Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Travel Guide Video

This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

Frankfurt is the financial centre of Europe. It is home to the European Central Bank and is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany. As the only city in the country to feature skyscrapers, Frankfurt has a skyline that is its best-known landmark. The city is also known for its world-class museums and apple wine.

The city is not just modern buildings. Visit the Old Town (Altstadt) to get a sense of how Frankfurt looked before it became the financial capital of the European Union. Though much of the city was destroyed in Allied bombing during World War II, many of the buildings of the Old Town were salvaged or faithfully rebuilt. Gabled townhouses make up the Römer, Frankfurt’s town hall since the 15th century. The gothic clock tower of the ancient Frankfurt Cathedral looms overhead.

Frankfurt has many world-class museums. More than 10 of them are located in Museumsufer (Museum Embankment), an area along the south side of the Main River in the Sachsenhausen district. Among the museums is the German Museum of Architecture, the Senckenberg, a natural history museum, and the Städel, which has an impressive collection of art that spans more than 700 years. Across the river, visit the Museum of Modern Art to see one of the best collections of post-World War II and contemporary art in the world.

In addition to the German staples of beer and sausage, Frankfurt has its own culinary specialties. Eat Handkäse mit Musik, which is a tart cheese served with onions, or Grüne Soße, a tangy green sauce typically served with eggs and potatoes. Accompany it with Ebbelwoi, apple wine. Sachsenhausen provides plenty of traditional bars and restaurants in which to sample these special Frankfurt concoctions.

Frankfurt has one of the most extensive subway systems in the world. Split between the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn, public transportation serves nearly the whole city, as well as the surrounding areas. If you are driving, it is recommended to park near an outer station and take the train from there, because inner-city garages quickly fill up.

Where to stay in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Airport Area

4/5(66 area reviews)

Frankfurt Airport Area is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station.

Frankfurt Airport Area
Old Town which includes heritage elements

Altstadt Frankfurt

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Altstadt Frankfurt is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Römerberg and Frankfurt Christmas Market. See more of Frankfurt by jumping on the metro at Römer-Paulskirche Tram Stop or Dom-Romer U-Bahn.

Altstadt Frankfurt
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Innenstadt

Enjoy the popular shops in Innenstadt. MyZeil is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Frankfurt (M) Hauptwache Station or Eschenheimer Tor Station to see more of Frankfurt.

Innenstadt
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Innenstadt 1

If you're spending time in Innenstadt 1, check out sights like Skyline Plaza or Kaiserstrasse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Speyerer Straße Tram Stop or Heilbronner Straße Tram Stop.

Innenstadt 1
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Bahnhofsviertel

3/5(144 area reviews)

Bahnhofsviertel is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kaiserstrasse and Museumsufer. See more of Frankfurt by jumping on the metro at Weserstraße-Münchener Straße Tram Stop or Münchener Straß/ Frankfurt Central Tram Stop.

Bahnhofsviertel
Sachsenhausen showing a city and street scenes

Frankfurt am Main Süd

While you're in Frankfurt am Main Süd, take in top sights like Frankfurt City Forest or Deutsche Bank Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bürostadt Niederrad Tram Stop or Stadion Straßenbahn Tram Stop.

Frankfurt am Main Süd
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is S$122 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
S$122
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great location for the Messe
"Great location for the conference centre. The rooms are slightly dated, but everything works and is in good order. Room service was quick and effecient. The bed was very comfy."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2024

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is S$165 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$165
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,045 reviews)
Frankfurt for a day
"Front desk staff was very helpful and efficient. Excellent recommendations for places to eat in the city and helpful getting us transportation. Perfect location for early morning flight out!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2024

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is S$137 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$137
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews)
"Proximity to the airport"

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2024

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boutique Kaiser - Hotel & Apartments
Boutique Kaiser - Hotel & Apartments
Kaiserstraße 52, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this aparthotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Main Tower and Alte Oper are located nearby. Discover ...
7.6/10 Good! (32 reviews)
"Excellent value. Very clean and modern. Well situated"

Reviewed on 26 Jan,2024

Boutique Kaiser - Hotel & Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
Osloer Strasse 3, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
Best designed hotel room I've ever been in.
"This is the first time staying in the Adina Hotel as I usually have stayed in the Marriott. I needed to do laundry and the fact each room has its own machine is wonderful (just wish the operating instructions were either symbols or English). In addition I loved the overall design of the room. Combining ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb,2024

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
VISIONAPARTMENTS Frankfurt Gutleutstraße
VISIONAPARTMENTS Frankfurt Gutleutstraße
Gutleutstraße 45, Frankfurt
Stay at this apartment in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (163 reviews)
"Convenient location for a lot of the attractions. The remote check in was chaotic and not easy. Had the hotel been transparent with the information they needed upfront it would have made our lifes easier. We had to do the remote check in with patchy wifi and without a computer. That was a real problem ..."

Reviewed on 21 Dec,2023

VISIONAPARTMENTS Frankfurt Gutleutstraße
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Phoebe
2 Feb 2020

Quaint city, brilliant for eating and recommend the view point at Mainetower

4/5 - Good

dellani
2 Jan 2020

Very cute and great for a leisurely day trip

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019

It's an OK city. Nothing major.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
24 Dec 2019

Neutral about the city. There are a lot of homeless and generally it is not great to walk around. On the other hand there is good shopping and night life.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
24 Dec 2019

It's ok but not the best city in Germany.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
24 Dec 2019

Worth a visit, loved the Christmas Market.