Planning my first trip to Hamburg. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.
My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Germany?
5. Uber or taxi?
Coming from the UK with experience in Europe but first time in Hamburg.
Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!
Best areas in Hamburg? Planning my first trip
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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This matches my experience. Hamburg is one of my favorites.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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