Gastwerk Hotel is a beautiful design hotel housed in a 130-year-old gasworks in West Hamburg. The brick factory building is a stunning interior: raw steel elements are interspersed with rich materials like wood and velvet. The lofts are available in sizes S (20m²) to XXL (2m²), and each one is stylishly decorated. Gastwerk has its own restaurant and bar, where you can relax for a drink or dinner after a day exploring the city. A spa? They have one too – with a sauna, steam bath, and massage services.

Guestwork Hotel

Are you going on a city trip to Hamburg? Then check stilwerk hotel heimhudeLocated between the city center and the charming Eppendorf district, you'll be perfectly placed. A 150-year-old villa has been converted into a charming Art Nouveau hotel with a modern twist and beautiful pastel colors. If you'd prefer to venture out a bit further, check out the recently opened stilwerk hotel blanconeseThis chic neighborhood has a seaside feel and boasts a city beach on the Elbe River. Which color room will you choose?

HafenCity is an impressive district in Hamburg. Futuristic buildings have been rapidly constructed in a newly developed residential area. Cozy streets and numerous restaurants and cafes alternate with old cranes and views over the harbor. Here you'll find 25hours Hotel HafenCity – a funky and affordable option for staying in Hamburg. Besides relaxing rooms, 25hours has two restaurants, a bar, a sauna, and bike rentals.

Even more affordable – and just as funky – is Moxy Hotel Hamburg (right photo).

Sometimes you want it all: the city, the city center, a spa, and luxury. Then check out The Fontenay. This five-star hotel is located in the heart of Hamburg, near the Außenalster lake and within cycling distance of just about everything. Many of the generously sized rooms feature a walk-in closet and bathroom with a bathtub. A real highlight is the rooftop pool with lake views and a roof terrace, perfect for relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are two restaurants and, of course, a rooftop bar.

The Fontenay