Schanzenstern Altona

Hamburg


A mix of families and slightly more grown-up backpackers inhabit these sparkling rooms (with private bathrooms), and self-catering apartments. Staff are wired into what’s happening around Hamburg. Dorms have two to seven beds. There is another property in St Pauli.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hamburg attractions

1. Altona Museum

0.26 MILES

This moderately interesting collection is devoted to the art and culture of northern Germany since the 18th century. An unusual aspect is the focus on…

2. Altonaer Balkon

0.61 MILES

Thrill to some of Hamburg's best harbour views from this accurately named and quite pretty park.

3. Dockland

0.74 MILES

One of Hamburg's more striking waterfront structures and right on the water, Dockland was finished in 2006; it has wonderfully sharp angles and terrific…

4. Star Club Memorial

1.16 MILES

The seminal venue for the Beatles opened in 1962. It has since burnt down and there is a sad historical marker. Thai karaoke now echoes off the walls.

5. Beatles-Platz

1.17 MILES

Designed like a vinyl record, it has abstract steel sculptures resembling cookie cutters of the Fab Four (including a hybrid of Ringo Starr and Pete Best).

6. Fischmarkt

1.18 MILES

Here's the perfect excuse to stay up all Saturday night. Every Sunday in the wee hours, some 70,000 locals and visitors descend upon the famous Fischmarkt…

7. Park Fiction

1.23 MILES

Hamburg's maritime tableau spreads out before this park created by local residents and overlooking the Elbe. Pick up some beer and have your own sunset…

8. Herbertstrasse

1.32 MILES

Along Davidstrasse, a painted tin wall bars views into Herbertstrasse, a block-long bordello that’s off-limits to men under 18 and to women of all ages…