Bockenheim

Frankfurt

Bockenheim which includes a park and a pond
Bockenheim featuring a pond and a park
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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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 ¥6,845 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥6,845
¥8,893 total
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Best Western Plus Welcome Hotel Frankfurt

Best Western Plus Welcome Hotel Frankfurt

4 out of 5
Leonardo-da-Vinci-Allee 2, Frankfurt, HE
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt

Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt

Franklinstr. 65, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ¥17,440 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
¥17,440
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8.2/10 Very Good! (621 reviews)
"The room we stayed in offer a good city view, the receptionist were helpful and the train line which connects you to the city is only a 5 min walk from the hotel. I would be back here again!"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
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Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ¥23,635 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
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Oct 19 - Oct 20
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Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 9, Frankfurt
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Other neighborhoods around Bockenheim

Palmengarten featuring a garden, a river or creek and boating

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.

Innenstadt II
Palmengarten featuring a river or creek, a garden and boating

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.

Westend-Süd
Deutsche Bank Twin Towers which includes a park and a high rise building

Westend Nord

4/5(33 area reviews)

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.

Westend Nord
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt featuring modern architecture

Gallus

4.5/5(127 area reviews)

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.

Gallus
Bahnhofsviertel showing street scenes and signage

Bahnhofsviertel

3.5/5(367 area reviews)

Explore the Main Riverbank and Nizza's Mediterranean greenery, while admiring architectural marvels like Silvertower and Gallileo. Enjoy easy navigation and connectivity with Hauptbahnhof, trams, and U-Bahn stations nearby.

Bahnhofsviertel
Frankfurt featuring a city and a river or creek

Innenstadt 1

Central to Frankfurt's business district, the Innenstadt boasts Germany's priciest shopping streets, like Goethestraße, and iconic sights such as the Alte Oper. Enjoy lunch at Freßgass or explore the historic Eschenheimer Turm.

Innenstadt 1


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