Must-see hotels in Northern Germany

  • Hotel Schloss Neustadt-Glewe

    Northern Germany

    If you have your own wheels and don't mind being 8km northeast of Ludwigslust, this castle-hotel is easily the most romantic choice in the area. The…

  • The Westin Hamburg

    Hamburg

    This has to be Hamburg's premier address, inside the lower half of the daring new Elbphilharmonie. It's definitely worth paying extra for a room with a…

  • Hotel Wedina

    Hamburg

    Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Franzen and Martin Walser are among the literary greats who’ve stayed at this loveable lair. Rooms are spread over five brightly…

  • Fairmont Vier Jahrseiten Hamburg

    Hamburg

    This five-star hotel overlooking the waters of Binnenalster opened in 1897 and retains an air of the grand old European hotels of the past. Rooms are…

  • Hotel Atlantic

    Hamburg

    Imagine yourself aboard a luxury ocean liner in this grand 252-room hotel, which opens onto Holzdamm. Built in 1909 for passengers departing for America,…

  • Störtebeker

    Northern Germany

    Central old-town location, excellent modern rooms at reasonable prices, and friendly guesthouse feel – what more could you want? The only drawback is the…

  • Hotel Anno 1216

    Lübeck

    The name at this excellent hotel isn't fanciful, as parts of this beautifully gabled brick building date back 800 years. The rooms have high ceilings and…

  • Renaissance Hamburg Hotel

    Hamburg

    Part of the upscale Marriott chain, and very much in keeping with Neustadt's refined sense of sophistication, the Renaissance is a terrific deal. It…

  • Hotel Motel One Rostock

    Rostock

    Part of an excellent new chain which punches well above its weight when it comes to price-quality ratio, the Motel One has four-star rooms at three-star…

  • niu Rig

    Lübeck

    Due to open in late 2018, this stunning new hotel opposite the train station may even have us doubting that the best hotels in town are in the old city…

  • Hotel Motel One Hamburg am Michel

    Hamburg

    Part of an excellent chain of 'Budget Design' hotels, the Hamburg Am Michel is proof that you don't need to pay over the odds to appreciate style and…

  • Klassik Altstadt Hotel

    Lübeck

    Each of the 29 rooms at this elegantly furnished boutique hotel are dedicated to a different, mostly German, writer or artist, such as Thomas Mann or…

  • The Madison Hotel

    Hamburg

    The handsome four-star Madison is wonderfully located close to the water, and the spacious rooms, which range from studios to suites and apartments,…

  • Alter Kornspeicher

    Northern Germany

    Down by the water, with rooms that range from small singles to doubles and suites with exposed wooden beams and hints at period furnishings, this…

  • Hotel Haase

    Lübeck

    Gorgeous rooms with exposed brick walls and polished hardwood floors inhabit this beautifully restored 14th-century home in the heart of town. The public…

  • Hotel Niederländischer Hof

    Northern Germany

    Overlooking the Pfaffenteich, this regal 1901-established hotel has 33 elegant rooms with black marble bathrooms, a library warmed by an open fire, and a…

  • Superbude St Pauli

    Hamburg

    The young and forever-young mix and mingle without a shred of prejudice at this rocking design hotel-hostel combo that's all about living, laughing,…

  • Hotel Scheffler

    Northern Germany

    The hotel most in keeping with Lüneburg’s quirky character, this 16-room place just off the Markt greets you with brickwork, stained glass, carved wooden…

  • Fritz im Pyjama Hotel

    Hamburg

    This stylish townhouse hotel sits smack dab in the heart of the Schanzenviertel party zone. Rooms are smallish, with wooden floors, angular furniture and…

  • Pension Haus Colmsee

    Rügen Island

    Relax in the leafy, quieter and more pleasant eastern edge of town at this historic 1902 villa. Family-run after many years, some of the comfy but…

  • East

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    In an old iron foundry, East's bold and dramatic design never fails to impress. The walls, lamps and huge pillars of this hotel’s public areas emulate…

  • 25hours Hotel HafenCity

    Hamburg

    Offbeat decor, an infectious irreverence and postmodern vintage flair make this pad a top choice among global nomads. Sporting maritime flourishes, the…

  • Scandic Hamburg Emporio

    Hamburg

    Removed a little from the clamour of downtown Neustadt but within easy walking distance of same, this outpost of the Scandinavian Scandic chain gets…

  • Arcotel Onyx Hamburg

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Rooms here are zany (some suites have circular beds) and contemporary, with bright colours and high levels of comfort. There's a restaurant on site, and…

  • Hotel zur Alten Stadtmauer

    Lübeck

    With pine furniture and splashes of red and yellow, this simple 24-room hotel is a great place to wake up. Back rooms overlook the lakes and three are in…

  • Instant Sleep Backpacker Hostel

    Hamburg

    Artistic murals – from green stripes to golden Buddhas – adorn this backpacker pad in the happening Schanzenviertel. Airy dorms (three to 12 beds) and…

  • Parkhotel Neubrendenburg

    Northern Germany

    This centrally located, well-priced hotel has good, if unexciting rooms – ask for one with a balcony overlooking the surrounding parkland and you've made…

  • Junges Hotel

    Hamburg

    A corrugated metal exterior fronts lots of blond wood in this airy, modern 128-room hotel less than five minutes’ walk from the Berliner Tor U-Bahn/S-Bahn…

  • Empire Riverside

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Sparing splashes of colour brighten the restaurant, bars and 327 streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with harbour views. Those on the…

  • Hotel Am Schloss

    Northern Germany

    This basic but comfortable pension has 25 modern rooms spread across seven floors, served by a lift. It is located in an old commercial bakery and…

  • Meininger Hotel Hamburg City Center

    Hamburg

    The Hamburg branch of this upscale chain of hostel-hotels is convenient to Altona train station and the many enticements of the neighbourhood. The 116…

  • Alpha Hotel-Pension

    Hamburg

    An excellent choice only 300m from the Hauptbahnhof. The 21 rooms here are basic but comfortable. The reception staff are especially warm and helpful. If…

  • Hotel SIDE

    Hamburg

    A stylish alternative to the city centre’s chain business hotels, this Matteo Thun–designed stunner is built around a soaring prism-shaped central atrium…

  • DJH Hostel

    Northern Germany

    After sundown, the lights glow a warm welcome from the glass-walled stairwell of this spacious and relatively luxurious 148-bed hostel. It's 4km southwest…

  • Stadthaushotel Hamburg

    Hamburg

    Going by the motto 'different and good', this decent midrange hotel in Altona's north is staffed almost entirely by people with a disability. The rooms…

  • Hotel Imperial

    Rügen Island

    A classic survivor from the glory days of Binz, this 1903 hotel has a romantic turret and several rooms with balconies and sea views. Rooms are warmly…

  • Hotel Village

    Hamburg

    You can tell this edgy gem was once a bordello: the 20 boudoirs feature various kitsch mixes of red velvet, gold flock wallpaper and leopard prints, and…

  • Hotel Erbprinz

    Northern Germany

    The large rooms here are either stylish and minimalist or a little stark and empty, depending on your perspective. We prefer the former, and there are…

  • Zur guten Quelle

    Northern Germany

    One of Schwerin’s prettiest half-timbered houses, bang in the heart of the Altstadt, Zur guten Quelle is known for its cosy traditional restaurant and…

  • Citadines Michel Hamburg

    Hamburg

    Halfway between Altstadt and the harbour area, and convenient for both, this place offers professional service and modern studios, as well as one- or two…

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