Superbude St. Pauli

Superbude calls itself boutique-style accommodation with a hostel vibe, and the St. Pauli house on Juliusstraße is a good example of the formula. It has 89 rooms, which the hotel calls Buden, ranging from compact doubles of 12 square metres to rooms for three, four, five and six people, plus a Rockstarsuite for six with a PlayStation and hi-fi. Every room has a private bathroom with a rain shower, towels, a hairdryer and bath products, so you get hostel prices without shared facilities.

The lobby is the social heart of the house. It has fridges that guests can help themselves from at any time on a trust basis, games, musical instruments, an iMac station, magazines and a DJ booth, and it hosts events such as concerts and readings. A free water fountain runs around the clock. The breakfast buffet, served from 07:00 to 12:00, is seasonal, regional and organic, with vegetarian and vegan options, and the late finish suits anyone who has been out on the Reeperbahn.

The location is a strength for nightlife lovers: the hotel says the Reeperbahn is about ten minutes away on foot, and the Hauptbahnhof about 15 minutes by S-Bahn. Luggage storage makes it easy to enjoy a last evening in St. Pauli before a late train, and the full-day check-out option is handy for evening departures.

Superbude suits young travellers, groups of friends, families on a budget and music fans. The multi-bed rooms are good value when shared. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00, with a paid-for full-day option to stay until 22:00 when available, and luggage storage before and after your stay. Rooms are cleaned every second night by default, with daily cleaning free on request at check-in. Free cancellation is possible up to one day before arrival.

Groups above a certain size should contact the hotel for a tailored offer. The company warns that fake messages about existing bookings have been circulating asking for payment or personal details, and asks guests to call reception directly if in doubt. A second Superbude in St. Georg, near the main station, offers the same concept.