Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
This miniature world and model railway takes visitors through Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S. It is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Hagenbeck Zoo
The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.
St. Pauli Piers
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to St. Pauli Piers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
Hamburg: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Cruise with Live Commentary
Top hotels in Schnelsen
Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg
Amazing contemporary decor throughout the hotel. Two terrific Gold Key Concierge’s. Truly wonderful breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
Excellent hotel for the price. The only problem is you need to pay extra if you want your room cleaned every day.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Nice and clean room.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
All is Good!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Only ok honestly. The staff were exceptional and the front of house and bar area stunning. But the room was extremely basic for the price paid although the location definitely reflects the price paid. There was no phone in the room so my partner had to go downstairs to request an ironing board and ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Grand Elysee Hamburg
Very Nice hôtel, I have notting to comply
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Schnelsen
Hamburg-Nord
Travellers choose Hamburg-Nord for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alsterdorf U-Bahn or Sengelmannstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Sporthalle Hamburg.
Eppendorf
Discover Eppendorf, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Eppendorf include Eppendorfer Landstrasse and EKZ Nedderfeld, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kellinghusenstraße U-Bahn.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.
Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. Am Rothenbaum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Winterhude
The bars and live music are just a few things visitors like about Winterhude. Planetarium Hamburg and Sporthalle Hamburg are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Borgweg U-Bahn or Hudtwalckerstraße U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Am Rothenbaum or Alster Lakes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.
Schnelsen
- Hamburg-Schnelsen Exhibition Centre
- Miniatur Wunderland
- Hagenbeck Zoo
- Hamburg City Hall
- Fish Market
- Hamburg Messe and Congress
- St. Michaelis Church
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Stadtpark
- Hamburger Dom
- Hamburg Wholesale Market
- Inner Alster Lake
- Hamburg Dungeon
- Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld
