Hotel Wedina an der Alster  

Friendly staff, location good - near main station and by the lake, free WiFi is very convenient, organic breakfast was great, funky apartment, lots of books, good value for money

Very cosy and friendly atmosphere. Very relaxing surroundings.

Fantastic location close to the Hauptbahnhof in a trendy, bustling area full of cafes and shops. Large room, excellent breakfasts, friendly staff.

Friendly people are working here in this hotel. Breakfast was good. For us the location was the best, in the middle of sint georg. Totally love hamburg it is a great city, with great food and friendly people !!

No lift in the building, had to carry my heavyy suitcase 3 stears up. Rooms are old. But beds were oke, only they had strange pillows.

In 25 years of traveling this was one of the nicest hotel experiences ever. Location, deign comfort, staff all wonderful

Delicious breakfast.

First, the hotel is a 3 minute walk from the AußenAlster, a 5 minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof, and is in St. Georg area which is very bio & eco friendly & therefore a little "bohemian", and judging from the amount of renovation construction happening, is only going to get nicer. The floor plan of the rooms is wonderful, not just a box -- this (along with favorable reviews) was the major reason we chose Wedina. Our room was in the Green House had a sleeping loft upstairs and a sitting area, office, and kitchen downstairs. I wake up early and putter, which causes major problems with other family members in traditional single-box rooms; this room was the perfect layout for us. The windows are huge and can open all the way; ours looked upon several mature trees in a small garden and was very green with lots of birds. In addition to a two-"burner" inductive stovetop and refrigerator, there was a Nespresso coffee machine that made the most excellent coffee, with more pods available at the front desk, for less than they cost in stores (a huge Nespresso store is on Neuwallstraße) . The breakfasts were delicious, with a wide variety of choices, including pickled herring, smoked trout, four different cheeses, ten different kinds of bread, cherry tomatoes, fresh fruit, jams, honey, corn flakes, muesli (with seven different fruits, nuts, seeds to add to your bowl), yogurt, sliced deli meats, and several different kinds of espresso coffees (macchiatto has the most shots and there is also a simple pot of brewed coffee available for minimalists). The teas are special blends, the Assam is highly reviewed (but is not my cup of tea), but the house green tea and the Earl Gray were superb. Finally, boiled eggs are available, but must be requested, since they don't have any way to keep them warm. If you like a harder egg, let them know, or let it set for a few minutes before breaking the shell.

The only thing that was not perfect was that unless you book a room for a month, the stovetop and cooking utensils are not made available, so remember to bring a corkscrew. This, in addition to no microwave, made it difficult to warm milk for use with the wonderful Nespresso coffee machine. When we booked we planned to cook some meals in the room to save money, as we had never been to Hamburg and our dining experiences in Brussels and Iceland were brutally expensive. We were very pleasantly surprised to find how relatively inexpensive it is to eat out in Hamburg. There is a great local eatery called "Frau Möller", a 30 second walk from the Red House (go right when you exit). It has a simple menu and the goulash is some of the best I have ever tasted. The locals eat here and it is always busy, which tells you a lot. The Frikadellen mit Spiegelei ü Bratkartoffeln appears to be the most popular meal choice; it will definitely fill you up without breaking the bank.

Phenomenal staff. Great location.

Request a non-smoking floor. We requested a non-smoking room, but on our arrival we were shown a room that was non-smoking but on a smoking floor. Smell of cigarettes very strong. But as soon as we requested something else, the staff showed us a room on a non-smoking floor. It was fantastic.

We stayed here in July 2011 in the red building. This hotel is ideally located for a short trip. It is located within a 10min walking distance to the inner city and the lake is just around the corner. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is a plentiful variety of organic German cold meats and cheeses etc. Once you get used to parking the car by driving into a lift and going underground, you can walk just about anywhere and know that the car is safe.

This is a fairly inexpensive hotel, so one can't expect too much. Be prepared for the older style of the rooms and building, and the lack of air con. There is no lift so if you get a room on the 3rd floor, be prepared to carry your bags up the stairs. In saying this, though, it was lovely and quiet up there which is exactly what we asked for, and it had a lovely view of the garden. The beds are not the comfiest - a little too soft.

It's in a great location and has a nice relaxed atmosphere. We had a good room and the garden is lovely to have breakfast in. Breakfasts are really good. We had to ask for a brighter bedside light but staff were very helpful and sorted it out immediately.

The staff were welcoming and spoke excellent English. It was easy to locate the hotel, which provided very secure parking (though it was challenging parking a medium to large size car in the special garage!

The double bed is in fact two single beds pushed together- though this might have been my fauld for not being more specific in my booking request.

Friendly warm service. Central Location to the City. In a quiet street off a main shopping area. Many good international restaurants nearby at reasonable prices.