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Isn't it strange? Germany's biggest international airport, lots of interesting destinations on the doorstep, but hard to find a bed for a backpacker? From summer 2008 on these times are over! Then, the Five Elements Hostel will open its doors to the public. In a beautiful turn of the century building right in the center of Frankfurt, we created a quality hostel, from scratch, stylish and brand new. The Five Elements Hostel is wholly dedicated to you, the traveler.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Wifi
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Self-serve laundry
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Safe
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Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian, Spanish and 1 more
Location
Moselstr. 40, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany
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Great for walkers
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Frankfurt Intl Airport
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Mannheim Airport
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If you read the website carefully, there will be no surprises with this hostel. Despite the initial worry about it being in the red light district, between around 7am to 11pm this hostel is quiet and safe. The kitchen was decent, as were the rooms and bathrooms. The staff were friendly as well, and the social space by the reception made up for the fact that the area was less desirable.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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I liked the location.
Cons:
_The bathrooms were far from the room.
_Locker: was a kind of wooden box under the bed, whose opening was at its top. Then we had to remove the box completely, which generated a lot of noise and annoyance, in addition to the weight of the locker.
_The hostel was full of fees in addition to those charged by Booking. The daily is already expensive and there were still more fees (foto attached)! There was a fee even for the use of the bedding!
Cons:
_The bathrooms were far from the room.
_Locker: was a kind of wooden box under the bed, whose opening was at its top. Then we had to remove the box completely, which generated a lot of noise and annoyance, in addition to the weight of the locker.
_The hostel was full of fees in addition to those charged by Booking. The daily is already expensive and there were still more fees (foto attached)! There was a fee even for the use of the bedding!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hostel it self is super accomodating, clean and is in an excellent location close to the central train station in Frankfurt. My only issue and concern with the hostel was really the fact that the streets around it seem to have a bit of hard drugs going on and as a female solo traveller, it had me on edge a little. Mainly at the evening it was quite bad.
Although Breakfast was great, rooms clean and bathrooms great. I would stay again though but be very mindful of the situation around the hostel.
Although Breakfast was great, rooms clean and bathrooms great. I would stay again though but be very mindful of the situation around the hostel.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Verbieten einem Geschäftsmann seinen Besucher auf seinem Einzelzimmer mit Bad. They deny a visitor access to a businessman's single hotel room.
Drug addicts and homeless pave the sidewalk in front of the hostel.
Drug addicts and homeless pave the sidewalk in front of the hostel.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Due to the Covid19, our trip was cancelled as Europe is with closed boarders to Brazilians.
After talking to 10 different hotels in order to postpone on cancel the stay, 5Elements was the only accommodation that refused to understand the situation and to provide a free cancellation or even a discount.
Lack of support, empathy and willing to make money on you.
After talking to 10 different hotels in order to postpone on cancel the stay, 5Elements was the only accommodation that refused to understand the situation and to provide a free cancellation or even a discount.
Lack of support, empathy and willing to make money on you.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Horrible experience with a fellow room person who abused me constantly, grabbed me and then carried on abusing me after damaging my bed area and breaking my light.
If your wondering what I did I tried to get dressed and ready at 0730 in the morning and was trying to be as quiet as possible.
Although I must say the staff were brilliant and were extremely helpful in dealing with this and went out their way to help me but still a horrible experience
If your wondering what I did I tried to get dressed and ready at 0730 in the morning and was trying to be as quiet as possible.
Although I must say the staff were brilliant and were extremely helpful in dealing with this and went out their way to help me but still a horrible experience
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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I arrived at 6am after an overnight bus. I explained that I was after a bed for that evening, not right now. The receptionist told me that I could book and pay for a bed but was unable to use the facilities in the common dining areas. I explained that I had just arrived off a bus and that I had no where to go at 6am in the morning. I was told there was nothing that could be done.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Apparently someone said exactly what I was about to say just a few days ago (which I didn’t have the chance to read as I had already booked the hostile 2 weeks ago). So as for the inside, it’s fine. Clean, and seems safe…but dear God, the exterior. I literally had to step over one crackhead and push past another in the actual doorway just to push the buzzer to be let inside. I am from the US and Atlanta has its fair share of drugs and homeless (and I’ve been to many many countries including the Netherlands), but I have never seen that many cracked out people in one block in all of my life. I’m pretty sure I saw about 5-7 drug deals in a matter of 30 seconds. I had my 15 yr old with me and thought hey, it’s a hostile, it will be fine. Sometimes they are in sketchy areas…but this is WAY past that. A guy literally tried to grab my daughter as we walked the 1.5 blocks to the train station. Please do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. This place really needs to have their own security. Also, I would like to mention that on the backside of the hostile in the alley way, there was a full blown fight occurring at about 10/11pm the one night we stayed. Please don’t stay here if you have kids…or value your own life. It’s not even that cheap.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Just avoid in general
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The girl at the front desk should be in the street with her passive aggressive lock guy ;) her personality is as dangerous as the hostel area after 8pm.
They broke the lock on my locker without calling me first...
Bathroom it was very dirty...
Dangerous district ! Be careful
They broke the lock on my locker without calling me first...
Bathroom it was very dirty...
Dangerous district ! Be careful
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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This is a great place to stay. Really close to the Frankfurt main station. Bedrooms just perfect. Awesome attendance. Very safe and good food and drinks services. We will be back always we got to Frankfurt.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hey there,
breakfast is from 7:30 AM until 12 PM.
See you
Reception is 24h open!
I TRIED FOR A PRIVATE ROOM, but I think its all dormitories,speak to the hostel about prices, I just stayed there for 2 nights.
Sex workers should be of no threat. Germany is very safe in general.
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PRICE RANGE
AU$47 - AU$113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
GermanyHesseFrankfurtInnenstadt / Bahnhofsviertel
NUMBER OF ROOMS
44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt
Which popular attractions are close to Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Nearby attractions include English Theatre (0.5 km), Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof (0.3 km), and Westend Tower (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Guests can enjoy a lounge and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Legacy Bar & Grill, Im Herzen Afrikas, and Pizzeria 7 Bello.
Is Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Frankfurt.
Are any cleaning services offered at Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.
Are there any historical sites close to Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus) (1.4 km), Goethe House (0.9 km), and Old Nicholas Church (Alte Nikolaikirche) (1.2 km).
Is Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.