Bahnhofsviertel Travel Guide

Frankfurt

Bahnhofsviertel
Bahnhofsviertel
Bahnhofsviertel
Bahnhofsviertel
Bahnhofsviertel

Frankfurt’s train station district is experiencing a rejuvenation and today is one of the city’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods.

For many visitors to Frankfurt, this small district of the city center will be your first port of call. That’s because its name translates to train station quarter, as it lays adjacent to Frankfurt’s busy central station. Bahnhofsviertel has long had a reputation that was hard to shake, known more for its red-light district and slew of bars than its cultural offerings. However, recent years have seen a transformation and the grittiness has been offered a new light. Visit the Bahnhofsviertel for student bars, affordable restaurants and some of the city’s best nightlife.

Low rents and a central location are largely responsible for Bahnhofsviertel’s rejuvenation, with large numbers of students and artists occupying the previously undesirable apartments that line the streets. Many of the buildings on Kaiserstrasse and Münchener Strasse, two of the streets that lead towards Willy-Brandt-Platz from the station, pre-date World War II so there is plenty of fascinating architecture to take in.

Wander from the station by day to experience the eclectic blend of cultures and characters in the area. Stop for cheap food at a kebab store or a hip café before continuing to explore the area. By night a number of the city’s coolest bars become crowded and lively.

Spend an afternoon relaxing on the Main Riverbank. Located at the southern edge of Bahnhofsviertel, the grassy area is a meeting place for Frankfurt’s locals and in summer is a popular destination. People-watch or read a book as you mix with the locals.

While the region is far safer than it used to be, parts of Bahnhofsviertel remain places to avoid at night. Frankfurt’s red-light district is largely confined to Taunusstrasse and the streets that join it and photography is not appreciated in these areas.

Bahnhofsviertel is serviced by Frankfurt’s central station but can also be reached from the Willy-Brandt-Platz underground station.


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Top hotels in Bahnhofsviertel

Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 44, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ฿3,053 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,053
฿3,418 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"By itself, the hotel is good and its location is nice. There are some good eateries around. But the walk from Frankfurt Central Station to the hotel can be through some very rough neighborhood."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Holiday Inn Frankfurt - Alte Oper by IHG

Holiday Inn Frankfurt - Alte Oper by IHG

4 out of 5
Mainzer Landstrasse 27, Frankfurt
The price is ฿2,226 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,226
฿2,533 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (719 reviews)
"Nice place, but it's directly next to a red light district. Walking to or around the hotel felt very unsafe until you were a street or two away"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Frankfurt - Alte Oper by IHG
Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper

4.5 out of 5
Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 6, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ฿4,420 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,420
฿4,881 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! Helpful and friendly staff! Our room was clean and bed was comfortable! Adina Frankfurt was close to restaurants and we walked along the water. We had a pleasant stroll and had coffee near the river. We wished we booked a longer stay! We only stayed one night but it was a comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper
Holiday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG

Niddastraße 60, Frankfurt
The price is ฿2,049 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,049
฿2,722 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (775 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Great stay at the hotel. The location is a bit dodge but once you’re inside the hotel, it’s like you’re in another world. Modern. Funky. Nice furniture. Very comfortable bed and the beddings. Friendly staff (Nina and Noa)."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG
Victoria Hotel

Victoria Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Elbestrasse 24-26, Kaiserstrasse 59, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, easy to find friendly staff, nice coffee shop on the corner. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and site seeing"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Victoria Hotel
Manhattan Hotel

Manhattan Hotel

Duesseldorfer Str. 10, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (894 reviews)
"The Manhattan Hotel was a very good place to stay. we had no problems with the hotel itself. The area around outside the front door had some vague uneasiness with questionable characters who were on the streets with no real reason to be there."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Manhattan Hotel
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Bahnhofsviertel

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Westend-Süd

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Westend-Süd, check out sights like Senckenberg Museum or Palmengarten and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westend Station or Festhalle-Messe Tram Stop.

Westend-Süd
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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Sachsenhausen Nord

4/5(19 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Sachsenhausen Nord. Top attractions like Staedel Museum and Museumsufer are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Schwanthalerstraße Tram Stop or Schweizer Place U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Sachsenhausen Nord
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Gutleutviertel

3.5/5(46 area reviews)

Visitors to Gutleutviertel love its abundant dining options, and if you want to see more of the area, jump on the metro at Heilbronner Straße Tram Stop.

Gutleutviertel
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Gallus

4/5(51 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Gallus. Spend some time visiting top spots like Skyline Plaza, and catch the metro at Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte S-Bahn or Galluswarte Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Gallus

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