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$403 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$403
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt

Neue Rothofstraße 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$236 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$236
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (849 reviews)
Great location for accessing Frankfurt's shopping area, main sites and financial district.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt
Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 8 Frankfurt
The price is NZ$187 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$187
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
We loved this spot and wish we had more time there!

Reviewed on 31 Mar 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 NZ$212 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
NZ$212
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (650 reviews)
We arrived early at 10am. Check-in was easy. Andres was helpful & friendly. Very central located in the heart of Frankfurt. Safe neighbourhood. Walkable to all attractions. Room is clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Opernplatz 16 Frankfurt
The price is NZ$472 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$472
2 May - 3 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Sofitel Frankfurt Opera
The Westin Grand Frankfurt

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 7 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$329 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$329
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
Convenient

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Westin Grand 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.

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, 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
Innenstadt III

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


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