Niederrad Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Niederrad
Explore a residential area in Frankfurt where you can enjoy lush green spaces while viewing the architecture of historic and modern buildings.

Niederrad is a picturesque German district with a laid-back town center and interesting architecture, such as the Baroque Frauenhoftor building. During the summer have a great day outside along the banks of the Main River and at the popular Elli-Lucht-Park.

In 1927 the architect and city planner Ernst May designed Bruchfeldstraße, one of the most famous housing developments in Niederrad. Visit this picturesque area and discover why it's also known as Zickzackhausen (Zigzag). Notice that the façades of the buildings have an unusual angled layout that gives them a sawtooth appearance. Explore this interesting quarter and take photos. The neighborhood was born as a result of the Neues Frankfurt, a housing project developed between 1925 and 1930 to create a new type of urban settlement in the city.

While you are visiting Niederrad, make sure you stop at the Frauenhoftor. This beautiful building was once a cotton factory, constructed between 1761 and 1781. Admire one of the best-preserved Baroque structures in Frankfurt, together with the Bolongaro Palace in the Höchst district. See its elegant arch built to allow loaded trucks easy access to the city when the factory was operational.

Discover the green zones of Niederrad. The district is part of the Frankfurter Grüngürtel (Frankfurt Green Belt), a landscape conservation area that covers about 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares) of land. The belt also includes Frankfurter Stadtwald (Frankfurt City Forest), one of the biggest inner-city forests in Germany. Access this great forest from the southern part of Niederrad.

Stroll along the banks of the Main River to enjoy another beautiful natural space with bicycle paths and nice views. Visit some of the parks in Niederrad, such as Elli-Lucht-Park and Carl-von-Weinberg Park, which has a large playground.

Find the Niederrad district south of the Main River, in Frankfurt am Main, the fifth-largest city in Germany. From the Frankfurt-Niederrad station catch regional trains and buses that travel to many major destinations, including Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Main Station).


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Our pick of the best Niederrad Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Lyoner Strasse 44-48, Niederrad, Schwanheim, Frankfurt, Hessen
The price is NZ$136 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (957 reviews)
"Good airport hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Oct. 2024

Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Essential by Dorint Frankfurt - Niederrad
Essential by Dorint Frankfurt - Niederrad
Hahnstr. 9, Frankfurt, HE
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (773 reviews)
"Nice hotel for basic needs. Pool is only available for certain hours and no air conditioners. They have a fan available in your room when it gets too warm."

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2024

Essential by Dorint Frankfurt - Niederrad
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$243 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,766 reviews)
"The air in the room is stagnant and not easily controlled to a convenient temperature."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$145 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great staff
"Had an issue with noise from the air con in my room. A member of the facilities team had a look, decided it couldn't be fixed, so I was given an upgraded room which was a very nice touch. Breakfast is pretty decent with lots of options. I was there for the marahn and the location is superb for that. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$144 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,597 reviews)
"I was delayed on an international trip and had to book an overnight stay at the Hyatt Place. Excellent accommodations at a very good price - close to the airport in Frankfurt!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Bristol Hotel Frankfurt
Bristol Hotel Frankfurt
Ludwigstrasse 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$116 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Good value"

Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2024

Bristol 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Niederrad

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Gutleutviertel

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Visitors to Gutleutviertel love its abundant dining options, and if you want to see more of the area, jump on the metro at Heilbronner Straße Tram Stop.

Gutleutviertel
Frankfurt showing a river or creek and a city

Innenstadt 1

If you're spending time in Innenstadt 1, check out sights like Skyline Plaza or Kaiserstrasse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Speyerer Straße Tram Stop or Heilbronner Straße Tram Stop.

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Gallus

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

Gallus
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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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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
Sachsenhausen showing a city and street scenes

Frankfurt am Main Süd

While you're in Frankfurt am Main Süd, take in top sights like Frankfurt City Forest or Deutsche Bank Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bürostadt Niederrad Tram Stop or Stadion Straßenbahn Tram Stop.

Frankfurt am Main Süd

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