2 Best Hotels in Altona, Hamburg

Packing fun and retro design into a relaxed package that includes beanbag chairs, shag carpets, and bold wallpapers, this is the type of place for travelers seeking something a bit different. Happily for those who decide to stay here, there's a load of freebies that come on top. Guests get a free bottle of beer at check-in, free ice cream in summer, free parking, and free use of a MINI car or bikes during the day. Given all the extras and the hotel's friendly staff, it's unsurprising that it's popular with families and business travelers as well.

Proudly dubbing itself Hamburg's first design hotel, the Gastwerk, named after the 120-year-old gasworks it's housed inside, is certainly one of the most stylish places to stay in town. Incredibly chic furnishings, warm woods, and thick carpets and drapes complement the industrial grandeur of the hotel, and its large, modern guest rooms all have renovated bathrooms, docking stations, and satellite TVs. The loft rooms, with large windows, exposed brick walls, and tons of space, are well worth the extra cost.