A&O Hostel Hamburg Reeperbahn

The Hotel Stern is a good option for those wishing to find low price accommodation of a reasonable standard in Hamburg. Situated directly on the Reeperbahn, the home of Hamburg's famous red light district, this hotel may not suit everyone, but is nevertheless well liked by business and leisure travellers alike. Most rooms are set back from the street, where you can be assured of a quiet night's sleep.

Accommodations are basic and simple, but all rooms conform to strict standards of cleanliness and comfort, some rooms feature en suite bathrooms, others have shared facilities along the corridor (mostly shower, not bathtub), TV and alarm clock. There is no telephone in the room, and doors operate via a high tech system, allowing access only with your personally assigned code until the time of check out, for your complete security. Towels and toilet paper are provided but bring your own soap!

The hotel entrance is just off the main street, through a small courtyard where there is parking available for hotel guests on request. Breakfast is available for an additional charge of €4.50 per person per day, payable at the hotel, and is served buffet style in the spacious breakfast room overlooking the Reeperbahn. The room features a nautical theme, and the buffet is actually laid out in a boat!

The hotel reception is only open until 11pm, but there is always someone on call for emergencies. There is a cafeteria in the lobby area, where you can help yourself to hot drinks from the coffee machine. Lifts operate in most parts of the building but not all.

The overall appearance of the Stern is somewhere between a youth hostel and a large motel, but the rooms are of a surprisingly high standard and represent excellent value for money for the traveller on a budget.

NB. All rooms have en suite facilities.