Hamburg is best explored through its waterfronts: historic warehouses beside the canals, contemporary buildings on the Elbe and broad views along the Alster. Plan your routes from PLAZA INN Hamburg Horner Rennbahn in the east of the city to your chosen destinations. A stay built around a few carefully chosen stops leaves room to experience Hamburg between scheduled visits.
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| Location | Points to consider | |
|---|---|---|
| PLAZA INN Hamburg Horner Rennbahn | LocationHamburg-Horn · beside the racecourse | Points to considerUnderground station within walking distance, around 15 minutes to the city centre. |
01Hamburg-Horn · beside the racecourse
The hotel on Rennbahnstraße is directly beside the Horner racecourse in eastern Hamburg. From the nearby Horner Rennbahn underground station, you reach the city centre in around 15 minutes and can travel on to HafenCity and the Alster.
The Speicherstadt and HafenCity reveal different stages of Hamburg's development. Visit both if façades, bridges and changing waterfronts interest you more than fitting numerous ticketed attractions into a single day.
The Alster offers a different pace from the Elbe waterfront. Leave room for an unscheduled walk between visits when you want to experience Hamburg beyond your booked activities and appointments.
For a business trip, establish your route to the meeting first. Then there is time for an activity of your choice, such as the Speicherstadt, HafenCity or a walk along the Alster.
Brick warehouses, canals and bridges define this historic part of HafenCity. Start with an outdoor walk and notice how the views change across the water. If you would like to learn more about the district's history, add an indoor visit to your walk.
HafenCity brings the historic harbour landscape together with contemporary architecture. Use the Elbphilharmonie as a landmark and combine its exterior with a waterfront walk. For concerts or a visit to parts of the building, it is best to plan early.
At Jungfernstieg, the Inner Alster has an urban setting; around the larger Outer Alster, green waterfronts offer broader views. Choose your section according to the weather and the time available. There is no need to complete an entire circuit to enjoy a meaningful pause by the water.
Begin among the canals and bridges; book an indoor attraction only if it is a main focus of your day.
Continue towards the contemporary waterfront and the exterior of the Elbphilharmonie.
Move to the Inner or Outer Alster and choose a manageable waterfront section to finish your day.
Plan your journey to Rennbahnstraße in Hamburg-Horn. Between the Alster and the Elbe waterfront, the underground, S-Bahn and buses get you around easily. Use the full address of your chosen hotel when planning your route.
You can combine them: the Speicherstadt belongs to HafenCity but provides its historic architectural focus.
Choose the Inner Alster for a city-centre setting or part of the Outer Alster for broader waterfront views.
No. A Plaza ticket is enough for the Plaza and its panoramic views; concerts require a concert ticket.
No. Norderstedt borders Hamburg to the north but is a separate town in Schleswig-Holstein. Our PLAZA hotels there have a page of their own.
In Hamburg itself, we welcome you at PLAZA INN Hamburg Horner Rennbahn. You will find further PLAZA hotels in neighbouring Norderstedt.
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