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
The price is NZ$393 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$393
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Shower wasn’t very good. Super old and rustic building. Basically an outdated hotel. Great location though. Staff were really nice."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Moxy Frankfurt City Center

Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 8 Frankfurt
The price is NZ$169 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$169
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Moxy Frankfurt City Center
The Westin Grand Frankfurt

The Westin Grand Frankfurt

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 7 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$343 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$343
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (450 reviews)
"Breakfast was an amazing way to start the day. Loved the proximity to everything I wanted to walk to. Great base to explore the city."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Westin Grand Frankfurt
Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

Vilbeler Str. 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$218 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$218
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Avani Frankfurt City Hotel
Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City

Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City

Eschenheimer Tor 2 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$224 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$224
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, located right downtown."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City
Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG

Neue Rothofstraße 3 Frankfurt HE
The price is NZ$229 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$229
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (921 reviews)
"Great location and nice room."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt by IHG
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.

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.

Gallus

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.



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