Experience Hamburg. Feel at home in St. Pauli.

A small, friendly hostel between St. Pauli and Sternschanze – for open-minded travellers who want to explore Hamburg together.

Small. Personal. In the middle of it all.Bernstorffstraße 98 · Hamburg

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Backpackers St. Pauli

At a glance

Everything you need for your stay –
with Hamburg’s best neighbourhoods
right outside.

Dorm rooms for
4–8 guests

Communal kitchen
around the clock

Bar, coffee &
northern German beers

Personally run
and international

Between St. Pauli,
Schanze & harbour

Independent, not
a faceless chain

Rooms & beds

A good place to sleep.

Clean dorm rooms, comfortable beds, large lockers and either private or shared bathrooms depending on the room.

8-bed dorm

Spacious, some with private bathroom or balcony.

6-bed dorm

Compact or spacious with a balcony, subject to availability.

4-bed dorm

For smaller travel groups and groups of friends.

Female-only 6-bed dorm

With a private bathroom – for a little extra comfort during your stay.

We are happy to consider room requests such as a balcony or en-suite bathroom, subject to availability.

What to expect

Everything you need for an easy stay.

Sleep well

90 × 200 cm beds, fresh linen and your own reading light right by your bed.

Cook & raise a glass

A 24-hour guest kitchen plus coffee, snacks and northern German beers at our bar.

Connected & international

Free Wi-Fi throughout the house and a relaxed atmosphere where travellers meet.

St. Pauli at your doorstep

The Reeperbahn, Sternschanze, Millerntor and harbour are all easy to reach on foot or by bike.

Independent & personal

A small independent hostel with a personal team, secure lockers and its own St. Pauli character.

Our hostel

A place to arrive and meet people.

Our bar is reception, café and meeting point all in one. Your stay starts here, this is where you get local tips and where neighbours meet guests from all over the world.

The communal kitchen is open around the clock for cooking, eating or sitting together without disturbing your room mates.

A personal team instead of a faceless operation
Northern German beers, coffee and small snacks
A relaxed atmosphere – explicitly not a party hostel

Plan your stay

AddressBackpackers St. PauliBernstorffstraße 9822767 HamburgOpen in OpenStreetMap ↗

Plan your journey

Choose a common starting point or enter your own.

Location

Central – without being in the middle of the noise.

The hostel is on a residential street between St. Pauli and Sternschanze. Bars, clubs, cafés, parks and the harbour are within walking distance.

Reeperbahnabout 10 min

Sternschanze< 10 min

Millerntor stadiumabout 10 min

River Elbe & harbourabout 15 min

Travelling together

Groups are welcome.

School classes, university groups, clubs and groups of friends receive an individual quote. Tell us briefly who you are and when you would like to stay.

For a quick reply, please include travel dates, number of guests and the purpose of your trip.

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Good to know

Frequently asked before arrival.

The most important information at a glance. For special requests, contact us directly by email.

When are check-in and check-out?

Current check-in times are stated in your booking confirmation. Please contact us early if you will arrive late. Check-out takes place within the stated time on your departure day.

Is bed linen included?

Yes. Fresh bed linen is included. Personal bed linen and sleeping bags are not permitted for hygiene reasons.

Are lockers available?

Yes. Large lockable lockers are available in the rooms. You receive a key against a deposit.

Can I cook my own food?

Yes. Our communal kitchen is available to guests around the clock.

Is Backpackers a party hostel?

No. We are a social, international hostel with a bar, but we value a relaxed atmosphere and consideration in the dorm rooms.

Contact

Anything still unclear?

Send us an email or call during opening hours. We will be happy to help.

Reception & bar

Current check-in and opening hours are included in your booking confirmation.

AddressBernstorffstraße 98
22767 Hamburg

Call usreception@backpackers-stpauli.de