World Cup hotels in Hamburg are going to be in demand, so book early! Most major hotel chains have locations in the city. For more info on booking World Cup hotels, contact the tourist office on +49 (0) 40 300 51 300.
In the Thick of it: Ibis Hamburg St Pauli
Close to the Reeperbahn and the nightlife of Hamburg, the Ibis Hamburg St Pauli is just a few stops from the stadium. You know what you're getting with this World Cup hotel - efficient service and clean rooms at reasonable prices.
U-Bahn Station: Reeperbahn
Address: Simon-von-Utrecht Strasse 63, 20359 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0) 40 650 460
Rates: from 69 (Euro)
Web: www.ibishotel.com
Central Hostel: A&O City Hostel
Just three stops from the Hauptbahnhof, the A&O City Hostel provides cheap and central accommodation. Fully renovated in 2005 in time for the FIFA World Cup, it now has an en-suite shower in every room as well as a bar with billiards, table football and internet connections.
U-Bahn Station: Hammerkirsche (U3)
Address: Hammer Landstrasse 170, 20537 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0) 40 210 9402
Rates: from 69 (Euro)
Web: www.aohostels.com
Roughing it: Campingplatz Schnelsen-Nord
One of the largest campsites in Hamburg, Campingplatz Schnelsen-Nord is the cheapest option for fans visiting the city. In the north-west, near to the Autobahn, it is connected to town by the U2 underground line and the number 191 bus.
U-Bahn Station: Niendorf-Markt (U2)
Bus Stop: Dornröschenweg
Address: Wunderbrunnen 2, 22457 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0) 40 559 42 25
Rates: 5 (Euro) per person, 2.50 (Euro) per car
Web: www.campingplatz-hamburg.de