east Hotel Hamburg, Germany

• Hip Hamburg base: Industrial-chic is the order of the day at east Hotel Hamburg, an effortlessly cool urban abode at the heart of Hamburg’s St. Pauli district. Designed by award-winning architect Jordan Mozer, this former iron foundry seamlessly blends old-school chic with sleek futuristic touches, from its historic brick façade to cutting-edge contemporary interiors. And with the city’s notorious entertainment and nightlife scene all around you, you’ll love hunkering down here after both long nights out and lazy days in.

• High-end eats: It didn’t take long for the swanky east Restaurant to become one of the neighbourhood’s foodie and social hotspots, and it’s easy to see why. Fuel up with a hearty breakfast buffet of fresh, regional products, and return later on for show-stopping sushi, Asian fine-dining, and indulgent steaks cooked on an authentic Southbend Grill. And to kick-start your night out on the town, hit the atmospheric Yakshi’s Bar for good vibes and an extensive drinks menu.

• Urban oasis: There’s nothing like a bit of pampering to soothe sightseeing-weary limbs, and the hotel’s tranquil wellness area is the perfect place to do just that. Detox in the Finnish sauna before unwinding in the airy relaxation room, complete with a stunning rooftop terrace to soak up the sun in the warmer months. Looking to keep up your fitness regime? You’ll find an onsite gym with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, while discounted or complimentary access to nearby Urban Heroes and ELBGYM ensure you’ll be breaking a sweat in style.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.