If you like a motley collection of people and shops, multicultural and gay-friendly St Georg is definitely your district.
If you're looking for a versatile and lively neighbourhood, St. Georg is ideal. To get to St. Georg, you have to pass through a less pretty part of Hamburg around the Hauptbahnhof. But do so, because the multicultural district is well worth your visit. St Georg's main street is Lange Reihe. It is never boring here, and you will find many cafés, restaurants, galleries and shops where really everyone is welcome. You'll find a lot more of that in the side streets. If it gets a bit too busy for you, you can find the peace and quiet of the water and have a drink on the Außenalster or take a boat trip.