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Frankfurt TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Germany’s 5th-largest city and Goethe’s birthplace, Frankfurt is a friendly Hessian town with all the trappings of a big city. The city’s international trade fairs bring in millions of visitors several months out of the year, and Frankfurt’s museums, operas, and ballets are second only to Berlin’s.

Why Go

For traditional German cuisine and festivals in a multi-cultural atmosphere.

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$227*+: Cheap holiday fares to Europe (each way) United/Visa

$81/nt+: 4-star Maritim Kurhaushotel Expedia

$161/nt+: 5-star Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel & Towers Conference Center Expedia

$132/nt+: 5-star Schlosshotel Kronberg Expedia

$719+: 4-star InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport Expedia

Frankfurt Hotels

Frankfurt is a bustling city of commerce and its hotel options, most of which are geared to business travelers, reflect that both in their high prices (especially during the work week) and lack of availability. Many hotels double or even triple their prices during the messe (international fairs and conferences) which unite professionals from fields ranging from publishing (the city hosts the world’s largest book fair) to the pharmaceutical and automotive industries. Book well in advance if you plan to visit during these times and stay at places that are either above or below conference-goers’ budgets (keep abreast of upcoming conventions at www.messefrankfurt.com). The vast majority of properties are either located in the Stadmitte neighborhood alongside nightlife, restaurants, and historical sites or in trendy Westend, where the trade fairgrounds are located.

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Diana
Located on a quiet residential street, the Diana has been a homey bargain for decades. The drawing room and breakfast salon... family

Goldman 25hours
Each of this hotel’s 49 rooms are designed differently, but all have a young, urban audience in mind. Bright, mismatched... new | moderate | great value

Hotel Robert Mayer
Located in a turn-of-the-century villa, this small, comfortable hotel features 11 rooms, each themed around a famous artistic... moderate | great value

Villa Orange
One of the few hotels whose prices don’t skyrocket during the “messe” times, Villa Orange has 38... boutique | great value

Hotel Hessischer Hof
Exclusive, traditional, and private, this luxe, 117-room hotel goes the extra mile to make guests comfortable (shining their... smart splurge | business | expensive

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
The Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof (nicknamed “First Lady”) is the city’s last word in luxury. With its 321... expensive

Diana
Located on a quiet residential street, the Diana has been a homey bargain for decades. The drawing room and breakfast salon... family

Goldman 25hours
Each of this hotel’s 49 rooms are designed differently, but all have a young, urban audience in mind. Bright, mismatched... new | trendy | great value

Hotel Robert Mayer
Located in a turn-of-the-century villa, this small, comfortable hotel features 11 rooms, each themed around a famous artistic... trendy | great value

Villa Orange
One of the few hotels whose prices don’t skyrocket during the “messe” times, Villa Orange has 38... boutique | great value

Goldman 25hours
Each of this hotel’s 49 rooms are designed differently, but all have a young, urban audience in mind. Bright, mismatched... new | moderate | great value

Hotel Robert Mayer
Located in a turn-of-the-century villa, this small, comfortable hotel features 11 rooms, each themed around a famous artistic... moderate | great value

Hotel Hessischer Hof
Exclusive, traditional, and private, this luxe, 117-room hotel goes the extra mile to make guests comfortable (shining their... smart splurge | business | expensive

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
The Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof (nicknamed “First Lady”) is the city’s last word in luxury. With its 321... expensive

Frankfurt Restaurants

From budget eats to five-star restaurants, Frankfurt’s dining scene has it all. The region’s cuisine is focused on meat (would you expect any less from the home of the frankfurter?), and tradition abounds. Pork with green sauce (similar to the Italian salsa verde) and wurst are king here.

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Haus Wertheym
Old-world Germany meets an English-speaking staff at this classic restaurant with traditional offerings like schnitzel,... german | austrian

Historix
Low prices and traditional apple-cider-cellar decor keep Historix a favorite among locals and museum-goers. Classic Hessian... local favorite | swiss | german | austrian

Paris Bar Cafe
International cuisine is the order of the day at Frankfurt’s most literary cafe. Once the Proust readings are over,... international | trendy

Solberfäss'je
Though it now sits in a posh shopping district, this popular restaurant maintains its working-class roots. Specialties are... swiss | german | austrian

Holbein's
When locals go out to a nice meal in Frankfurt, they want anything but frankfurters. Holbein’s is a stylish spot in the... trendy | asian | mediterranean

Silk
Diners lounge in sleek white beds and DJ’s outnumber the chefs at this chic new restaurant where fresh, seasonal... international | new | smart splurge | trendy

Snack-Point
More fast-food than sit-down, this extensive “currywurst” restaurant has a large selection of spicy sausages (some... family | german

Zum Gemalten Haus
In the German tradition, every single item on the menu (except dessert) is meat. The simple wurst-fare comes with kraut and... family | great value | german