Frankfurt

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Frankfurt which includes a high-rise building, a square or plaza and a city
This European economic capital on the Main River features world-class museums, sweet apple wine and Germany’s only skyscrapers.

Frankfurt is the financial center 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.

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is HK$632 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
HK$632
per night
1 Apr - 2 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! (999 reviews)
"Great hotel at great location for the Fest hele Concert"

Reviewed on 18 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 HK$895 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
HK$895
per night
6 Apr - 7 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! (1,046 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 HK$710 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$710
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"For the purposes of my trip, the location of the hotel was perfect. I've stayed here several times so I guess that in itself is a recommendation. The area is adjacent to the main station, so unsurprisingly you may find some interesting characters on the streets."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 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
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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.