Guidebook for Hamburg
Essentials
Supermarket which is open until 24:00, and probably a 8min walk away. Highly recommended for late night shopping Mon-Sunday.
REWE City
2-4A ArminiusstraßeSupermarket which is open until 24:00, and probably a 8min walk away. Highly recommended for late night shopping Mon-Sunday.
Turkish corner shop which a lot of fresh fruit and veg, plus Turkish delicatessens, dips and bread. It is even open on Sundays unlike all supermarkets.
Methfesselstraße 80
80 MethfesselstraßeTurkish corner shop which a lot of fresh fruit and veg, plus Turkish delicatessens, dips and bread. It is even open on Sundays unlike all supermarkets.
If Rewe City is a bit too pricey, then go here. It is a discount store but they provide all fresh groceries and all house-hold items.
23 locals recommend
ALDI Hamburg-Eimsbüttel
44 Eidelstedter WegIf Rewe City is a bit too pricey, then go here. It is a discount store but they provide all fresh groceries and all house-hold items.
EDEKA Wucherpfennig
185-187 OsterstraßeLocal premium supermarket, with a large range of goods.
Food Scene
Now this bakery (chain) is probably the best in Hamburg. It is just down the road and you can get home made cakes, pastries, big variety of fresh bread/rolls and much more! and coffee of course
129 locals recommend
Die kleine Konditorei
176 OsterstraßeNow this bakery (chain) is probably the best in Hamburg. It is just down the road and you can get home made cakes, pastries, big variety of fresh bread/rolls and much more! and coffee of course
Book before going! It is a highly loved place, since the food is delicious and the prices are very fair. You can get typical german food (pfannkuchen, schnitzel) plus the usual burgers.
31 locals recommend
Hatari
77 EulenstraßeBook before going! It is a highly loved place, since the food is delicious and the prices are very fair. You can get typical german food (pfannkuchen, schnitzel) plus the usual burgers.
Local Tapaz restaurant, just 10-15min walk. Usually always full, so go early or call in advance. They do great cocktails too.
31 locals recommend
LaPaz
49 HeußwegLocal Tapaz restaurant, just 10-15min walk. Usually always full, so go early or call in advance. They do great cocktails too.
This is just on the corner, literally 5min walk. They do great coffees/Latte/cappuccino and serve all alcohol drinks. On some nights they have live music
12 locals recommend
Villa im Park
1 Else-Rauch-PlatzThis is just on the corner, literally 5min walk. They do great coffees/Latte/cappuccino and serve all alcohol drinks. On some nights they have live music
Popular buffet breakfasts in town.. and cheap! For around 7 euros you can eat all you want. On the weekends that also includes bacon, eggs.
166 locals recommend
Cafe MAY
30 LappenbergsalleePopular buffet breakfasts in town.. and cheap! For around 7 euros you can eat all you want. On the weekends that also includes bacon, eggs.
Like Mexican food? then hit this place. You can get all wraps/burritos you could wish for. All meats, vegetarian, Tofu etc.. all made fresh before your eyes. Sit in or take away.
13 locals recommend
San Burrito
165 OsterstraßeLike Mexican food? then hit this place. You can get all wraps/burritos you could wish for. All meats, vegetarian, Tofu etc.. all made fresh before your eyes. Sit in or take away.
Located in the "hip" urban area of Hamburg, this place is small but they provide all home made wraps, bagels, soups, paninis and so on.
9 locals recommend
Café Kostbar
36 SusannenstraßeLocated in the "hip" urban area of Hamburg, this place is small but they provide all home made wraps, bagels, soups, paninis and so on.
Located in the "hip" urban area of the "Schanze", this bar provides great typical German food and good beers
29 locals recommend
Oma's Apotheke
87 SchanzenstraßeLocated in the "hip" urban area of the "Schanze", this bar provides great typical German food and good beers
Located in the "hip" urban area of the "Schanze", this place is just "the place to go!". Great home made food, and they have their own brewery. Bit expensive but worth the experience
56 locals recommend
Braugasthaus Altes Mädchen
28b LagerstraßeLocated in the "hip" urban area of the "Schanze", this place is just "the place to go!". Great home made food, and they have their own brewery. Bit expensive but worth the experience
Lovely location right on the Alsterlake. In the summer/Autumn/ spring months this is a must do. You can even rent a boat if you want, otherwise sit back grab some home made cake, soup and drinks.
17 locals recommend
Café Bodo's Bootssteg
1B Harvestehuder WegLovely location right on the Alsterlake. In the summer/Autumn/ spring months this is a must do. You can even rent a boat if you want, otherwise sit back grab some home made cake, soup and drinks.
GO HERE! The best traditional German food place in all of Hamburg. And they have their own beer ;-)
Far better and less expensive than the "hofbrau haus". It is right behind the Hamburg town hall.
10 locals recommend
Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht
7 AdolphsbrückeGO HERE! The best traditional German food place in all of Hamburg. And they have their own beer ;-)
Far better and less expensive than the "hofbrau haus". It is right behind the Hamburg town hall.
Ono
17 LehmwegGreat Sushi bar owned by a famous german TV cook.
Need a late night, or morning meal? Hangover?
This place is open from 17:00 until the next day 14:00. They provide sandwiches, German typical food and a lot more.
39 locals recommend
Erika's Eck
98 SternstraßeNeed a late night, or morning meal? Hangover?
This place is open from 17:00 until the next day 14:00. They provide sandwiches, German typical food and a lot more.
Mamalicious
277 Max-Brauer-AlleePancakes! Best in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Less than 10min walk from our door, this is a great typical pub to go for a drink. They provide great burgers and big portions. They have around 3 screens for football. One stop shop.
10 locals recommend
Old MacDonald
33 Stellinger WegLess than 10min walk from our door, this is a great typical pub to go for a drink. They provide great burgers and big portions. They have around 3 screens for football. One stop shop.
Local nice bar, they provide good variety of drinks, very friendly and international hosts. In the summer the provide BBQ food. Usually all "big" football games are shown too
Chilling Q-BAR
6 Hartwig-Hesse-StraßeLocal nice bar, they provide good variety of drinks, very friendly and international hosts. In the summer the provide BBQ food. Usually all "big" football games are shown too
Located in the "hip" urban area of Hamburg, this bar is generally always packed and people are "rolled" out on to the streets. Great atmosphere and location to meet up with strangers.
126 locals recommend
Katze
88 SchulterblattLocated in the "hip" urban area of Hamburg, this bar is generally always packed and people are "rolled" out on to the streets. Great atmosphere and location to meet up with strangers.
Great location for a Karaoke bar. Right bang on in Grossefreiheit. Very tourist area. It is small and crowded inside but is a big hit with foreigners and those that like to sing
18 locals recommend
Thai oase
40 Große FreiheitGreat location for a Karaoke bar. Right bang on in Grossefreiheit. Very tourist area. It is small and crowded inside but is a big hit with foreigners and those that like to sing
Need a dose of sport and a pint? This place is great to meet fellow internationals and locals. Big hit for football & rugby fans as they have multiple screens, in English and in German.
Irish Pub in the Fleetenkieker
10 BörsenbrückeNeed a dose of sport and a pint? This place is great to meet fellow internationals and locals. Big hit for football & rugby fans as they have multiple screens, in English and in German.
Great Gin and Tonic choice, dance music, jazz, DJ areas up and downstairs.
17 locals recommend
Good Old Days Bar
275 Max-Brauer-AlleeGreat Gin and Tonic choice, dance music, jazz, DJ areas up and downstairs.
Lovely drink/cocktail bar situated in an old tower building. Slick and quite a scenery place.
10 locals recommend
Turmbar
2 RothenbaumchausseeLovely drink/cocktail bar situated in an old tower building. Slick and quite a scenery place.
Frachtraum
38f Stellinger WegLocal bar with great "made to order" breakfast/brunch and long drinks
Shopping
If you need any pills, antibiotics, medicines or anything more trivial such as plasters. then this Pharmacy is ideal. It is open till 24:00.
14 locals recommend
Vita-Apotheke
37 HeußwegIf you need any pills, antibiotics, medicines or anything more trivial such as plasters. then this Pharmacy is ideal. It is open till 24:00.
This little kiosk is small but is open sundays and you can get the main essentials, plus drinks and tobacco/cigarettes
Eidelstedter Weg 64
64 Eidelstedter WegThis little kiosk is small but is open sundays and you can get the main essentials, plus drinks and tobacco/cigarettes
Alternative side of Hamburg, small individual shops selling unique clothes and items. Very vintage. Must go.
52 locals recommend
Marktstraße
MarktstraßeAlternative side of Hamburg, small individual shops selling unique clothes and items. Very vintage. Must go.
This is a big mall in the middle of Osterstrasse. It has everything you need from house-hold goods, electronics (adapters, phones, chargers etc..) to baby wear and accessories
13 locals recommend
Karstadt Hamburg Eimsbüttel
119 OsterstraßeThis is a big mall in the middle of Osterstrasse. It has everything you need from house-hold goods, electronics (adapters, phones, chargers etc..) to baby wear and accessories
Everything Else
Tangun
37-39 WieckstraßeLiterally opposite our door. They have a fitness studio/gym and provide martial art courses.
Entertainment & Activities
Fancy a day out at the Animal park, then this place is just around the corner. Nice place to go if you enjoy wildlife, animals and beautiful scenery.
135 locals recommend
Hagenbecks Tierpark station
Fancy a day out at the Animal park, then this place is just around the corner. Nice place to go if you enjoy wildlife, animals and beautiful scenery.
The Niendorfer enclosure is a very well known area for nature lovers. Jogging, Walking or a family day out with the family is ideal. Wildlife roam here freely.
Niendorfer Gehege station
The Niendorfer enclosure is a very well known area for nature lovers. Jogging, Walking or a family day out with the family is ideal. Wildlife roam here freely.
Sightseeing
St.Pauli have a great fan culture and it makes for a great day out to watch a local football game. Family/Kid friendly too. Worth seeing a game whilst you are here
105 locals recommend
Millerntorstadion
1 Harald-Stender-PlatzSt.Pauli have a great fan culture and it makes for a great day out to watch a local football game. Family/Kid friendly too. Worth seeing a game whilst you are here
Charming beach bar right on the river Elbe. In the summer it feels like Ibiza, amazing views across to the Hamburg Harbour, people having a BBQ on the beach or just sun bathing.
261 locals recommend
Strandperle
60 ÖvelgönneCharming beach bar right on the river Elbe. In the summer it feels like Ibiza, amazing views across to the Hamburg Harbour, people having a BBQ on the beach or just sun bathing.