Waterloft am Uhlenhorster Kanal

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Waterloft am Uhlenhorster Kanal? The name actually tells you everything you need to know – this place really does feel like living in a converted loft right on the water. I mean, when you’re sitting by those huge windows looking out at the canal, you almost forget you’re in Hamburg and not some trendy Brooklyn warehouse district. The whole Uhlenhorst area has this quietly cool vibe that most tourists completely miss because they’re all packed into the Speicherstadt or wandering around St. Pauli.

The building itself has this industrial-meets-residential thing going on that works surprisingly well. It’s a solid 3-star place, but honestly, it punches above its weight in terms of atmosphere. The rooms have these exposed brick walls and high ceilings that make even the smaller spaces feel airy – though I’ll be straight with you, some of the rooms on the canal side can get a bit echoey when the tour boats start up in the morning. But that’s kind of part of the charm, actually. You’re right there on the water, and in Hamburg, that’s something special. The whole canal system in Uhlenhorst is way quieter than the main harbor areas, so you get that waterfront experience without the constant noise of container ships and party boats.

What I really appreciated was how they’ve kept things simple but thoughtful. No fancy spa or elaborate breakfast buffet – just clean, modern spaces that feel like someone actually lives there. The neighborhood is perfect if you want to explore Hamburg like a local instead of hitting all the obvious spots. There’s this great little café called Playground Coffee just around the corner that most guidebooks don’t mention, and you can walk to Stadtpark in about ten minutes if you need some green space. Plus, the U-Bahn connection at Uhlandstraße gets you downtown in no time, but you’re far enough out that you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street level – typical Hamburg, really – but the hotel staff actually knows which spots tend to open up and when. It’s that kind of local knowledge that makes the difference between a frustrating stay and one where everything just clicks into place.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $222. One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Water View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Sigrid from Germany – 30 December 2024 (9/10)

  Es war wirklich schön!

• Cherepanov from Russia – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Die Unterkunft ist einfach ein Traum!
  Ehrlich gesagt, muss man nicht wirklich verlassen.
  Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in der Nähe, Stadtzentrum ist mit dem Bus am Tag und gegen Mitternacht perfekt erreichbar.
  
  Die Aufmerksamkeit zu den Details macht diese Unterkunft einfach brillant!
  Essen, kochen, schlaffen oder chillen – alles macht hier äußert Spaß! 🙌🏼
  
  Die Treppe und Galerie sind so schöne Highlights von diesem Apartment!
  Auch perfekt z.B. für Content!
  
  Also, gerne wieder, wenn ich im Hamburg bin!

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

• Dirk from Germany – 13 November 2024 (9/10)

• Svenja from Germany – 11 October 2024 (8/10)

• Irina from Russia – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

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