Hamburg & surroundings
Hotel near Hamburg
The city by day, the peace of the Elbe by night.
Your benefits outside Hamburg
About 40 km to the centre
Close enough for a day in the city, far enough away for a quiet night.
Free parking
Parking right by the house – even for several days, with no car park fees.
Peace instead of city noise
Ground-floor rooms with private entrance, dyke and garden on the doorstep.
Outside the city, not in the middle of it
Experience Hamburg, sleep in the countryside
Hotel Zur Rennbahn is in Drage on the Elbe, about 40 kilometres from Hamburg city centre – close enough for trips into the city and far enough away for a quiet night.
Instead of traffic noise and car park fees you will find the dyke, a garden and free parking right by the house. All rooms are on the ground floor with their own entrance – so you can get to your room easily even late after a show.
And the next morning you have breakfast with a view of the green instead of sitting on the underground.
Who we suit
Typical reasons to stay with us
Musicals & concerts
A show in the evening, then free parking at the door instead of hunting for a car park.
City break by car
The car stays parked free at the house; depending on the day you go into town by car or with the HVV.
Families
Up to three sleeping places per room, travel cot available – and a beach instead of a hotel corridor.
With your dog
Dogs welcome by arrangement, all rooms on the ground floor with their own entrance. Dog-friendly hotel
More about the rooms: See the hotel rooms · Holidays with your dog · Restaurant on site
Especially popular
Going to a musical in Hamburg
After London and New York, Hamburg is one of the biggest musical cities in the world. The big stages – the Stage Theater im Hafen and the Stage Theater an der Elbe – are in the port on the south bank of the Elbe, so on our side: you do not have to cross the city centre to get to the theatre.
The Operettenhaus on Spielbudenplatz and the Theater Neue Flora are also easy to reach. If you like arriving by boat, take the harbour ferry from the Landungsbrücken to the theatre – for many people that is part of the evening.
After the show you drive back to the quiet, park free at the door and sleep without city noise. Just let us know when booking if you will arrive late.
Things to do
What to see in Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland
The world's largest model railway in the Speicherstadt – and one of Germany's most visited attractions. Book tickets in advance, it gets busy.
Elbphilharmonie
The landmark of the HafenCity. The Plaza, 37 metres up, offers a panoramic view over the port and the city, plus concerts in the halls.
Speicherstadt & HafenCity
The world's largest warehouse complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – brick, canals and bridges right next to the modern harbour district.
Port & Landungsbrücken
Harbour tours, the Old Elbe Tunnel and views of the shipyards. On Sunday mornings the fish market is right next door.
Tierpark Hagenbeck
A traditional zoo with a tropical aquarium – a classic for families and good for a whole day out.
Reeperbahn & St. Pauli
Theatres, clubs and bars around Spielbudenplatz – the city's best-known district at night.
Planten un Blomen
A large park in the city centre with a Japanese garden – and in summer the water light concerts in the evening.
Shopping & the Alster
Mönckebergstraße, Jungfernstieg and the Inner Alster lake are side by side – shopping and a stroll by the water in one.
And on the doorstep
Lüneburg, the heath and the Elbe
Lüneburg
About 30 km away: a medieval old town with brick gables, the salt museum and salt spa – a nice contrast to a day in the big city.
Lüneburg Heath
Wide heathland, horse-drawn carriage rides and footpaths – especially when the heather blooms in late summer.
The Elbe & Stover Strand
Sandy beach, dyke and the Elbe Cycle Route right by the hotel. All for cyclists
Getting there
How to get into the city
By car you take the B404 and the A25 towards Hamburg; the way back is just as easy. You park free of charge at the hotel – even for several days if you prefer to use public transport in the city.
For buses and trains, plan your connection on the day via the HVV; the nearest bus stop is in Drage.
Awards
Traveller Review Award 2025 & 2026
Recognised by Booking.com two years in a row – thank you to our guests!
Good to know
FAQ about staying near Hamburg
How far is the hotel from Hamburg?
Hotel Zur Rennbahn is in Drage on the Elbe, about 40 kilometres from Hamburg city centre. By car you take the B404 and the A25 towards Hamburg.
Is it worth staying outside Hamburg?
If you are travelling by car, usually yes: you park free of charge right by the house, the nights are quiet and the rooms are on the ground floor with their own entrance. The big musical theatres in the port are also on the south bank of the Elbe, so you do not have to drive through the city centre.
Can I stay with you before or after a musical?
Yes, many of our guests do. Please let us know when booking if you will arrive late – all rooms have their own entrance, so you can get to your room easily after the show.
Is there free parking?
Yes, free parking is available right by the hotel – even if you leave the car for several days and take public transport into the city.
How do I get to Hamburg without a car?
Plan your connection on the day via the Hamburg transport network HVV at hvv.de. The nearest bus stop is in Drage.
Is the hotel suitable for a city break with a dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement; we charge €5 per pet per night. All rooms are on the ground floor with their own entrance, and the Elbe dyke starts right outside.
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