A&O City Hauptbahnhof Hamburg Hotel

I was disappointed when I and a close friend stayed at this hostel out of season in early 2006. There was nothing objectionable about the hostel, but I would not recommend it to other visitors of the city. The rooms were comfortable, clean and with a good bathroom. The rooms were secured with key-card access and there was a very efficient, hotel-like feeling to the building. Unfortunately, there was no atmosphere at all, partly due to the emptiness of the building. The location was not desirable at all, with nothing of interest within walking distance, although there was a large Lidl and rail station nearby. The receptionist was helpful enough and there was a small bar which may be worth attending when there are more visitors staying. But in my opinion, a hostel in the Reeperbahn district would be a much wiser choice for those who want to live close to and experience the lively city that Hamburg really is.