Take a break from concrete and cities at Alster Lakes. This is the perfect place to fill your lungs with fresh air, find a shady spot and simply delight in the scenery.

If you're staying a while in Eimsbuettel, Alster Lakes is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This body of water is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you busy here. Hagenbeck Zoo, Volksparkstadion, and Hamburg City Hall are also ready to be explored nearby.

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ARCOTEL Rubin Hamburg

Hamburg-Mitte

$676

per person

Jan 17 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Hamburg (HAM)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Nice hotel, close to transit. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg

Hamburg-Mitte

$718

per person

Jan 17 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Hamburg (HAM)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Clean room, friendly staff, great area!

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

St Joseph Hotel Hamburg Reeperbahn St Pauli Kiez

Hamburg-Mitte

$688

per person

Jan 17 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Hamburg (HAM)

8.2/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)

The bathroom should be cleaned more thoroughly.

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre

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Hamburg: Schanzenviertel Culinary Tour

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Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare

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Hamburg: 90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise

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Hamburger Kunsthalle

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Discover everything from 14th-century art to modern photography and works by famous impressionists at one of Germany’s biggest museums.

Inner Alster Lake

4.5/5(59 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Inner Alster Lake during your travels in Hamburg. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

University of Hamburg

4/5(15 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Hamburg during your visit to Hamburg. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Criminal Dinner

Enjoy an outing to Criminal Dinner during your stay in Hamburg. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

St. Mary's Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Hamburg with a stop at St. Mary's Cathedral. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

Alsterpark

Alsterpark is just one of the places to see in Hamburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.