The conference takes place at the DESY campus in the main auditorium (bdg. 05). A campus map is available here. The DESY campus is located in the district Bahrenfeld in the western part of Hamburg and can be reached via public transportation.
Travel to Hamburg
By train
Germany has an excellent and reliable train system, and Hamburg is connected to some of the main lines. Traveling from Berlin, Frankfurt, or Munich is convenient and fast with the ICE, and there are numerous international and national connections available. All trains stop at the main station (Hauptbahnhof) and some stop at Altona station as well. Information on national and international trains can be found on the website of the german train system (bahn.com).
By plane
The Hamburg airport serves international and national flights. A number of destinations in Europe can be reached directly, for destinations outside of Europe typically a transfer at a larger airport is needed. The S1 train from Hamburg airport can be used to comfortably travel to the city centre. Follow the green S-Bahn signs at the airport. You need a ticket "Großbereich" for 3.50 EUR.
By car
Hamburg can be reached via the highways A1 and A7, which are the two main north-south connections in the north of Germany.
Local travel information: reaching the DESY campus
By public transportation
The public transport system in Hamburg is managed by the HVV. Tickets are valid for subway, S-Bahn (metro), and bus rides within the city. Tickets can be bought at ticket machines at subway and bus stops, or online through hvv.de (switch the language on the top right of the page).
The closest bus stops to the DESY campus are:
- bus stop for the main entrance: Zum Hünengrab (DESY)
- bus stop for the side entrance: Luruper Chaussee (DESY)
By city bike (StadtRAD)
From the following central S-Bahn stations:
- Train station Altona: 6 km to DESY main entrance Notkestraße 85
- Train station Stellingen: 3.5 km to the DESY side entrance Luruper Chaussee 149
- Train station Othmarschen: 2 km to the DESY main entrance Notkestraße 85
On the DESY campus there are two city bike stations (ground plan B4 and D2) where the bikes can be returned.
By car
- DESY main entrance: Notkestraße 85
- DESY side entrance: Luruper Chaussee 149
Accommodation
Pre-booked rooms at the DESY hostel
Pre-booked single rooms in the DESY hostel are available; they will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. Please make your booking via the DESY hostel page and use the code "ML4Jets" to get a room from the contingent.
All pre-booked rooms at the DESY hostel have now been reserved. Please see below for alternative options.
Other accommodations
In addition, there are many hotels in the vicinity of or well-connected to the DESY campus. They can be found for example via booking.com or tripadvisor.de. Several recommendations are given below.
Attention: Since January 2013 the city of Hamburg charges a culture and tourism tax for private trips. For business trips please find the necessary confirmation form, which relieves you from the tax, here.
Low budget:
Meininger Hamburg City Center
Tel.: +49 40 284 643 88
Goetheallee 11 (5,0km)
22765 Hamburg
hamburg-city-center@meininger-hotels.com (dormitory also available)
www.meininger-hotels.com/de/hotels/hamburg
single: from € 64
double: from € 70
breakfast buffet: € 9.90
only online reservation
instant sleep
Tel.: +49 40 431 801 80
Max-Brauer-Allee 277 (6,4km)
22769 Hamburg
backpackerhostel@instantsleep.de
only dormitory rooms from € 18
breakfast from € 5
only online reservation
Medium to high budget:
Mercure Hotel Hamburg am Volkspark
Tel.: +49 40 899 52 0
Albert-Einstein-Ring 2 (0,5km)
22761 Hamburg
Email: h1659@accor.com
http://all.accor.com/hotel//index.de.shtml
single: € 101.46
double: € 139.46
breakfast incl. 18 € p. P.
In order to use the hotel rate, please ask for the DESY-fee.
Sylc. Apartmenthotel
Tel.: +49 40 537 513 3700
Kronsaalsweg 88
22525 Hamburg
http://www.sylc.de/
breakfast extra € 9.90 p. P.
single: from € 61.00
double: from € 74.00
long-term stays from € 39
B&B Hotel Hamburg-Altona
Tel.: +49 40 851 806 0
Stresemannstr. 318 (4,3km)
22761 Hamburg
http://www.hotelbb.de/de/hamburg-altona
single: from € 83
double: from € 88
breakfast buffet: € 8.50 p.P.
Superbude Altona
Tel.: +49 40 855 07 0
Paul-Dessau-Str. 2 (3,0km)
22761 Hamburg
Email: altona@superbude.com
http://www.superbude.com/hotel-hamburg/altona
single: from € 70
breakfast buffet: € 13 p.P.
Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg
Beim alten Gaswerk 3 (3,3km) Tel.: +49 40 890 620
22761 Hamburg
Email: info@gastwerk-hotel.de
www.gastwerk.com
single: from € 102
breakfast buffet: € 22 p.P.
InterCity Hotel Altona (5,2km)
Tel.: +49 40 380 34 0
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 17
22765 Hamburg
https://www.intercityhotel.com/hotels/alle-hotels/deutschland/hamburg/intercityhotel-hamburg-altona
single: from € 90
breakfast buffet: € 17 p.P.
Motel One Hamburg-Altona
Tel.: +49 40 897 206 90
Kieler Str. 171 (5,6km)
22525 Hamburg
hamburg-altona@motel-one.com
http://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/hamburg/hotel-hamburg-altona/
single: from € 79
breakfast buffet: € 13.50 p. P.
Motel One Hamburg am Michel
Tel.: +49 40 357 189 00
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 26 (8,7km)
20459 Hamburg
hamburg-am-michel@motel-one.com
http://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/hamburg/hotel-hamburg-am-michel/
single: from € 89
breakfast buffet: € 13.50
