Long term stay in Hamburg — visa and costs
Started by BayAreaBob · 1 Mar 2026 · 543 views
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Has anyone been to Hamburg recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there a while back and had a decent time. Wondering if things have changed.
Planning to go back next month.
Cheers
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there a while back and had a decent time. Wondering if things have changed.
Planning to go back next month.
Cheers
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:26
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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3 Mar 2026 at 02:26
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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5 Mar 2026 at 19:26
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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7 Mar 2026 at 15:26
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:26
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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9 Mar 2026 at 01:26
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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10 Mar 2026 at 09:26
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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11 Mar 2026 at 02:26
Quick question — how was the transport?
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12 Mar 2026 at 12:26
This matches my experience. Hamburg is worth the trip.
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:26
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:26
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 06:26
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.
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