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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $230
$215 nightly
$230 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Bernhard-Nocht-Strasse 97, Hamburg, HH, 20359
  • Place, St. Pauli Piers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Reeperbahn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamburg (HAM)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverside Single room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Upside Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Single Room

  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Riverview Double Room

  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Juniorsuite Riverside Single Room

  • Harbor view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Juniorsuite Riverside Double Room

  • Harbor view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hamburg

With a stay at Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg (Hamburg-Mitte), you'll be steps from St. Pauli Piers and 7 minutes by foot from Fish Market. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Reeperbahn and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Miniatur Wunderland.

What's nearby

  • St. Pauli Piers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Schmidts Tivoli - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Pauli Elbtunnel - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reeperbahn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fish Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Landungsbrücken Station - 6 min walk
  • Michaeliskirche Hamburg Station - 14 min walk
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪20up - ‬1 min walk
  • StrandPauli
  • ‪Kombüse - ‬2 min walk
  • Zur scharfen Ecke
  • ‪Cuneo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Riverside Hotel

Empire Riverside Hotel offers 327 accommodations with minibars and safes. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hamburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Riverstyle. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 327 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Restaurant waterkant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Hamburg? This hotel has 3283 square feet (305 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
Restaurant waterkant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Skyline Bar 20up - Onsite cocktail bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
DAVID'S - This lobby lounge specializes in German cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DAVID'S
  • Restaurant waterkant
  • Skyline Bar 20up

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3,283 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 20 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.5 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Empire Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent room size comfortable bed & great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oona-Maija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel exceed all the expectations! Really enjoyed the stay. Hotel was in very nice and calm neibourghhood, close by was many cafes and restaurants and the seightseeing places were easily walk by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 days at Empire Riverside Hotel in Hamburg

Very nice stay - convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and friendly staff. We were traveling with our dog (a Great Dane) and the staff made us feel extremely welcome. The location of the hotel is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Nice modern hotel in good location for exploting the city. Rooms are modern and very comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, wonderful view, great staff at Bar 20th
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always great stay at Empire 👌

Great hotel and service. Car parking is good and secure. Very nice roof top bar. Been here many times. First in 2013, still same good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hansjörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are good but lack a few basics like water and kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margherita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room with stunning views of the river. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hotel next to university and nightlife
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel with perfect location

Great Hotel, super location, nice interior, fantastic bar/lounge with view. Only downside was beds being very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice in the shared spaces, so bars and restaurant etc. Room was nice and large, although bed was very hard and pillows were very soft. Air con was a waste of time as did not really work and room was extremely hot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul-Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable but the shower gel and conditioner were almost empty. Also the gym equipment was not functional .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service

Nice bar and basic rooms.

Staying there for two nights was fine. The location is great, but the room is very basic and needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice locations and rooms

Very nice location and nice big rooms. Nice breakfast (a bit too expensive). Very comfortable beds. Beautiful skybar on top. Only problem I had were the very noisy conditioning in the room and the gym with no towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Staff was very friendly. Needed an early check-in and wad able to get it for an additional cost (worth it). View and the room was great! Only thing that was tough to figure out was the AC unit. Location of the hotel was great. Once of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a lovely option near the river. There are loads of dining and drinking options nearby. The room was lovely and the view, amazing! We didn't opt for breakfast but the sushi made to order was outstanding!!! The roof top bar on level 20 is wonderful for an evening cocktail and hotel guests are given a priority are.
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiko Max

-
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view was great at the 12th floor, room was okey bud the beds wear really hard. My wife has gluten allergy and this seemed to be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025