Northern Germany
If you have your own wheels and don't mind being 8km northeast of Ludwigslust, this castle-hotel is easily the most romantic choice in the area. The…
Must-see hotels in Northern Germany
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Hamburg
This has to be Hamburg's premier address, inside the lower half of the daring new Elbphilharmonie. It's definitely worth paying extra for a room with a…
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Hamburg
Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Franzen and Martin Walser are among the literary greats who’ve stayed at this loveable lair. Rooms are spread over five brightly…
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Fairmont Vier Jahrseiten Hamburg
Hamburg
This five-star hotel overlooking the waters of Binnenalster opened in 1897 and retains an air of the grand old European hotels of the past. Rooms are…
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Hamburg
Imagine yourself aboard a luxury ocean liner in this grand 252-room hotel, which opens onto Holzdamm. Built in 1909 for passengers departing for America,…
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Northern Germany
Central old-town location, excellent modern rooms at reasonable prices, and friendly guesthouse feel – what more could you want? The only drawback is the…
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Lübeck
The name at this excellent hotel isn't fanciful, as parts of this beautifully gabled brick building date back 800 years. The rooms have high ceilings and…
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Hamburg
Part of the upscale Marriott chain, and very much in keeping with Neustadt's refined sense of sophistication, the Renaissance is a terrific deal. It…
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Rostock
Part of an excellent new chain which punches well above its weight when it comes to price-quality ratio, the Motel One has four-star rooms at three-star…
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Lübeck
Due to open in late 2018, this stunning new hotel opposite the train station may even have us doubting that the best hotels in town are in the old city…
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Hotel Motel One Hamburg am Michel
Hamburg
Part of an excellent chain of 'Budget Design' hotels, the Hamburg Am Michel is proof that you don't need to pay over the odds to appreciate style and…
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Lübeck
Each of the 29 rooms at this elegantly furnished boutique hotel are dedicated to a different, mostly German, writer or artist, such as Thomas Mann or…
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Hamburg
The handsome four-star Madison is wonderfully located close to the water, and the spacious rooms, which range from studios to suites and apartments,…
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Northern Germany
Down by the water, with rooms that range from small singles to doubles and suites with exposed wooden beams and hints at period furnishings, this…
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Lübeck
Gorgeous rooms with exposed brick walls and polished hardwood floors inhabit this beautifully restored 14th-century home in the heart of town. The public…
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Northern Germany
Overlooking the Pfaffenteich, this regal 1901-established hotel has 33 elegant rooms with black marble bathrooms, a library warmed by an open fire, and a…
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Hamburg
The young and forever-young mix and mingle without a shred of prejudice at this rocking design hotel-hostel combo that's all about living, laughing,…
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Northern Germany
The hotel most in keeping with Lüneburg’s quirky character, this 16-room place just off the Markt greets you with brickwork, stained glass, carved wooden…
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Hamburg
This stylish townhouse hotel sits smack dab in the heart of the Schanzenviertel party zone. Rooms are smallish, with wooden floors, angular furniture and…
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Rügen Island
Relax in the leafy, quieter and more pleasant eastern edge of town at this historic 1902 villa. Family-run after many years, some of the comfy but…
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St Pauli & Reeperbahn
In an old iron foundry, East's bold and dramatic design never fails to impress. The walls, lamps and huge pillars of this hotel’s public areas emulate…
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Hamburg
Offbeat decor, an infectious irreverence and postmodern vintage flair make this pad a top choice among global nomads. Sporting maritime flourishes, the…
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Hamburg
Removed a little from the clamour of downtown Neustadt but within easy walking distance of same, this outpost of the Scandinavian Scandic chain gets…
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St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Rooms here are zany (some suites have circular beds) and contemporary, with bright colours and high levels of comfort. There's a restaurant on site, and…
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Lübeck
With pine furniture and splashes of red and yellow, this simple 24-room hotel is a great place to wake up. Back rooms overlook the lakes and three are in…
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Instant Sleep Backpacker Hostel
Hamburg
Artistic murals – from green stripes to golden Buddhas – adorn this backpacker pad in the happening Schanzenviertel. Airy dorms (three to 12 beds) and…
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Northern Germany
This centrally located, well-priced hotel has good, if unexciting rooms – ask for one with a balcony overlooking the surrounding parkland and you've made…
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Hamburg
A corrugated metal exterior fronts lots of blond wood in this airy, modern 128-room hotel less than five minutes’ walk from the Berliner Tor U-Bahn/S-Bahn…
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St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Sparing splashes of colour brighten the restaurant, bars and 327 streamlined rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with harbour views. Those on the…
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Northern Germany
This basic but comfortable pension has 25 modern rooms spread across seven floors, served by a lift. It is located in an old commercial bakery and…
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Meininger Hotel Hamburg City Center
Hamburg
The Hamburg branch of this upscale chain of hostel-hotels is convenient to Altona train station and the many enticements of the neighbourhood. The 116…
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Hamburg
An excellent choice only 300m from the Hauptbahnhof. The 21 rooms here are basic but comfortable. The reception staff are especially warm and helpful. If…
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Hamburg
A stylish alternative to the city centre’s chain business hotels, this Matteo Thun–designed stunner is built around a soaring prism-shaped central atrium…
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Northern Germany
After sundown, the lights glow a warm welcome from the glass-walled stairwell of this spacious and relatively luxurious 148-bed hostel. It's 4km southwest…
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Hamburg
Going by the motto 'different and good', this decent midrange hotel in Altona's north is staffed almost entirely by people with a disability. The rooms…
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Rügen Island
A classic survivor from the glory days of Binz, this 1903 hotel has a romantic turret and several rooms with balconies and sea views. Rooms are warmly…
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Hamburg
You can tell this edgy gem was once a bordello: the 20 boudoirs feature various kitsch mixes of red velvet, gold flock wallpaper and leopard prints, and…
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Northern Germany
The large rooms here are either stylish and minimalist or a little stark and empty, depending on your perspective. We prefer the former, and there are…
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Northern Germany
One of Schwerin’s prettiest half-timbered houses, bang in the heart of the Altstadt, Zur guten Quelle is known for its cosy traditional restaurant and…
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Hamburg
Halfway between Altstadt and the harbour area, and convenient for both, this place offers professional service and modern studios, as well as one- or two…
