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a&o Hamburg City - Hostel

Travelers plan their Hamburg adventures from this family-friendly hostel's rooftop terrace, where panoramic city views create the perfect relaxation spot.

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Located in Hamburg-Mitte, a&o Hamburg City - Hostel welcomes families and travelers with a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the rooftop terrace, garden, and library. High-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and 24/7 multilingual staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Located in Hamburg-Mitte, a neighborhood in Hamburg, a&o Hamburg City - Hostel is near a metro station. Hamburg Cruise Center and St. Pauli Piers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Reeperbahn and Fish Market. Traveling with kids? Make time for Miniatur Wunderland, or check out an event or a game at Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Visit our Hamburg travel guide
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Spaldingstrasse 160, Hamburg, HH, 20097

What's nearby

  • BCW0JF Moenckebergstrasse shopping street in the city centre of Hamburg, Germany, Europe
    Moenckebergstrasse
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    Hamburger Kunsthalle
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Famous Hamburg town hall with dramatic clouds, Germany
    Hamburg City Hall
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hamburg Wholesale Market
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Berliner Tor Station
    6 min walk
  • Hamburg Central Station
    17 min walk
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Böckmann’s
    7 min walk
  • La Famiglia
    9 min walk
  • Melodis Treff
    6 min walk
  • Maya Kaffeerösterei
    9 min walk
  • Afiyet
    9 min walk

About this property

a&o Hamburg City - Hostel

Family-friendly hostel near Miniatur Wunderland
A rooftop terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at a&o Hamburg City - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, bicycle parking, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 274 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

A&O Hamburg City
A&O Hostel
A&O Hostel Hamburg City
Hamburg City A&O
A&O Hamburg City Hostel
A O Hamburg City Hostel
A O Hamburg City
A&O
a o Hamburg City
a o Hamburg City Hostel
a&o Hamburg City - Hostel Hamburg
a&o Hamburg City - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Hamburg City - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at a&o Hamburg City - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at a&o Hamburg City - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Hamburg City - Hostel located?

This family-friendly hostel is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Markthalle Hamburg, Moenckebergstrasse, and Hamburg Wholesale Market. Miniatur Wunderland is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Berliner Tor Station is 6 minutes by foot and Hammerbrook S-Bahn is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

a&o Hamburg City - Hostel Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff and good for families.

Very well-suited for families with not too small children. Not super fancy, but everything you need when visiting Hamburg. Super friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Cat friendly :)

Cat friendly :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for u and your pets

Very cat friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value

Good value for money, spacious room, fairly quiet. Bed was comfortable enough for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Very efficient check in, approachable staff, well maintained hotel. Room very spacious however bed wasn’t that comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

value for money

We finished 3 nights stay here, the location is good, few minutes walk to train station, supermarket and restaurants. It is value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel with hotel quality

Second time i stayed here. It has everything you need, clean room, basic bathroom , fast check in and out, close to the metro and walking distance to the train station, the place is huge ,location not very pretty but hey ,I don’t complain. We paid around half the money compared to other hotels. Will def.come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Surprisingly, nice Hostel and quite large. The toilet and shower are in the room as opposed to down the hall. Nice that it is shared with less people, but also adds noise to the room. The room is VERY hot and stuffy and can barely open the window to get fresh air. My mattress has springs poking my body. Hostel has a guest kitchen and towels are provided, even though Expedia does not have them listed as an amenity. So that was a nice surprise. Easy to lose your way in the many hallways. Quiet hours are not enforced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Chaotic

Check in wasn’t good at all. Everyone was encourage to use the self service terminals however I never actually saw anyone successfully check in this way. Took a long time to get a room, went up to it and it hadn’t been cleaned. Went back to reception, given another room, same problem. On the third attempt I actually got a clean/ready one. Hotel needs air conditioning as having windows open is noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Josefine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice for what we paid!

We stayed in a family room. Twinbed plus bunk bed, shower plus toilet. It was 23-25 degrees outside but inside it was 30... no ventilation or air con. But we only paid 1000 kr per night so its fine. I would like to tell the manager rhat they need more people in the recetion at check in. Too long waiting time. The selfcheck in did not work. The people working in the reception was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent stay for a good price

The hostel is in a very convenient location. There's a massive grocery store a tiny walk away, an S-Bahn station an even shorter walk away where you can hop one stop to Hamburg HBF. I was positively surprised at how modern and clean everything was at the hostel from the moment I stepped in. The layout of the hostel is a bit confusing, and some elevators couldn't go down to ground floor for some reason. Unfortunately I was made to feel a bit dumb for not knowing if I wanted to check in at the desk or myself. One of the employees tried to tell me how annoying it is to check in at the desk or something, and I told him I'd never stayed at a hotel or hostel before so I didn't know what to do, which is why I came up to the desk. Luckily the employee next to him stepped up and helped me through the process and he was great. Rented a towel as I was travelling light, very reasonable price. In the room my main issue was that there are individual lights and usb outlets for each bed but mine weren't working. Before checking out I noticed the issue was as simple as my bed not being plugged into the wall for some reason? Otherwise the room was great, toilet was really spacious and clean, shower was a bit tight but my shoulders are wider than average, so that has something to do with it. The pillow is nice and big, the blanket is good too. Bedframe could be less squeaky and mattress a bit thicker but minor complaints, really. Lots of little stools to sit on when not in bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sinan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is bad hotel the reception people don’t have any experience take long time to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boldescu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The room was ok and clean. The rest of the building was a little run down. Small and slow elevator, felt dirty. The breakfast was ok and the breakfast area looked clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Coskun

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Waiting time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun

Stylish, efficient, characterful, modern hostel type accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun

Stylish, efficient, characterful, modern hostel type accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boldescu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun

Stylish, efficient, characterful, modern hostel type accommodation. Reminded me of the Circus hostel in Berlin back in the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at a&o hostel was excellent. It would be good if a kitchen with facilities was available so you can prepare your own meals and dinner available. This is based on our experience at a&o Hostel in Sydhaven, Coppenhagen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024