Let me just start out by saying that Hamburg is extremely underrated. When people think Germany, I usually hear about Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt. But the minute we stepped out from the train onto the local subway, I knew Hamburg would be special. Unlike Munich and Berlin, I immediately noticed the diversity in people, not just racial, but in the way people dressed, talked, and interacted – everything was more expressive, alive, and colorful. I was already excited and we haven’t even checked into the hotel yet. Hotel Our trip was spread-out over two separate visits, with less than two days total. During our first visit we stayed at the Pyjama Park Hotel & Hostel St.Pauli, located in Reeperbahn, the red-light district of Hamburg, it was very clean, we felt safe, and it was close to many things! At $97 a night, we got a room with a private bathroom, two (once again, very stiff beds), and it included breakfast! Just beware that the streets turn into party mode at night, and you will use the earplugs the hotel provides. Also wouldn’t hurt to have an eye mask handy. Also be aware that there is no elevator, and you have to […]
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