Frankfurt Vacation & Tourism Guide

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Throughout its history, Frankfurt has been linked to international trade, commerce and transportation. But Frankfurt is more than just a hub for transport and commerce. Nearly 40 museums make up Frankfurt's cultural landscape. The Zeil pedestrian zone is the premier shopping zone. Frankfurt is also known as the "City of Festivals." Notable among these are the Book Fair, Christmas markets and the spring and fall Dippemess. There is definitely something for every traveler in this German city.

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1. Fleming's Hotel Frankfurt-Messe Star_rating-4

Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 29 reviews from 4 sources

from $88.32
Fleming's Hotel Frankfurt-Messe
Based on 29 reviews from 4 sources.
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
  • "It is a very convenient hotel to visit the Messe Fair in Frankfurt, only 5 minutes walk!" — source Expedia

    " A wonderful place - also it’s about 3 blocks from the main train station which was a quick and easy walk." — source Expedia

2. Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel
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3. Westin Grand Hotel

Westin Grand Hotel
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4. Hotel Concorde

Hotel Concorde
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5. Courtyard by Marriott...

Courtyard by Marriott Frankfurt Messe
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from $59.36

6. Steigenberger Airport...

Steigenberger Airport Hotel
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7. Admiral Hotel

Admiral Hotel
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from $57.09

8. Motel One Frankfurt City

Motel One Frankfurt City
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from $67.37

9. Radisson Blu Hotel, F...

Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt
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10. Monopol

Monopol
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  • 1. Museum für Moderne Kunst

    Museum für Moderne Kunst

    ... museum opened in 1991 in a building created by Hans Hollein, the Viennese architect. The structure is designed like a boat, but in spite of its somewhat bizarre shape, the gallery has a bright, spacious air. (Some critics c... more

  • 2. Goethehaus

    Goethehaus

    The house in which the legendary writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lived his early years ... more

  • 3. Museumsufer

    Museumsufer

    ... the quay on the southern bank of the River Main between Friedensbrücke and Dreikönigskirche, is also known as Museumsufer (Museum Bank). Seven important museums are clustered here, most of them housed in magnifice... more

  • 4. Schirn Kunsthalle

    Schirn Kunsthalle

    The only constant in this art exhibition hall is change. There is no permanent ... more

  • 5. Palmengarten

    Palmengarten

    ... in 1869 to house the Duke of Nassau's plant collection, the Palmengarten (Palm Garden) contains a stunning array of exotic plants. Visitors are free to wander at will through the gardens, although the guided tours are recom... more

  • 6. Living

    Living

    This huge restaurant-cum-bar in the Eurotower has a low-key atmosphere, a seemingly endless bar, and revels in the reputation of being a haven for singles. At lunchtime, customers can eat out on the sunny terrace with views ove... more

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  • 7. Deutsches Architekturmuseum

    Deutsches Architekturmuseum

    ... National Museum of Architecture is housed inside a beautiful 19th-century villa. In fact, the concept of the museum is mirrored in the unusual design of the building: architect Oswald Mathias Ungers hollowed out the old neo... more

  • 8. Museum für Angewandte Kunst

    Museum für Angewandte Kunst

    This museum is filled with sculptures, carvings and other hand-made ... more

  • 9. Ostzeile vom Römer

    Ostzeile vom Römer

    ... Frankfurt's old town was destroyed during the Second World War, heated discussions took place as to how the area between the Dom and Römer should be rebuilt. Towards the end of the 1970s the town council began to recon... more

  • 10. Paulskirche

    Paulskirche

    This church is where Germany's kings and emperors ... more

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  • 1. Gerbermühle

    Gerbermühle

    ... Gerbermühle Hotel is a member of Design Hotels. Primarily built as a flour mill in the 1520s, the Gerbermühle is, however, better known as the summer residence of J. Wolfgang von Goethe and his beloved Marianne von Wi... more

  • 2. Rosa Bistro

    Rosa Bistro

    Pigs are the decorative theme of this small French restaurant. Their image covers the restaurant, including the walls. The tables are lovingly set and the well-heeled guests like dining in such original and intimate surrounding... more

  • 3. Café Karin

    Café Karin

    Café Karin is a city-center oasis located directly opposite Goethe's birthplace at Großer Hirschgraben. Its student charm is tempered with a hint of urbanity. The breakfasts here are legendary: a croissant with butter and jam a... more

  • 4. Suvadee Thai Restaurant

    Suvadee Thai Restaurant

    One of the first Thai restaurants in Frankfurt, Suvadee's interior is warm, with wall-carvings and other traditional Thai decor. The staff is friendly and more than willing to help you choose a dish. The choice is vast and incl... more

  • 5. Osteria Enoteca

    Osteria Enoteca

    You have to ring the doorbell to get into Osteria Enoteca, for many years Frankfurt's most popular Italian restaurant. What makes it stand out from the rest is the chef's unrivalled capacity to combine local and Tuscan recipes.... more

  • 6. Andalucia

    Andalucia

    One of the few Spanish restaurants in Frankfurt, Andalucia is small and often full, and so the friendly staff sometimes have difficulty attending to everybody straight away. Decorated in light colors and with Spanish landscapes... more

  • 7. Café au Lait / Bistro Maria

    Café au Lait / Bistro Maria

    Café au Lait's large windows let the sunlight stream in and lend it a friendly atmosphere. The views of Bockenheim's old town are great, particularly in the summer when guests can sit outside and watch the world go by. The café... more

  • 8. Erno's Bistro

    Erno's Bistro

    The cozy ambiance at Erno's Bistro resembles a nice little Parisian bistro. The excellent menu features exquisite French specialties that combine the flavors of the region and contemporary presentation styles, resulting in deli... more

  • 9. Restaurant Français

    Restaurant Français

    Restaurant Français the gourmet restaurant in the Frankfurter Hof hotel is a place where old school meets innovation. Impeccable service and a menu which fuses traditional and futuristic dishes complement the chic guests and up... more

  • 10. Harveys

    Harveys

    With its baroque décor, high ceilings and ornate wooden and gilted decorations, Harvey's is a joy to the eye as well as the palate, a perfect combination of moderate prices and elegant décor. A wide selection of international b... more

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