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Hotel Residence am Hauptbahnhof

Hamburg · Germany

Steindamm, 24-26View location

6.6/10Good976 Reviews
Cleanliness7.4/107.4
Service7.0/107.0
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition6.2/106.2
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood5.6/105.6
Value7.0/107.0
Amenities6.0/106.0
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About Hotel Residence am Hauptbahnhof

This elegant urban hotel is conveniently located in Hamburg's historic city center. Guests enjoy easy access to local attractions, including the Rathaus, Rathausmarkt, Kunsthalle, and Hamburg Cathedral. The main railway station and numerous metro and bus stops are also nearby.

The hotel's bright, welcoming rooms offer a relaxing retreat after a busy day. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast in the charming dining room. The 24-hour reception staff is happy to provide recommendations on the best places to visit.

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With a stay at Hotel Residence am Hauptbahnhof in Hamburg (Hamburg City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hamburg City Hall and Hamburg Messe and Congress. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Miniatur Wunderland and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Elbe Philharmonic Hall.

Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
    • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (1640420 ft away)
    • In-room safe fee: EUR 5.00 per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Schauspielhaus 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Mary's Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Moenckebergstrasse 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Markthalle Hamburg 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Hamburger Kunsthalle 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Alster Lakes 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Europa Passage 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Inner Alster Lake 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chilehaus 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
St. Peter's Church 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Elbe 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Rathausmarket 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Jungfernstieg 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Hamburg City Hall 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Neuer Wall 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • Single rooms: 5
  • Double rooms: 21
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  • 24-hour reception
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
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  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²DBT.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Safe
    • Wi-fi
    • Bathroom
    • Shower

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²TPL.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
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    1
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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    • Safe
    • Wi-fi
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST-1

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    Room code: TPL.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Safe
    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²QUA.ST
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Safe
    • Wi-fi

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST-1

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST-1

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Residence am Hauptbahnhof

6.6
Good
976 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
6.2 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
5.6 /10
Value
7.0 /10
Amenities
6.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Natalie
Clean room, good beds, nice bathroom amenities. Breakfast was great. Staff was very friendly.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Kim
The parking was really hard. We came in late at night due to delayed planes, and you have to go down a dark alley to park. Super sketchy for a woman- lots of homeless around that area. The street in front of the hotel was hopping all night with homeless, and riff raff. It was a bit rough.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
23 May 2026
Colin
I was in the city centre, in a hotel which can be described as being like in little Istanbul.
Plenty of shops, including Turkish and Middle Eastern ones.
The hotel was not very visible from the road called Steindamm.
My bedroom was on the first floor, and there was no lift to that floor, making carrying of cases to my room tiring. Not ideal for elderly guests. The en-suite single room was narrow and long - appoximately 1.9 metres wide x 5 metres. long. It had a wall- mounted TV, a bed, small table and chair. The narrow bathroom had a w.c., basin and shower cubicle. The room was basic, but the staff kept it clean. Not ideal for long stays.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
George
Hotel itself is fine. Very clean and very comfortable with pleasant staff. Pretty basic so no tea/coffee making in the rooms. Easy to get around the city from here but the location is noisy overnight and not the nicest place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2026
ABELARDO
Hotel was good, just when yo go to your room, the hotel doesn’t have elevator to the first floor and you need to go by stairs. Hard for older people and no way for disabled people. Good location and train station very close.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Robert
Perfect location when arriving by train easy access to metro.
2/10
Poor
20 Aug 2025
Wahid
Very rude staff. They don’t have elevator till 2nd floor so be ready to take your luggage to upstairs and then find elevator from the maze. No early check in available, leave your luggage and wonder in full of Dr*g area and night time be ready for street full of prostitution hub. Will not recommend at all. And DO NOT pay for the terrible terrible Breakfast
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 May 2025
Valentyn
The hotel is close to Hamburg Central Station. This was the only good thing about it. I booked a single room of 258 sq. feet with a king bed. I received a single room with two single beds. I pointed out to the front desk that this was not what I booked. They responded that I booked a single room, and they are giving me two single beds, which is better than one single bed. Thermostat in the shower didn’t work and there was no hot water. The staff came to the room and tried to adjust the temperature. After some time, they said that water is OK. Water temperature was about 30 C. I told them that this is barely warm. They asked: “so you want hot water in the shower?”. I said: “yes, this is normal at a hotel”. The staff left to the “warehouse” to adjust something. In any case, there was no hot water as of midnight.
In the morning, I called the front desk again. Housekeeping staff managed to fiddle with the thermostat and make somewhat warm water. However, when I reopened water on the same setting, it was cold again.
It is a simple thermostat, so it should be easy to use. But the temperature adjusting handle was not working well. It seems it was not properly engaged to the internal element.
Anyway, I never managed to have a regular hot shower (with the setting on the limiter)
The staff also didn’t speak good English. Generally, it was the worst hotel stay in my life, and I have been to many hotels. A wrong bed in a smaller room, without hot shower is too much for one stay.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
28 May 2025
Casper
The street and area that the hotel is in seems very dodgy and noisy.
The hotel is close to the main station and the main bus station.
The staff at reception seemed to reflect the area. The person handling our check-in could not speak English and his German was barely understandable.
The room was large, comfortable and clean.
There are steep stairs up to the first floor, where one can (sometimes) catch an elevator to the next floor. Not recommended for anyone with hip-knee problems. The first day the elevator also did not seem to work.
The bathroom was clean and functional, though some of the towels were so threadbare that I could have pushed my finger through some areas.
The television only had three channels - 2 German shopping channels and Al Jazeera.
The general impression of the place is tiredness. There were stains in the basin, the one bed lamp cover had holes in it, there were small holes in the duvet cover.

Despite having a room facing onto the street, we did not experience the noise and commotion that other guests seem to have encountered. Our room was quiet, but we made sure to be back in the room before nightfall, as we would not have felt comfortable in the area after dark.
Partner
2/10
Poor
04 May 2025
Mike
Room was only accessible by climbing over 40 steps, even though hotel is listed as having an elevator.
4/10
Poor
22 Apr 2025
Jorge
Friendly staff but the hotel is very old, unkempt, no elevator on the ground floor. The area did not seem safe, extremely loud at all times of the day.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2025
Peter

Poor breakfast

The breakfast is poor
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2024
Iris

Not recommended without a strong person to help.

The room was close to the main train station and was clean and sufficient. That was what we needed.
However, there was no elevator to the floor where rooms could be accessed. We had to carry two large, heavy suitcases up a very long, narrow staircase, and back down.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Dec 2024
Peter
The breakfast was vey poor
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2024
Hong
Pure budget stay with 24hrs front desk. Pretty good.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Nov 2024
Mohammad
Going to first floor about 20 steps with luggage very hard then very time consuming down no first floor elevator
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2024
Erving
Staff was efficient, friendly and spoke English.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2024
Azrrik
The hotel is old and run down, but it's right next to the train station. The staff are super friendly. The street outside the hotel is full of broken bottles and crazy people shouting until after midnight.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Mr C A
3 day break in Hamburg
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2024
Sarah
The most concerning thing was the feel of the neighborhood. I knew that it would be shady when booking near the HBh, but it and it was pretty sketching coming home at night. Lots of men lingering on the streets gawking at me and my teenage daughters.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2024
Carol

Terrible hotel

This is a terrible hotel. No air conditioning and no elevator until you climb steep steps past the second floor. Bathroom is tiny. Carpeting is old.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Niel

Nice hotel near the station.

Stayed in Hamburg for a football weekend to go to a couple of matches. We hired a triple room which was perfect for our needs. Great clean hotel, easy to find in a central location a few minutes walk from the station.
Area was OK but a lot of homeless people wandering about but there didn't hassle us, may put families off though.
All in all a great find and will be staying here again on our next football trip.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2024
Maria
Very unsafe area, don't go there.
The staff isn't very friendly, the breakfast is overpriced, some rooms are OK, but small, others very noisy or smelly.
You are better off buying a Deutschlandticket and staying in Lubeck or Bremen.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2024
Lindsay
I had booked this hotel because it was close to the train station - I came in by train and was due to leave by train the next morning. I was a little apprehensive after reading all of the negative reviews, but I was pleased overall with my stay here.

The hotel offers the basic amenities for a comfortable night's stay: comfortable bed, cleaning bedding, nice pillow, blackout curtains, a television (I did not turn mine on so I cannot comment on the channels), a hot shower, a modern toilet, bath and hand towels, hand soap and body gel dispensers, a floor mat, hand towel and bath towel, luggage storage including a large cabinet with hangers and shelving, a writing desk and chair, a bedside table with a lamp, sufficient lighting in the room, an electronic safe, tourist maps and information in the hallway, and, finally, friendly and helpful staff. I was allowed early check-in. There is a medium-sized supermarket 50 metres from the hotel called Penny, which was very handy. It's a 5 minute walk to the train station. The hotel offers breakfast for a few, but I did not utilize the service.

The surrounding area is a bit seedy (many homeless and presumed drug addicts), however I was never bothered by anyone during my stay.

Overall, a good and very budget friendly stay here!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2024
Tristanio
I liked the location being close to the Hauptbahnhof and I liked how clean and quiet the room was. The staff were friendly and receptive to questions we had. The only qualm would be that the neighbourhood was a bit rough at night.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2024
boakye
Good
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2024
Lesley

Good stay

Nice quiet room. Convenient location. I'd stay there again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
boakye
Very good
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2024
Gertrude
My cheese and egg sandwich was bitten with big holes by some unknown “animal” during the night, it was just scary and I tried not to leave my bed in the dark. Very uncomfortable and scary!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2024
boakye
Check in is very smooth
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2023
Kathryn
Does not warrant a 3* rating . Carpets dirty and general decor tired.picture of hotel front did not match the reality so spent 45 mins in the dark , at night , trying to find the hotel .

Have not used Expedia before . I won’t be using it again . A very disappointing experience
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2022
Jorge
The hotel itself is okay. No elevator to second floor. Staff is very nice. The area around it is terrible and looks rather dangerous. Bathroom had leaky faucet and there’s a gap on the floor that can rip your toes off.
Too expensive for what it is. I do not recommend.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
19 May 2022
Stephen
Place smelled of mold and cigarettes. Shower leaked. The room itself was okay
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2022
Cristian
Good location, large rooms and friendly staff. For short stay in Hamburg I recommend to young people.
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2021
Thomas

Find another.

Dust ans dirt line along the perimeter of the room where the vacuum doesn’t reach..carpets obviously uncleared for months or years. Black mold in the bathroom. Another hotel with creative pictures that have no bearing on reality. What more can one say?
Business
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2021
Verified traveler
Hotel is okay for the price. Not in the best condition, not as clean as I prefer, but it’s okay.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2021
Rahul

Fantastic hotel with great price

Fantastic hotel with great price
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2020
David

Clean, basic hotel in good central location

Central hotel with good German breakfast. Staff helpful and pleasant . Rooms basic but clean . Very convenient for main station and town centre. Neighbourhood noisy and some people mind find atmosphere mildly threatening but we had no problems with it.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Served its purpose

It’s basic, cheap and location was good for central station, however the surrounding area isn’t great. It did a job but that’s about it, it’s not a location you should pick for a holiday as there will be better options in nicer areas.
I didn’t try breakfast, as I assumed it was going to be basic.
Business
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Convenient location, comfortable room but old elevator (not stop at reception floor). Will stay here again if visit Hamburg next time.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2019
John

Steindamm

It was ok. A lot of Street noise. A lot of beggars and homeless in the area. The price suited me, location suited my needs.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2019
Gemma

Location and price

The hotel is well located and it’s economic. If these are your top priorities, this is your type of hotel. However, if you also look for comfort, staff friendliness, good breakfast, and expect a clean room, then I would not recommend.
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2019
Cheryl
Hotel was basic and functional, room very clean. Staff courteous. Area is rough trade but felt quite safe and no harassment or issues for us even late at night. Central and handy.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Rooms and service is fine. Difficult for people with mobility problems. Hotel itself is fine, yet it is a noisy area and streets close by require you to be quite aware.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Terrible location. People are nice

They have 3 properties, so we were sent to another one in the same street. The place is really bad - ugly, junkies everywhere, really bad impression and not at all child friendly. We had to use long stairs with the luggage - not convenient. Room was clean and people were friendly, but no extra help or support. I would pay a bit more and stay somewhere else. Only advantage is that it is close to the central station, but then choose the other side of the station.
Family
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The check in was terrible, no consideration, I booked one room for 2 adult and one kid, when I come, I bring one more kid age 18, I’m willing to pay extra money for one more person but he told us to booked one more room for one person, I don’t want us to be separated, his maybe 18 but he still little kid, so I booked another room that he never sleep in. They just want more money from us.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2019
lou
There are 5 steps to approach hotel reception then 25 more steps to climb to room. No lift on ground floor. Single room very tiny but bed was clean.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2019
John

Good value

In a noisy, busy street but very handy to the HBF and this was obvious when placing the booking. Perfect for a weekend away with friends. Room was basic but clean and comfortable, bathroom was surprisingly spacious. Staff were very friendly.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Great location, right by the main train station so very easy to get to the airport. Clean, simple and all you need! Especially with the price!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2018
Sebastian

Great Place

Awesome stay. Great breakfast. No issues.
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Very central

Small but nice hotel, very close to Hauptbahnhof. Polite and helpful staff, breakfast nicely priced. The area is surely active during the nighttime, but for me the noise did not disturb me.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Good value for money.
Good location.
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2018
Robert

Good deal

It was a great room and great service
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2018
John

All good... Would return

Good room, location near main railway station, plenty of hustle and bustle. Decent Breakfast. Would stay again.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2017
Milena
Great location, however the area itself is somewhat seedy. Plenty of people from all walks of life.
Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Horrible room in a great location

Definitely the worst hotel room I have EVER stayed in. My stay did have its good points though. The service was very good--staff were friendly and informative. Also, the location is great--very centrally located. Nevertheless, the condition of the room would prompt me to discourage anyone from booking a room here. Yes, it was cheap, but l would rather have payed a bit more for a more comfortable stay. The room was VERY run down--think lamps in two pieces and doorknobs coming off. The shower head came off and started spraying water everywhere when I used it, and the toilet brush was covered in feces. Really though, I'd stay away from this hotel. I didn't feel comfortable staying here.
4/10
Poor
17 Mar 2017
Verified traveler

It was clean

The picture of the hotel and location where not the same, it was on a Main Street and very sketchy.
After check inn, I had to call reception as the TV was not working.
And there where stains on the sofa bed.
Someone also tried the door handle whist I and my child where in the room
My door panel and key lock had been tampered with, which of the evening I moved the wardrobe in front of the door to feel safe.
The bread at breakfast was stale.
Family
4/10
Poor
08 Nov 2016
Verified traveler
Its ok but in the bed when we lying we feel rayshes in full body
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Aug 2016
Thomas

Not for me

Nice room but situated right by busy noisy street which was full of kebab, betting & sex shops. Room was so hot I had to open window but then couldn't sleep at all because of all the noise all night (1st floor). No lift to first floor so had to carry lots of very heavy luggage all the way up myself. Reception staff could barely speak English, I didn't think their attitude was particularly professional, far too casual for my liking, & when I asked if I could change rooms the guy didn't understand my problem & was no help at all. Worse night of my life, unfortunately, didn't sleep a wink
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

a quick business sop-over

hotel location was close to the main station and central to everything in the city. However the area of the hotel is rather undesirable. Hotel itself was clean and well maintained. Reception staff was friendly. street noise was intense when window was open at night. All in all, a good stay and I would be back.
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2016
John
The only fault was the stairs to the first floor. I really struggled with them.
Family
4/10
Poor
11 Jan 2016
Verified traveler
Difficult to carry luggages esp. when luggages are heavy. elevator located at the 1st floor, not on the ground floor and about more than 20 steps going up...
Family
2/10
Poor
11 Dec 2015
Yonas

Dertiy

No good
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2015
deniz
Central but dangerous location. Public parking in front of hotel.
4/10
Poor
14 May 2015
IRISH EYES

PICTURE

WOULD NOT RECOMEND,PICTURE OF FRONT OF HOTEL LOOKS GOOD ON WEBSITE.BUT LAYOUT INSIDE IS LIKE RABBITS WARREN.STAIRS FROM RECEPRION TO FIRST FLOOR IS NOT LEGAL TO BUILDING REGS IN MY OPINION, HOTEL IS OVER AMUSEMENT ARCADES / BUISNESSES.LIFT IS IN BUILDING NEXT DOOR AND CORRIDOORS ARE BADLY LIT. A LOT OF BEGGING GOING ON IN STREET OUT SIDE.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2015
ABIOLA

Good

Good
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2015
Verified traveler
Very comfortable hotel. Very good location with a near metro station.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Dec 2014
Wayne

handy for the station

Needed somewhere for the hbf for travelling the hotel is close to the hbf and sud u bhan ideal for my needs. Best described as basic clean bed and shower ke
Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Nov 2014
Verified traveler

Location near station but poor service

I had no wifi in my room - hotel staff completely dismissed it as not their problem. Hotel is in good location, big, comfortable rooms.
2/10
Poor
22 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Disappointing stay

We booked this hotel but when we arrived we were immediately shuttled across the road to their other hotel, the Hotel Lumen which we found to be substandard and not what we had booked. The above ratings are therefore for the Hotel Lumen. The area was dirty with rubbish in the streets. There were numerous casinos and sex shops nearby. The Hotel Lumen has a long access staircase with no lift from the ground. It was therefore difficult for one of us with disability to access this hotel. The room was of adequate size but had no air conditioning and the window opened out to a dirty back area with no security. We should point out that the night of 2 August was one of the hottest in Hamburg this year. For security reasons we were unable to have the window open. Because of the surrounding casinos and nightclubs there was a frequent noise problem. The included breakfast was adequate. The shower drain was blocked therefore water lay in the tray. The toilet was difficult to use because the hand basin was situated in a bad place. This was disappointing in view of the fact that it was one of the most expensive hotels that we stayed in during our trip, and due to a Gay parade being held in the area that night alternative accommodation was scarce .
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2014
David Joy

Very Central

Fine no thrills stop-over on a lively street with little traffic. Best is that it is just a 3 minute walk from the Central Station. The usual trappings of the town centre station are on offer, and it is not the calmest or culturally elite of neighborhoods.
Perfect for a very short stay.
6/10
Pleasant
28 May 2014
Malene Markussen

Great for one night

The hotel and room itself was good, but the hotel is very hard to spot because the entrance is so small and also the service we received from the reception staff was not very good. During our short stay there we did not see a single smile and they were not very helpful or informant.
4/10
Poor
24 May 2014
Chris C

Terrible district

We booked the Residence but were re-located to the sister hotel Lumen across the street. The lifts stop at intermediate floors so luggage has to be carried up or down stairs. Staff good but rooms very tired. We requested non-smoking room--got one which smelled of cigs, with windowsill full of cigarette ends. Moved rooms--second room better but not good. Area around hotel is full of working girls, pimps, beggars and people sleeping rough. Saw 4 working girls at 08.30 on our way to the station, which is only about 100 yards away. We would not recommend the area or the hotel--it was not cheap!
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2014
C

Great room and price in so so street

I was surprised how clean and big and comfortable my room was for the price. The street is not Hamburg's best (ladies of the night hang out at that street) but still safe. It is very close to train station if short stay or if not going be in room a lot. near the shopping area and the restaurant and gay area of hamburg. I would definitely stay again.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2014
Anton

Good for a few nights

The surrounding area doesn't look nice, but hotel is safe and is very close to hauptbahnhof
6/10
Pleasant
09 Mar 2014
BrianSJ

nice when you get there

Friendly staff, clean comfortable room, quiet, good breakfast. Very handy for the station. Very nice but two potential downsides
a) steep flight of stairs before you reach the lifts
b) the street is pretty run down with streetwalkers and s1x shops.
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2014
JG

Clean quiet hotel close to the centre

Quick overnight trip, close to the centre of Hamburg, hotel was perfect as a base to work from
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2013
TE

A Good Value

So close to the Hbf, that you can overlook the neighborhood. The friendly Kurds are a plus too.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2013
Mel

Not bad for the price

Really can't complain as someone who was traveling solo, this was a cheap option without staying in a hostel. Room was actually quite spacious, locks were a bit worrisome at first, but I guess it is an old building.
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2013
Verified traveler

Horrible - loud, dingy, seedy neighborhood

I would never recommend this hotel. Parking is a nightmare, in a very scary garage
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2012
The Tourists

Weekend in Hamburg

This hotel is located conveniently near the central railway station and the associated sirens and lights of a busy red light area. All amenities of the town centre are within walking distance.
The rooms are small and clean and the windows sills are home to many cooing pigeons in the early hours.
Breakfast is limited but satisfying . The first flight of stairs that must be negotiated to get to the elevator is a steep one.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2012
Gaysie Girl

Popular with Business Travellers

Hamburg is an expensive place to stay so the Residence Hotel was picked for value for money, as well as for its proximity to the Central Railway Station and the Mitte.

Because it was cheaper, it is not of the same quality as other more expensive hotels. For instance, the elevator only starts on the first floor, so it is necessary to carry luggage up steep stairs to the first floor.
Staff were very obliging and helpful, and helped me with my luggage. The breakfast was excellent as well.
The hotel is fairly shabby with worn carpet and the window in my 4th floor room was broken and would not close.
However, given the price of higher quality places, the Residence was reasonable value for money.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2011
occasionaltraveller

Great Value Clean Comfort

Super clean, very comfortable, location was interesting for night-life and 2 minute walk to underground rail station. The location is not suitable for family. Parking for car is a bit awkward, they do have a parking garage that's a 4 minute walk, cost is an extra 10Euros. The breakfast buffet in the hotel was good.
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2010
ahmet

Clean but small rooms, there is

Clean but small rooms, there is no lift from entrance floor to up to upstairs.It is only from first floor to up. nice place, easy access to central station. Around the hotel there are entertainment places for adults
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2009
Anonymous

Apart from the location, we were

Apart from the location, we were happy with the hotel as a short stay hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2026
Jesper
Väldigt liten frukost, även för en kontinental. Trångt i frukosten.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Göran
Trevligt och prisvärt hotell. Bra läge invid hauptbahnhof.
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2026
Freddy
Dejlig centralt sted, pænt og rent..
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2026
Kristian
Iso huone, katu jolla hotelli sijaitsee on todella levoton, poliiseja pyörii kadulla
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2026
Sebastian
Dirty room and linen, felt unsafe in general, breakfast does not match the pictures at all.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2026
Birgit
Das Hotel und Zimmer waren ok. Das Frühstück war ziemlich spärlich.
Die Strasse \"Am Steindamm\" war nicht empfehlenswert. Es waren Drogensüchtige, gruselige Menschen dort unterwegs. Die Strasse war auch sehr schmutzig. Nur aus diesem Grund würde ich da nicht mehr hingehen. Als Frau könnte man da zu keiner Tageszeit alleine laufen.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
My
Hotellet låg väldigt nära och bra till det mesta. Och nära tunnelbanan. Rummet var rent och fint men inte renoverat det senaste. Personalen var mycket trevliga och frukosten helt okej. På kvällen var det otroligt mycket människor som var påverkade och sov på gatan. Men de höll sig på sin kant och man kunde snabbt gå in på hotellet.
Hade lätt bokat samma boende en gång till.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Gøran
Hotellet virket litt slitent.
Ingen heis opp etasjene.
Veldig bråkete om natten.
Det var nært jernbanestasjon og sentrum i Hamburg.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
heliane
Hotel simples, barato, proximo da Estação Central. Unico problema é o elevador que só funciona a partir do primeiro andar, assim tem que subir uma escada de 20 degraus
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2026
Linda
Clean sheets and bathroom but dusty furniture. Breakfast very poor.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2026
Prasant
I think the hotel was okay, in case of location it was very close to the bustation. There are many cheap local markets around. The reception staff was very helpful throughout the hours. The overall cleanliness was alright but could be improved. The downside was the mattress I think it should be improved. The spring was quacking while I sleep. Another important point is the area, for a single traveller like me it was very convinient to travel in the S-ban or U-ban. However, I would not recommend while travelling with the family, the area seemed to have many drug addicts and homelss people around. I didn't personally was attacked they were minding their own business but I could hear and see some brawls at night.
Overall a good stay place for a short trip in and out of Hamburg.
Self
2/10
Poor
13 Jun 2026
Haja
Meget dårlig oplevelse. Ved ankomst fik vi besked på, at det var i orden at have gæster på besøg. Efter et vagtskifte kom en anden medarbejder og krævede, at vi skulle betale 90 euro for vores gæster, selvom de kun havde været der i cirka to timer. Vi fik at vide, at vi enten skulle betale eller forlade stedet. Det føltes urimeligt og uprofessionelt, især fordi vi først havde fået lov af en anden medarbejder. Denne oplevelse ødelagde desværre vores ophold.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2026
heliane
Quarto limpo, funcionarios atenciosos
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
leif
Rask innsjekking , sentralt og rent og fint!
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Emma
Ha trevligt personal...
Bra service...
Nära centrum.
Nära Hamnen.
Nära S bann.
Men ingen tillgångar till de som kan inte gå up i trappan .

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Hotel Residence am Hauptbahnhof
Steindamm, 24-26, Hamburg, Germany

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