Innenstadt Travel Guide

Frankfurt

A modern building with a curved facade and multiple flags in front.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings featuring steep roofs and colorful facades.
A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a historic church, and a river with bridges.
A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings, escalators, and various retail stores.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings along a river.

The scenic riverside promenade lies in Frankfurt’s city center, adorned with gothic churches, intriguing museums and the modern financial hub. 

With its business and finance skyscrapers, intriguing museums and preserved medieval ramparts, Innenstadt is the eclectic central point of Frankfurt. Here, you’ll find the city’s most international restaurants and bars as well as some of its historic institutions. Visit Innenstadt to find out about life in Frankfurt via a guided tour of this area that decorates the northern side of the Main River.

Among the historical highlights is the Goethe House, which celebrates the life of one of Germany’s most renowned literary figures. Admire the yellow-and-pink façade of the house where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born and grew up. Study the collection of paintings from his era.

Stroll along the tree-lined bank of the Riverfront Promenade and visit the waterside Jewish Museum to learn about Frankfurt’s complex Jewish history. As you walk east, you’ll reach the medieval St. Leonard Church and its adjacent Historical Museum that dates back to the 1800s.

Continue east and head inland for the Frankfurt Dom, the city’s 16th-century cathedral whose tower rises high above the rest of the quarter. Study the intriguing religious relics on display in the Cathedral Museum. It is not far from the Liebfrauenkirche, a gothic structure in which Capuchin monks have lived for centuries.

As a finance hub, the city center also contains the Stock Exchange and several shopping streets. Browse the shops lining the Zeil street and enter its futuristic-looking shopping mal, MyZeil.

For family activities, bring your little ones to the Zoo Frankfurt or the Tigerpalast Varieté Theater, which is known for its flamboyant shows and exquisite food.

The Innenstadt neighborhood encompasses the entire central area of Frankfurt. Travel here by S-Bahn, U-Bahn and tram. Visit the Westend and Ostend wards that sandwich the city’s center.

Backing onto a charming river promenade lined with historic attractions, Innenstadt is the exciting heart of Frankfurt.


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Top hotels in Innenstadt

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

5 out of 5
Am Kaiserplatz Frankfurt HE
The price is ₹19,923 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
₹19,923
per night
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Front desk staff were not very friendly when I asked to check in early (keep in mind I was emailed asking if I wanted to pay a fee to check in at 10am, and arrived to the property about 11am). The room was nice but signs of wear and tear; including stains on the carpet, curtains, and bed. I have ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Vilbeler Str. 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is ₹10,061 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹10,061
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)
"Great hotel in a convenient location. 10 min walk to Bergerstraße"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 8 Frankfurt
The price is ₹8,824 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹8,824
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, with an industrial modern style. People there was very helpful. Property is very well located in the city center close to some spots to visit."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Moxy Frankfurt City Center
Motel One Frankfurt-Riverside

Motel One Frankfurt-Riverside

Lange Straße 5-9 Frankfurt HE
The price is ₹6,940 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
₹6,940
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Clean modern and has good energy"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Motel One Frankfurt-Riverside
Residence Inn by Marriott Frankfurt City Center

Residence Inn by Marriott Frankfurt City Center

Stiftstrasse 43 Frankfurt Hessen
The price is ₹13,886 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
₹13,886
per night
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Frankfurt City Center
Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City

Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City

Eschenheimer Tor 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is ₹9,986 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
₹9,986
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location reallly enjoyed my stay here"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City
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Where to stay in Innenstadt

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Frankfurt am Main Süd

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

Frankfurt Airport Area

Consider a visit to Eco-Kart and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Frankfurt Airport Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station or Terminal 1 -Concourses B & C Station.

Altstadt Frankfurt

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

Sachsenhausen Nord

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.

Bahnhofsviertel

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.



Innenstadt Travel Guide

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