What are the best hostels near Frankfurt Central Station?

Frankfurt Central Station is a popular area in Frankfurt am Main and there are many hostels closeby. Check out United Hostel Frankfurt City Center or Five Elements Hostel for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Frankfurt Central Station.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Frankfurt am Main?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Frankfurt am Main is $55 compared to $134 for a night in a hotel.

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Best Frankfurt am Main hostels

Frankfurt Central Hostel

6.5 Okay

Gallus$105+

$105+

Free Wi-Fi

Panorama Hostel

5.4 Fair

Gallus$112+

$112+

Free Wi-Fi

Home Hostel Im Schönhof-Viertel - Frankfurt am Main

Home Hostel Im Schönhof-Viertel

Bockenheim$373+

$373+

Free Wi-Fi

Hostel Hahn - Büchenbeuren

Hostel Hahn

8 Very Good

$228+

Free Wi-Fi

Mainhaus Apartments - Dreieich

Mainhaus Apartments

$47+

Pet friendly

Jugendherberge Bad Homburg - Bad Homburg

Jugendherberge Bad Homburg

$343+

Free Wi-Fi

Pet friendly

Five Elements Hostel

7.1 Good

Bahnhofsviertel$117+

$117+

Jugendherberge Frankfurt - Haus Der Jugend

8.1 Very Good

Sachsenhausen-Nord$191+

$191+

Jc&blue Guesthouse - Frankfurt am Main - Building

Jc&blue Guesthouse

Bahnhofsviertel$291+

$291+

United Hostel Frankfurt City Center - Frankfurt am Main

United Hostel Frankfurt City Center

7.5 Good

Bahnhofsviertel$137+

$137+

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Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Frankfurt am Main with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Frankfurt am Main?

Hostels are cheapest in Frankfurt am Main in February, with average rates of $55. In comparison, September is the most expensive month, with prices at $365.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Frankfurt am Main?

Wednesday offers the lowest rates in Frankfurt am Main, with an average nightly price of $49. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at $290.

How early should you book a hostel in Frankfurt am Main?

Book at least 50 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Frankfurt am Main hostel.

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2 stars and below

Low season	February
High season	September
Average price (weeknight)	$79
Average price (weekend night)	$45

Cheapest month to stay with an average 47% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 246% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

To find one of the Frankfurt am Main hostels as close to the city centre as possible, book through KAYAK at Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt. It’s in the Bahnhofsviertel area, about 10min on foot to the central business district, and only around a 5min walk to Frankfurt Central Station for trains and Central U-Bahn for buses. It offers more than your typical hostel: you’ll have your own kitchen, a seating area in your room, laundry facilities and even room service. There’s a bar and lounge and all facilities are adapted for limited mobility access, including the provision of roll-in showers, shower chairs and lift accessibility.
If you’re looking for Frankfurt am Main hostels that aren’t in the middle of the busy urban area, a good choice is Frankfurt Bed & Breakfast in the Nord-Ost neighbourhood of the city. This is known as a quiet suburb, and the hostel has private check-in and check-out. You’ll have your own terrace or patio and a dining area, too. Parking is free and you can explore the surrounding area via hiking trails, or go cycling or horse riding. To make things even easier for you to avoid the hustle and bustle, there’s a mini-market on site. If you do want to go into the centre of Frankfurt, it’s only a roughly 15min trip on an S-Bahn bus.
For youth-oriented Frankfurt am Main hostels to suit backpackers or groups, Jugendherberge Frankfurt is a top-quality pick. It’s a youth hostel on the River Main that has a wide range of amenities – this is budget accommodation that doesn’t skimp on travellers’ needs. There’s a restaurant, a snack bar and a bar with a lounge, plus a buffet breakfast is included in the cost. Special diet meals can be provided on request. Laundry facilities are available, and limited mobility access is very good. There’s plenty to do here as well, with bowling, water sport facilities, cycling and canoeing, plus indoor activities like pool and ping pong.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 40 days before your stay to get the best price for a Frankfurt am Main hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Frankfurt am Main for 3 days.

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What are the best hostels near Frankfurt Central Station?
Frankfurt Central Station is a popular area in Frankfurt am Main and there are many hostels closeby. Check out United Hostel Frankfurt City Center or Five Elements Hostel for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Frankfurt Central Station.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Frankfurt am Main?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Frankfurt am Main is $55 compared to $134 for a night in a hotel.