Frankfurt Airport Area Travel Guide

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Frankfurt Airport, also known as Rhein-Main-Flughafen) is a major international airport located in Frankfurt, the fifth-largest city of Germany and one of the world's leading financial centres. It is the main hub for Lufthansa. The airport covers an area of 2,300 hectares of land and features two passenger terminals with a capacity of approximately 65 million passengers per year.

Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany as well as the 4th busiest in Europe.
Frankfurt Airport, also known as Rhein-Main-Flughafen) is a major international airport located in Frankfurt, the fifth-largest city of Germany and one of the world's leading financial centres. It is the main hub for Lufthansa. The airport covers an area of 2,300 hectares of land and features two passenger terminals with a capacity of approximately 65 million passengers per year.

Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany as well as the 4th busiest in Europe.
I may have had longer layovers and more delays at this airport than anywhere in the world. Not a lot of pleasant memories of this place!!
Zero-G parabolic flight with esa 
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In the night:
97 lifts and escalators 1,800 construction workers and project staff 20,000 façade components 7,000 doors 2,000 glass panes in the skylight 20,000 tons of steel 60,000 cubic meters of concrete 145,000 square meters of façade

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Our pick of the best Frankfurt Airport Area Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire Frankfurt
The price is AU$227 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$227
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,688 reviews)
Perfect everything was perfect

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$135 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$135
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,177 reviews)
Clean room, staff was very accommodating. Would definitely book again!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 9 Frankfurt
The price is AU$133 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
AU$133
14 Feb - 15 Feb
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! (1,088 reviews)
Room and staff were good. Airport shuttle no longer exist.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$229 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$229
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,786 reviews)
It was a lovely hotel. We stayed dinner there on Christmas and it was very good.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Thea-Rasche, 6 Frankfurt
The price is AU$153 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$153
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
This hotel was great! The breakfast had a lot of selection, the beds were comfortable, and the staff were very helpful, including letting us check in early after our flight. Would recommend!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire Frankfurt
The price is AU$256 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$256
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
superb room excellent check-in service, great food at the bar, and friendly service.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hilton Frankfurt Airport
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 Frankfurt Airport Area

VGF tram S-Type 235 at Neu-Isenburg Stadtgrenze, next to the station building of the Frankfurter Waldbahn, August 2016

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
Hoechst showing flowers

Frankfurt am Main West

If you're spending time in Frankfurt am Main West, check out sights like Hoechst Castle or Süwag Energie Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zuckschwerdtstraße Tram Stop or Bolongaropalast Tram Stop.

Frankfurt am Main West
Niederrad featuring heritage elements

Niederrad

3/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Niederrad. Frankfurter Golf Club is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Odenwaldstraße Tram Stop or Gerauer Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Niederrad
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Sachsenhausen-Süd

4/5(1 area review)

While you're in Sachsenhausen-Süd, take in top sights like Deutsche Bank Park or Goethe Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Oberschweinstiege Tram Stop or Frankfurt-Louisa S-Bahn.

Sachsenhausen-Süd
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt featuring modern architecture

Gallus

3.5/5(11 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
FDN6E8 coal fired power plant,cogeneration plant

Gutleutviertel

3.5/5(10 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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