Innenstadt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Innenstadt
Innenstadt
Innenstadt
Innenstadt
Innenstadt

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.


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Our pick of the best Innenstadt Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

5 out of 5
Am Kaiserplatz Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$456 per night from 4 June to 5 June
NZ$456
4 June - 5 June
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! (1,006 reviews)
Nice big room. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt

Neue Rothofstraße 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$235 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$235
14 June - 15 June
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! (864 reviews)
So a great value venue in the centre of town, staffed by a young and enthusiastic team. I would recommend with a few provisos - most notably on catering where breakfast can be slightly chaotic, and dinner choices are minimal. You will probably go out anyway, so it’s not a huge issue, especially at ...

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt
Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Vilbeler Str. 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$192 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$192
31 May - 1 June
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! (696 reviews)
Amazing and near shopping area

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 8 Frankfurt
The price is NZ$195 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$195
31 May - 1 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel is good location and nice sized rooms just the check in staff are by far the most miserable people you’ll encounter. Barely an acknowledgment or any explanation of facilities. I’m silver Marriott Bonvoy and this is not the same welcome you get across their other hotels. Check in should not ...

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Moxy Frankfurt City Center
The Westin Grand Frankfurt

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 7 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$325 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$325
29 May - 30 May
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! (379 reviews)
Very nice hotel, room was clean , staff were all very friendly, the pool/ sauna area was beautifully maintained and was fully stocked with towels for day use. Restaurants were nice , the tapas lounge was very slow to receive service but the staff were pleasant. Would recommend .

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Westin Grand Frankfurt
JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$420 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$420
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent location with high end shops across the street. There is a lot if construction outside so be ready to wait a bit longer for your Uber.

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt
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Other neighbourhoods around Innenstadt

Altstadt Frankfurt

Altstadt Frankfurt

4.5/5(18 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
Bahnhofsviertel

Bahnhofsviertel

3.5/5(38 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
Ostend

Ostend

4/5(2 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
Westend-Süd

Westend-Süd

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

Westend-Süd
Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany

Nordend West

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

Nordend West
Sachsenhausen Nord

Sachsenhausen Nord

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Sachsenhausen Nord


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