Etap Hotel Hamburg Sankt Pauli, Hamburg

Advantages: Tons to do and see!
Disadvantages: None really!

...swimming pool that is mainly used only by local Hamburgers so a great way to feel as though you belong in Hamburg. It takes about 40 minutes form the city centre using the green S1 line direction Wedel. 4) The open top tour buses are a great way to see Hamburg and get a real feel for the place and depart frequently outside the Rathaus. You take in all the famous local sights such as the Rathaus, St. Pauli, Altona train, Reeperbahn (red light district...) etc. The 1 hour trip costs approx. 13 Euros. Most hotels have a great range of leaflets about things to do in Hamburg and hotel staff are always helpful: the opera is very popular here as are musicals (currently showing is the Lion King and Mamma Mia!!) Where to stay? There are some great hotels in Hamburg but my favourites are the Renaissance and Marriott (both operated by Marriott... Read review

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Advantages: Attractive city, great shopping, good restaurants
Disadvantages: Weather?

...train station is enormous, with various shops and restaurants under the largest free span roof of any station in Germany. Tourists are recommended to buy a Tageskarte (Day ticket), an all-in-one travel card. If you are staying longer, it is worth buying a multiple day-ticket and these are available from most hotels. This ticket offers not only unlimited use on the city's transport but discounts on tourist trips. I received a discount on the a bus Standtrundfahrt (City tour) and on a delightful boat trip on lake Alster. You could hire a bike which is a popular way to get around town. Hoards of cyclists seem to greet you on every corner. The weather in Hamburg isn't brilliant, the town is renowned for having a fairly poor climate. The old cliché is to take an umbrella with you, something the locals fiercely deny. I was fortunate... Read review

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Advantages: Great lively city; great sights!!
Disadvantages: None really!

...youth hostels and budget hotels to luxury chains. I would definitely try and stay as close to the centre of Hamburg as you can do where you will find great value hotels from chains such as SAS, Marriott and Renaissance. I normally stay at the Marriott or Renaissance hotels and you can pick up an internet deal for around £60 for a double room which is great value and both hotels are located right in the heart of city, less than five minutes walk from Jungfernstieg and the Alster. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What to do: Here are a few of my favourite things to do in Hamburg: Take a walk around the inner Alster Lake. If it is sunny enjoy an ice cream, from a vendor and if not try to get a window table at the Alstertor Cafe. After that go on an hour long cruise along the Alster and soak up the atmosphere and see where all the rich Hamburgers live... Read review

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