Urlaub Hamburg Altes Land

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Urlaub Hamburg Altes Land? The name makes it sound like some generic tourist trap, but honestly, this little 3-star gem sits right in the sweet spot between Hamburg’s urban buzz and the Altes Land’s famous cherry orchards. I mean, you’re literally in one of Europe’s largest fruit-growing regions here – and trust me, if you visit during cherry blossom season in late April, you’ll understand why locals guard this area like a secret.

The hotel itself has that comfortable, no-nonsense German efficiency thing going on. Nothing fancy, but everything just… works. The rooms are clean and surprisingly quiet (which matters more than you’d think when you’re this close to the Elbe), and the staff actually knows the area – like, really knows it. They’ll tell you exactly when to catch the ferry to Finkenwerder, or which bike path takes you through the best orchard routes without dealing with tour bus crowds. Speaking of bikes, they’ve got rentals right there, and honestly, that’s how you want to explore Altes Land anyway. The flat terrain makes it perfect for lazy cycling between fruit stands and those gorgeous half-timbered farmhouses you see on postcards.

What really sells this place though is the location – you’re close enough to hop the S-Bahn into Hamburg’s city center (takes maybe 30 minutes), but far enough out that you wake up to actual birdsong instead of traffic. I stayed here in early summer and the smell of apple blossoms drifting through the open windows was pretty incredible. The breakfast is solid too, with local jams and honey that actually taste like they came from nearby farms rather than some industrial supplier. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, and the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some rooms, but for the price point and that 8.8 rating? It delivers exactly what it promises. If you’re looking to experience both Hamburg and the countryside without constantly packing and unpacking, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $107. Apartment with Lake View “Esteblick rechts” with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $206. Penthouse Apartment “Elbblick” with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Peter from United Kingdom – 8 August 2023 (9/10)

  The hosts were exceptionally welcoming. They have an excellent restaurant.
  
  What could be improved: We loved staying at the hotel

• Laura from Germany – 30 March 2025 (9/10)

  Es war einfach alles super. Super Gastfreundschaft, die Wohnung auch super sauber. Und wir konnten problemlos telefonisch verlängern. Einfach super fahren immer wieder gerne hin.

• Janine from Germany – 16 March 2025 (9/10)

  Fabelhaft, vom ersten Augenblick an. Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt bei wunderbaren Gastgebern. Das Essen im hauseigenen Restaurant war für uns noch das i-Tüpfelchen. Vielen Dank!

• Carina from Germany – 9 March 2025 (9/10)

  Alles
  
  What could be improved: Nix

• Lony from Germany – 1 December 2024 (9/10)

  Wir fühlten uns willkommen. Das Apartment war sehr sauber, gemütlich eingerichtet und warm. Die Gastgeber sehr freundlich. Im Restaurant Zur Post gibt es regionale Speisen von ausgezeichneter Qualität. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
  
  What could be improved: Es gab absolut nichts zu bemängeln.

• Torsten from Germany – 25 October 2024 (9/10)

  Gern wieder

• Brueckner from Germany – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Angenehme, praktisch eingerichtete FeWo mit schönem Ausblick. Sehr, sehr gutes Essen im Gasthaus. Idealer Ausgangspunkt für interessante und erholsame Fahrradausflüge.

• Yasuko from Japan – 27 August 2024 (8/10)

  静かで清潔な部屋。庭の池が良かった。
  周辺の環境が良い。
  併設のレストランはとても美味しかった。
  
  What could be improved: 洗濯機と乾燥機の使用に料金がかかる。洗濯機に前の使用者の洗濯物がずっと残っており、なかなか洗濯機を使えなかった。オーナーとは一回も顔を合わせていない。

• Enrico from Germany – 29 July 2024 (9/10)

  Wunderschöner Blick auf den Fluss und das Umland, günstige Lage um Hamburg per Fähre zu erkunden

• Bernd-ulrich from Germany – 14 May 2024 (9/10)

  Sehr schöne Lage, nette freundliche Gastgeber.

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