Living in Hamburg
With one of the largest ports in the world, Hamburg is Germany’s „Gateway to the World“ fusing a rich history with a modern, international environment, creating a unique ambiance and culture. Some neighbourhoods like St.Pauli and Sternschanze are trendy and immensely popular among students. This also applies to Eimsbüttel due to its proximity to the University. Appartments and rooms in Altona and Ottensen are in equally high demand as are the expensive districts on the bordering Alster Lake like Neustadt, Rotherbaum and St.Georg. Apartment hunters with limited budgets should explore alternatives outside the city center. It is recommended to start looking for accommodation as soon as you can! Vacant dorm rooms provided by the student services like Studierendenwerk fill up quickly and searching on the free market may take months.
