Sachsenhausen Nord Travel Guide

Frankfurt

Climb a tower, browse world-class museums and eat and drink well into the night in this pretty district south of the Main River.

Walk the cobblestone streets of Sachsenhausen, the area of Frankfurt south of the Main River. The pretty neighbourhood is filled with museums, bars and restaurants. Wander through art galleries, shop in boutiques, sample local culinary specialties and dance through the night. The architecture in Sachsenhausen is made up mostly of typical German half-timbered houses, making this one of the prettiest areas in the city.

Cross the Eiserner Steg bridge after a day of sightseeing in the Old Town and head straight for Affentorplatz. This area in the northeast of Sachsenhausen is made up of cobblestone alleyways lined with bars and restaurants. During summer, tables full of diners spill out into the streets and the area has a party atmosphere. Join locals for a drink of apple wine.

The Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) lies along the Main River in the far north of Sachsenhausen. Visit some of the best cultural institutions in the city, including the German Architecture Museum and the Städel, which houses fine art. If your interests are more niche, you might enjoy the Museum for Communication, which houses telephones and stamp collections. See the Icon Museum, which displays religious icons from the 16th to 20th centuries.

Look out over Sachsenhausen and across the river to the Old Town from the top of the Goetheturm (Goethe Tower). The tower can be found in a forest that lies on the edge of farmland in the south of the district. A viewing platform at the top of the 43-metre (141-foot) tower can only be accessed by a long flight of stairs, so wear comfortable shoes. Gaze across forests and farmland on one side and city skyscrapers on the other. The tower is free to climb.

Sachsenhausen encompasses a large area of the city. Get around easily using the U-Bahn and S-Bahn.


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Top hotels in Sachsenhausen Nord

Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Main Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Main Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
Walther-von-Cronberg-Platz 1, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹11,389 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
₹11,389
₹12,592 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
"Staff and location were amazing."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lindner Hotel Frankfurt Main Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Hotel Cult

Hotel Cult

4 out of 5
Offenbacher Landstr. 56, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It was a pleasant stay with clean rooms and located in the city center ..!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Cult
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹10,535 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹10,535
₹11,678 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,423 reviews)
Great airport stay
"Worked great for an overnight stay to catch an early morning flight. The hotel is come red directly to terminal 1 of the Frankfurt Airport just a few minutes walk from the hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹7,180 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,180
₹8,088 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa 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 reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good location, great views from the room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹7,213 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹7,213
₹8,124 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,000 reviews)
"Hotel and staff were lovely. Had a great experience !"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 9, Frankfurt
The price is ₹7,260 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,260
₹8,175 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)
"Just a block down from this hotel, is a restaurant named The Italian. It was excellent in terms of value, drink and food choices."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Sachsenhausen Nord

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Bahnhofsviertel

3/5(144 area reviews)

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.

Bahnhofsviertel
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
Sachsenhausen showing a city and street scenes

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 am Main Süd
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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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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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Ostend

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ostend. Top attractions like Frankfurt Zoo and European Central Bank are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Zobelstraße Tram Stop or Ostendstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Ostend


Sachsenhausen Nord Travel Guide