Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St Pauli

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Prize by Radisson in St. Pauli? It’s actually got this calmer vibe than you’d expect, considering you’re basically in the heart of Hamburg’s wildest neighborhood. I mean, St. Pauli is famous for the Reeperbahn and all that nightlife chaos, but this place manages to feel like a proper retreat without being stuffy about it. The lobby has this modern, almost Scandinavian thing going on – clean lines, decent lighting, none of that overly fancy hotel marble nonsense that makes you feel like you can’t touch anything. Check-in was surprisingly smooth too, which honestly matters more than people think when you’ve been dragging luggage around cobblestone streets.

The location is pretty brilliant if you think about it. You’re close enough to walk to the Reeperbahn when you want that experience (and trust me, it’s an experience), but you can also easily get to the more civilized parts of Hamburg. The harbor’s not far, and there’s something really satisfying about being able to walk down to the Elbe when you need to clear your head after a big night out. What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to get that balance – they’re not judgmental if you’re rolling in at 3 AM, but they’re also helpful with restaurant recommendations that go beyond the tourist traps. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star – nothing revolutionary, but everything works properly and the beds are actually comfortable. I slept better than I thought I would, considering the neighborhood’s reputation, though you might catch some street noise on weekends if you’re a really light sleeper.

Here’s the thing about this place – it’s got that sweet spot of being unpretentious but still well-run. The 8.0 rating makes total sense when you experience it. It’s not trying to compete with the fancy harbor hotels, and it doesn’t need to. If you want to experience Hamburg’s grittier, more authentic side without sacrificing basic comfort, this works really well. Plus, honestly, the price point lets you spend your money on exploring the city instead of blowing it all on accommodation. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was coming with friends who wanted to dive into Hamburg’s nightlife scene but still wanted a decent place to recover the next day.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $122. Design Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $129. Design Room Comfort with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $138. Design Room Superior with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Nadia from Germany – 4 April 2025 (8/10)

  Comfortable and quiet, despite the location right outside Reeperbahn (I was there on a weekday). Friendly staff and good breakfast

• Eliska from Czech Republic – 11 March 2025 (8/10)

  The staff were really friendly and the breakfast buffet was wonderful! So fresh with an amazing selection.
  I really loved the 24/7 free coffee service!
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom sink was made of plastic??? so it’s clearly worn and tired making it look dirty. There were no slippers in the room.

• Stephen from United Kingdom – 2 March 2025 (8/10)

  Value
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Truebliu911 from Denmark – 1 February 2025 (8/10)

  Vegan options at breakfast. 😀 Option to open the window in the room to get some air. 😀 Location was perfect! Staff was really great, friendly, acommodating. Everything was nice and clean.
  
  What could be improved: Reception/bar was understaffed due to being combined. A queue at reception would result in a 20-minute wait at the bar for one drink, and 5 people standing at the bar would result in guests waiting in line in reception to check in. The closed reception area on the ground floor should be reopened. Bar and reception should be kept separate.

• Caroline from Denmark – 31 January 2025 (8/10)

  Good location, really good to have the parking garage too. Friendly staff and even though no drinks in the room , hot drinks are freely available in the bar area.

• Lucía from United States – 21 January 2025 (8/10)

  It was comfortable and beautiful
  
  What could be improved: My room (117) was too cold I couldn't make the heat work properly

• Marcos from Portugal – 19 December 2024 (9/10)

  The bathroom had a heated floor.
  
  What could be improved: It could have had a coffee machine in the room, since there’s a lidl right next to the hotel where we can buy coffee capsules.

• Meera from Germany – 18 December 2024 (8/10)

  The staff was amazing especially Claudio at the reception was so helpful and polite
  
  What could be improved: The soap dispenser in the shower was empty

• Heike from United Kingdom – 30 November 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect location round the corner from the Reeperbahn (yet away from the noise), very close to public transport
  Free coffee during breakfast service (even if you don’t book breakfast at the hotel)
  Good Green Initiatives!
  Spacious room
  
  What could be improved: Check-in staff was very impersonal compared to the other staff we met

• Juliana from Germany – 27 November 2024 (8/10)

  The hotel was pretty good. It was clean, had just about enough space for two big suitcases and that’s about it.
  
  What could be improved: The property was a little hard to find at first and it is a little disorienting that you have to ring the doorbell first, have to be let in and then get to the 1st floor to get to the reception. What was pretty confusing was the light arrangements within the room. Just know that if you’re sensitive to light you won’t be able to sleep until the other person is done in the bathroom. Other than that, it was pretty good.

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