Hamburg: Complete Travel Guide 2025 — Transport, Districts, Prices, Tips

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HafenCity

sightseeing

Modern waterfront district with Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt UNESCO site, museums, and contemporary architecture.

St. Pauli

nightlife

Famous entertainment district with Reeperbahn nightlife, Beatles history, FC St. Pauli stadium, and alternative culture scene.

Altstadt

history

Historic old town with City Hall (Rathaus), shopping arcades, St. Nikolai Memorial, and traditional architecture.

Sternschanze

local

Trendy hipster neighborhood with independent cafes, vintage shops, street art, and vibrant multicultural atmosphere.

Blankenese

views

Upscale residential area with hillside villas, narrow stairs (Treppenviertel), Elbe beach, and stunning river views.

Neustadt

culture

Central district with St. Michaelis Church (Michel), Planten un Blomen park, and connection to old town.

Hamburg

# Hamburg: Gateway to the World

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and the country's biggest port. It's a city of contrasts: historic Speicherstadt warehouses sit next to the futuristic Elbphilharmonie, and bohemian Schanzenviertel meets luxury boutiques on Jungfernstieg.

## Must-See Attractions

**Elbphilharmonie** — Hamburg's iconic modern symbol. Concert hall atop an old warehouse with free Plaza viewing platform. Book your ticket in advance!

**Speicherstadt** — the world's largest warehouse district on timber piles, a UNESCO site. 19th-century red-brick buildings, canals, bridges....

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Take S-Bahn line S1 directly from the airport to Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). Trains run every 10 minutes, journey takes 25 minutes, costs 3.80 EUR.

Hamburg Card offers unlimited public transport plus 150+ discounts at museums, restaurants, and attractions. Day card costs 10.90 EUR (1 adult + 3 children), 3-day card 28.90 EUR.

Hamburg is generally very safe. Watch for pickpockets on public transport and in crowded areas. Be cautious in St. Pauli/Reeperbahn area at night. Emergency number: 112.

May to September offers the best weather with temperatures 18-23C. June-August is peak season with festivals. Fall (September-October) has fewer crowds and pleasant weather.

Most shops are closed on Sundays due to German law. Restaurants, cafes, and tourist attractions remain open. Some grocery stores at train stations may be open.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Hamburg

Always validate your public transport ticket before boarding. Inspectors issue fines of 60 EUR for invalid tickets.

Hamburg Card is excellent value for tourists - unlimited transport plus museum discounts. Buy at HVV machines or online.

Germans are strict about traffic rules. Always wait for the green pedestrian light, even if the street looks empty.

Bring rain gear year-round. Hamburg weather changes quickly. Locals say: there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.

Visit the Fish Market (Fischmarkt) on Sunday mornings (5-9:30 AM). Unique atmosphere, fresh fish, live music, and local vibes.

Tipping: 5-10% in restaurants is customary. Round up taxi fares. No tipping required at fast food or cafes.

Cash is still king in Germany. Many smaller shops, restaurants, and markets only accept cash or EC-Karte (German debit cards).

Book Elbphilharmonie tickets online in advance. The building is free to visit (Plaza level), but concerts sell out quickly.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

2°

97%8 м/с

Today

5°2°

Tomorrow

5°2°

Thu

6°-1°

Fri

6°3°

Sat

4°1°

Sun

2°-1°

Mon

-1°-5°

4°

-1°Jan

5°

-1°Feb

9°

1°Mar

14°

4°Apr

18°

8°May

21°

11°Jun

23°

13°Jul

23°

13°Aug

19°

10°Sep

13°

6°Oct

8°

3°Nov

5°

0°Dec

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3.8 €~4.4 $

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U-Bahn und S-Bahn. Einzelfahrkarte 3.80 EUR. Hamburg Card fur Touristen: Tageskarte 10.90 EUR mit Rabatten. Netz lauft bis 1:00, Wochenende 24h.

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3.8 €~4.4 $

HVV App

Umfangreiches Busnetz. Gleicher Tarif wie U-Bahn/S-Bahn. Nachtbus 606 zum Flughafen.

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3.8 €~4.4 $

DB Navigator, HVV App

S-Bahn S1 vom Flughafen zum Hauptbahnhof in 25 Minuten fur 3.80 EUR.

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3.8 €~4.4 $

HVV App

HADAG Hafenfaehren im HVV-Tarif enthalten. Linie 62 - kostenlose Hafenrundfahrt mit HVV-Ticket!

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25 €~29.1 $

FREE NOW, Uber

Grundgebühr ca. 4 EUR + 2.50 EUR/km. Flughafen-Zentrum ca. 30-35 EUR. Uber funktioniert.

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0.1 €~0.12 $

StadtRAD Hamburg

StadtRAD: erste 30 Min. kostenlos mit Registrierung, dann 0.10 EUR/Min. 200+ Stationen.

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0.25 €~0.29 $

Tier, Lime, Voi

E-Scooter: 1 EUR Entsperrgebühr + 0.20-0.25 EUR/Min.

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location.transport.metro	3.8 € ~4.4 $	HVV App	U-Bahn und S-Bahn. Einzelfahrkarte 3.80 EUR. Hamburg Card fur Touristen: Tageskarte 10.90 EUR mit Rabatten. Netz lauft bis 1:00, Wochenende 24h.
location.transport.bus	3.8 € ~4.4 $	HVV App	Umfangreiches Busnetz. Gleicher Tarif wie U-Bahn/S-Bahn. Nachtbus 606 zum Flughafen.
location.transport.train	3.8 € ~4.4 $	DB Navigator, HVV App	S-Bahn S1 vom Flughafen zum Hauptbahnhof in 25 Minuten fur 3.80 EUR.
location.transport.ferry	3.8 € ~4.4 $	HVV App	HADAG Hafenfaehren im HVV-Tarif enthalten. Linie 62 - kostenlose Hafenrundfahrt mit HVV-Ticket!
location.transport.taxi	25 € ~29.1 $	FREE NOW, Uber	Grundgebühr ca. 4 EUR + 2.50 EUR/km. Flughafen-Zentrum ca. 30-35 EUR. Uber funktioniert.
location.transport.bike	0.1 € ~0.12 $	StadtRAD Hamburg	StadtRAD: erste 30 Min. kostenlos mit Registrierung, dann 0.10 EUR/Min. 200+ Stationen.
location.transport.scooter	0.25 € ~0.29 $	Tier, Lime, Voi	E-Scooter: 1 EUR Entsperrgebühr + 0.20-0.25 EUR/Min.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

12 - 15 €

~13.5 $

Restaurant dinner

50 - 70 €

~60.0 $

Breakfast

8 - 15 €

~11.5 $

Street Food

Local dish

4 - 8 €

~6.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

3 - 5 €

~4.0 $

Beer in bar

4 - 6 €

~5.0 $

Local beer

1 - 2 €

~1.5 $

Imported beer

2 - 3 €

~2.5 $

Wine bottle

5 - 15 €

~10.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

5 - 6 €

~5.5 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

0.5 - 1.5 €

~1.0 $

Cigarettes

8 - 10 €

~9.0 $

Weekly groceries

50 - 80 €

~65.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

20 - 35 € / night

~27.5 $

Hostel private room

40 - 60 € / night

~50.0 $

Guesthouse

50 - 80 € / night

~65.0 $

Hotel 2★

50 - 70 € / night

~60.0 $

Hotel 3★

80 - 120 € / night

~100 $

Hotel 4★

120 - 180 € / night

~150 $

Hotel 5★

200 - 400 € / night

~300 $

Boutique hotel

120 - 180 € / night

~150 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercardGirocardMaestroAmerican Express

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widespread

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Cash is still important in Germany! Many smaller shops, bakeries, and markets accept only cash or EC-Karte (German debit cards). Larger stores and restaurants accept credit cards. Always carry some cash.

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Euro (EUR). All international cards work. ATMs (Geldautomat) everywhere. Best exchange rates at banks. Avoid airport exchange offices - high fees. EC-Karte (Girocard) is the German debit card system - most widely accepted. Credit cards accepted in larger establishments.