The 25hours Hotel HafenCity tells the story of seafaring with a wink. Its 170 rooms are called cabins, and they are decorated with travel-worn trunks, maritime details and the yarns of sailors who passed through the port. It stands on Überseeallee in the heart of HafenCity, the new quarter built on the old docks, a short walk from the Elbphilharmonie, the Speicherstadt and the Westfield Überseequartier. The heimat restaurant serves dishes from the Alps to the Baltic, and there is also NENI Hamburg and the Boilerman Bar. At the top of the building, a Finnish sauna with an outdoor relaxation area looks out over the harbour, and the hotel lends Schindelhauer bikes with pre-planned tour maps.
Location and getting around: HafenCity is the most convenient area for the waterfront sights. From the hotel you can walk to the Elbphilharmonie Plaza, the International Maritime Museum, Port des Lumières and the Speicherstadt, including Miniatur Wunderland, in a few minutes. The Überseequartier U-Bahn station is right by the hotel, with direct trains to the main station and the city centre.
The rooms and who it suits: cabins come in several sizes, from compact rooms to larger ones with more space to spread out, all with the same playful maritime design. It suits couples, creative travellers, design lovers and families with older children who want a hotel with personality rather than a chain. The public spaces are lively, with locals coming in for dinner and drinks.
Good to know: book the rooftop sauna early in your stay, as it is a highlight on a cold evening. Borrowing a bike is a great way to see HafenCity and the Speicherstadt at your own pace. HafenCity is still growing, so there may be building work in the surrounding streets, and the area is quieter at night than St. Pauli or the Schanze.
Why stay here
- ✓170 sailor-themed cabins
- ✓Rooftop Finnish sauna
- ✓heimat restaurant
- ✓NENI Hamburg restaurant
- ✓Boilerman Bar
- ✓Schindelhauer bike rental
- ✓Walk to the Elbphilharmonie
- ✓Next to Überseequartier U-Bahn
Good questions
How far is the 25hours HafenCity from the Elbphilharmonie?+
It is a short walk through HafenCity to the Elbphilharmonie. The Speicherstadt and Miniatur Wunderland are also within easy walking distance.
Does the hotel have a sauna?+
Yes, there is a Finnish sauna with an outdoor relaxation area at the top of the building. It is one of the highlights of a winter stay.
Can I borrow a bike?+
Yes, the hotel has a fleet of Schindelhauer bikes for guests, with maps of suggested routes. It is an easy way to explore HafenCity and the Speicherstadt.
