Guests start their day with an energizing breakfast at this Hamburg hotel, where multilingual staff and convenient luggage storage enhance the travel experience.
Located in Hamburg City Center, Hotel Alster welcomes travelers with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, take advantage of the vending machine, or explore nearby Hamburg City Hall. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.
Located in Hamburg City Center neighbourhood, Hotel Alster is connected to a shopping centre. Hamburg Cruise Center and St. Pauli Piers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Miniatur Wunderland and Hagenbeck Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Elbe Philharmonic Hall or Volksparkstadion. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Hamburg travel guide
St. Georg Straße 10, Hamburg, HH, 20099
What's nearby
Alster Lakes
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hamburger Kunsthalle
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Inner Alster Lake
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Moenckebergstrasse
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hamburg City Hall
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Hamburg (ZMB-Hamburg Central Train Station)
6 min walk
North Central U-Bahn
7 min walk
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
14 min drive
Restaurants
MUTTERLAND Stammhaus
3 min walk
Atlantic Bar
3 min walk
HERITAGE Hamburg
4 min walk
M&V Bar
4 min walk
St. Georg Steakhouse
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Alster
Hotel near Miniatur Wunderland
Hotel Alster provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a lift
A vending machine
Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and
include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends
Family friendly
In-room cot
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
5 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Desk
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00
Special 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.80 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 15.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Novum Hotel Alster Hamburg
Novum Hotel Alster
Novum Alster Hamburg
Novum Alster
Aachener Hof Hamburg
Hotel Alster Hotel
Novum Hotel Alster
Hotel Alster Hamburg
Hotel Alster Hotel Hamburg
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Alster pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What time is check-in at Hotel Alster?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Hotel Alster?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 15.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Alster located?
Located in Hamburg City Center, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Hamburger Kunsthalle and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Miniatur Wunderland. Alster Lakes and Inner Alster Lake are also within 10 minutes. North Central U-Bahn is 7 minutes by foot and South Central U-Bahn is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Alster Reviews
7.6
Good
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Very comfortable room even if small. Front desk not very friendly but it didn't really matter. Very well located as very walkable and very close to main train station.
Evelyn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Katrina
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a pretty good stay. The hotel is certainly dated - the carpet, foundation, walls and doors are old. It is quite clean despite how it looks. Bed was reasonably comfortable. Close to main train station, can be noisy at night.
Katrina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Augustin
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Although close to the station and in walking distance from all must see places, there are some downsides.
The room doors are paper thin and so the noise from the corridors is quite loud especially as lots of guests wake up and leave early.( no need for alarm clock)
The breakfast room is quite small, so a bit hard to secure a seat especially if you travel alone as by the time you get a coffee someone else might have taken your chair. The food options are minimal, but enough to get you going in the morning. They could invest in a coffee machine as the filter one is way too weak.
Central but quiet area. Close to Hauptbahnhof and a variety of public transport. Many budget food options and close to the water.
Budget friendly and basic hotel, breakfast included. Polite and easy communication with staff.
Nice clean room, although very small and weirdly planned. Everything was clean and fresh and since we basically only slept here and was out all day it didn't matter that much that it was small. Decent breakfast and friendly staff.
A very good alternative from a price and location perspective. Extremely close to the Main station in Hamburg.
Very nice breakfast (low expectations due to earlier comments from other visitors).
Good choose !
Pleasant stay. I was in a top level room. It was dark and had awkward low sloped ceilings. Clean, serviceable, but not extraordinary. Convenient location near the main train station.
Renovated from old building has charm. Family room for 5 was big & very comfortable. Includes elevator.
Breakfast was quite good overall. Breads were wonderful. Scrambled eggs was done well. Other choices of meats, fruit mix, cereals and hard boiled eggs.
If you opt not to have rooms cleaned, they give you vouchers for beverage.
Chin-Hock
Verified
6/10 Okay
Adina
9 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Harry Potter-like room
Very small, closet-size room but clean and with an ok comfortable bed.
No luxury, and fine if you are just there to sleep.
The breakfast is basic and does not offer vegan options, so if you are lactose intolerant or vegan, find another place to eat.
The hotel is within walking distance from the main train station and restaurants.
Adina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maxim
16 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
there was no air-conditioning while our room was very hot. The room was good and so was the bathroom. The front desk was not very helpful in giving us ideas of where to eat or where to go
This hotel was a nightmare. Unpleasant staff and very small rooms without air condition. The worst was that we noticed bed bugs in our room, that caused a lot of work and time with sanitation etc. The hotel Did not answer our request for compensation. DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a nice stay
The hotel was overall a pleasant experience. It is within 5mins walking distance to the train station but we weren’t aware of any train noise. It was a surprisingly busy street even though it seemed like a small side street. It is just around the corner from the lake and park which has paths to walk and the option to hire boats.
The breakfast area was clean and the staff there attentive and friendly. Good selection of bread cheese and meats as well as cereals. Breakfast was on from 6.30 - 11 at the wkend which meant we had time to do the local parkrun and return in time for food!
The bedroom was small but the ceiling was high and the window opened wide so even in the heat we could cool the room. Room was clean but could do with an update especially the carpet.
Due to my work, I am sleeping 2-3 times a month in hotels, and so far, I have always been okay with Novum hotels, but this time I was very disappointed.
This was the smallest room I ever has been in, the breakfast was really bad, we only went the first day.
I would rate the hotel, to maximum two stars or less.
Too expensive for the standard, but sometimes you win sometimes you lose ☹
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
27 Jun 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No air conditioner, no fan
If you are unlucky to stay on the top floor (5th floor), you will feel you live in the boiler because of no air conditioner and no fan in summer.
The location of the hotel is nice, just walkable distance from the central train station, and there are many nice restaurants around, river side is just across one street away.
The room is small but clean and with everything I need. But the building is old so you can hear everyone walking pass the stairs and open the door in your floor.
In genera, I a satisfied with the room, facilities and the breakfast. But for the price I would rather to stay in another hotel because the attitude of the staffs in the counter are not very friendly, and seems they are not so willing to help you with any problems. They also not help to carry the luggages even they see you have difficulty to open the heavy door with big suitcase (or they don’t even bother to look).
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Andrea
19 Nov 2023
Disliked: Amenities
We came in from a long flight and journey; approximately two days,anrrived ant 10.40 pm, only to be greeted with, we have no reservation for you. Showed the booking, then to be told there are no more rooms, but you can walk two minutes to another partner hotel. Said to the clerk, that we just paid a taxi to arrive here, coupled with the fact that it was raining and it was our first time in Germany. He made a call and said a taxi would come soon, just wait outside to flag the taxi. Taxi arrives, but refuses to take all three of us, with our three pieces of luggage. Said one of you would have to walk; with luggage;only two minutes away and proceeded to give directions. No choice at this stage but comply as all you want to do at this stage is get to your destination. Upon arrival at the other hotel, issue again with the taxi driver about payment, which had to be settled by the hotel. Not a very warm welcome to Germany. Must say though that the clerk at the partner hotel was satisfactory. Gave the basic information about room number and breakfast.
NOT ONCE DID ANY MEMBER OF HOTEL STAFF OFFER ANY TYPE OF APOLOGY
Actually don’t see why I have to pay for this type of service.
Ich war angenehm überrascht. Das Zimmer war zwar klein, aber hatte einen Schrank und bequemes Bett und sah relativ neu renoviert aus. Unser Zimmer lag zum Innenhof und war ruhig. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und das Frühstück genossen. Es war besser, als ich für den von uns bezahltem Preis erwartet häte, zumal unserre Tochter um die Ecke in einem anderen Hotel nicht so gut untergebracht war.
Dirk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
22 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Var bekvämt, rymligt rum. Tyvärr låg ovanför entrén så när man har fönstret öppet kom cigarettrök in då det var en rökruta precis utanför.