Innenstadt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 centre, 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 centre 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 Theatre, which is known for its flamboyant shows and exquisite food.

The Innenstadt neighbourhood 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 centre.

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


Stay near popular Innenstadt attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Innenstadt Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

5 out of 5
Am Kaiserplatz Frankfurt HE
Fully refundable
The price is AU$336 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$336
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
The Westin Grand Frankfurt

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 7 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$257 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$257
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (416 reviews)
"If you're staying in Frankfurt for a few days, this is a really nice place to stay in a safe area that makes travelling easy. The location is great for accessing public transport, walking to the main shopping area and getting to the old town. There is a large fairly inexpensive multistorey public ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

The Westin Grand Frankfurt
Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 8 Frankfurt
The price is AU$153 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$153
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Great location from all the shopping places , old town and other sites. It’s easy to access from the airport as well."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

Moxy Frankfurt City Center
Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Vilbeler Str. 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$157 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$157
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
"Good place , the room was great and the breakfast was delicious"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG

Neue Rothofstraße 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$175 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$175
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (896 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location and has s self serve check in and check out. The rooms are cleverly designed to cover all bases efficiently. We were very happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG
JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is AU$358 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$358
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The room was spotless and comfortable and the breakfast had a great variety of options. The locations convenient and close to local attractions and there is a shopping mall on the same street. We had a lovely and pleasant ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Innenstadt

Find the best Innenstadt areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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