the bathroom downstairs are a bit old.

• Meghana from India – 2 August 2024 (7/10)

  Location is great and comfortable rooms
  
  What could be improved: WiFi was pretty bad

• Nadia214 from Sweden – 14 July 2024 (7/10)

  A nice fresh hotel with super comfy beds, clean toilet, spacious room Free parking available with no reservation.Nice breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Was at a very high price during hippy festival in the ciry 🙁
  Do not expect any view from the windows.

• Thao from Vietnam – 30 June 2024 (8/10)

  The hotel’s location is quite good, the room is bright, pretty large and clean
  
  What could be improved: There is no ventilator in the bathroom

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