Park Hotel Hamburg Arena

Hotel Description

You know what? Park Hotel Hamburg Arena isn’t going to blow your mind, but there’s something refreshingly honest about this place that I actually appreciated. It’s one of those solid 3-star spots that doesn’t try to be something it’s not – and honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re exploring Hamburg.

The location is where this hotel really shines, though you might not realize it at first glance. You’re positioned perfectly to catch events at the Barclays Arena (hence the name, obviously), but here’s the thing most people don’t mention – you’re also incredibly well-connected to the rest of the city without being stuck in the touristy mess of the Speicherstadt or St. Pauli. The S-Bahn connections from nearby stations mean you can be in the city center in about 15 minutes, but you’ll actually sleep at night because you’re away from all that late-night chaos. I mean, if you’re here for the nightlife, this might feel a bit removed, but if you want to experience Hamburg without the constant noise… well, it’s pretty perfect.

The rooms themselves are what I’d call “reliably comfortable” – clean lines, decent beds, and everything works like it should. Nothing fancy, but the 7.1 rating makes sense when you consider the price point. The staff actually knows the area well, which you don’t always get at these mid-range places. They pointed me toward this amazing Turkish bakery about a ten-minute walk away that I never would’ve found otherwise, and gave me the real scoop on which U-Bahn line to avoid during rush hour. Small stuff like that makes a difference when you’re trying to navigate a new city. The breakfast is standard hotel fare – nothing to write home about, but it’ll fuel you for a day of wandering around the Elbphilharmonie or getting lost in the Sunday fish market.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets in the evenings. You’d think being near an arena would mean constant commotion, but it’s actually the opposite – when there’s no event happening, the whole area settles into this peaceful residential vibe that feels authentically Hamburg. The check-in was smooth, parking wasn’t a nightmare (though you’ll pay for it), and honestly, sometimes that’s all you need from a hotel. It’s not going to be anyone’s dream destination, but it’s the kind of place that lets you focus on exploring the city instead of dealing with hotel drama.

To book a hotel in Hamburg during the famous Hamburg DOM festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts maritime enthusiasts and culture lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $102. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $142. Superior Double Room with 2 large double beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $147. Family Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Asma from France – 7 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and good breakfast
  
  What could be improved: _

• Wolfyta from Romania – 25 October 2024 (8/10)

  Everything was ok – from the wonderful staff to the room, and confort and cleaningness.
  One thing that was a little bad for my own taste was that it got quite cold in the evenings and night, and so I had to double-up on the blankets.

• Sahil from Germany – 27 August 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Water blockage in bathroom

• Lubica from Czech Republic – 8 June 2023 (8/10)

  Overall nice hotel in nice area, close to Venues with perfect service
  
  What could be improved: Double bed was too small (140cm) and not really comfortable

• Julie from United Kingdom – 6 July 2022 (8/10)

  Hotel was clean and staff were very helpful. Lidl across the road which was great. A very pleasant outside area to sit in.
  
  What could be improved: Bus stop outside but both Ubahn and Sbahn were a bit of a trek. No tea or coffee available. Did not have breakfast included, sounded expensive for what was on offer.

• David from United Kingdom – 29 June 2022 (8/10)

  Clean, location was good. Friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of tea/coffee/kettle in the room. It would have been a nice touch had it been there.

• Srivatsan from Denmark – 14 May 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast, location of hotel. Courteous staff.
  
  What could be improved: Long walk to rooms. Could allocate free parking. Could improve cleaning. There were spiders in the bathroom.

• Merlyn from Denmark – 24 February 2025 (6/10)

  Bed and bathroom was good, I didnt book breakfast so i couldnt comment.
  
  What could be improved: I didnt realise that there would be no electric jug with tea and coffee in the room.

• Ronald from Netherlands – 20 June 2024 (8/10)

  The location was perfect for visiting Euro 2024. Staff were very friendly, good breakfast, rooms were decently clean.

• Nee from Ireland – 17 June 2024 (7/10)

  It was very close to the train station and the bus services the breakfast itself was good a little expensive The staff were very friendly
  
  What could be improved: Could have done with having a menu for evening as we had to walk down to a restaurant they recommend it it wasn’t a great restaurant also to buy water was very expensive

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