Bockenheim

Frankfurt

Bockenheim
Bockenheim
Bockenheim
Bockenheim
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With a vast student population and an entrance via a semi-submerged carriage, this district has an abundance of innovation and creativity.

As the former setting of the city’s main university campus, Bockenheim remains one of the cultural hubs of Frankfurt. The youthful and eclectic student feel is reflected in the modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this densely populated district. Stay in Bockenheim or plan a visit to get to know this busy neighborhood through its specialty foods, among its many other highlights.

For a sense of the eclectic sights, sounds, tastes and smells in the area, peruse the Wochenmarkt Bockenheim. On Thursdays, this weekly market has rows of stalls selling fresh produce from the region. Rising from the square where the market is held is the iconic Bockenheimer Warte, one of the four towers preserved from the medieval walls that once enclosed the city.

Admire the tower’s timber-framed summit and cylindrical body. Snap photos of its eponymous train station with an entrance disguised as a half-submerged train carriage. This kind of quirky innovation is typical of the area, where you can also find many inventive culinary options and architectural gems.

Among the highlights of Bockenheim is the Senckenberg Museum. Browse the fascinating natural history displays, featuring one of Europe’s largest dinosaur exhibits. Look toward the future at the nearby Experiminta museum. Head north to the Frauenfriedenskirche, whose façade includes three tall, narrow arches.

Appreciate the neighborhood’s bohemian ambiance as you frequent quaint cafés and cabaret theaters. Relax in one of the typical Frankfurt pubs. Wander past the lake of the scenic Rebstockpark and bring your kids to its indoor water park. On the park’s southern border stands the Frankfurter Feldbahn Museum, where you can inspect antique railway carriages.

Find the district in the northwestern corner of Frankfurt. Drive northwest from the city center for less than 20 minutes or travel by public transportation to the Frankfurt Main West or the Leipziger Straße.

Bockenheim is a place where invention and intriguing history combine.


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Top hotels in Bockenheim

Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt

Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt

Franklinstr. 65, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P6,205 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P6,205
P6,905 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
"Fantastic views"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt
Holiday Inn - the niu, Air Frankfurt Messe by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Air Frankfurt Messe by IHG

Leonardo-da-Vinci-Allee 30, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P2,606 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
P2,606
P3,386 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (381 reviews)
"Accessible by car. Next to Autobahn. Tram right next to hotel which leads to Hauptbahnhof"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Holiday Inn - the niu, Air Frankfurt Messe by IHG
Novotel Frankfurt City

Novotel Frankfurt City

4 out of 5
Lise-Meitner-Str. 2, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P4,924 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P4,924
P5,535 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Alte Oper and Frankfurt ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Nice property and very clean. Around some restaurants and public transport. Not far from city center. Not the prettiest of area around."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Novotel Frankfurt City
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P7,384 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
P7,384
P8,167 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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! (2,482 reviews)
Don't order room service
"The room service food was horrible"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P5,223 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,223
P5,854 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (2,256 reviews)
"Good food"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P4,663 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,663
P5,256 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (2,002 reviews)
"Pretty good"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Bockenheim

Palmengarten which includes a river or creek, boating and a park

Innenstadt II

While you're in Innenstadt II, take in top sights like Senckenberg Museum or Palmengarten, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Leipziger Strasse U-Bahn or Adalbert-Schloßstraße Tram Stop.

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Westend-Süd

While you're in Westend-Süd, take in top sights like Senckenberg Museum or Deutsche Bank Twin Towers, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Westend Station or Festhalle-Messe Tram Stop.

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Westend Nord

Museums, bars, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Westend Nord. Sights like Palmengarten and Frankfurt Botanical Garden are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Frankfurt area at Gruneburgweg U-Bahn.

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Gallus

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Gallus. If sightseeing is on the list, Skyline Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte S-Bahn or Galluswarte Tram Stop to see more of the area.

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Bahnhofsviertel

1/5(1 area review)

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
Frankfurt showing a river or creek and a city

Innenstadt 1

While you're in Innenstadt 1, take in top sights like Skyline Plaza or Kaiserstrasse, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Speyerer Straße Tram Stop or Heilbronner Straße Tram Stop.

Innenstadt 1

Bockenheim