Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
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.
Hagenbeck Zoo
This groundbreaking zoo was the first in the world to dispense with cages, and is sure to delight young and old alike.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
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
Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Sightseeing Tour - Free Tour - Historic Center-Hamburg On Foot
Hamburg: RICKMER RICKMERS Museum Entry Ticket
Hamburg: Line A Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Schnelsen
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Friendly staff, room very clean
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St. Pauli
Great clean warm room heated floor in bathroom is great. Staff all friendly and professional
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Staff friendly, room Nice (though with quite a few scuff marks on the walls), and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport
All excellent
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Fraser Suites Hamburg
Excellent location, beautiful suite and perfect for our mini break 😊
Reviewed on 31 Dec 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. NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Alster Lakes or Am Rothenbaum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.
Altona-Altstadt
Well liked for its waterfront and historical sites, Altona-Altstadt is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like U-Boat U-434 Museum and Fish Market, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around the city.
