The Reichshof Hotel stands on Kirchenallee, directly across from the main station, and it has been welcoming travellers to Hamburg for more than a century. Its position is its great strength: you step out of the station and into the hotel in a couple of minutes, and the Kunsthalle, the Binnenalster and the shopping streets are all within a short walk. The building has a traditional character, with a classic facade and an interior that mixes old-fashioned elegance with modern comfort. It is a good choice for travellers who arrive by train, who plan day trips to Lübeck or Bremen and who want a central base without paying the prices of the lakeside grand hotels. The area around the station is busy and mixed, but the hotel itself is a calm refuge.
Location and getting around
The main station is Hamburg’s transport hub, with U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines, regional trains and the airport S-Bahn all on the doorstep. From the hotel you can walk to the Kunsthalle, the Binnenalster and Mönckebergstraße, and ride the U-Bahn to the Landungsbrücken, Baumwall and the Elbphilharmonie in a few minutes. The St. Georg district, with its cafés and restaurants, is on the other side of the tracks.
The rooms and who it suits
Rooms range from compact doubles to larger rooms and suites, with a traditional style. The hotel suits independent travellers, couples and families who value location over trendy design, and those who want to get an early train or return late. It is a practical base for a first visit, with the key sights within easy reach. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street, because the station area can be noisy.
Good to know
The station area has a mix of shops, restaurants and nightlife and can feel busy at night, so use normal city care when you walk. Check the room categories, breakfast and parking details on the booking page, and compare rates against more central lakeside hotels, as the savings can be worthwhile. If you arrive with heavy luggage, the position makes arrival and departure easy.
For a trip focused on culture and transport rather than the hotel itself, the Reichshof is a sensible choice. Combine it with a walk to the Kunsthalle and an evening on the Alster, and use the Hamburg CARD if you plan to ride the network a lot.
Why stay here
- ✓Opposite the main station
- ✓Historic hotel building
- ✓Walk to the Kunsthalle
- ✓Walk to the Binnenalster
- ✓Airport S-Bahn at the station
- ✓Day-trip trains on the doorstep
- ✓Traditional rooms and suites
- ✓Near Moenckebergstrasse shopping
Good questions
Where is the Reichshof Hotel?+
On Kirchenallee, directly opposite Hamburg main station.
Is it good for day trips?+
Yes, regional trains to Lübeck, Bremen and other towns leave from the main station next door.
Can I walk to the sights?+
The Kunsthalle, the Binnenalster and the shopping streets are walkable. The harbour is a short U-Bahn ride.
