Hotels with a Bar near Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof faces the Bahnhofsviertel, the quarter where Kaiserstraße and Münchener Straße fill up with bars and restaurants in the evening, and Sachsenhausen's cider taverns lie just across the Main. The hotels on this page all have a bar of their own, from IntercityHotel Frankfurt, a minute's walk from the station, to 25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip with its rooftop terrace and Le Méridien Frankfurt with a beer garden. A hotel bar is the easy option after a late ICE, while the Bahnhofsviertel is there for travellers who want to go out.
The Hauptbahnhof opens onto the Bahnhofsviertel, a dense quarter of late 19th-century buildings, bars and international restaurants between the station and the banking towers. Across the Main, Sachsenhausen keeps Frankfurt's cider tavern tradition alive, a short walk or tram ride from the station.
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A Nightcap After the Late ICE
After a long train journey, a drink in the hotel is often all you want, and the Bahnhofsviertel's own bars can be loud and crowded late at night. A hotel with a bar near the Hauptbahnhof gives you a quiet first evening without crossing the station square, and keeps the city's nightlife, from Kaiserstraße to the cider taverns of Sachsenhausen, a short walk away for the nights you want it.
For a drink straight off the train, the hotels on the station's doorstep are the practical choice. IntercityHotel Frankfurt is described as a minute's walk from the Hauptbahnhof and the long-distance bus terminal, with a lounge, a bar and a terrace, and a guest score of 8.6. Toyoko Inn Frankfurt Central Station and Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City Center are both very close to the station and keep things simple with a bar and a restaurant. Holiday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG, also near the Hauptbahnhof, adds a lobby lounge and a terrace, which suits a relaxed evening before an early departure.
Some hotels make the bar part of the experience. 25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip has a bar, a diner-style restaurant and a rooftop terrace near the station, and is the hotel I would choose for an evening with a view over the Bahnhofsviertel. Le Méridien Frankfurt, near the Hauptbahnhof, pairs an art nouveau setting with a French restaurant and a beer garden, a good fit for warm summer evenings. Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre offers an airy restaurant and a bar a short walk from the platforms, and Premier Inn Frankfurt City Centre Hotel has a bar and restaurant with parking on site.
A few hotels on this page are better placed for other parts of Frankfurt. Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer, rated 8.8, is a high-rise near the Museumsufer, a short walk from the Sachsenhausen side of the river, where traditional taverns serve Apfelwein, the local cider. ibis Frankfurt Centrum sits opposite the Main, with a bar, spa facilities and a fitness centre. Hotel NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower, rated 9, is an eight-minute walk from the Festhalle and Messe, so its bar is most useful for trade fair visitors who want to stay near the exhibition grounds.
Hotel The Frankfurt, rated 8.8, offers a bar, a restaurant and breakfast included, a simple base for a short stay. Whichever hotel you choose, the Bahnhofsviertel is worth knowing about: it is one of Frankfurt's liveliest areas for bars and international food, but it also has a visible drug scene around Taunusstraße and Niddastraße, so some travellers prefer to drink at the hotel late at night. For a classic Frankfurt evening, cross the Main to Sachsenhausen, about twenty minutes on foot or a short tram ride from the station, and order cider in a stoneware jug.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a nightcap after a late train, I recommend IntercityHotel Frankfurt: it is a minute's walk from the Hauptbahnhof and has a lounge, a bar and a terrace. For an evening with more atmosphere, I would choose 25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip, whose rooftop terrace looks over the Bahnhofsviertel near the station. Both hotels are a few minutes on foot from the platforms.
4.5Guest scoreBarHotel NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower
Modern comfort with a restaurant, bar, and fitness center near the Messe
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower is a modern four-star hotel built mainly for business travel, eight minutes on foot from Festhalle/Messe. For a family, the useful points are the restaurant and bar on site, parking for those who drive, pet-friendly options and easy access to Frankfurt Airport for early flights. The fitness centre and business centre are for adults. With a guest score of 9.0 from 1,988 reviews, I would book it for a trade-fair trip or a smooth airport stopover.
4.4Guest scoreBarHotel Europa Life & Style
Bright, low-key rooms with breakfast, parking, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Europa Life & Style is a straightforward three-star hotel near Frankfurt's main station, which makes arriving by train with children and bags easy. Rooms are bright and low-key with free Wi-Fi, breakfast options cover the morning, and the restaurant and bar keep evenings simple. Parents can use the fitness centre, pets are welcome and parking is available. An 8.8 score from 1,378 reviews is a strong result for this category.
4.4Guest scoreBarHotel The Frankfurt
Warm rooms with complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a bar near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel The Frankfurt is an unpretentious four-star hotel near the station with warm rooms, and I find it a practical choice for families and business travellers. Breakfast and WiFi are free, there is a bar and a restaurant, and a full-service laundry helps on longer stays. Parking is available. Guests rate it 8.8 across 1,578 reviews, a strong score. It is simple in style, with included services that add value.
4.4Guest scoreBarScandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Refined high-rise hotel with city views, dining, and fitness facilities
View hotel →Why guests love itScandic Frankfurt Museumsufer is a refined high-rise hotel near the Museumsufer, and I find it a comfortable choice for families and for guests with pets. Rooms are understated, and some have city views. There is a restaurant, a bar and fitness facilities, and parking is available. Guests rate it 8.8 across 2,622 reviews, a strong score from a large sample.
4.3Guest scoreBarIntercityHotel Frankfurt
Comfortable rooms, a restaurant, and a bar, steps from the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itIntercityHotel Frankfurt is about a minute's walk from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof and its long-distance bus terminal, so families can step off the train and reach their room without a taxi. The comfortable rooms suit a short stay, and the restaurant, lounge and bar keep meals simple. A terrace offers some outdoor space, parking is available and pets are accepted. More than 2,600 guests give it a score of 8.6, a good sign for a station hotel.
4.2Guest scoreBarPremier Inn Frankfurt City Centre Hotel
116 soundproofed rooms on Elbestraße, ten minutes on foot from Frankfurt Hbf
View hotel →Why guests love itPremier Inn Frankfurt City Centre offers family rooms among its 116, and every room has sound-insulated walls, the feature that makes a family night workable in this part of town. The location is the honest issue for parents: Elbestraße lies in the Bahnhofsviertel, Frankfurt's red-light and nightlife district, where drug use is visible on some streets. By day it is a short, flat walk from Hauptbahnhof with a pushchair; by night I would choose a taxi from the station with small children. The restaurant and bar on site mean dinner without going back out. Guests rate it 8.4 across 1,990 reviews.
4.2Guest scoreBarLe Méridien Frankfurt
Art nouveau elegance with a spa and French dining near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itLe Méridien Frankfurt is a chic hotel near Frankfurt Central Station with an art nouveau style, and I find it a graceful choice for families and for guests with pets. There is a fitness centre, a spa, a restaurant serving French cuisine and a beer garden. It suits leisure and business stays alike. Guests rate it 8.4 across 1,804 reviews, a good score from a large sample.
4.2Guest scoreBarHamburger Hof
Modern rooms, a restaurant and bar, a short walk from the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHamburger Hof is a modern three-star I would suggest to a family arriving by train, as it is a short walk from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. It is listed as family-friendly, suites give extra room when travelling together, and the restaurant and bar keep dinner simple after the journey. Pets are welcome and parking is available. The area around the station is busy, so it suits a practical stay. An 8.4 rating across 725 reviews is solid.
4.2Guest scoreBar25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip
Trendy rooms, diner-style restaurant, and a lively rooftop terrace
View hotel →Why guests love it25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip is a funky hotel near Frankfurt's main train station, and I find it a lively, characterful choice for guests with pets. Rooms are trendy, and there is a diner-style restaurant, a bar and a rooftop terrace. A fitness centre and parking are available, and public transport is close. Guests rate it 8.4 across 1,628 reviews. The mood is playful, so it suits those who like personality.
4.2Guest scoreBarTownhouse Hotel
Contemporary rooms, a lobby bar, and easy access to the station
View hotel →Why guests love itTownhouse Hotel is a contemporary choice near Frankfurt's main train station that I would suggest to families who value calm evenings: the library gives older children and parents a quiet corner, and the lobby bar suits adults once the day is done. Rooms are stylish with free Wi-Fi and minibars, the restaurant serves breakfast before an early train, and parking is available. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.4 across nearly 500 reviews.
4.2Guest scoreBarHoliday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG
Trendy rooms with a bar and terrace, close to the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itHoliday Inn - the niu, Charly Frankfurt City by IHG is a contemporary hotel a short walk from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, which makes train arrivals easy with children and luggage. Rooms are trendy and air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, the restaurant keeps dinner simple, and the terrace and lobby lounge give everyone space to relax. Pets are welcome and parking is available. An 8.4 score from 1,527 reviews points to a solid, modern stay.
4.1Guest scoreBarHilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre
Understated rooms, a 24/7 gym, and a short walk to the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre is a casual hotel a short walk from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, and I find it a comfortable choice for families and for guests with pets. Rooms and suites are understated, and there is an airy restaurant, a bar and a gym open around the clock. Parking is available. Guests rate it 8.2 across 1,670 reviews, a good score from a large sample.
4.0Guest scoreBarToyoko Inn Frankfurt Central Station
Budget-friendly stay with free breakfast steps from the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itToyoko Inn Frankfurt Central Station is a budget choice I would make for a family on a tight schedule: it is a two-minute walk from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, so an early train with children is far less stressful. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, rooms are air-conditioned, and the restaurant and bar save a search for dinner. Parking costs extra. Rooms are unpretentious, and the 8.0 rating across 2,890 reviews is fair for the category.
4.0Guest scoreBarLeonardo Hotel Frankfurt City Center
Bright, budget-friendly rooms steps from the main train station
View hotel →Why guests love itLeonardo Hotel Frankfurt City Center is a contemporary budget hotel very close to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, and I find it a sensible base for families and for guests with pets. Rooms are bright and air-conditioned, WiFi is free, and there is a restaurant and a bar. Parking is available. Guests rate it 8.0 across 1,860 reviews. It is a simple hotel, so expect function over luxury.
3.9Guest scoreBaribis Frankfurt Centrum
Modern rooms opposite the river with a bar, restaurant, and spa
View hotel →Why guests love itIbis Frankfurt Centrum is a modern three-star hotel opposite the river, and I find it a practical, casual choice for families. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and there is a restaurant, a bar, a business centre, a fitness centre and spa facilities. Parking is available, and both pets and children are welcome. Guests rate it 7.8 across 2,655 reviews, a decent score from a large sample.
3.9Guest scoreBarHotel Plaza Frankfurt
Comfortable, pet-friendly hotel with a lobby bar near the main station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Plaza Frankfurt is a straightforward choice for families arriving at Frankfurt's main station, which is close by. Family rooms make it easier to keep everyone together, and the restaurant and lobby bar mean dinner can happen without searching the area. Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, parking is available for families with a car and pets are welcome. With a 7.8 rating from 650 reviews, I would book it for a short, practical stay between trains or city visits.
3.9Guest scoreBarHotel Concorde
Streamlined rooms with free breakfast, a bar, and parking near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Concorde makes sense for families travelling by train because Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is a short walk away, so luggage and children reach the platform without a taxi. The complimentary hot breakfast buffet is the main family asset, setting everyone up before a long ride. Suites are available alongside the streamlined rooms, and a restaurant, casual bar and on-site parking cover the rest. Guests rate it 7.8 across more than 600 reviews.
3.9Guest scoreBarManhattan Hotel
Modern rooms with breakfast, a 24-hour bar, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itManhattan Hotel is a modern hotel a short walk from Frankfurt (Main) Platz der Republik, with a complimentary breakfast buffet that makes mornings simple for families. Air-conditioned rooms help in summer, the on-site restaurant covers dinner, and parking is available for those who drive. Pets are welcome, and the 24-hour bar suits late arrivals. With a guest score of 7.8 from 1,039 reviews, I would choose it for a practical overnight stop in Frankfurt rather than a long family holiday.
3.8Guest scoreBarHotel Monopol
Informal hotel near the main station with dining and a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Monopol is an informal four-star hotel in a building from around 1900, a short walk from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof and its long-distance bus terminal, which makes arrivals with children and bags simple. Complimentary breakfast covers the morning, Wi-Fi is free, and the relaxed restaurant and bar keep evenings easy without crossing the city. Parking helps families arriving by car. A 7.6 score from 1,310 reviews suggests a fair, practical stay.
3.6Guest scoreBarRamada by Wyndham Frankfurt Central Station
Budget-friendly stay with a Lebanese restaurant and spa near the station
View hotel →Why guests love itRamada by Wyndham Frankfurt Central Station suits families who want a budget-friendly room near the main station and a few useful services on site. The Lebanese restaurant gives an easy dinner option, the full-service laundry helps on a longer trip and the airport shuttle simplifies arrivals with children and bags. Pets are accepted too. Rooms are straightforward, so I would see it as a practical stopover between trains or flights rather than a destination for a family holiday.
3.6Guest scoreBarHotel Motel One Frankfurt-Hauptbahnhof
Modern, pet-friendly hotel near the main train station with a bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Motel One Frankfurt-Hauptbahnhof is a modern hotel a short walk from Frankfurt's main train station, so arriving with children and luggage is straightforward. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is free, and the hotel lists amenities for families and for pets. A bar is on site and parking is available. With 7.2 from 62 reviews, the score is middling on a small sample, so I would book it for a short, practical stop between trains.
Local tips
- 1Arriving late on an ICE? IntercityHotel Frankfurt, a minute's walk from the station, has a lounge, a bar and a terrace.
- 2For a drink with a view, 25hours Hotel Frankfurt The Trip has a rooftop terrace near the Hauptbahnhof.
- 3Le Méridien Frankfurt has a beer garden, a good choice on summer evenings.
- 4Try Apfelwein, Frankfurt's cider, in the traditional taverns of Sachsenhausen across the Main, a short tram ride from the station.
- 5The streets around Taunusstraße and Niddastraße have a visible drug scene; late at night, many travellers prefer the hotel bar.
- 6Visiting the Messe? Hotel NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower has a bar an eight-minute walk from the Festhalle.