Speicherstadt Travel Guide

Hamburg

Speicherstadt showing a bridge and a city
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt featuring heritage architecture, a city and a river or creek
Miniatur Wunderland showing night scenes and rides
Speicherstadt

Canals wind around carefully renovated red-brick warehouses in one of Hamburg's most historic districts, now home to plentiful museums and cafés.

Once the site of the world's largest warehouse district, Hamburg's Speicherstadt or “warehouse city” has become one of the contemporary city's most vibrant areas, full of luxury waterfront accommodation, chic cafés and fascinating museums.

Located in the north-east of Hamburg Harbour, the district is easily recognisable with its large Gothic-style red-brick buildings, bay windows, green gables and distinctive towers. These structures, built mainly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries are reflected in the water of the many canals criss-crossing the district.

The area was originally constructed in 1888 as a free port to enable trade of valuable goods like coffee and tobacco, free from customs duties. Before that, it mainly housed port workers and artisans who were forced to move when construction began. Most of the trade in the district nowadays is in oriental rugs.

Speicherstadt is very popular with tourists who come on foot to see attractions such as Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland and to explore the area from the water on one of the many boat tours. Small commercial launches make their way through the narrow canals and afford passengers unique views of the area's buildings and bridges. Most tours leave from the quay in St Pauli and you can buy tickets on the day.

Other popular daytime attractions are the numerous museums, art studios, restaurants and cafés which are the modern-day tenants of many of the warehouses. Visit in the evening for some of the best and most atmospheric views of the historic buildings when they are illuminated with soft lighting that glimmers in the reflective canals. The restaurants and bars along the waterfront are some of the city’s most popular.

Speicherstadt was the initial stage in the large-scale HafenCity planning project which will see much of the port area transformed into a modern retail and commercial district. The rest of HafenCity is within a comfortable walk of Speicherstadt, which you can get to via Baumwall U-bahn station or from the main harbour. The district is open 24 hours a day and is free to enter.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Speicherstadt

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Am Sandtorkai 46, Hamburg, HH
The price is ₹11,451 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹11,451
₹12,253 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (869 reviews)
Walkable to miniature wonderland

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Pierdrei Hotel HafenCity Hamburg
AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt

Am Sandtorkai 4, Hamburg, HH
The price is ₹13,131 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹13,131
₹14,051 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
This was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Simply outstanding. The only recommendation I would make is provide made to order omelettes and fried eggs for breakfast.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

AMERON Hamburg Hotel Speicherstadt
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg

4.5 out of 5
Congressplatz 2, Hamburg, HH
The price is ₹11,929 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹11,929
₹12,764 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
Skønt sted. Levede fuldt op til forventningerne.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Hamburg Marriott Hotel

Hamburg Marriott Hotel

ABC Strasse 52, Hamburg, HH
The price is ₹16,604 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹16,604
₹17,766 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
The man at the reception desk (forgive me for not knowing his name) was very exceptionally helpful. The breakfast was outstanding. The spa and pool was quiet. The location would be difficult to beat. All in all I would rate this as one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. We stayed in an executive ...

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hamburg Marriott Hotel
Grand Elysee Hamburg

Grand Elysee Hamburg

5 out of 5
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, Hamburg, HH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹20,972 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹20,972
₹22,440 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
Everything about the hotel is great. It’s classical clean and classical 5 star.

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Grand Elysee Hamburg
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City

Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City

3 out of 5
Recha-Lübke-Damm 28, Hamburg, HH
The price is ₹5,970 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹5,970
₹6,388 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hamburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (967 reviews)
Clean room Great staff Close to central station

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
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Other neighbourhoods around Speicherstadt

St. Catherine\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Altstadt Hamburg
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Hamburg City Center

4.5/5(217 area reviews)

Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket 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.

Hamburg City Center
Hamburg

HafenCity

4/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.

HafenCity
St. Michaelis Church which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Neustadt

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt. Top attractions like Laeiszhalle and Hamburg Museum are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn or Gaensemarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Neustadt
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Saint Georg

4/5(170 area reviews)

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.

Saint Georg
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Hammerbrook

3/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Hammerbrook


Speicherstadt Travel Guide