🇩🇪 Flensburg, Germany
Alte Post
📍 Rathausstraße 2, 24937 Flensburg, Germany
Your stay — Alte Post
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The Property — Alte Post
Alte Post is a straightforward 3-star hotel occupying a former post office near Flensburg's harbour. The lobby feels functional and clean, with dark wood and vintage postal maps — nothing fancy but solid. It suits travellers who want a central base without frills: ferry passengers, solo business visitors, or couples on a budget. The USP is location: you're a two-minute walk from the waterfront and the pedestrianised shopping streets.
Chronicles of Flensburg
Flensburg was founded in the 12th century as a Danish trading settlement, becoming a major port for herring and later rum. Its architecture mixes red-brick Gothic churches with 19th-century Art Nouveau townhouses, reflecting centuries under Danish rule until 1864. The city centre still feels distinctly Nordic with half-timbered gables and cobbled lanes. Today it's known for its maritime heritage, a lively university population, and the Flensburg Brewery — Germany's northernmost. The harbourfront has been redeveloped with modern bars and cultural spaces, giving the old town a fresh, student-friendly energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Flensburg guide →Best months
June to August: warmest weather (18–22°C), long daylight hours, and the harbour buzzes with outdoor cafes and sailing trips. July has the most consistent sunshine.
Peak / festival surge
July and early August are busiest due to school holidays and the Flensburg Harbour Festival (Hafenfest) in early August. Hotel prices rise by 30–50%, and rooms book out weeks in advance.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer mild weather (12–18°C), fewer crowds, and lower room rates. The city's parks and beaches are still pleasant without the summer squeeze.
Weather & packing
Flensburg sits on the Baltic coast, so it can turn chilly and windy even in summer — bring layers you can peel off. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light fleece; sunny days can still have a sharp breeze off the water.
Live City Briefing — Flensburg
- The Flensburg Harbour is undergoing renovation through summer 2026 — some quayside walkways may be restricted, but the main waterfront cafes and ferry terminal remain open.
- The new 'Förde-Pavillon' cultural space opened in May 2026 on the harbourfront, featuring rotating exhibitions and a rooftop bar with fjord views.
- Bus line 1 between the city centre and the ferry terminal is being rerouted for bridge repairs until August — check departure boards at ZOB for temporary stops.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alte Post, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (Floor 1) for easier access to the accessible room and no need to use the small lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it's small and may cause delays, and also be mindful of potential street noise from Rathausstraße, which might be more noticeable on higher floors.
Best views
As the hotel is located on Rathausstraße, rooms on Floor 2 might have a view of the surrounding buildings, but it's not a particularly notable view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 is likely the quietest, being the middle floor and farthest from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise on Floors 1 and 3, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
When parking, consider using the Parkhaus Südermarkt public car park, which is a 5-minute walk away and costs €12 per night. If you arrive early, it's worth checking with the hotel staff about the availability of parking spots near the hotel, as this might be more convenient than walking to the public car park.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Alte Post
Free Wi-Fi, around 30 Mbps download, no login required; no paid tier.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader; building is a converted 19th-century post office, original high ceilings and a preserved postal counter in the lobby.
Check-in 14:00–22:00 (weekdays 14:00–20:00, weekends 14:00–22:00); early bag drop from 11:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 for €15, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage behind the front desk; open during reception hours.
Step-free access from street via ramp; lift to all floors; one accessible room on ground floor; no grab rails or roll-in shower in standard rooms.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park: Parkhaus Südermarkt (5 min walk) €12/night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax: €2.00 per person per night.
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required; €50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Equippers Flensburg (242 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Heiliggeistkirche (291 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Marien (384 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Marien (438 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Holmpassage — 480 m · ~6 min walk
Museumsberg — 443 m · ~6 min walk
Museumsberg Flensburg — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Stadttheater Flensburg — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Mommsenstraße/Am Sender — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Rats-Apotheke — 371 m · ~5 min walk
Contigo — 265 m · ~3 min walk
ZOB Flensburg — 289 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots — they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard are widely accepted, contactless and mobile pay are common; small shops and bakeries may prefer cash.
Tipping is not mandatory but rounding up the bill (5-10%) is appreciated. For taxis, round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: no need to tip, but small change for porters is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or kiosk: roughly €2.
A Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway: about €5-6.
A main course at a simple pub or pizzeria: around €10-12.
Look for Döner stalls, currywurst stands, and bakeries near the harbour or pedestrian zone.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto — all common in the 24937 area.
High-street chains like H&M and C&A in the city centre; also the Fleckenteil second-hand shop near the Altstadt.
Flensburg is walkable; a city bus day pass costs about €5. From Hamburg airport, the budget option is a FlixBus (€15-20) to Flensburg central station.
Eat at bakeries for cheap breakfast and lunch. Drink tap water — it's safe and free. Walk or bike instead of taking the bus.
Good to know — Flensburg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Flensburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alte Post
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 193 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Rats-Apotheke — 371 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hamburg Airport (via Hamburg Hbf) → Flensburg station (then walk 5 mins to Alte Post)
💡 Buy a Schleswig-Holstein ticket (€28 single, covers up to 5 people) if travelling group; it includes all local trains and buses in the state for the day.
Hamburg Airport (T1 or T2 arrivals) → Alte Post, Flensburg
💡 Use a fixed-price service like myDriver or FREENOW to avoid meter surprises. Worth it only if shared among 3-4 people — per head it's close to train cost.
Flensburg station or ZOB → Alte Post (stop: Südermarkt/Bahnhofsstrasse)
💡 You don't need it from station to hotel — it's a 5-min flat walk. Day pass is worth it if exploring the harbour or museums; buses run infrequent after 20:00, so check the timetable online.
Hamburg Airport (direct stop at airport) → Flensburg ZOB (central bus station, 8-min walk to hotel)
💡 Book online at least a day ahead; same-day tickets can be double the price. Bus drops you closer to the old town than the train station.
About Flensburg
Wikipedia ↗
Flensburg (German: [ˈflɛnsbʊʁk] ; Danish and Low Saxon: Flensborg; South Jutlandic: Flensborre; North Frisian: Flansborj, Flensborag) is a town in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. After Kiel and Lübeck, it is the third-largest urban area in Schleswig-Holstein. Flensburg's city centre lies abo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alte Post?
Request a room on the ground floor (Floor 1) for easier access to the accessible room and no need to use the small lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alte Post?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it's small and may cause delays, and also be mindful of potential street noise from Rathausstraße, which might be more noticeable on higher floors.
Is Alte Post noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise on Floors 1 and 3, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Alte Post?
As the hotel is located on Rathausstraße, rooms on Floor 2 might have a view of the surrounding buildings, but it's not a particularly notable view.
What are insider tips for staying at Alte Post?
When parking, consider using the Parkhaus Südermarkt public car park, which is a 5-minute walk away and costs €12 per night. If you arrive early, it's worth checking with the hotel staff about the availability of parking spots near the hotel, as this might be more convenient than walking to the public car park.
What time is check-in at Alte Post?
Check-in at Alte Post is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alte Post have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi, around 30 Mbps download, no login required; no paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alte Post?
City tax: €2.00 per person per night.
Where can I eat cheaply near Alte Post?
A Döner or falafel wrap from a takeaway: about €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alte Post?
Flensburg is walkable; a city bus day pass costs about €5. From Hamburg airport, the budget option is a FlixBus (€15-20) to Flensburg central station.
When is the best time to visit Flensburg?
June to August: warmest weather (18–22°C), long daylight hours, and the harbour buzzes with outdoor cafes and sailing trips. July has the most consistent sunshine.
Top Attractions in Flensburg
💡 Grab a currywurst from the harbour kiosk (€3.50) and eat on the wall watching the boats. Best free entertainment in town.
💡 Start at the old town and follow the path north. Pop into 'Café Am Walde' halfway for a cheap coffee and slice of cake.
💡 Come early morning (7am-8am) to get a photo without crowds. The gate is pedestrianised, so stand in the middle of the street for the classic shot.
💡 Go on a weekday afternoon to avoid cruise ship crowds. The tasting is €2 extra but worth it.
💡 Book online in advance to skip the queue. The tour includes two free beer tokens, so the entry fee practically pays for itself.