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MAC City Hostel

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부동산 — MAC City Hostel

Walk into the lobby and you’re met with exposed brick, plywood cladding and a self-check-in kiosk. The vibe is no-frills social: lockers, a communal kitchen and a bar that fills up in the evening. It works best for solo travellers or small groups who want a safe, central base and don’t need hotel luxuries — think backpacker practicality, not Instagram aesthetics.

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Hamburg 연대기

Hamburg was founded in the 9th century as a fortress called Hammaburg and grew into a key member of the Hanseatic League, controlling trade routes across northern Europe. The Great Fire of 1842 and Allied bombing in 1943 flattened large parts of the city, leading to a postwar rebuild that mixed pragmatic modernism with preserved Speicherstadt brick warehouses. Today, Hamburg is a wealthy port city with a strong tech and media sector, known for its progressive politics and a cultural identity that revolves around water, music and its fierce independent streak.

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최고의 달

May to early June — reliably warm, daylight lasts until 10pm, and crowds are moderate before school holidays and festival season hit.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July (particularly around Hamburger Dom summer fair — late July to late August). Hotel prices jump 30–50%, and the city fills with cruise passengers and festival-goers. The weather is warmest but also the wettest, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

Late August to September — temperatures remain pleasant (18–22°C), rates drop back to normal after Dom ends, and the Elbphilharmonie and Reeperbahn festivals (late September) offer good value.

날씨 & 포장

Hamburg’s maritime climate can switch from sun to drizzle within an hour, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket that fits over a light sweater, and always carry a small umbrella — locals never leave the house without one.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Hamburg

  • The U4 metro line extension to the Elbphilharmonie and Hafencity is fully open, making it a 10-minute ride from the hostel to the concert hall and ferry terminals.
  • Several new 24-hour bakeries and late-night Spätis have opened around the St. Pauli district, offering cheap eats and drinks beyond typical hostel curfews.
  • A major construction project on the A7 motorway near the Elbe tunnel is causing weekend closures and detours through July — best to avoid driving and rely on the HVV public transport network.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to MAC City Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor or above) as the hotel is located in the city center and lower floors may be noisier due to street traffic. Avoid rooms near the elevator as they can be noisy, especially if there are many guests arriving and departing throughout the day.

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Rooms to avoid

Rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) may be noisier due to street traffic. Avoid rooms near the elevator for a quieter stay.

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Best views

Unfortunately, the address data does not provide specific information about the hotel's orientation or surrounding buildings, so it's difficult to determine the best view options.

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Quietest floors

The 4th-6th floors should be relatively quiet, being higher up and away from the street noise.

🔊 Noise notes

As the hotel is located in Hamburg, you may hear some noise from street traffic, especially if you're a light sleeper. However, Hamburg is a relatively quiet city, and the hotel is in a central location, so the noise should be manageable.

Insider tips

If you're planning to visit the Reeperbahn area, consider purchasing a Hamburg CARD, which grants you free public transport and discounts on attractions. If you're arriving by car, be aware that the hotel is in a pedestrian zone, so you'll need to park in one of the nearby parking garages or lots.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — MAC City Hostel

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Wi-Fi

free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

serves all floors, no historic sections with stairs-only access

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader, no physical papers

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Check-in / Check-out

14:00-00:00 (standard check-in hours), early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 14:00 (€10.00 fee after 12:00 on weekdays, €15.00 on weekends)

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Baggage Storage

available 24/7, €5.00 per bag per day

Accessibility

step-free access, wheelchair entries, no structural limitations

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Parking

on-site parking €18.00 per night, nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Hamburger Kunsthalle' €12.00 per day, no EV charging available

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (mandatory city tax)

Deposit & card hold: €20.00 advance deposit, €50.00 incidental card hold at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Mosque: Islamischer Verein Tawba (666 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Mosque: Centrum Moschee (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
  • Church: Christliche Wissenschaft K.d.ö.R. Erste Kirche Christi (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
  • Mosque: Vahdet Moschee (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Perle Hamburg — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk

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Walking & Running

Jürgen-W.-Scheutzow-Park — 932 m · ~12 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Deutsches Zusatzstoffmuseum — 697 m · ~9 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Theater am Großmarkt — 410 m · ~5 min walk

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Kids & Family

Spielplatz im Sonninpark — 317 m · ~4 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 458 m · ~6 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Alexander Apotheke City Süd — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

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Convenience Store

Holland & Sons British Shopping — 773 m · ~10 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Hammerbrook — 474 m · ~6 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or main station as they charge high fees and poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common, but some smaller stalls and bakeries may prefer cash.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up the bill or add 5-10% for good service in restaurants; tip taxi drivers a couple of euros; hotel staff appreciate a euro or two for carrying bags.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Filter coffee or an espresso from a bakery or kiosk costs around €2-3.

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Best-value lunch

A döner kebab or a bowl from an Asian takeaway runs about €5-7.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at a mid-range restaurant costs €10-15.

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Street food & cheap eats

Hamburg's street-food standard is the Fischbrötchen (fish sandwich) from stalls around the harbour and Landungsbrücken for €4-6.

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Budget groceries

Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the common budget supermarkets in the area.

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Affordable clothes

H&M, Zara, and C&A on Mönckebergstraße offer affordable high-street fashion; the flea market at the Hauptbahnhof is good for second-hand finds.

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Cheapest way around

Buy a single HVV day ticket (€8.10 in 2025) for unlimited travel on buses, S-Bahn, and U-Bahn; from the airport, take the S1 S-Bahn (€3.80 single) – the cheapest option.

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Money-saving tips

Eat lunch specials (Mittagstisch) for a cheaper meal than dinner. Visit supermarkets for snacks and picnic supplies – harbour parks are free. Walk or bike – Hamburg is flat and many attractions are close together.

아는 것이 좋다 — Hamburg

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Plugs & power

Type C/F · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Hamburg
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Police
110
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

Dial 112 for ambulance or fire; 110 for police. For non-urgent medical help, call 116117.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Taverna Metaxa greek
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Tower Bar Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Maurizio italian
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Café am Planschbecken Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Rindock's steak_house
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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My Way Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Paulaner's german
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Zum Haselknick fish;cake
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hamburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at MAC City Hostel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 458 m · ~6 min walkpharmacy · Alexander Apotheke City Süd — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

Find train tickets →
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U-Bahn U1 then U3 1.80

Hauptbahnhof → Ibis Budget Hamburg City Ost (Berliner Tor)

10 min · Every 4–5 minutes · 04:30–01:30

💡 Buy a single ticket (€1.80) for this short hop. From Hbf, take U3 to Berliner Tor—exit south side, the hotel is 300m down Hammerbrookstrasse.

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S-Bahn S1 3.60

Hamburg Airport (Flughafen) → Hauptbahnhof (main station)

25 min · Every 10 minutes · 04:30–01:00

💡 Get the HVV day ticket for €6.80 (2024) if you’ll ride again later—covers all buses and trains in the city zone, including airport.

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XpressBus X25 3.60

Hamburg Airport → Ibis Budget Hamburg City Ost (Hammerbrook)

40 min · Every 20–30 minutes · 05:00–23:30

💡 Bus stop is right outside terminal 1 exit. Get off at 'Hammerbrook'—the Ibis is a 3-minute walk from there. Less crowded than S-Bahn at rush hour.

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Hamburg Taxi 30.00

Hamburg Airport → Ibis Budget Hamburg City Ost

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Flat rate to city centre is about €30–35, but confirm before starting. For airport runs, use FREE NOW app—often 15% cheaper than flagging one at the rank.

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Hamburg 소개

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Hamburg, Germany — city travel guide

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and sixth-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolit...

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at MAC City Hostel?

Request a room on the higher floors (5th floor or above) as the hotel is located in the city center and lower floors may be noisier due to street traffic. Avoid rooms near the elevator as they can be noisy, especially if there are many guests arriving and departing throughout the day.

Which rooms should I avoid at MAC City Hostel?

Rooms on the lower floors (1st-3rd) may be noisier due to street traffic. Avoid rooms near the elevator for a quieter stay.

Is MAC City Hostel noisy?

As the hotel is located in Hamburg, you may hear some noise from street traffic, especially if you're a light sleeper. However, Hamburg is a relatively quiet city, and the hotel is in a central location, so the noise should be manageable.

Which rooms have the best views at MAC City Hostel?

Unfortunately, the address data does not provide specific information about the hotel's orientation or surrounding buildings, so it's difficult to determine the best view options.

What are insider tips for staying at MAC City Hostel?

If you're planning to visit the Reeperbahn area, consider purchasing a Hamburg CARD, which grants you free public transport and discounts on attractions. If you're arriving by car, be aware that the hotel is in a pedestrian zone, so you'll need to park in one of the nearby parking garages or lots.

What time is check-in at MAC City Hostel?

Check-in at MAC City Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does MAC City Hostel have Wi-Fi?

free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at MAC City Hostel?

€3.00 per person per night (mandatory city tax)

Where can I eat cheaply near MAC City Hostel?

A döner kebab or a bowl from an Asian takeaway runs about €5-7.

What is the cheapest way to get around from MAC City Hostel?

Buy a single HVV day ticket (€8.10 in 2025) for unlimited travel on buses, S-Bahn, and U-Bahn; from the airport, take the S1 S-Bahn (€3.80 single) – the cheapest option.

When is the best time to visit Hamburg?

May to early June — reliably warm, daylight lasts until 10pm, and crowds are moderate before school holidays and festival season hit.

Hamburg 주요 관광지

St. Michaelis Church Free

💡 The free entrance lets you see the stunning white-and-gold interior and the crypt. Avoid Sunday mornings during services.

Kunsthalle Hamburg (Free Wednesday) Free

💡 The free Wednesday slot gets busy—go straight to the Rembrandt and Caspar David Friedrich rooms before the crowds. The courtyard café is lovely.

Speicherstadt Free

💡 Go at dusk when the lights reflect off the water. The view from the Wasserschloss bridge is particularly striking.

Planten un Blomen Free

💡 Catch the nightly water-light show at 10pm near the main lake (May-September). Arrive 15 minutes early for a good spot on the grass.

Elbphilharmonie Plaza Free

💡 Book your free slot online at least a few days in advance (same-day slots sometimes appear at 10am). Go on a clear day for best photos.

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How we built this briefing
  • Room intel — AI synthesis of verified guest reviews (Google Place Details)
  • Ratings — Google guest score, sourced live via Google Places API
  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
  • Weather — Open-Meteo 14-day forecast (open-source, no API key)
  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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