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Empire Riverside Hotel

Travelers find respite from Reeperbahn's energetic nightlife at this Hamburg hotel, where the lobby fireplace and spa offer peaceful moments to recharge

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Located in Hamburg-Mitte, Empire Riverside Hotel offers a retreat with amenities like dry cleaning. The RIVERStyle Spa provides relaxation, while Waterkant Restaurant serves satisfying meals. Free WiFi, gym access, and conference facilities support all travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Harbor view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Single room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Juniorsuite Riverside Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Harbor view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Juniorsuite Riverside Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Harbor view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, Empire Riverside Hotel is in Hamburg-Mitte neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Fish Market and Reeperbahn are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Miniatur Wunderland and Hagenbeck Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Elbe Philharmonic Hall or Volksparkstadion. Visit our Hamburg travel guide
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Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, Hamburg, HH, 20359

What's nearby

  • Panorama of the Hamburg harbour near St. Pauli / Landungsbrücken
    St. Pauli Piers
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hamburg - Germany
    Reeperbahn
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fish Market featuring markets and interior views as well as a large group of people
    Fish Market
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aerial spring view over St. Pauli district and stadium in Hamburg, Germany
    Millerntor Stadium
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Michaelis Church which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    St. Michaelis Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Landungsbrücken Station
    6 min walk
  • Michaeliskirche Hamburg Station
    14 min walk
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • 20up
    1 min walk
  • StrandPauli
    3 min walk
  • Zur scharfen Ecke
  • Störtebeker Fischrestaurant
    1 min walk
  • Komet
    1 min walk

About this property

Empire Riverside Hotel

Luxury hotel near St. Pauli Piers
Located close to Reeperbahn and Fish Market, Empire Riverside Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Riverstyle, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant waterkant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), 9 meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All 327 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 28 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DAVID'S
  • Restaurant waterkant
  • Skyline Bar 20up

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,283 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Empire Riverside
Empire Riverside Hamburg
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Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Riverside Hotel?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Riverside Hotel on Apr 9, 2026 start from $185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Empire Riverside Hotel located?

Located in Hamburg-Mitte, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Pauli Piers, Fish Market, and Reeperbahn. Miniatur Wunderland is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away. Landungsbrücken Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reeperbahn S-Bahn is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Empire Riverside Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent room size comfortable bed & great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oona-Maija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel exceed all the expectations! Really enjoyed the stay. Hotel was in very nice and calm neibourghhood, close by was many cafes and restaurants and the seightseeing places were easily walk by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and friendly staff. We were traveling with our dog (a Great Dane) and the staff made us feel extremely welcome. The location of the hotel is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always great stay at Empire 👌

Great hotel and service. Car parking is good and secure. Very nice roof top bar. Been here many times. First in 2013, still same good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 days at Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg

Very nice stay - convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Nice modern hotel in good location for exploting the city. Rooms are modern and very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice in the shared spaces, so bars and restaurant etc. Room was nice and large, although bed was very hard and pillows were very soft. Air con was a waste of time as did not really work and room was extremely hot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, wonderful view, great staff at Bar 20th
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

margherita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room with stunning views of the river. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel with perfect location

Great Hotel, super location, nice interior, fantastic bar/lounge with view. Only downside was beds being very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice locations and rooms

Very nice location and nice big rooms. Nice breakfast (a bit too expensive). Very comfortable beds. Beautiful skybar on top. Only problem I had were the very noisy conditioning in the room and the gym with no towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Staff was very friendly. Needed an early check-in and wad able to get it for an additional cost (worth it). View and the room was great! Only thing that was tough to figure out was the AC unit. Location of the hotel was great. Once of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a lovely option near the river. There are loads of dining and drinking options nearby. The room was lovely and the view, amazing! We didn't opt for breakfast but the sushi made to order was outstanding!!! The roof top bar on level 20 is wonderful for an evening cocktail and hotel guests are given a priority are.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotels with wonderful rooms and all the basic amenities. Would recommend staying as long as you like exercise because the key cards demagnetize if you look at them wrong — they must be praised and cajoled and need never be near anything that lets off the slightest electronic signal or you’ll be back downstairs to rekey the card yet again — 3 night stay and I think I had to do it about 8 times this trip. Staff is wonderful and lovely and the sushi is divine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Empire Riverside Hotel was a great option for a first time visit to Hamburg! Located in St Pauli between the Reeperbahn and the St Pauli Piers, you had walking access to not only St Pauli itself, but also Altona, Neustadt, and the City Centre, all within roughly 20-30 minutes. Having easy access to the Piers, made it easy to see the area by water, on either a local city cruise or a river cruise of the Elbe. St Pauli is also full of shops and restaurants, which means you have easy access to food. And, the hotel itself was great, offering amazing views of the surrounding area. The staff were great and able to accommodate any issues that came up. Highly recommend staying at the Empire if you’re visiting Hamburg or St Pauli.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located near the port however directly behind the hotel is the St Pauli area which is what we would consider the red light area. A lot of strip shows and appeared to be girls working on the side street. Probably not a family area. In saying that it was close to the Beatles walking tours and close walking distance down to pier and back into the city centre. The hotel was good expensive for what we got and the air conditioning not working so room was 26 degrees and it was only 28 degrees outside so was not comfortable coming in from the heat. We did eventually get moved to another room which the air conditioning was set to 23 degrees so better. The cocktail bar on 20th floor had a nice view over the port at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are good but lack a few basics like water and kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hansjörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hotel next to university and nightlife
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Frank

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko Max

-
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service

Nice bar and basic rooms.

Staying there for two nights was fine. The location is great, but the room is very basic and needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Bert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view was great at the 12th floor, room was okey bud the beds wear really hard. My wife has gluten allergy and this seemed to be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025