HafenCity
Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Hamburg Dungeon
Indulge your macabre side at this wonderful attraction, with plenty of fun rides and bone-chilling storytelling to be experienced.
International Maritime Museum
Enjoy the biggest private maritime collection in the world, housed in an enormous and striking converted red-brick warehouse.
German Unity Square
You can learn about the history of Hamburg with a visit to German Unity Square. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
German Customs Museum
You can study the exhibits at German Customs Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Hamburg. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks
Top hotels in HafenCity
Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
"Incredible location to explore from. Hotel was perfect. We had our parents and our toddler at the hotel with us and it was great for all our needs."
Reviewed on 29 Apr, 2026
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
"The restaurant and hotel is a work of art. The concert we attended was wonderful. It was close to many attractions. One of our three rooms fell short of the beautiful view. The restaurant food was amazing. We ate breakfast elsewhere."
Reviewed on 6 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity by IHG
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Reviewed on 19 May, 2026
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
"Lovely hotel exceptionally quiet no traffic noise or corridor noise well placed for visiting many sites in the city"
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
"Planned a trip with a wonderful to be stay here but they overbooked the rooms and when I arrived from overseas was sent to a much lesser hotel by them. Manager seems like he couldn’t wait to get us out of there and was very condescending. Can’t stand Hamburg now because they ruined our visit. We ..."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around HafenCity
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like HafenCity InfoCenter and Hamburg Dungeon.
Altstadt Hamburg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Neuer Wall are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Hammerbrook
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Hammerbrook. Top attractions like Hamburg Wholesale Market and Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hammerbrook S-Bahn or Steinstraße Station to see more of the city.
Port of Hamburg
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Port of Hamburg. You might want to make time for a stop at Theater im Hafen or Harbour Museum Hamburg.
Saint Georg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Alster Lakes, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.
