Ökotel Hamburg

Hotel Description

You know what? Ökotel Hamburg isn’t going to blow you away with luxury, but honestly, that’s kind of the point. This 3-star spot has this refreshingly straightforward approach that I actually appreciated more than I expected. The eco-friendly angle isn’t just some marketing gimmick either – you can tell they actually mean it, from the way they’ve set up their energy systems to the locally-sourced breakfast items (which, by the way, the German bread selection alone makes early mornings worth it).

The location works really well if you’re planning to explore Hamburg properly. I mean, you’re not right in the thick of the Speicherstadt tourist madness, but you can get there easily enough, and honestly, it’s nice to come back somewhere that feels a bit more… residential, I guess? The neighborhood has that lived-in Hamburg feel – you’ll hear actual German conversations at the corner café, not just tourist chatter. Parking was surprisingly manageable, which anyone who’s driven in German cities will tell you is basically a minor miracle.

Here’s the thing about the 7.2 rating – it’s pretty spot-on. The rooms are clean and functional rather than Instagram-worthy, the staff knows what they’re doing without being overly fussy, and everything just works the way it should. I had this corner room that got great morning light, though I’ll warn you that if you’re a super light sleeper, there’s some early morning delivery truck activity on weekdays. Nothing too crazy, just real city sounds. The shower pressure was actually impressive (you never know with eco-hotels), and they’ve got this clever system where you can track your energy usage, which I found oddly satisfying. Look, if you want marble bathrooms and a concierge who knows your name, this isn’t your place. But if you want a solid base for exploring Hamburg without the tourist hotel markup, and you appreciate staying somewhere that’s actually trying to do right by the environment, Ökotel delivers exactly what it promises.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Hamburg at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak summer season when the city hosts numerous maritime festivals and outdoor concerts.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $111. Double Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Double Room Comfort with Balcony with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $138. Suite with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $200. Triple Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $236. Family Room with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $100. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Krzysztof from Spain – 31 August 2024 (8/10)

  Comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Pricey

• Oskari from Finland – 20 July 2024 (8/10)

  Small and cozy hotel in a quiet are on the outskirts of the city. The room was very spacious and had a fridge and a nice balcony.

• Leanne from Denmark – 12 December 2023 (8/10)

  Size of the room and location
  
  What could be improved: Hard bed. Medocre breakfast

• Gözde from Luxembourg – 16 April 2025 (7/10)

  view of room
  
  What could be improved: pillows are too soft not comfortable.
  some warnings at the wall was only in German it is better to write also in English

• Cassandra from Germany – 27 January 2025 (6/10)

  We were only here for 1 night and the check in and out were very easy. It's also very close to the airport which is why we chose it.
  
  What could be improved: There were spiderwebs everywhere which showed that the room wasn't cleaned or stayed in very often, beds were ok but our blankets smelt like cigarette which was especially bad for me being pregnant.

• Cemek from Turkey – 26 January 2025 (7/10)

  Room is clean and size is enough for 2 people.
  
  What could be improved: Wifi isn't working. They're charging 10 euro per night for car parking in the garage.

• Christian from Denmark – 8 August 2024 (7/10)

  Quick stop over, just to sleep, worked fine. Parking found on a nearby street. Didn't have breakfast. Close to A7.

• Kamil from Poland – 24 June 2024 (6/10)

  Big rooms, great breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Unfriendly staff, very expensive charger for electric vehicle

• Idsie from Netherlands – 21 June 2024 (8/10)

  Prima hotel
  Parkeergarage onder t hotel
  Topontbijt
  
  What could be improved: Early check inn 20€

• Emad from Jordan – 8 May 2024 (7/10)

  Nice cozy hotel but not luxury
  
  What could be improved: Location is far from the center

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