Frankfurt

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Frankfurt
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Frankfurt
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Frankfurt Travel Guide Video

Germany’s only skyscrapers can be found in the economic capital of Europe, which is also a city known for its sweet apple wine and some of the best museums in the country.

Frankfurt is a city of business. It has more money that almost any other city in Germany and houses the headquarters of the European Central Bank. Unlike the rest of the country, modern office buildings dominate the skyline. Skyscrapers may be one of Frankfurt’s most prominent features but the city is also known for its apple wine and its world-class museums covering art, architecture and history.

Although much of the city was destroyed during bombing in World War II, some old buildings in Frankfurt were rebuilt. Start in the Old Town (Altstadt) to see what the city might have looked like before the war. The Römer has stood as Frankfurt’s town hall since the 15th century and its gabled roofs and centuries-old townhouses remain intact. Look up at the ancient Frankfurt Cathedral next door with its Gothic clock tower.

Many of the city’s world-class museums can be found along the Museumsufer (Museum Embankment), in the district called Sachsenhausen, which runs along the south side of the Main River. Here, you can visit the Senckenberg natural history museum and the German Museum of Architecture. The Städel Museum houses art from periods spanning 700 years. Go to the other side of the river to see some of the best collections of modern and contemporary art in the world at the Museum of Modern Art.

Sachsenhausen is not only known for its museums but also its many traditional bars and restaurants serving local culinary delights. Try typical German fare such as sausages and beer as well as Handkäse mit Musik, a tart served with cheese and onion and Grüne Soße, a green sauce that’s served with potatoes and eggs. Pair your traditional fare with Ebbelwoi (apple wine).

Getting around Frankfurt is easy using the city’s comprehensive subway system. The U-Bahn (underground) and S-Bahn (above ground) trains service almost the entire city and some of the surrounding countryside. Inner-city car parks are hard to come by, so if you do choose to drive to Frankfurt, park at a station in the outer suburbs and catch the train into the city center. Public transport is clean, fast and reliable.

Where to stay in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Airport Area

Visitors to Frankfurt Airport Area love its abundant dining options, and if you want to see more of the area, jump on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station.

Frankfurt Airport Area
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Altstadt Frankfurt

Römerberg and Frankfurt Christmas Market are top sights in Altstadt Frankfurt, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Römer-Paulskirche Tram Stop or Dom-Romer U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.

Altstadt Frankfurt
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Innenstadt

Enjoy the popular shops in Innenstadt. MyZeil is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Frankfurt (M) Hauptwache Station or Eschenheimer Tor Station to see more of Frankfurt.

Innenstadt
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Bahnhofsviertel

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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.

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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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Sachsenhausen Nord

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Sachsenhausen Nord. You can visit top attractions like Staedel Museum and Museumsufer, and jump on the metro at Schwanthalerstraße Tram Stop or Schweizer Place U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Sachsenhausen Nord
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
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Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
The price is P5,215 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
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Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
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Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
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Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend

Osloer Strasse 3, Frankfurt, HE
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Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper

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Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 6, Frankfurt, HE
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"I liked the area which made it easy to walk around"

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Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper
Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7

Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7

Adickesallee 36, Frankfurt, HE
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"I thought this place was great! Comfortable beds, cute little chair, very convenient technology (like Chromecast on the TV and Bluetooth built into the bathroom mirror). Clean, quiet, cute. It's a bit remote from the city center, but a public transportation station is only like a 10 minute walk in ..."

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Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7
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