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Empire Riverside Hotel

Pet-friendly hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Hamburg

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Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property
Steam room
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Serves lunch and dinner
Located in Hamburg-Mitte, Empire Riverside Hotel offers a retreat with amenities like dry cleaning. The RIVERStyle Spa provides relaxation, while Waterkant Restaurant serves satisfying meals. Free WiFi, gym access, and conference facilities support all travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Single room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Juniorsuite Riverside Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Juniorsuite Riverside Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, Hamburg, HH, 20359

What's nearby

  • St. Pauli Piers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reeperbahn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fish Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Elbe Philharmonic Hall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Miniatur Wunderland - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Landungsbrücken Station - 6 min walk
  • Michaeliskirche Hamburg Station - 14 min walk
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪StrandPauli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪20up - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Störtebeker Fischrestaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hamburg del mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Riverside Hotel

Hotel near Reeperbahn
Located close to St. Pauli Piers and Fish Market, Empire Riverside Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Riverstyle, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Waterkant Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and 9 meeting rooms
Room features
All 327 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 28 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DAVIDS
  • Skyline Bar "20 up"
  • Waterkant Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,283 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 28 for adults and EUR 14 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Empire Riverside Hamburg
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Empire Riverside Hotel Hotel Hamburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Empire Riverside Hotel located?

Located in Hamburg-Mitte, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Pauli Piers, Fish Market, and Reeperbahn. Miniatur Wunderland and Elbe Philharmonic Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Landungsbrücken Station is 6 minutes by foot and Reeperbahn S-Bahn is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Empire Riverside Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent room size comfortable bed & great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

2 days at Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg

Very nice stay - convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

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

Good hotel

Nice modern hotel in good location for exploting the city. Rooms are modern and very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hansjörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hotel next to university and nightlife
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Bert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view was great at the 12th floor, room was okey bud the beds wear really hard. My wife has gluten allergy and this seemed to be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very expensive parking under hotel. Minus was the skybar that it was overfilled so long waiting to get in even as we were hotel guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quite poor in many ways

Not a hotel worthy of the fifth star....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Frode

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
old key card system with troubles. had to get new keycard once. and had to try the card 5-30 times to get in. bathroom had a gift bag with several items, one was a gum that was opened. people at the desk only answer on very basic stuff almost like a robot. guy in the restaurant just told me it was full and said to go another place. will not go here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid

Upgraded to a premium room with king size bed……what we got was 2 single beds pushed together and 2 single duvets! On the 19th floor with great views…until the nightclub on the 20th floor kicks In until 1am every night. Prices on drinks lists were different to the bill, so check all your receipts before you pay! Espresso martinis advertised at €11 and charged at €12. Restaurants closed on Saturday and Sunday nights to residents. Stay at a lot of hotels and this was not one of the worst but wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes sauberes Hotel, sehr freundliches Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage, coole Bar, wunderschöne Aussicht
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel direkt zwischen Hafen und Reeperbahn! Daher vieles fußläufig erreichbar! Frühstück nicht genutzt, da sehr teuer mit 28€ pro Person
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jens-Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer ein schönes Hotel in guter Lage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der Ausblick und die Lage des Hotel entschädigen für vieles. Das Personal ist freundlich. Die Ausstattung ist ganz schön in die Jahre gekommen und es gab teilweise ordentliche Schadstellen im Bad, die in einem Hotel dieser Preiskategorie nicht akzeptabel sind. Sauber war es trotzdem. Wer nicht unbedingt die Aussicht braucht, findet für den Preis sicherlich ein besseres Hotel, was einen modernen Standard bietet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aus meiner Sicht das beste Hotel Hamburgs. Die Aussicht ist nicht zu toppen, alles sauber, freundlich und in zentraler Lage. Einziger, verschmerzbarer, Nachteil, es gibt keinen Pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiko Max

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preben

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

Always great stay at Empire 👌

Great hotel and service. Car parking is good and secure. Very nice roof top bar. Been here many times. First in 2013, still same good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Bar im obersten Geschoss. Schöne Zimmer mit atemberaubender Aussicht auf die Elbe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Tyst och lyxigt hotell när nattliv.

Väldigt tjusigt hotell! jag råkade boka fel och de kunde inte lösa det så jag var tvungen att hoppa över sista natten och köpa till första natten. Det blev mycket dyrare än vad hade tänkt.
Fantastiskt utbud i baren!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Von oben aus der Skybar ist es eine Super Aussicht
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Super Hotel

Das Hotel ist eine absolute Empfehlung! Die Lage ist einfach nur perfekt und das Hotel hat alles was man benötigt mit einem Mega Ausblick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service zum Dinner im Waterkant war sehr gut.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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