Klockmannhaus

Klockmannhaus stands at the corner of Kirchenallee and Steintorplatz, dominating the area with its striking clinker brick facade that rises eight stories. The building now serves as a hostel with dining facilities on its ground floor.

The building was constructed in 1870 as the Savoy Hotel and underwent major renovation in 1925 when leather merchant Ernst Klockmann commissioned a steel framework modernization. This transformation made it one of Hamburg's notable examples of adapting older commercial buildings to new standards.

The building is named after a leather merchant who reshaped it in the early 1900s. The heavy brick walls still reflect how such commercial mansions once defined the character of the neighborhood.

The hostel sits about 200 meters from Hamburg Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should note that the surrounding streets can be quite busy during peak hours.

During World War II, an anti-aircraft position was installed on the rooftop, turning the building into a strategic defensive point for the city. This military past is no longer visible but remains part of what happened here.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

GPS coordinates: 53.55278,10.00917

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08