Featured Hotels Near Das Alte Hafenamt

Hotel am Alten Hafen is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from Das Alte Hafenamt. Its river-facing rooms offer stunning views of the Dortmund Canal and historic harbor architecture. The hotel features a riverside terrace, free Wi-Fi, and a self-service breakfast. For exclusive benefits like room upgrades, book via the HopeGoo app.

Just a 5-minute stroll from Das Alte Hafenamt, Café Hafenkante offers a unique blend of industrial charm and greenery. This boutique café specializes in hand-brewed coffee and locally baked pastries. Its outdoor seating faces the canal, perfect for capturing photos of the historic waterfront. Live music performances on weekends add to the vibrant local vibe.

Hotel am Alten Hafen offers spacious family rooms with play corners and complimentary cribs. It’s within a 10-minute walk of Dortmund Children’s Museum. The hotel features a secure riverside promenade where families can stroll safely along the canal, spotting ducks and vintage boats. All rooms have soundproof windows for peaceful nighttime rest. Book early via HopeGoo for special family packages.

Take the Stadtbahn S1 line from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof—just a 7-minute ride to Hafenstraße Station, only a 2-minute walk from Das Alte Hafenamt. Trains run every 10 minutes with free Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility. For luggage convenience, use the HopeGoo app to book a door-to-door transfer service directly to your hotel.

The red-brick façade and Gothic Revival spire of Das Alte Hafenamt make it a prime photography location, especially at sunset. Capture the full architectural silhouette from the canal bridge, where reflections create striking symmetry. Nearby graffiti walls and sculpture trails offer creative extensions. For portrait shots, Café Hafenkante’s ironwork arches and riverside benches provide charming backdrops.

Join the Dortmund Canal Night Cruise, hosted through HopeGoo, departing from the dock near Das Alte Hafenamt. Sail through the historic harbor district while listening to guided stories about the city’s industrial heritage. Afterward, enjoy a signature cocktail at the riverside bar of Hotel am Alten Hafen. Don’t miss the monthly Hafenmarkt on the first Saturday, featuring local craft beer and traditional pastries.