Westend Nord Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Westend Nord
Westend Nord
Westend Nord
Westend Nord
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Frankfurt’s green belt and tranquil residential zone encompass the financial centre and the iconic twin towers that rise a little south of the university.

Split into a northern and southern quarter, the Westend area is an affluent residential zone just outside the city centre. As you amble along the pleasant lanes, you’ll spot the large and impressive houses of some of the city’s wealthiest citizens. Visit the Westend to relax in various parks and plazas, enjoying the district’s serenity and enchanting scenery.

Study the collection of plants on display in the Frankfurt Botanical Garden. It is known for the exceptional architecture of the greenhouse, which contains a vast tropical section. Continue to explore the greenery of the region at the Nebbiensches Gartenhaus, where fountains and floral displays adorn the pavilion.

A little further south lies the tropical realm and aquarium of the Palm Garden. Stroll around the scenic Bootsweiher lake to see a show or recital at the Papageno Musiktheater am Palmengarten. Bring your family to see the colourful displays showcasing scenes from a 19th-century children’s book at the Struwwelpeter Museum.

Marking the eastern side of the Westend region is the spacious Rothschildpark, which provides some of the best views of the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers. Admire the carved glass making up these iconic skyscrapers that are joined at the base by a wide podium. Consider the financial importance of this Deutsche Bank headquarters, often used as the background image for financial news reports.

In the northern part of the quarter stands the Goethe University Frankfurt. Chat with students as you make your way through the campus. Marvel at the size of the enormous IG Farben Building Johann Wolfgang Goethe University. It has an intriguing history and working paternoster elevators that travel up and down in a continuous loop.

The Westend skirts the western border of the central Innenstadt district. Travel here by U-Bahn to the Alte Oper station then head west to explore the neighbourhood.


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Our pick of the best Westend Nord Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
The price is AU$159 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$159
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,249 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and comfortable. The shuttle to the airport runs every 20 minutes and this was the main reason I chose the hotel. We had a nice meal in the hotel restaurant the evening we arrived."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is AU$266 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$266
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,587 reviews)

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 9, Frankfurt
The price is AU$144 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$144
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean rooms with kitchenette, easy parking and access to public transportation."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire, Am Flughafen, Frankfurt
The price is AU$272 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$272
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,692 reviews)
"It's an airport hotel, so set your expectations accordingly. This is a place to catch a night's sleep before or after your flight. It is in an area connected to the airport called "The Squaire," and that's a game changer. Paulaner has a restaurant in The Squaire and it is a FABULOUS biergarten. Great ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is AU$143 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$143
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,077 reviews)
Amazing
"Lovely hotel, amazing services"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd

IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd

Mannheimer Str. 21, Frankfurt, HE
The price is AU$127 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$127
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Great place to stay fora short stay"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd
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 Westend Nord

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Nordend West

Nordend West is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Explora and Main Cemetery Frankfurt are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nibelungenallee-Deutsche Bibliothek U-Bahn or Glauburgstrasse Station to get around.

Nordend West
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Westend-Süd

If you're spending time in Westend-Süd, check out sights like Senckenberg Museum or Deutsche Bank Twin Towers and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westend Station or Festhalle-Messe Tram Stop.

Westend-Süd
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Innenstadt III

While you're in Innenstadt III, take in top sights like Berger Strasse or Explora, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rohrbachstraße -Friedberger Landstraße Tram Stop or Glauburgstrasse Station.

Innenstadt III
Palmengarten showing boating, a river or creek and a garden

Innenstadt II

If you're spending time in Innenstadt II, check out sights like Senckenberg Museum or Palmengarten and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Leipziger Strasse U-Bahn or Adalbert-Schloßstraße Tram Stop.

Innenstadt II
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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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Bockenheim

4/5(3 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Bockenheim. Top attractions like Leipziger Strasse and Schonhof are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kirchplatz Station or Leipziger Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Bockenheim


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