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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Riverside Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Upside Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Single Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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 available, 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 available, 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

Hamburg-Mitte stay.At this Hamburg-Mitte hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Reeperbahn and St. Pauli Piers, both within a 5-minute walk. Davidwache and St. Pauli Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Reeperbahn - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Pauli Piers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Pauli Elbtunnel - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fish Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millerntor Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪StrandPauli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kombüse - ‬2 min walk
  • Zur scharfen Ecke
  • ‪Frieda B. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonnendeck St. Pauli - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Empire Riverside Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Miniatur Wunderland, connected to a shopping center
Empire Riverside Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3283 square feet (305 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Empire Riverside Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Hamburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 327 guestrooms or units
  • 20 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3283 sq ft of conference space
  • 305 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 29 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

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.5 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 29 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Empire Riverside
Empire Riverside Hamburg
Empire Riverside Hotel
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Hotel Empire Riverside
Empire Riverside Hotel Hotel
Empire Riverside Hotel Hamburg
Empire Riverside Hotel Hotel Hamburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Empire Riverside Hotel to the airport?

Empire Riverside Hotel is 14.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Riverside Hotel?

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Riverside Hotel on Aug 12, 2026 start from $205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Empire Riverside Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Empire Riverside Hotel.

How close is Empire Riverside Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9 mi (39-min drive) from inoffizieller FKK Strand and 10.9 mi (33-min drive) from Elbstrand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Empire Riverside Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Empire Riverside Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 29 for adults and EUR 14.5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Empire Riverside Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Esplanade (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Empire Riverside Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 29 per night.

Does Empire Riverside Hotel have a pool?

Empire Riverside Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Empire Riverside Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Empire Riverside Hotel have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Empire Riverside Hotel to downtown Hamburg?

Empire Riverside Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Hamburg.

Empire Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Soeren Juul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and warm . Also many towels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kursat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at Empire Riverside Hotel. Second time we stay here. The location is fantastic – right by St. Pauli and very closeto Reeperbahn, yet still calm enough to relax and enjoy the view. The atmosphere throughout the hotel is modern and welcoming. The breakfast is amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. A very special thank you for being so kind to our dog. It meant a lot that our four-legged companion was made to feel welcome as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely river view room Fabulous shower Twin beds pushed together to make a double, not ideal. Pillows disappear as soon as you lay on them!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Hansjörg

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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 review

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 review

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