Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg
Industrial-chic design hotel. Raw brick, exposed concrete, warm woods, felt curtains and carefully curated furniture inside a genuine monument-listed heritage building. Design classics sit next to antique pieces. The space feels generous — high ceilings, loads of natural light, and a lobby atrium that simply doesn't feel like a hotel.
S Loft Atrium rooms overlook the dramatic industrial lobby hall through large interior windows — a genuinely unusual experience
Why It Matters
Hamburg's first design hotel and one of Germany's most notable adaptive reuse projects. The building dates from 1892-1895 and is listed on Hamburg's monument protection register. The 600-sqm lobby atrium — five stories tall — is the architectural centrepiece. Every room is different by design. The hotel has been operating since January 2000 and belongs to the global Design Hotels collection.
The Gastwerk is a converted 1892 gasworks — Hamburg's first design hotel, opened in January 2000. The name is a bilingual pun: 'Gastwerk' fuses the building's original function (gaswerk) with the German word for guest (Gast). The 600-sqm, five-storey brick atrium that once stored 5,000 tons of coal now serves as the lobby, all raw industrial bones and deliberate warmth. 141 rooms across seven loft categories, a serious cocktail bar, a restaurant doing seasonal European cooking, and a spa run by an outside operator. It sits in Altona/Bahrenfeld — not in the thick of central Hamburg, but the neighborhood has its own pull.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
L Loft
30sqm with high ceilings, large windows, and the exposed brick that defines the original building. Individual floor plans mean no two rooms are the same. Feels like a chic city apartment rather than a hotel room. Partly with a desk.
30 sqmM Loft
30sqm rooms on the ground floor of the hotel's extension wing. Modern and functional — exposed concrete, large windows, textiles and wooden furniture. The Cosy Spa is in the same wing, making these the most convenient rooms for wellness guests.
30 sqmM Loft Superior
Also 30sqm but in the extension wing with understated elegance: exposed concrete walls, large windows, wooden furniture and rich textiles. Comes with either a desk or a round table — decent for focused work. Rain shower rather than tub.
30 sqmS Loft
The entry-level loft, but don't underestimate it. Historic brickwork sets the tone and each room has its own character. Homelike factory ambience with Nespresso, individual design, and Gastwerk's characteristically generous feel-good atmosphere. Ranges from 20-25sqm.
22 sqmS Loft Atrium
Same footprint as the S Loft (25-30sqm) but with a big difference: windows facing the five-storey industrial lobby atrium below. You get the hotel's dramatic architecture as your view, plus the hum of guests coming and going. Good if you want theatre; not ideal if you want silence.
27 sqmXL Loft
40sqm with a walk-in closet — the step up in space is noticeable. Warm colours, king-size bed with premium down quilts, and individual lighting all add up to a room you genuinely don't want to leave. The exposed brick wall is particularly prominent here.
40 sqmXXL Loft
The top category at 90sqm — a proper 2-3 room suite with a bathtub and a rooftop terrace. Cheerfully furnished, plenty of space to live and work and retreat. This is as close as it gets to having your own apartment in Hamburg.
90 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel's ArtRoom features original works by Hamburg-based artist Georgios Engonidis, available to view, buy or rent at any time. No booking needed — it's open throughout the hotel.
Spirits tastings led by the bar team — explore different expressions of a favourite spirit with commentary from the bartenders. Details on the bar page.
Rental bikes at €16/day and e-bikes at €25/day, subject to availability. Good for exploring Altona, Ottensen, or cycling along the Elbe.
Hotel guests get reduced-rate day passes at the neighbouring Holmes Place Fitness Club in Bahrenfeld.
Book a personal training session with hotel partner Jan Möller. One-on-one workout or motivational session during your stay. Bookable as a package add-on.
Monthly Thursday evening live music sets by Hamburg trio TRiPOD (drums, guitar, bass). Runs 8–11pm at Bar Mangold. 2026 dates: Feb 26, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 25, Sep 17, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
15 conference rooms (meeting rooms 50–268sqm plus 5 group workspaces of 20–30sqm). The largest space, Denk.Mal II, holds up to 180 people. Wintergarten event space also available for concerts, exhibitions, and private events.
Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel in public areas and rooms.
Permanent exhibition space within the hotel showing original works by Hamburg artist Georgios Engonidis. Open to view at any time. Works available to buy or rent.
Daily buffet breakfast at Restaurant Mangold (€26/person). Weekday service 6:30–11am; weekends and holidays until 1pm.
Mini-fridge/bar in all rooms.
All rooms equipped with flat-screen cable/satellite TV.
All room categories include a Nespresso coffee machine.
Hamburg CARD available for guests: 3-day solo €29.90, group (2–5 people) €49.90.
Four-legged guests welcome at €25/dog/night.
All 141 rooms are non-smoking.
Room service available Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 1pm–10pm.
Two charging stations with a total of 4 charging points for electric cars. Charging is complimentary; parking fee of €15/day still applies.
45 parking spaces directly in front of the hotel at €15/day, subject to availability.
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