Bremen

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Bremen showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Universum Science Center featuring modern architecture and a lake or waterhole
Bremen featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Kunsthalle Bremen featuring interior views
Bremen which includes railway items

Art galleries and antiques give visitors an insight into this historic port city in Northern Germany.

Bremen is the oldest coastal city in Germany. It grew from a small fishing village to become one of Europe’s biggest ports and the second biggest city in Northern Germany in terms of population.

Spend a day or two exploring Bremen’s historic buildings and districts, many of which have been preserved. Bremen is northwest of Hanover on the River Weser near the North Sea. It is home to Gothic and Renaissance architecture, such as the Schötting, a 16th-century guildhall, and Böttcherstrasse, a reproduction of a medieval street filled with restaurants, shops and galleries. The street, which was reconstructed after World War II, was designed to be a recreation of German life in the city at the time.

Wander through the district of Schnoor where you will find artists and craftsmen selling African souvenirs, jewelry and Christmas accessories in unique shops and art galleries in the area’s medieval buildings. The restored historic location to the east of the city was originally home to fishermen quarters.

If you are looking for high-end shopping, try the Lloyd Passage, which is a strip of up-market chain stores. Or head to the Waterfront Shopping Center, located on the River Weser, which has more than 80 shops selling fashion, accessories, shoes and leather goods. It also holds a number of festivals, concerts and food festivals throughout the year.

You will find numerous eateries in Bremen’s shopping districts, but for traditional restaurants and cafes, head to Schlachte, along the Weser River. In Böttcherstrasse, you can try traditional cabbage and fish dishes, including Labskaus, a sailor’s dish with potatoes and corned beef.

Take a tour of Beck’s Beer brewery, which is available in English and German. Enjoy a night out in the Schlachte and Viertel districts, which cater to a younger crowd. For a more relaxed alternative, try the pubs and wineries in Böttcherstrasse.

There is an international airport 1.8 miles (three kilometers) south of downtown Bremen. The city is easy to get around by bus and tram.

Where to stay in Bremen

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Altstadt Bremen

5/5(11 area reviews)

Unique features of Altstadt Bremen include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Bremen Town Musicians or Bremen Roland Statue while you're exploring the area.

Altstadt Bremen
Am Wall which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden as well as an individual male

Mitte

Unique features of Mitte include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Bremen Christmas Market or Rathaus while you're exploring the area.

Mitte
Universum Science Center which includes modern architecture

East Bremen

Get to know East Bremen and its many features like its coffee shops and parks. You might want to explore sights like Weser Stadium and Universum Bremen, and you can jump on the metro at Bremen Sebaldsbrück Tram Stop or Bremen-Hemelingen S-Bahn to get around the city.

East Bremen
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South Bremen

South Bremen is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at BSAG-Zentrum Tram Stop or Flughafen Bremen Station to explore sights like Beck's Brewery.

South Bremen
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Neustadt

4/5(9 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Neustadt. Beck's Brewery is a notable sight, and you can get around town at BSAG-Zentrum Tram Stop or Flughafen Bremen Station to see more of the city.

Neustadt
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West Bremen

West Bremen is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Bremen Walle Station or Bremen Oslebshausen Station to explore sights like ÖVB Arena.

West Bremen
Maritim Hotel Bremen
Maritim Hotel Bremen
4.5 out of 5
Hollerallee 99, Bremen, HB
The price is HK$685 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
HK$685
HK$770 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"A very good experience from check in to departure."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Maritim Hotel Bremen
Pentahotel Bremen
Pentahotel Bremen
August-Bebel-Allee 4, Bremen, Bremen
The price is HK$609 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
HK$609
HK$684 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bremen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
"Overall a good experience for a fair price"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Pentahotel Bremen
Select Hotel A1 Bremen
Select Hotel A1 Bremen
Moordeicher Landstrasse 79, Stuhr, Lower Saxony
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$638 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
HK$638
HK$682 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Stuhr. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (687 reviews)
"Good location off the motorway. Fast food outlets immediately adjacent for quick refreshments"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

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Numa Bremen Saga
Numa Bremen Saga
Hanseatenhof 7, 28195, Bremen
Stay at this aparthotel in Bremen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Am Wall Windmill and Casino Bremen are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"This was actually a very nice property. Clean and updated and new. We have two kids and four adults and had plenty a room. There was construction outside the building, but once that is done it will be a lot easier to access it. Wonderful place. I would recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Numa Bremen Saga
Nicetostay
Nicetostay
Edisonstraße 3, Bremen, HB
Stay at this aparthotel in Bremen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rhododendron-Park and Focke Museum are located nearby.
Nicetostay
Leister Apparthotel
Leister Apparthotel
Kurzer Weg 13, Weyhe, NDS
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Weyhe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Musical Theater Bremen ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Alles super!
"Alles super!"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Leister Apparthotel
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Reviews of Bremen

4.4
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the architecture by day and madness of a raucous market by night. So much to buy, eat and drink.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Best Christmas markets and town centre in germany

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Quite and peaceful environment

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a beautiful place to visit - shop-keepers and public workers are so very friendly and always willing to help, often going out of their way to help.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to visit good transport links from airport to city central

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent connection to Hannover by ICE