4 Best Hotels in Speicherstadt, Hamburg

Located inside Hamburg's new landmark, the Elbphilharmonie, the Westin offers lodging on 10 floors soaring above the Elbe River. The purist design of the rooms with themes of sand, air, and water does not distract from the spectacular views that can be enjoyed from floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel also has one of the longest indoor swimming pools in Hamburg. The Bridge Bar is fun, and the Saffron restaurant spoils the taste buds with Hanseatic cuisine.

This trendy HafenCity hotel is full of fun, from guest rooms that resemble designer ship cabins to a chill-out room with retro couches. In obvious nods to the area’s maritime and trade heritage, there are chests converted into writing desks in guest rooms and oriental carpets stacked to form couches in the restaurant. Throw in the groovy bar, excellent fish-and-chips served in its restaurant, and free test drive of a MINI car, and it's understandable why this welcoming hotel buzzes with city-trippers, businesspeople, and young families almost every night of the week.

These modern, handsome apartments with fully equipped kitchens will appeal to those who appreciate a few home comforts when they travel. Rooms are spacious and well lit and are furnished with natural woods, soft, gray tones, and light-hued walls. All apartments include coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and washing machines and dryers, so understandably, the hotel has found favor with businesspeople and families.