As the number of rooms in the Studierendenwerk dorms are very limited, looking at offers from private dorm providers might be another option, as they provide similar benefits such as furnished rooms, included utilities in the rent and a diverse and friendly community of students and dorm personnel.

Please find below a list of dorm providers, each with a short introduction. Should you have any questions about specific dorms or you have trouble understanding the application process, feel free to write to studentservices@klu.org and we will gladly help you.

To have a better chance of getting a response, given the opportunity, it is good to write a few sentences introducing yourself, what you are doing in Hamburg and why you would be interested in receiving a room. From experience, emails without at least a friendly greeting and sign-off are much less likely to receive a positive response.

Most landlords are looking for friendly, communicative tenants, so the email should be considered as the first impression, especially in a competitive market such as Hamburg.

Disclaimer: This list is just as a first source of information for you. It does not encompass all private dormitories in Hamburg and while we try to keep the information, especially about prices, as current as possible, there may be a difference in final prices. Kindly have a look at the respective websites to find the most accurate information.

96 rooms

Located in Wandsbek Hamburg east, close to shopping streets and cafés.

Bachstraße77

Located in "Komponistenviertel" Hamburg east, close to shopping streets, trains and KLU. Single flats available, also shared flats with 2 or 3 people possible! Website in German, click on "Bewerbung" for an application.

BH185

Offering apartments at a comparatively affordable price. Located directly at U1 Farmsen, travel time to KLU is about 40 minutes. 184 rooms in total available.

Waiting list is possible.

THE FIZZ
THE FIZZ is a private student residence that opened in March 2020 and is located in Hamburg Altona. A new dormitory complex from The Fizz will open in Fall 2024 in Hammerbrook.

1-room fully furnished apartments with small kitchen, private bathroom, high-speed internet and common areas like study or movie rooms. There are also double apartments for couples available. Travel time by public transport to KLU approx. 35 minutes.

If you are interested, you can apply directly through their website or you can send an e-mail to sales.hamburg@the-fizz.com (you can write in English) and inquire about the dorm. Please note that the rent in THE FIZZ can vary depending on different factors from size, to location within the dorm and others.

elevon Hamburg City

Mostly 1-room apartments of varying sizes and prizes located in the center of Hamburg near central station/U Steinstraße (about 25 minutes walking distance from KLU). The rooms are furnished and other benefits available, such as a rooftop terrace and the possibility to rent more storage room.m²

Kubus Living

Located in Harburg, approx. 30 minutes travel time to KLU and 20 minutes to the city center. Loft style apartments, around 60m². There is a minimum rental period of six months and you can stay there for up to three years.

Smartments 

1-person apartments or shared flats around €800 (price includes all utility costs, Wi-Fi and SAT connection as well as modern furnishings). Each apartment has a kitchenette with microwave, ceramic hob, extractor hood and fridge and a private bathroom. Smartments offers apartments at three locations: Berliner Tor, Hühnerposten and Münzviertel (near central station). All locations are approx. 15 minutes by public transport from KLU.

Stuart 

1-person apartments with all-inclusive rent (additional costs like water, electricity, high-speed internet). The apartments have a private bathroom, a pantry and very modern furniture. Stuart apartments are located in Hamburg-Ottensen. In the direct neighborhood, you can find plenty of shopping opportunities as well as sports facilities, restaurants and a train station (Hamburg-Altona). Ottensen is very popular among students. The travel time by public transport to KLU is approx. 30 minutes.

Since 2018 Stuart opened a second house in Wandsbek. This area could also be attractive, since it has a very good public transport connection and various shopping opportunities.

Urban Living Hamburg

1-person apartments with a rent that includes all utilities and high-speed internet).
Urban Living Hamburg is private student residence in Hamburg-Othmarschen (next to the student dorm Campus Hamburg) with 1-room fully furnished apartments. All apartments have a small kitchen, high-speed internet, common rooms like launderette, bistro, lounge. Travel time by public transport to KLU ca. 40 minutes.

DIE ZIMMEREI

Two dormitories in Hamburg (Wilhelmsburg and Central Hamburg). Apartments in Wilhelmsburg (15 minutes to KLU with public transport) are cheaper than the apartments in Central Hamburg (30 minutes to KLU with public transport).

Fully furnished, 1-2 rooms. All apartments include a small kitchen, a private bathroom + shower, free Wifi and a separate parking space for your bike. Application for rooms online.