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Frankfurt

A skyline of banks, a half-timbered old town, cider taverns and museum riverbanks

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Frankfurt is the most surprising city break in Germany: a cluster of glass towers unlike anywhere else in the country, set against a rebuilt half-timbered old town, a string of first-rate museums along the river, and the cosy cider taverns of Sachsenhausen. Our local picks run from the Kleinmarkthalle and the Roemerberg to apple wine and skyline views. More hand-picked recommendations are on the way – filter by category and budget below.

Frankfurt at a glance

  • Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
  • Best time to visit: May to September, or December for the Christmas market
  • Highlights: the Roemerberg, the skyline and the museum riverbank
  • Where to stay: the Altstadt or the Bahnhofsviertel
  • Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
  • Getting around: a compact centre plus an easy U-Bahn and S-Bahn

Where to stay in Frankfurt

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Sachsenhausen

Museum of Communication Frankfurt

★ 4.4
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Altstadt

Naiv

★ 4.4
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Innenstadt

Oxfam Shop Frankfurt

★ 4.4
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Rhine Valley (from Frankfurt)

Rhine Valley Day Trip from Frankfurt

★ 4.4
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Innenstadt

River Main Sightseeing Cruise

★ 4.4
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Altstadt

Roemerberg

★ 4.7
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Bahnhofsviertel

Roomers Frankfurt

★ 4.5
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Schloss Höchst

Schloss Höchst crowns the old town of Höchst, a handsome historic quarter on the western edge of Frankfurt. The ‘new’ palace, with its striking Renaissance stair-tower, rises above the River Main where…
★ 4.5
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Nordend

Sinn & Wandel

Why it matters: Sinn & Wandel is a recognised Inklusionsbetrieb (inclusion business) in the Nordend, opened by deaf restaurateur Sascha Nuhn, where deaf, hearing-impaired and people with cognitive or psychological disabilities work side by side with hearing colleagues — the room is even lit so sign language stays visible into the evening. Beyond the mission it is simply a warm, wood-lined resto-cafe serving fresh regional dishes and generous homemade cakes. Order a slice of house Torte with a coffee, and do not be shy about ordering in gestures or a written note — that is the whole point. Tip: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, so come Wednesday through Sunday.
★ 4.9
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Altstadt

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

★ 4.5
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Gutleutviertel

Tanzhaus West

★ 4.2
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Bornheim

Weltladen Bornheim

Why it matters: opened in September 2005 and run largely by around 20 volunteers, Weltladen Bornheim is one of Frankfurt’s longtime fair-trade shops — a nonprofit, now part of the WELTLADEN-BETREIBER cooperative, that stocks only fairly traded goods paying producers in the Global South a fair price. It sits right on the buzzing Berger Straße, making it an easy and meaningful stop between cafes. Pick up a bar of the fair ‘Frankfurter Stadtschokolade’ with its nougat filling, or browse the handicrafts — ceramics from South Africa, silk scarves from Vietnam, baskets from Morocco. Tip: closed Sundays, and weekday afternoons are the quietest time to browse.
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Frankfurt travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Frankfurt?

Two to three days covers the old town, the museums and a cider tavern night, with time for a day trip to the Rhine Valley or Heidelberg.

Where is the best area to stay in Frankfurt?

The Altstadt keeps the sights walkable; the revamped Bahnhofsviertel is buzzing and central, while Sachsenhausen is best for the cider taverns.

What are the best things to do in Frankfurt?

Browse the local picks above, from the Roemerberg and the Kleinmarkthalle to a river cruise, the Staedel museums and an apple wine in Sachsenhausen.

What is the best time to visit Frankfurt?

Late spring to early autumn brings the mildest weather for the riverbanks; December adds one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany on the Roemerberg.

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