Cheap Flights to Hamburg

What are the best places to stay in Hamburg?

Alstadt

Alstadt is Hamburg’s most central neighbourhood and the perfect place to begin your adventure around the city. It’s the historic Old Town and where many of Hamburg’s most famous attractions are located. Must-visit spots in Alstadt include St. Nikolai Tower, Speicherstadt and City Hall. The neighbourhood is also home to one of Hamburg’s best shopping scenes and an excellent collection of restaurants. Alstadt is the perfect place to base yourself while holidaying on flights to Hamburg if you want to have major attractions at your fingertips and be surrounded by historical architecture.

Neustadt

See a newer side to the city centre in Neustadt while holidaying on flights to Hamburg. Neustadt is Hamburg’s New Town, but it’s hardly contemporary – many of its buildings were constructed between the 17th and 18th centuries. There’s a rich culture in Neustadt, and you’ll find many museums, art galleries, and concert halls to visit. Neustadt’s location right beside Alstadt also means many top attractions are within walking distance. Neustadt sites to see while holidaying on cheap flights to Hamburg include the Hamburg Museum, St. Michael’s Church, and Neuer Wall.

St Pauli

St Pauli is west of the city centre, and it’s one of the edgiest places to stay while holidaying on return flights to Hamburg. It’s home to some of the city’s coolest bars, cafes, and shops as well as an incredible live music scene. The Reeperbahn street in St Pauli is especially popular as it’s Hamburg’s Red Light District and where the Beatles spent the early years of their careers. Browse St Pauli accommodation after booking cheap flights to Hamburg to see the city’s eclectic and artistic side.

What is the cost of visiting Hamburg?

Lock in your airfare to Hamburg, then use Webjet to compare hotel rates. City centre hotel rooms are typically priced around $150 to $200 NZD per night, but options are available from about $75 for budget travellers who book cheap flights to Hamburg.

Public transport is the best way to travel between attractions while holidaying on return flights to Hamburg. The city’s transport network includes S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains, ferries, and buses. There are five main fare zones and the vast majority of the city, including Hamburg Airport (HAM), is located in zones A and B. A single fare in these zones costs €3.20 ($5.60 NZD), and all-day tickets cost €7.90 ($13.80 NZD).

There are countless activities and attractions to add to your list after booking tickets to Hamburg. The Kunsthalle Art Museum is a major attraction for visitors holidaying on flights to Hamburg, and entrance usually costs €14 ($24.45 NZD) for adults. However, you’ll only pay €8 ($14 NZD) on Thursday evenings, and kids and teens under 18 always get free entry. Take an insider’s walking tour along the Reeperbahn for about €20 ($34.90 NZD). Other popular attractions include Hamburg Town Hall and St. Nikolai Tower and Museum, which both cost €5 ($8.70 NZD) to visit.

What’s on in Hamburg?

Hafengeburtstag

Hamburg’s port is the largest in Germany and one of the most important in Europe. You’ll learn about its history and importance no matter when you travel on flights into Hamburg Airport (HAM), but especially during Hafengeburtstag. This holiday celebrates the port’s anniversary and is one of Hamburg’s largest festivals. Hafengeburtstag takes over the Elbe riverfront for three days and includes many different ways to celebrate – fireworks, live music, and traditional German food and drinks. You’ll also see historic sailboats and ships set up in the port for the festival. Travel on flights to Hamburg in early May to attend Hafengeburtstag.

Duckstein Festival

Duckstein Festival celebrates different areas of culture – art, music, design, theatre, food, and German beer. The festival travels to four cities across northern Germany and kicks off with 10 days in Hamburg. Vendors set up stalls where you can try local food and Duckstein beers, which are brewed in the northern German town of Lübz. Street performers put on shows throughout the day, and entertainment acts like comedians, theatre troupes, and musicians take to the stage. Attend the Duckstein Festival by booking airfare to Hamburg for travel in mid- to late July.

Eigenarten Festival

Eigenarten is an exciting arts festival you can attend by booking tickets to Hamburg for travel between late October and early November. About 30 performances pop up at venues across the city during the Eigenarten Festival and cover different genres like theatre, music, dance, comedy, and film. Performers hail from every corner of the world, so many of the performances are done in English. Visitors who book cheap flights to Hamburg for the Eigenarten Festival can also head to four different exhibitions to see displays of visual art.