Offenbach am Main

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Offenbach am Main showing outdoor art and a park as well as a couple
Once a center of leather-making and typography, this small but mighty 19th-century industrial city is just across the river from Frankfurt.

Sometimes overshadowed by the metropolis across the river, Offenbach is Germany’s most multicultural city and home to an impressive collection of historic homes. Though the city suffered heavy losses during World War II, many palaces and manors escaped mostly unscathed and now house museums showcasing the city’s dynamic industrial history. Enjoy the atmosphere, so different from the cluster of high-rises on the river’s opposite bank.

Go on a self-guided tour of the palaces on the city’s outskirts. During warm weather, attend a concert at 18th-century Büsing Palais, where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once spent a summer on the grounds composing poems for his first love. Step inside to tour the typography exhibits of the Klingspor Museum. Tour the 16th-century Isenburger Schloss, which hosted some of the negotiations for the Thirty Years’ War. Have a picnic lunch on the grounds of the Baroque and Neoclassical Schloss Rumpenheim.

Keep kids entertained at Offenbach’s weather-themed Wetterpark, run by the German Weather Service, the perfect place to have fun and learn about the physics of the atmosphere.

Learn about the industry that invigorated the city in the German Leather Museum, which also holds the German Shoe Museum. Admire examples of leather from the Middle Ages to today, including armor, luggage and more. Take a meditative walk under the plane trees of the Alter Friedhof. End in the municipal museum and city archive, the Haus der Stadtgeschichte, with a Celtic prince’s wagon burial on display.

Located across the Main River from Frankfurt, Germany’s biggest transportation hub, Offenbach is one of the world’s most easily accessible small cities. Drive from Frankfurt International Airport in 20 minutes or take the subway in 30 minutes. Frankfurt’s central station is a 15-minute subway ride from Offenbach’s Marktplatz, the city’s main hub for hotels and restaurants. Offenbach is easy to explore on foot. Use the suburban train system that makes it easy to navigate the whole area. Some attractions may be best accessed by car.

Where to stay in Offenbach am Main

Kaiserlei

5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're passing through Kaiserlei, you may want to check out its restaurants. From there, jump on the metro at Offenbach (Main) Kaiserlei S-Bahn to see more of the area.

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Bürgel

Though Bürgel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isenburg Palace and Rumpenheim Palace.

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Bieber

When in Bieber and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Isenburg Palace or German Leather Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Offenbach-Bieber S-Bahn or Offenbach-Waldhof S-Bahn.

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Tempelsee

While Tempelsee isn't home to many top sights, Heusenstamm Castle and Isenburg Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Campanile Frankfurt Offenbach
Campanile Frankfurt Offenbach
KAISERLEISTRASSE 55, Offenbach am Main
The price is ¥7,647 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥7,647
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hotel in Offenbach am Main. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Campanile Frankfurt Offenbach
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ¥17,343 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥17,343
per night
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,041 reviews)
Frankfurt for a day
"Front desk staff was very helpful and efficient. Excellent recommendations for places to eat in the city and helpful getting us transportation. Perfect location for early morning flight out!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ¥13,152 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥13,152
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews)
"Proximity to the airport"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fisherman's Lodge: 1 living / bedroom - bathroom - kitchen - 30 minutes to Frankfurt
Fisherman's Lodge: 1 living / bedroom - bathroom - kitchen - 30 minutes to Frankfurt
Rumpenheim
Stay at this apartment in Offenbach am Main. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a patio. Popular attractions MyZeil and Römerberg are located nearby. Discover ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Fisherman's Lodge: SUBLIME!
"The Fisherman's Lodge is a well-appointed property located slightly off the beaten path—in a good way. The property is clean, easy to find, well-stocked, and a pleasure and a bargain. Theo is a charming fellow and helpful in every way. He speaks flawless English for those unacquainted with German. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2022

Fisherman's Lodge: 1 living / bedroom - bathroom - kitchen - 30 minutes to Frankfurt
Green Residence Boutique Loft + Parking
Green Residence Boutique Loft + Parking
Offenbach am Main
Stay at this apartment in Offenbach am Main. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Wochenmarkt Offenbach and German Leather ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great Location forBig Family or Group
"Great location. Easy access to transit system. Highly recommend! Just be sure to have Google translate if you don’t speak German 😀"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

Green Residence Boutique Loft + Parking
Modern two bedroom apartment with balcony - Parking available - Free Bike Rentals
Modern two bedroom apartment with balcony - Parking available - Free Bike Rentals
Offenbach am Main
Stay at this apartment in Offenbach am Main. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rumpenheim Palace and Isenburg Palace are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great
"It was a great location. Owner was good to work with. Easy check in and out."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023

Modern two bedroom apartment with balcony - Parking available - Free Bike Rentals
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Nov 2, 2019

Nice quiet area to stay if you’re going to visit Robert Johnson club and are from out of town. Safe and quiet.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 14, 2019

Great central location from which to travel to Heidelberg, Frankfurt, etc.

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