In the heart of Hamburg-Mitte, a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel offers a cozy retreat with a library and laundry facilities. Unwind at the bar or play billiards in this welcoming atmosphere. With free WiFi, luggage storage and an elevator, you'll feel right at home.
Hamburg (ZMB-Hamburg Central Train Station) - 13 min walk
Hamburg Central Station - 13 min walk
HafenCity Universität Hamburg Station - 18 min walk
Steinstrasse U-Bahn - 4 min walk
Steinstraße Station - 6 min walk
Meßberg Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
RoofDrop Bar - 5 min walk
Restaurant Teheran - 11 min walk
Viva Cantina - 5 min walk
The Garden's Table - 3 min walk
Bus Stop - 12 min walk
About this property
a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
At a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Miniatur Wunderland and Hamburg Cruise Center. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Public transportation is just a short walk: Steinstrasse U-Bahn is 4 minutes and Steinstraße Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
107 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Bicycle parking
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 59
Room amenities
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of EUR 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 15 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Esplanade (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around a&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel like?
A&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel is in Hamburg-Mitte, a short 4-minute walk from Steinstrasse U-Bahn and 20 minutes' walk from Miniatur Wunderland.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Value
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Location
Breakfast
Train station
Walking
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
Clean room & excellent breakfast
Andrea
Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
The breakfast buffet was amazing!
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2025
It was about a ten minute walk to the main shopping area which included multiple food outlets.
Room was clean and cosy.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
Good value for short stay
Nice staff and convenient location
Ho Kwan
Ho Kwan, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2024
this hotel was economical and central
Piero
Piero, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing
I highly recommend this place. Amazing experience, got a free upgrade to the main hotel . The breakfast is affordable and a lot to choose from. Very friendly and helpful staff. I have no complains at all and I will gladly book them again.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 20, 2024
good for the price.
gustavo
gustavo, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2024
For a hostel the private double room was excellent.
The elevator was very dirty but the hallways and bedroom were very clean.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2024
Good size room for a solo traveler. Clean room and well prepared. Walking distance from the city center. Quick check in and check out.
Joseph
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2023
Good Value for Money
The stay was as expected. Reception and rooms were spotless and well kept. Elevator halls, corridors were terrible.
Really good value
EW
EW, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2024
At check in I had to pay extra cost int the name of "Local taxes" however it was already added to my final payment.
The room faced to the main road so it was noisy, however it was cosy. Breakfast was good.
Csaba
Csaba, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Overall, my stay was good. My room and the common areas were rather chilly, probably owing to the loss of natural gas from Russia, but the situation did not cause any concern for me. My room and the common areas were clean, but the elevators could use some cleaning.
The breakfast buffet provides a good selection.
The property is within walking distance of the Hamburg Hbf and a U-Bahn station, making driving unnecessary.
Thomas C
Thomas C, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Great for large groups sharing at a low price.
Me and a group of friends shared a 6 bed dorm for 3 nights. The room was not very big but it had everything that we needed. The beds were comfortable. The USB ports on the beds didn’t seem to work but we just used the power outlets instead so that wasn’t a huge issue. There were lockers in the room which can be used if you bring your own padlock. The bathroom was clean.
We did have an issue with a broken toilet seat but we told the front desk and they fixed it immediately without issue.
The location is great and it’s easy enough to navigate the city from this location.
Overall I think it was great for the price we paid.
Karl
Karl, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 29, 2024
Economical stay in Hamburg/Hostel with bar/laundry
Arrived in February to Hamburg via Central Station HBF. It is a 12-14 min walk to Hostel. Normally, that is nothing, however when we arrived it was a little windy and raining a bit. We mainly walk, and we had to cross a busy highway, but it was doable. Just had to keep an eye on drivers, just like any other city. When we arrived to hostel, it was a bid Hotel/Hostel and there were many floors. Check-in took a few mins, there was another person in front of us, behind us there were others checking in as well. It seemed like a popular option for travelers. The building is an older building, the hallways were a little dated, and the elevator did show its age, however, the room was clean, sheets were crisp/ pillows were arranged. The room looked like in the pictures. The city of Hamburg was cold outside but the room had a heater that kept the room warm. One thing was we had a room with a view, and it faced a section of trains that are parked overnight, and there was an area where there was a river and once in a while you would hear boats making this sound (may be a European fog horn, but it did not sound like a normal US sound) once in a while. It did not bother us when we were awake, and we did not awake from it at night. At night, when we went out, we had to walk a few minutes to catch a bus. It was not far, but it was not right in front of the Hostel. I would walk about 3-5 mins to Spaldingstraße and wait for bus. Sometimes google maps would send me to the Central St.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Nice staff
Nils
Nils, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2026
I did not have breakfast. The room was clean and close to HBF and all the amenities were nearby.
Ali Shehzad
Ali Shehzad, 5-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 17, 2026
Leaky windows, spotted sheets and a mattress so hard the floor would be a softer alternative.
The elevator was scraping against the walls on the ascent to 7th floor. We didn't dare taking it back down.
The whole hotel looked like it had been occupied by squatters with stains on floors and walls.
Mads
Mads, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 14, 2026
I had stayed here before but it must be under different management. The staff at the desk is more interested in showing you how to do the self check-in than anything else. The plug in the room fried my converter and tripped the breaker so I had no power all night and when I woke up, I couldn't even use the bathroom. I told the staff at the front desk and they just blew me off. Later I told the afternoon staff and they just told me I shouldn't have used the outlet in the room. WHAT! Why are there outlets in the room if you aren't supposed to use them. Terrible service and will not stay here again. The breakfast was the only redeeming quality but this place has no service at all. I was blamed for not having any power in my room. Don't stay here.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Good
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
It was a welcoming experience
MICHAL KOJO EDEM
MICHAL KOJO EDEM, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 22, 2025
Check in took lot of time. Parking space is limited.
Room was clean and comfortable. Convenient location.